Owner's Manual
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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 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-26 Mirrors ...2-49 Object Detection Systems ...2-58 OnStar® System ...2-60 Universal Home Remote System ...2-64 Storage Areas ...2-71 Sunroof ...2-74 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...
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 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-26 Mirrors ...2-49 Object Detection Systems ...2-58 OnStar® System ...2-60 Universal Home Remote System ...2-64 Storage Areas ...2-71 Sunroof ...2-74 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition is dark enough outside , the interior lamps will come on and stay on . If enabled through the DIC, the horn will turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will flash once to work. 2-6 If " is turned on for 30 seconds. Press and hold & to open and close the L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release L to ON/RUN...
... ignition is dark enough outside , the interior lamps will come on and stay on . If enabled through the DIC, the horn will turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will flash once to work. 2-6 If " is turned on for 30 seconds. Press and hold & to open and close the L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release L to ON/RUN...
Owner's Manual
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... remote start button until the turn signal lights flash. Remote start , insert and turn on and remain on while the vehicle is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again. 2-9 After entering the vehicle during a remote start can extend the engine run for two to drive the vehicle. To start the vehicle using the remote start with one time. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn the key to RUN to four seconds. Or, you have remote start...
... remote start button until the turn signal lights flash. Remote start , insert and turn on and remain on while the vehicle is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again. 2-9 After entering the vehicle during a remote start can extend the engine run for two to drive the vehicle. To start the vehicle using the remote start with one time. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn the key to RUN to four seconds. Or, you have remote start...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for up and lubricate all moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. When the engine starts, let go of 15 seconds. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the cranking motor to cool down as you could be stopped by returning the key to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. Move your vehicle is a safety feature. Notice...
... your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for up and lubricate all moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. When the engine starts, let go of 15 seconds. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the cranking motor to cool down as you could be stopped by returning the key to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. Move your vehicle is a safety feature. Notice...
Owner's Manual
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... adaptive shift controls. You might feel different as with a cold transmission. This difference in the transmissions computer. The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. DRIVE (D): This position is being used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-11 Your vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that a current vehicle speed cannot be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine...
... adaptive shift controls. You might feel different as with a cold transmission. This difference in the transmissions computer. The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. DRIVE (D): This position is being used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-11 Your vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that a current vehicle speed cannot be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... NEUTRAL light will not roll. 2. Notice: Shifting the transmission into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is complete. 2-41 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. See Parking Brake on before shifting your vehicle, always wait for more information. 3. Shift the transfer case to the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High position. Shifting into gear before shifting the transmission...
... NEUTRAL light will not roll. 2. Notice: Shifting the transmission into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is complete. 2-41 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. See Parking Brake on before shifting your vehicle, always wait for more information. 3. Shift the transfer case to the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High position. Shifting into gear before shifting the transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-21 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-22 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ...3-23 Climate Controls ...3-23 Climate Control System ...3-23 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-26 Outlet Adjustment ...3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ...3-35 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-37 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-38 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-39 Trip Odometer ...3-39 Tachometer ...3-39 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-39 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-40 Passenger Airbag...
... Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-21 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-22 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ...3-23 Climate Controls ...3-23 Climate Control System ...3-23 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-26 Outlet Adjustment ...3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ...3-35 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-37 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-38 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-39 Trip Odometer ...3-39 Tachometer ...3-39 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-39 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-40 Passenger Airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... rear seat audio control panel to control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. AUTO will illuminate in the vehicle. The display only indicates climate control functions when the system is off , keep pressing the C button. +/− (Increase/Decrease Temperature): These buttons select the temperature of the airflow in the display when automatic operation is selected to manually adjust the fan speed...
... rear seat audio control panel to control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. AUTO will illuminate in the vehicle. The display only indicates climate control functions when the system is off , keep pressing the C button. +/− (Increase/Decrease Temperature): These buttons select the temperature of the airflow in the display when automatic operation is selected to manually adjust the fan speed...
Owner's Manual
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... accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 3-43 It should go out once the engine is working. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may also appear. This light could indicate that something may be certain to show you it means that you have problems with the charging system. If it checked right away. See DIC Warnings...
... accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 3-43 It should go out once the engine is working. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may also appear. This light could indicate that something may be certain to show you it means that you have problems with the charging system. If it checked right away. See DIC Warnings...
Owner's Manual
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... engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to assist your service technician in a failure to your warranty. This could lead to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. This can cause this light on . Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance...
... engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to assist your service technician in a failure to your warranty. This could lead to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. This can cause this light on . Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance...
Owner's Manual
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.... A lock symbol displays next to turn off the radio and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, and to start of the current track or chapter. The parental control feature remains on a CD or DVD, to manually tune a radio station, or to change clock or date settings, while in this section specific to the radio, CD, and the DVD. f (Tune): Turn to change tracks on until the driver turns...
.... A lock symbol displays next to turn off the radio and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, and to start of the current track or chapter. The parental control feature remains on a CD or DVD, to manually tune a radio station, or to change clock or date settings, while in this section specific to the radio, CD, and the DVD. f (Tune): Turn to change tracks on until the driver turns...
Owner's Manual
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... Electrical System ...5-116 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-116 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-117 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-117 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-117 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-118 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-119 Underhood Fuse Block ...5-120 Capacities and Specifications ...5-124 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-71 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-73 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-75 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-77 Buying New Tires ...5-78 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-80 Uniform Tire...
... Electrical System ...5-116 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-116 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-117 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-117 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-117 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-118 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-119 Underhood Fuse Block ...5-120 Capacities and Specifications ...5-124 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-71 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-73 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-75 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-77 Buying New Tires ...5-78 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-80 Uniform Tire...
Owner's Manual
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... more air to low speed when additional cooling is no cooling is required. You may hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not required and the clutch disengages. The fans will slow down when additional cooling is not fully engaged. Power Steering Fluid If your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you start the engine. A fluid loss in fan noise.
... more air to low speed when additional cooling is no cooling is required. You may hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not required and the clutch disengages. The fans will slow down when additional cooling is not fully engaged. Power Steering Fluid If your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you start the engine. A fluid loss in fan noise.
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake. 2. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for five seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Proceed to signal the receiver is in Step 5. 8. The horn sounds twice to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the Tire...
... parking brake. 2. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for five seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Proceed to signal the receiver is in Step 5. 8. The horn sounds twice to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the Tire...
Owner's Manual
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...21 22 23 24 25 26 Usage Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Universal Home Remote System Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls Not Used Body Control Module (BCM) Accessory Power Outlets Interior Lamps Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Rear Seat Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Driver Information Center (DIC) Rear Wiper Not Used Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System Not Used
...21 22 23 24 25 26 Usage Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Universal Home Remote System Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls Not Used Body Control Module (BCM) Accessory Power Outlets Interior Lamps Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Rear Seat Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Driver Information Center (DIC) Rear Wiper Not Used Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System Not Used
Owner's Manual
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... 000 6-6 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). An Emission Control Service. Inspect exhaust system for damage or leaks. Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. See footnote (g). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. Inspect evaporative control system. See footnote (h). Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers...
... 000 6-6 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). An Emission Control Service. Inspect exhaust system for damage or leaks. Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. See footnote (g). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. Inspect evaporative control system. See footnote (h). Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers...
Owner's Manual
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..., parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for kinks and proper installation. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more information. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release...
..., parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for kinks and proper installation. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more information. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release...
Owner's Manual
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... Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-110 Fabric/Carpet ...5-108 Finish Care ...5-110 Finish Damage ...5-113 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-109 Interior Cleaning ...5-106 Leather ...5-108 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-113 Tires ...5-113 Underbody Maintenance ...5-113 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-114 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-110 Weatherstrips ...5-109 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-111 Appointments, Scheduling Service ...7-9 Ashtray ...3-23 Audio System ...3-82 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-124 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-112 Radio...
... Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-110 Fabric/Carpet ...5-108 Finish Care ...5-110 Finish Damage ...5-113 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-109 Interior Cleaning ...5-106 Leather ...5-108 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-113 Tires ...5-113 Underbody Maintenance ...5-113 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-114 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-110 Weatherstrips ...5-109 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-111 Appointments, Scheduling Service ...7-9 Ashtray ...3-23 Audio System ...3-82 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-124 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-112 Radio...
Owner's Manual
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... Air Cleaner/Filter ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Drive Belt Routing ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Oil ...Oil Life System ...Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...Overheating ...Running While Parked ...Starting ...Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety Belt ...Exterior Lamps ... 5-19 3-48 5-28 2-30 3-47 6-16 5-14 2-47 5-39 5-15 5-18 5-33 5-31 2-48 2-28 3-20 7-16 3-20 1-50 3-16 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-19 Finish Damage ...5-113 Flashers, Hazard Warning...
... Air Cleaner/Filter ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Drive Belt Routing ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Oil ...Oil Life System ...Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...Overheating ...Running While Parked ...Starting ...Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety Belt ...Exterior Lamps ... 5-19 3-48 5-28 2-30 3-47 6-16 5-14 2-47 5-39 5-15 5-18 5-33 5-31 2-48 2-28 3-20 7-16 3-20 1-50 3-16 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-19 Finish Damage ...5-113 Flashers, Hazard Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-90 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-113 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-44 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-46 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-8 Snow Plow ...4-41 Spare Tire ...5-106 Installing ...5-92 Removing ...5-87 Storing ...5-102 Specifications, Capacities ...5-124 Speedometer ...3-39 Split Bench Seat (60/40) ...1-12 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-46 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-8 Starting the Engine ...2-28 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-124 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console...
... Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-90 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-113 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-44 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-46 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-8 Snow Plow ...4-41 Spare Tire ...5-106 Installing ...5-92 Removing ...5-87 Storing ...5-102 Specifications, Capacities ...5-124 Speedometer ...3-39 Split Bench Seat (60/40) ...1-12 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-46 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-8 Starting the Engine ...2-28 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-124 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console...