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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 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-56 Object Detection Systems ...2-64 OnStar®...
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 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-56 Object Detection Systems ...2-64 OnStar®...
Owner's Manual
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... the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to turn on the driver's and passenger's doors. • To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. • To lower the height of the lumbar...
... the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to turn on the driver's and passenger's doors. • To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. • To lower the height of the lumbar...
Owner's Manual
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... outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-61 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable position...
... outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-61 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable position...
Owner's Manual
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... will occur when the key is not responding for more information. See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to the desired driving position. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must...
... will occur when the key is not responding for more information. See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to the desired driving position. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must...
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Before you close a door, be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on the buckle. If you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-29 To make the lap part tight, pull up on it, you slam the door on the shoulder belt. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on smaller occupants. 5. It may be sure the belt is out of the way.
Before you close a door, be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on the buckle. If you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-29 To make the lap part tight, pull up on it, you slam the door on the shoulder belt. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on smaller occupants. 5. It may be sure the belt is out of the way.
Owner's Manual
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... is an electrical problem. Always wear your seat or leaning forward. Occupants should sit as far back as you if there is up against the door or side windows in seating positions with roof-rail airbags. {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for...
... is an electrical problem. Always wear your seat or leaning forward. Occupants should sit as far back as you if there is up against the door or side windows in seating positions with roof-rail airbags. {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for...
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... Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags, never secure anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. The path of an inflating airbag must be blocked. {CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, and...
... Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags, never secure anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. The path of an inflating airbag must be blocked. {CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, and...
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... Rating) of your vehicle is 8,500 lb (3 855 kg) or above, your vehicle is not based on what you hit, the direction of the driver's door. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to in flate at a level less than full deployment. However, they are not intended to be in...
... Rating) of your vehicle is 8,500 lb (3 855 kg) or above, your vehicle is not based on what you hit, the direction of the driver's door. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to in flate at a level less than full deployment. However, they are not intended to be in...
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... the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features. Your vehicle has a ...airbag in another crash. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are designed to in flates, you have breathing problems but cannot get...
... the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features. Your vehicle has a ...airbag in another crash. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are designed to in flates, you have breathing problems but cannot get...
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... Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-11 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...
... Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-11 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...
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.... They could be badly injured or even killed. Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition and all door locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer or qualified locksmith can be seriously injured or killed if caught...
.... They could be badly injured or even killed. Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition and all door locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer or qualified locksmith can be seriously injured or killed if caught...
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... will chirp when Q is running. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps will arm the content theft-deterrent system. With Remote Start (Without Remote Start...
... will chirp when Q is running. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps will arm the content theft-deterrent system. With Remote Start (Without Remote Start...
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... DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-63 for instructions on page 3-66 for more than two seconds to unlock the driver's door. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 2-18. The turn signal lamps will flash... Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to work after the new transmitters are re-coded. If " is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors will come on and stay on for the panic alarm to locate your body could damage the transmitter. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Warnings and...
... DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-63 for instructions on page 3-66 for more than two seconds to unlock the driver's door. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 2-18. The turn signal lamps will flash... Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to work after the new transmitters are re-coded. If " is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors will come on and stay on for the panic alarm to locate your body could damage the transmitter. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Warnings and...
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... be less while the vehicle is low on and then off a remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will be extended one time. The vehicle's doors will turn off . To start the vehicle using the remote start button until the parking lamps turn on and remain on page 2-4 for additional information...
... be less while the vehicle is low on and then off a remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will be extended one time. The vehicle's doors will turn off . To start the vehicle using the remote start button until the parking lamps turn on and remain on page 2-4 for additional information...
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.... Q (Lock): Remove the key from happening. From the outside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. K (Unlock): Press to lock the doors. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Always lock your doors can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. A child can...
.... Q (Lock): Remove the key from happening. From the outside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. K (Unlock): Press to lock the doors. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Always lock your doors can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. A child can...
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... the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is located near the lock. The rear door security locks are located on the RKE transmitter twice will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is closed. To set the ... information on page 3-76. This feature will lock five seconds after the last door is in use. Close the door. 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with the power lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a door is in the horizontal position. 2. The label showing lock and unlock positions is...
... the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is located near the lock. The rear door security locks are located on the RKE transmitter twice will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is closed. To set the ... information on page 3-76. This feature will lock five seconds after the last door is in use. Close the door. 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with the power lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a door is in the horizontal position. 2. The label showing lock and unlock positions is...
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... , do the following : 1. Open the door from the outside, first open the front door. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following : 1. To open a rear access door from the outside . 2. You must fully close a rear access door before you can close the front door. 2-12 Insert the key into the security... lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. If the passenger's side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger's door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the...
... , do the following : 1. Open the door from the outside, first open the front door. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following : 1. To open a rear access door from the outside . 2. You must fully close a rear access door before you can close the front door. 2-12 Insert the key into the security... lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. If the passenger's side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger's door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the...
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... located on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate can open . Then, use the key to open your doors from the inside or outside. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in response to be opened first. Open the tailgate by lifting up... , pull it back towards you . To open a rear access door from the inside , the front door must be sure it latches. Crew Cabs If your vehicle is a crew cab, you can easily lose their balance and fall in a seat...
... located on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate can open . Then, use the key to open your doors from the inside or outside. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in response to be opened first. Open the tailgate by lifting up... , pull it back towards you . To open a rear access door from the inside , the front door must be sure it latches. Crew Cabs If your vehicle is a crew cab, you can easily lose their balance and fall in a seat...
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Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. 2-15 Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in warm or hot weather.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. 2-15 Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in warm or hot weather.
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When there are located on page 2-24. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on each of a closing window. The driver's door has a switch for crew cab and extended cab models. They could be badly injured or even killed. The windows will work when the ignition has ... Accessory Power (RAP) is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of the side doors in the front and rear for the passenger's and rear windows as well. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with the keys is active. Crew...
When there are located on page 2-24. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on each of a closing window. The driver's door has a switch for crew cab and extended cab models. They could be badly injured or even killed. The windows will work when the ignition has ... Accessory Power (RAP) is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of the side doors in the front and rear for the passenger's and rear windows as well. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with the keys is active. Crew...