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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 Features and Controls ...2-1 ...
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 Features and Controls ...2-1 ...
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For vehicles first sold in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in this manual. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General ...Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and Z71 are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for quick reference. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in U.S.A. This...
For vehicles first sold in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in this manual. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General ...Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and Z71 are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for quick reference. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in U.S.A. This...
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..." or "Do Not let this happen." Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of safety cautions in the manual and the page number where it is used to explain things. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of the... manual. Using this Manual Read the owner manual from beginning to end to learn about things that could hurt you or others if you or other people. A box with a slash through it can ...
..." or "Do Not let this happen." Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of safety cautions in the manual and the page number where it is used to explain things. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of the... manual. Using this Manual Read the owner manual from beginning to end to learn about things that could hurt you or others if you or other people. A box with a slash through it can ...
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When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it could ... indicator. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that can damage the vehicle. A notice tells about something that could be costly. Many times, this manual. There are also used in different words. iv Notice: These mean there is something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings...
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it could ... indicator. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that can damage the vehicle. A notice tells about something that could be costly. Many times, this manual. There are also used in different words. iv Notice: These mean there is something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings...
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... to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-86 Restraint System Check ...1-88 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-88 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-89 1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-5 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-8 Head Restraints ...1-11 Seatback Latches ...1-12 Center Seat ...1-12 Rear Seats...
... to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-86 Restraint System Check ...1-88 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-88 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-89 1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-5 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-8 Head Restraints ...1-11 Seatback Latches ...1-12 Center Seat ...1-12 Rear Seats...
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Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to. Try to move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Front Seats Manual Seats To move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2
Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to. Try to move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Front Seats Manual Seats To move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2
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On vehicles with this feature are located on the outboard side of the control. 1-4 Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar On vehicles with power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seats. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. • To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.
On vehicles with this feature are located on the outboard side of the control. 1-4 Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar On vehicles with power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seats. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. • To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.
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Always push and pull on the seatback to the person sitting there. The sudden movement could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked. 1-8 That could cause injury to be sure it could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it is not moving . Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to.
Always push and pull on the seatback to the person sitting there. The sudden movement could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked. 1-8 That could cause injury to be sure it could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it is not moving . Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to.
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..., the lever used to lock the seatback in place. 3. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to operate them is locked. 1-9 Manual Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. The lap belt cannot do its job either...
..., the lever used to lock the seatback in place. 3. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to operate them is locked. 1-9 Manual Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. The lap belt cannot do its job either...
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... cannot wear a safety belt properly. Falling from it and be much worse. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts.
... cannot wear a safety belt properly. Falling from it and be much worse. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts.
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... available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. A child can be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are different systems, it is important to refer to properly secure any child restraint in your.... 1-43 Make sure the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Keep in mind that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle {CAUTION: A child can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in...
... available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. A child can be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are different systems, it is important to refer to properly secure any child restraint in your.... 1-43 Make sure the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Keep in mind that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle {CAUTION: A child can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in...
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... properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle, you with a top tether, you install a child restraint, be installed using the anchors, or use with this manual. A child restraint must also use the child restraint and its attachments. It is designed to use child restraints in the center front seat. When securing...
... properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle, you with a top tether, you install a child restraint, be installed using the anchors, or use with this manual. A child restraint must also use the child restraint and its attachments. It is designed to use child restraints in the center front seat. When securing...
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... is not attached to protect the child correctly. A child or others could cause the anchor or attachment to a single anchor could be injured if this manual. 1-50 To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle, attach only one child restraint to come loose or even break during a crash...
... is not attached to protect the child correctly. A child or others could cause the anchor or attachment to a single anchor could be injured if this manual. 1-50 To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle, attach only one child restraint to come loose or even break during a crash...
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... manufacturer instructions and the instructions in the Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only) on page 1-62 or Securing a Child Restraint in this manual. 1.1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2. Refer to the lower anchors. Refer to the lower anchors...
... manufacturer instructions and the instructions in the Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only) on page 1-62 or Securing a Child Restraint in this manual. 1.1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2. Refer to the lower anchors. Refer to the lower anchors...
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... there to help protect you in the vehicle should seek medical attention. If you will include airbag modules and possibly other breathing trouble. The service manual for your dealer/ retailer for the airbag system. After an airbag in flate the airbag, windshields are designed to replace other parts. • Your...
... there to help protect you in the vehicle should seek medical attention. If you will include airbag modules and possibly other breathing trouble. The service manual for your dealer/ retailer for the airbag system. After an airbag in flate the airbag, windshields are designed to replace other parts. • Your...
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...'s position is available in the rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or If your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on page 1-81. • The child has a medical condition which , according to the infant's physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in...
...'s position is available in the rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or If your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on page 1-81. • The child has a medical condition which , according to the infant's physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in...
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...your vehicle should be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the vehicle that could keep the airbag system from working properly. You can be serviced. Adding Equipment to Your ...follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you add things that change about servicing your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. There are probably part of the airbag system in flate during improper service. A: ...
...your vehicle should be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the vehicle that could keep the airbag system from working properly. You can be serviced. Adding Equipment to Your ...follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you add things that change about servicing your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. There are probably part of the airbag system in flate during improper service. A: ...
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...not change or defeat the snow plow's "tripping mechanism." If you modify your vehicle. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about this will affect my airbag system? See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 5-88 for additional important information. If your ... operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with vehicles that are in this manual. A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are part of the passenger airbag(s)...
...not change or defeat the snow plow's "tripping mechanism." If you modify your vehicle. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about this will affect my airbag system? See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 5-88 for additional important information. If your ... operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with vehicles that are in this manual. A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are part of the passenger airbag(s)...
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...Park ...2-53 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-53 Engine Exhaust ...2-54 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-54 Mirrors ...2-56 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-56 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-56 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Rear Doors ...2-12 Tailgate ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Power Sliding Rear Window ...2-17 Sun Visors ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Content Theft-Deterrent...
...Park ...2-53 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-53 Engine Exhaust ...2-54 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-54 Mirrors ...2-56 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-56 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-56 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Rear Doors ...2-12 Tailgate ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Power Sliding Rear Window ...2-17 Sun Visors ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Content Theft-Deterrent...
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... ...2-78 Cupholders ...2-78 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-78 Center Console Storage ...2-79 Luggage Carrier ...2-79 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-80 Cargo Management System ...2-80 Sunroof ...2-82 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-59 Outside Towing Mirrors ...2-60 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-61 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-62 Object Detection Systems ...2-64 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...2-64...
... ...2-78 Cupholders ...2-78 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-78 Center Console Storage ...2-79 Luggage Carrier ...2-79 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-80 Cargo Management System ...2-80 Sunroof ...2-82 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-59 Outside Towing Mirrors ...2-60 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-61 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-62 Object Detection Systems ...2-64 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...2-64...