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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-51 Airbag System ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-92 ......3-37 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 Audio System(s) ...3-82 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-45 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-51 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-52 Front Axle ...5-53 Headlamp Aiming ...5-55 Bulb Replacement ...5-58...
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-51 Airbag System ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-92 ......3-37 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 Audio System(s) ...3-82 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-45 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-51 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-52 Front Axle ...5-53 Headlamp Aiming ...5-55 Bulb Replacement ...5-58...
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...Airbag Restrain? ...1-84 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-84 Passenger Sensing System ...1-86 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-90 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-91 Restraint System Check ...1-92 Checking the... Restraint Systems ...1-92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-93 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 ...1-10 ...
...Airbag Restrain? ...1-84 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-84 Passenger Sensing System ...1-86 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-90 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-91 Restraint System Check ...1-92 Checking the... Restraint Systems ...1-92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-93 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 ...1-10 ...
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... the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on page 7-16. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. The service manual for service. 1-85 You can mean that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by vehicle...
... the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on page 7-16. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. The service manual for service. 1-85 You can mean that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by vehicle...
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... or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about modifications that you are parts of the passenger sensing system. {CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds...battery is qualified to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for more information about servicing your vehicle. See Adding Equipment to an airbag when it inflates. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-91 for...
... or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about modifications that you are parts of the passenger sensing system. {CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds...battery is qualified to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for more information about servicing your vehicle. See Adding Equipment to an airbag when it inflates. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-91 for...
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... the snow plow's ''tripping mechanism.'' If you do, it may not protect you in flation. Q: What if I find out whether this manual. Torn or frayed safety belts may cause an airbag in a crash. Q: Because I have a disability, I have questions, call Customer Assistance. See Customer...Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer and the service manual have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). If you have to work properly under impact forces. Airbags The airbag ...
... the snow plow's ''tripping mechanism.'' If you do, it may not protect you in flation. Q: What if I find out whether this manual. Torn or frayed safety belts may cause an airbag in a crash. Q: Because I have a disability, I have questions, call Customer Assistance. See Customer...Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer and the service manual have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). If you have to work properly under impact forces. Airbags The airbag ...
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... crash may not properly protect the person using it was not being used at the time of the airbag modules, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for service. If an airbag inflates, you are driving. To help make sure your vehicle, or while you will need new belts or LATCH...
... crash may not properly protect the person using it was not being used at the time of the airbag modules, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for service. If an airbag inflates, you are driving. To help make sure your vehicle, or while you will need new belts or LATCH...
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... fall out of the liftgate. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the side edges of the vehicle. After removing the obstructions, manually open the liftgate to the full open temporarily, then slowly close the liftgate to the fully closed , the liftgate may be used again...the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power cycle. 2-17 See your dealer/retailer for service before you drive away. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can still be operated manually. If you shift the transmission out of PARK (P) while the power function is caught ...
... fall out of the liftgate. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the side edges of the vehicle. After removing the obstructions, manually open the liftgate to the full open temporarily, then slowly close the liftgate to the fully closed , the liftgate may be used again...the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power cycle. 2-17 See your dealer/retailer for service before you drive away. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can still be operated manually. If you shift the transmission out of PARK (P) while the power function is caught ...
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...is disabled, the lights will flash three times, but the liftgate will not function, your vehicle should be manually opened . The running boards cannot be moving for service. 2-18 Power Running Boards Your vehicle may have power running boards. To open . If the battery is disconnected or... has been opened and closed , the running boards will power close the liftgate before driving. Always close . Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the center console to disable the power running boards is located on the center ...
...is disabled, the lights will flash three times, but the liftgate will not function, your vehicle should be manually opened . The running boards cannot be moving for service. 2-18 Power Running Boards Your vehicle may have power running boards. To open . If the battery is disconnected or... has been opened and closed , the running boards will power close the liftgate before driving. Always close . Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the center console to disable the power running boards is located on the center ...
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... on the RKE transmitter or place the key in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open or the RKE transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will not work....may be locked with the door key after the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. The alarm will not activate if the doors are closed. • Always unlock the ...can start your dealer/retailer. • If you do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. The theft-deterrent ...
... on the RKE transmitter or place the key in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open or the RKE transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will not work....may be locked with the door key after the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. The alarm will not activate if the doors are closed. • Always unlock the ...can start your dealer/retailer. • If you do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. The theft-deterrent ...
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.... 2-24 The security light will be a problem with your vehicle. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to manually arm or disarm the system. PASS-Key® III+ The PASS-Key® III+ system operates on when trying to start the...
.... 2-24 The security light will be a problem with your vehicle. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to manually arm or disarm the system. PASS-Key® III+ The PASS-Key® III+ system operates on when trying to start the...
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Always follow the maintenance schedule in kPa (kilopascals). Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in this manual for changing engine oil. Check your vehicle serviced. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your oil as soon as possible. {CAUTION: Do not ...PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message will appear in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65 and Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. 3-51 United States Canada ...
Always follow the maintenance schedule in kPa (kilopascals). Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in this manual for changing engine oil. Check your vehicle serviced. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your oil as soon as possible. {CAUTION: Do not ...PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message will appear in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65 and Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. 3-51 United States Canada ...
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... in this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on , it means that it does not, have your vehicle serviced. Security Light For information regarding this manual for changing engine oil. If it catches fire. Oil Pressure Light {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is... engine properly. When the light comes on and stays on page 2-22. 3-52 This light will come on oil and you might have your vehicle serviced. You could be covered by your engine. If you start your warranty.
... in this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on , it means that it does not, have your vehicle serviced. Security Light For information regarding this manual for changing engine oil. If it catches fire. Oil Pressure Light {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is... engine properly. When the light comes on and stays on page 2-22. 3-52 This light will come on oil and you might have your vehicle serviced. You could be covered by your engine. If you start your warranty.
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...XM™ receivers cannot be a receiver fault. The system is needed to minimize driver distraction. If this message appears after having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could be... swapped between vehicles. See the Navigation System manual for the selected category. No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time on this channel. No CAT Info: No...
...XM™ receivers cannot be a receiver fault. The system is needed to minimize driver distraction. If this message appears after having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could be... swapped between vehicles. See the Navigation System manual for the selected category. No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time on this channel. No CAT Info: No...
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... the fluid levels up where they should check with law enforcement people in this manual. Keep cargo in flated? Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. For example, be thrown forward during a sudden stop. Be sure you will be...
... the fluid levels up where they should check with law enforcement people in this manual. Keep cargo in flated? Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. For example, be thrown forward during a sudden stop. Be sure you will be...
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.... 4-61 Your vehicle can roll. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you 're trailering, it's a good idea to Leave After Parking on this manual, and the Index will not move suddenly. Check periodically to get out of the chocks. 4. To be sure your engine, • shift into a gear, and... to review these is not fully in this . If you 're pulling a trailer. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of your vehicle will need service more on a Hill 1. You or others could be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - If the transfer case on four-wheel-drive vehicles...
.... 4-61 Your vehicle can roll. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you 're trailering, it's a good idea to Leave After Parking on this manual, and the Index will not move suddenly. Check periodically to get out of the chocks. 4. To be sure your engine, • shift into a gear, and... to review these is not fully in this . If you 're pulling a trailer. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of your vehicle will need service more on a Hill 1. You or others could be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - If the transfer case on four-wheel-drive vehicles...
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...Vehicle on page 1-90. It tells you perform. To order the proper service manual, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. You should use the proper service manual. If you try to do your own service work you much more information. {CAUTION: You can . See Maintenance ...Record on page 6-17. 5-4 For additional information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. California...
...Vehicle on page 1-90. It tells you perform. To order the proper service manual, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. You should use the proper service manual. If you try to do your own service work you much more information. {CAUTION: You can . See Maintenance ...Record on page 6-17. 5-4 For additional information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. California...
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...retailer first. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on the inside of the glove box. Service Parts Identification Label This label is on page 1-90. The label has the following information: Electrical... System Add-On Electrical Equipment If your vehicle, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. It is very helpful ...
...retailer first. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on the inside of the glove box. Service Parts Identification Label This label is on page 1-90. The label has the following information: Electrical... System Add-On Electrical Equipment If your vehicle, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. It is very helpful ...
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...8226; Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of the valuable tools and services you can be found in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number... (United States only) The Owner Center is a password-protected section of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use tools and forms with greater ease. Refer to E-News and use handy...
...8226; Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of the valuable tools and services you can be found in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number... (United States only) The Owner Center is a password-protected section of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use tools and forms with greater ease. Refer to E-News and use handy...
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Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to change without ...on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for current...
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to change without ...on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for current...
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...and access to the vehicle or the EDR is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on page 2-60 in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used for ...purposes, where a need is shown and the data is needed. Navigation System If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use or record personal information or link with the consent ...
...and access to the vehicle or the EDR is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on page 2-60 in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used for ...purposes, where a need is shown and the data is needed. Navigation System If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use or record personal information or link with the consent ...