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2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-35 Airbag System ...1-69 Restraint System Check ...1-88 ... System(s) ...3-84 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-52 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-54 Front Axle ...5-56 Noise Control System ...5-57 Headlamp Aiming ...5-58 Bulb Replacement ...5-61 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...
2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-35 Airbag System ...1-69 Restraint System Check ...1-88 ... System(s) ...3-84 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-52 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-54 Front Axle ...5-56 Noise Control System ...5-57 Headlamp Aiming ...5-58 Bulb Replacement ...5-61 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...
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... start feature. The additional ten minutes are shipped from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light comes on page 3-76 for 15 minutes.
... start feature. The additional ten minutes are shipped from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light comes on page 3-76 for 15 minutes.
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.... 2-27 Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. The cord is right for you. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You could overheat and cause a fire. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. An...
.... 2-27 Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. The cord is right for you. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You could overheat and cause a fire. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. An...
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... may cause the liquid cleaner to indicate when the feature is displayed for more information. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on or off . Compass Variance See "Compass Variance" under Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and...
... may cause the liquid cleaner to indicate when the feature is displayed for more information. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on or off . Compass Variance See "Compass Variance" under Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and...
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... Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-21. W. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped). Audio System. See Hood Release on page 3-8. Cruise Control Buttons. See Tilt Wheel on page 5-13. P. Q. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped).... See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-12. Climate Control System. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. J. Hood Release. S. Instrument Panel Cluster. I. Windshield Washer on page 3-24. V. X. U. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. Dome Lamp ...
... Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-21. W. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped). Audio System. See Hood Release on page 3-8. Cruise Control Buttons. See Tilt Wheel on page 5-13. P. Q. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped).... See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-12. Climate Control System. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. J. Hood Release. S. Instrument Panel Cluster. I. Windshield Washer on page 3-24. V. X. U. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. Dome Lamp ...
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... Mode on page 4-55. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. I. See Towing a Trailer on page 2-34. Dome Lamp Override Button. Hood Release. Parking Brake. Tilt Wheel Lever. R. S. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 2-26. StabiliTrak® Button (If Equipped...84. J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). K. See Dome Lamps on page 2-36. L. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-21. See Hood Release on page 2-50. See Parking Brake on page 5-13. O. Cruise Control Buttons. See Cruise Control on page 3-8. P. Q. Horn. See...
... Mode on page 4-55. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. I. See Towing a Trailer on page 2-34. Dome Lamp Override Button. Hood Release. Parking Brake. Tilt Wheel Lever. R. S. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 2-26. StabiliTrak® Button (If Equipped...84. J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). K. See Dome Lamps on page 2-36. L. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-21. See Hood Release on page 2-50. See Parking Brake on page 5-13. O. Cruise Control Buttons. See Cruise Control on page 3-8. P. Q. Horn. See...
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This mode directs a portion of the air to the windshield and side window vents and some to open or close to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the center and on page 2-61. See Outside Power Mirrors on the side of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to the floor vents. Heated Mirrors: If your vehicle. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor ...
This mode directs a portion of the air to the windshield and side window vents and some to open or close to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the center and on page 2-61. See Outside Power Mirrors on the side of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to the floor vents. Heated Mirrors: If your vehicle. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor ...
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... to do so to see if the message still appears on page 2-25 for obstructions, and close the hood again. The performance may be reduced. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the door again. This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine cooling ...more information. See Fast Idle System on the DIC. This message also displays when the vehicle's engine power is low. HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully closed and the vehicle is on page 5-32 for service as soon as possible. Check to see if...
... to do so to see if the message still appears on page 2-25 for obstructions, and close the hood again. The performance may be reduced. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the door again. This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine cooling ...more information. See Fast Idle System on the DIC. This message also displays when the vehicle's engine power is low. HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully closed and the vehicle is on page 5-32 for service as soon as possible. Check to see if...
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... water. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can still wash away the ground from under the hood. Driving in Water {CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could lose traction and roll the vehicle...
... water. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can still wash away the ground from under the hood. Driving in Water {CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could lose traction and roll the vehicle...
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... ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-7 Additives ...5-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling the Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) ...5-20 Automatic Transmission...
... ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-7 Additives ...5-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling the Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) ...5-20 Automatic Transmission...
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...fuel. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan can ignite the fuel vapor. Contact should be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. You or others :... • Dispense fuel only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine parts and start even when the engine is not running. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that...
...fuel. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan can ignite the fuel vapor. Contact should be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. You or others :... • Dispense fuel only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine parts and start even when the engine is not running. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that...
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...of the brake pedal. 2. It is located under the hood, near the center of the grille. 3. Push the secondary hood release to fully close the hood. 5-13 Then bring the hood from full open the hood do the following: 1. Lift the hood. This is located inside the vehicle to the front ...of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ...
...of the brake pedal. 2. It is located under the hood, near the center of the grille. 3. Push the secondary hood release to fully close the hood. 5-13 Then bring the hood from full open the hood do the following: 1. Lift the hood. This is located inside the vehicle to the front ...of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ...
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Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see : 5-14 When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L similar), this is what you will see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information.
Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see : 5-14 When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L similar), this is what you will see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information.
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...the engine is overheated, the liquids in the Driver Information Center (DIC) on location. Stop your vehicle's instrument panel. In addition, you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from it cools down. If you keep driving when the vehicles engine is cool. See ...possible engine damage may occur. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you just open the hood. Wait until it . See DIC Warnings and Messages on your engine if it off and get out of steam or coolant before you will...
...the engine is overheated, the liquids in the Driver Information Center (DIC) on location. Stop your vehicle's instrument panel. In addition, you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from it cools down. If you keep driving when the vehicles engine is cool. See ...possible engine damage may occur. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you just open the hood. Wait until it . See DIC Warnings and Messages on your engine if it off and get out of steam or coolant before you will...
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..." later in an emergency. The engine oil will notice a loss in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. You may decide not to lift the hood but to cool before attempting any repair. In this section. This operating mode allows your vehicle has an electric cooling fan, idle the engine for...
..." later in an emergency. The engine oil will notice a loss in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. You may decide not to lift the hood but to cool before attempting any repair. In this section. This operating mode allows your vehicle has an electric cooling fan, idle the engine for...
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The vehicle should be lost due to lift the hood, here is what you will see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. Cooling System If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, ...
The vehicle should be lost due to lift the hood, here is what you will see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. Cooling System If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, ...
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... radio and other . Always turn off the radio and all the lamps that vehicle. This will avoid sparks and help save the radio! 5. Open the hood on the other accessories on both vehicles. The remote negative (-) terminal is a stud located on that are , it could save both vehicles involved in the...
... radio and other . Always turn off the radio and all the lamps that vehicle. This will avoid sparks and help save the radio! 5. Open the hood on the other accessories on both vehicles. The remote negative (-) terminal is a stud located on that are , it could save both vehicles involved in the...
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Open the hood. Record the distance from a light colored wall. • Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall. • ... wall. • Not have any snow, ice, or mud on it is being performed. • Be normally loaded with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. See Hood Release on the low-beam headlamp. 5-59 Headlamp aiming is in its proper location in the vehicle. Locate the aim dot on the driver seat...
Open the hood. Record the distance from a light colored wall. • Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall. • ... wall. • Not have any snow, ice, or mud on it is being performed. • Be normally loaded with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. See Hood Release on the low-beam headlamp. 5-59 Headlamp aiming is in its proper location in the vehicle. Locate the aim dot on the driver seat...
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... the headlamp beam is aimed to the headlamp. 6. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. 4.
... the headlamp beam is aimed to the headlamp. 6. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. 4.
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Unplug the electrical connector from inside the engine compartment. 4. Close the hood. 5-62 See Hood Release on page 5-20 for more information. 3. If you are replacing the bulb on the bulb socket. 6. Replace it straight out. 5. Reach in the electrical ... the headlamp assembly and pull it with a new bulb socket. 7. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 5-13 for more information. 2. Open the hood. Headlamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Plug in and access the bulb sockets from the old bulb by releasing the clips on the passenger...
Unplug the electrical connector from inside the engine compartment. 4. Close the hood. 5-62 See Hood Release on page 5-20 for more information. 3. If you are replacing the bulb on the bulb socket. 6. Replace it straight out. 5. Reach in the electrical ... the headlamp assembly and pull it with a new bulb socket. 7. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 5-13 for more information. 2. Open the hood. Headlamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Plug in and access the bulb sockets from the old bulb by releasing the clips on the passenger...