User manual CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1997

[. . . ] I lo a" The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR' system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 4-1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistanceand how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8- 10. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i We sumort voluntarv technician certification. L1 d GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name TAHOE and the name SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of General MotorsCorporation. [. . . ] Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only. A CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. I it's f only shallowwater, it canstill wash away the ground from underyour tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. Don't drive through rushing water. See "Driving Through Water" in the Index for more information on driving through water. Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy raincan mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. If it's deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, don't try it -- you probably won't get 4-27 After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debristhat has collected on the underbody, chassis orunder the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system forany leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information. Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-28 Here are some tips on night driving. 0 Drive defensively. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reducethe glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. down on glare fromheadlamps, but they also makea lot of things invisible. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. [. . . ] 1-45 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . 1-39 Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18, 2-64 Replacing After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24, 1-43 Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]