Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-15555985) - 2022 - CRC - 8/3/21
Driving and Operating
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Terrain Mode Drive
Select
Expected Vehicle Behavior
Ideal Terrain
Drive (L3-Lx)
Minor deceleration when off
throttle and mild ability to
modulate throttle; mimics
performance of 4
n
without torque
multiplication.
Grassy fields,
mild two tracks,
rutted roads,
large rolling hills
L2
Moderate deceleration when off
throttle and moderate ability to
modulate throttle; brings vehicle to
a stop in most cases.
Mild rock crawling,
heavy ruts,
short, steeper grades
L1
Significant deceleration when off
throttle and significant ability to
modulate throttle; brings vehicle to
a stop in most cases.
Rock crawling downhill
Vehicle Hold Features
.
When the vehicle comes to a stop on an
incline grade in forward gear or on a
decline grade in reverse gear, Vehicle
Hold is engaged until the accelerator
pedal is pressed.
.
When the vehicle is in forward gear on a
decline, the vehicle will creep down the
hill when the brake pedal is released
without pressing the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle will also creep forward on flat
ground.
.
If the driver seat belt is removed and the
driver door is opened while the vehicle is
being held, Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is
engaged.
.
EPB engages if the vehicle is held for an
extended period.
Terrain Mode is only available on vehicles
equipped with the single speed
transfer case.
Terrain Mode can only be active when:
.
Vehicle speed is less than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
.
The transfer case is in 4
m
.
Frequent use of this mode may cause brake
wear due to the light braking.
The vehicle automatically exits the mode if
the brakes get too hot. Terrain Mode can be
turned back on after the brakes have cooled.
When Terrain Mode is selected:
.
Auto Engine Start/Stop is disabled.
.
The Terrain Mode indicator displays on
the instrument cluster.
Magnetic Ride Control
This vehicle may have a semi-active damping
system called Magnetic Ride Control. With
this feature, improved vehicle ride and
handling is provided under a variety of
passenger and loading conditions.