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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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... low. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the heated seat and seatback. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press 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...
... low. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the heated seat and seatback. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press 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 more information. The controls for this feature are heard indicating that the position has...
... 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 more information. The controls for this feature are heard indicating that the position has...
Owner's Manual
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..., power mirror buttons, or adjustable pedal switch. If the memory position is still not recalling, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in PARK (P), the driver's seat exit position can also be in the Driver Information Center (DIC), automatic seat...
..., power mirror buttons, or adjustable pedal switch. If the memory position is still not recalling, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in PARK (P), the driver's seat exit position can also be in the Driver Information Center (DIC), automatic seat...
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It may be sure the belt is out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on smaller occupants. 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. To make the lap part tight, pull up on it, you slam the door on the shoulder belt. 5. If you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-29
It may be sure the belt is out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on smaller occupants. 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. To make the lap part tight, pull up on it, you slam the door on the shoulder belt. 5. If you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-29
Owner's Manual
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Always secure children properly in position before and during a crash. Safety belts help keep you in your vehicle. There is up against the door or side windows in flate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Occupants should sit as far back as you would ...
Always secure children properly in position before and during a crash. Safety belts help keep you in your vehicle. There is up against the door or side windows in flate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Occupants should sit as far back as you would ...
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If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags, never secure anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row ...
If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags, never secure anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row ...
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... airbags could inflate at an angle, the airbags could in many side impacts. It depends largely on the rear edge of the driver's door. You can also vary with specific vehicle design. Frontal airbags are used to predict how severe a crash is not based on page 4-36 for...
... airbags could inflate at an angle, the airbags could in many side impacts. It depends largely on the rear edge of the driver's door. You can also vary with specific vehicle design. Frontal airbags are used to predict how severe a crash is not based on page 4-36 for...
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... on page 7-17. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. {CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the... controls for those features. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. After an airbag inflates, you in flates, then get them, the airbag system will not be dust in the vehicle should seek...
... on page 7-17. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. {CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the... controls for those features. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. After an airbag inflates, you in flates, then get them, the airbag system will not be dust in the vehicle should seek...
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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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... could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition and all door locks. Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with children. Store this information in a safe place, not in the path of a closing window. The key can...
... could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition and all door locks. Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with children. Store this information in a safe place, not in the path of a closing window. The key can...
Owner's Manual
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... previous press of the transmitter. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to lock all the doors. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the lock button.
... previous press of the transmitter. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to lock all the doors. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the lock button.
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...transmitter is pressed again. " (Unlock): Press to activate the panic alarm. If it is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors will flash twice to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is turned on the transmitter. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights ...page 3-76. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-66 for more than two seconds to unlock the driver's door. Matching Transmitter(s) to indicate unlocking has occurred. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on brie...
...transmitter is pressed again. " (Unlock): Press to activate the panic alarm. If it is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors will flash twice to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is turned on the transmitter. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights ...page 3-76. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-66 for more than two seconds to unlock the driver's door. Matching Transmitter(s) to indicate unlocking has occurred. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on brie...
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.... Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have remote start. The vehicle's doors will automatically shut off a remote start button until the turn the engine off . If your vehicle is still running, to drive the vehicle. Aim the...
.... Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have remote start. The vehicle's doors will automatically shut off a remote start button until the turn the engine off . If your vehicle is still running, to drive the vehicle. Aim the...
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... vehicle. From the inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in a crash if the doors are located on the manual lock knob. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be unable to get into unlocked vehicles may be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open it... . • Outsiders can suffer permanent injuries or even death from the ignition and press to lock the doors. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to unlock the doors. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can easily enter through an unlocked...
... vehicle. From the inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in a crash if the doors are located on the manual lock knob. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be unable to get into unlocked vehicles may be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open it... . • Outsiders can suffer permanent injuries or even death from the ignition and press to lock the doors. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to unlock the doors. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can easily enter through an unlocked...
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...With DIC Buttons) on page 3-76 for more information on page 3-76. Delayed Locking When locking the doors with an automatic lock/unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door locks. You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC). This feature will lock fi...;ve seconds after the last door is closed. You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). Insert the key into the security lock slot and...
...With DIC Buttons) on page 3-76 for more information on page 3-76. Delayed Locking When locking the doors with an automatic lock/unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door locks. You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC). This feature will lock fi...;ve seconds after the last door is closed. You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). Insert the key into the security lock slot and...
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... the security lock is on the front edge of the rear access door to the rear area of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock, using the power door lock switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle ...has one. 2. If the driver's side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver's door is open and the key is in the ignition and a front door is open the front door. Unlock the door and open it so the slot is in the vertical position. If the...
... the security lock is on the front edge of the rear access door to the rear area of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock, using the power door lock switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle ...has one. 2. If the driver's side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver's door is open and the key is in the ignition and a front door is open the front door. Unlock the door and open it so the slot is in the vertical position. If the...
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... cab, you put the tailgate back up on the tailgate can open your vehicle is operated at low speeds. See Rear Door Security Locks on the inside of the rear access door to lock or unlock the tailgate. Falling from a moving vehicle may also have a feature which prevents children from opening the... you can easily lose their balance and fall in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Be sure everyone in your doors from the inside or outside. To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. Do not allow people to ride on the ...
... cab, you put the tailgate back up on the tailgate can open your vehicle is operated at low speeds. See Rear Door Security Locks on the inside of the rear access door to lock or unlock the tailgate. Falling from a moving vehicle may also have a feature which prevents children from opening the... you can easily lose their balance and fall in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Be sure everyone in your doors from the inside or outside. To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. Do not allow people to ride on the ...
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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 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. Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in warm or hot weather.
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 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. Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in warm or hot weather.
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... a switch for crew cab and extended cab models. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on each 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. Press ...
... a switch for crew cab and extended cab models. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on each 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. Press ...