User manual CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1998

[. . . ] '* U- The 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you howto use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you howto 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 whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manualtells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. 7-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto contact Chevrolet for assistance and 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 GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLETEmblem, the name TAHOE and the name SURBURBANare registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. [. . . ] Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it's very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor steeringand difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control. Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or riversbe can dangerous. Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or sudden thaws can weaken the ice. Your and vehicle could fall through the ice and you your passengers could drown. Drive vehicle your on safe surfaces only. Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain canmean 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 through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. 4-26 If the water isn't toodeep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you'll never be able tostart your engine. When you go through water, remember that when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer to stop. I I After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debristhat has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. Thesesubstances 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 for any leakage. I A CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream If and you and your passengers could drown. it's only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under yourtires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. [. . . ] 3-27 6-69 Specifications and Capacities . 8-4 4-9 Speed Sensitive Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 7-40 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]