Chevrolet 2000 Tahoe Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 7)

OVERHEATING Prolonged driving with overheated fluids can

cause damage to your vehicle. If temperature gauges register

abnormally high, if there is a marked decrease in power or if

you hear unusual engine noises, immediately take the

following steps:

• Pull your vehicle to the side of the road. Once stopped, shift

into Park (automatic transmissions) or Neutral (manual

transmissions) and apply the parking brakes. Leave the

engine running

• Turn off air conditioning and other accessories to reduce

load on the engine. Roll down the windows and turn the

heater on to maximum and the fan to its highest setting.

The heater core provides a second cooling surface that

can help reduce engine temperatures

• If you suspect that the overheating is the result of climbing a

long, steep grade, run the engine at fast idle (around 1500

rpm) until the temperature gauge registers a normal reading

• With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, the parking brake

engaged, and being mindful of traffic, exit your vehicle and

look for steam or leaking coolant underneath the engine.

If you see either of these, shut off the engine and allow the

engine to cool. To avoid being burned, do not attempt to

remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled

PARKING ON GRADES Parking on steep grades with a trailer

is not recommended; if you must, follow this procedure:

• Apply the brakes and shift into Neutral

• Have someone place trailer wheel blocks on the

downgrade side

• Release the brakes until the blocks absorb the load

• Apply the parking brake and shift into Park

LEAVING YOUR PARKING SPOT ON GRADES

• Hold the brake pedal down and start the engine

• Shift into gear and release the parking brake

• Release brake and drive uphill slightly until free

from the blocks

• Apply brakes and have someone retrieve the blocks

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START TRAILERING (CONTINUED)

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Chevrolet 2000 Tahoe Owner's Manual Page 7