Chevrolet 2005 Tahoe Service Manual

Seats and Restraint System... 1-1Airbag System... 1-2Features and Controls...

KeysSpecific Cylinder Unit forSingle Key - Random Code SystemTahoe Police Package and SpecialService PackageIf your vehicles are equipped with one of t

The order in which the transmitters are programmedwill determine its numbering position within thePDM memory. The first transmitter programmed will bet

Starting and OperatingYour VehicleRunning the Engine While ParkedTahoe Police Package and SpecialService PackageWhile parked with the engine idling fo

Instrument Panel ...3-2Exterior Lamps ...3-2Warning Lights, Gag

Instrument PanelExterior LampsTahoe Police Package and SpecialService PackageThe following exterior lighting features apply to vehiclesfirst sold in th

Tahoe Police Package - SEO PPV (United States version shown, Canada similar)3-3

Speedometer and OdometerTahoe Police Package and SpecialService PackageYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilome

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Loading Your Vehicle ...4-2Towing ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleLoading Your VehicleTahoe Police and Special ServicePackageThe information in this section of the supplement is

Adding Equipment to Your VehicleBefore adding accessories or equipment to your policevehicle, there are some things you need to know• The police vehic

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and thename TAHOE are registered trademarks of GeneralMotors Corporation.The inform

A procedure to make the necessary measurements andformulas to calculate the vehicle longitudinal, lateraland vertical position of the center of gravit

Loading Zone Weight ChartLoadingZonesFront AxleWeightRear AxleWeight TotalRoof29 lbs(13 kg)41 lbs(19 kg)70 lbs(32 kg)Floor toRoof108 lbs.(49 kg)426 lb

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Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-2Brakes ...5-2Dual Battery System - SEO 8

Checking Things Underthe HoodBrakesTahoe Police Package and SpecialService PackagesAll Tahoe Police Packages are equipped with ahydraulic brake booste

TiresTahoe Police and Special ServicePackagesThe Tahoe Police Package (SEO PPV) hasP255/70R16 BW, H speed-rated tires. The SpecialService Package (SEO

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SEOs Standard with Police Package andAvailable with Special Service Package ...14-2Special Equipment Options Standard withTahoe Police Package ..

SEOs Standard with PolicePackage and Availablewith Special Service PackageSpecial Equipment OptionsStandard with Tahoe Police PackageNotice: GM cannot

Radio Suppression GroundingStraps (SEO UN9)Your Tahoe Police Package is equipped with additionalgrounding straps in the following locations:• Driver’s

Airbag System ...1-2Questions and Answers About Airbags andSpecialty Law Enforcement Vehicles ...

Electrical ConnectionsNotice: Before modifying or adding any wiring,be sure that it will work properly with yourvehicle’s wiring system. Because there

7. The ignition must be turned to LOCK orACCESSORY prior to attaching the cables to thebattery, or serious damage to the Vehicle ControlModule (VCM) m

Servicing Relays and FusesA. Instrument PanelB. Relay and Fuse CenterC. Stop TabThe following information tells you how to access yourvehicle’s relay

Wiring Provisions — 12-Volt Battery Power14-7

SEOs Available with PolicePackage and Special ServicePackageInactive Rear DoorHandles - SEO 6B2Your vehicle may be equipped with inactive door handles

A. To INFO 12-way connector terminal D in driver’sside convenience center left of steering columnB. Inline fuse holder with 15-amp mini fuses in drive

Wiring Provisions for EmergencyVehicle Roof Light - SEO 5G4Battery power is supplied through a 30 amp fuse toa wiring harness located in the roof. Pow

Notice: Pulling the wiring harness through a panelhole that has sharp edges may cause damage to thewire and/or wire insulation. Remove sharp edgesfrom

Restoring PowerThe auxiliary lamp switchis located on the center ofthe instrument panelnear the climate controls.This switch includes wiring provision

A. Black WireB. Orange WireC. To Roof Mounted LampD. Harness AssemblyE. Grommet (Roof)F. Foam Insulator (Adhesive-Backed)G. Harness Connector, Seconda

Airbag SystemQuestions and Answers AboutAirbags and Specialty LawEnforcement VehiclesTahoe Police Package and SpecialService PackageQ: Can equipment s

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AAirbags, Questions and Answers About Airbagsand Specialty Law Enforcement Vehicles ... 1-2BBrakes ...

RRunning the Engine While Parked ... 2-4SSafety BeltsQuestions and Answers About Airbags andSpecialty Law Enforcement Vehicles ...

Q: How can I identify the airbag “deploymentzone” in my vehicle?A: The following diagrams provide the approximatedimensions of the “deployment zones”

A. Top of Passenger’s SeatB. 23.2 in (590 mm)C. Passenger’s Airbag Deployment ZoneD. 17.7 in (450 mm)E. WindshieldF. Passenger’s Airbag Deployment Doo

Q: Is it possible to shield equipment so it does notinterfere with airbag deployment?A: While shielding may protect certain equipment frombeing damage

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Keys ................2-2Specific Cylinder Unit for Single Key - RandomCode System ......