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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... Universal Home Remote System ...2-71 Storage Areas ...2-78 Sunroof ...2-82 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-25 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-36 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-56 Audio System(s) ...3-84 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service...
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... Universal Home Remote System ...2-71 Storage Areas ...2-78 Sunroof ...2-82 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-25 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-36 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-56 Audio System(s) ...3-84 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service...
Owner's Manual
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... be on your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. All Rights Reserved. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho ... Motors Corporation. 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. For vehicles first sold in U.S.A.
... be on your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. All Rights Reserved. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho ... Motors Corporation. 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. For vehicles first sold in U.S.A.
Owner's Manual
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... the hazard. iii If the vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, refer to the DURAMAX® Diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine. {CAUTION: These mean there is used to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. It is an alphabetical list of what ...to do this" or "Do Not let this happen." Index To quickly locate information about things that could hurt you or others if you or other people. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in ...
... the hazard. iii If the vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, refer to the DURAMAX® Diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine. {CAUTION: These mean there is used to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. It is an alphabetical list of what ...to do this" or "Do Not let this happen." Index To quickly locate information about things that could hurt you or others if you or other people. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in ...
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Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help avoid the damage. Many times, this manual. A notice tells about something that could be costly. The notice tells what to do to a ...
Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help avoid the damage. Many times, this manual. A notice tells about something that could be costly. The notice tells what to do to a ...
Owner's Manual
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... seat settings to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6 for more information. 1-3 See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8. Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat: • Raise or lower the...
... seat settings to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6 for more information. 1-3 See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8. Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat: • Raise or lower the...
Owner's Manual
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... the heated seatback. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for more information. To use the heated seat feature after the ignition is working. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn the heat to the seat off . Vehicles...
... the heated seatback. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for more information. To use the heated seat feature after the ignition is working. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn the heat to the seat off . Vehicles...
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... 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. Not all mirrors will have the memory package. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle...
... 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. Not all mirrors will have the memory package. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle...
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...the easy exit seat feature is programmed in PARK (P). If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your dealer for service. For programming information, see your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is still not recalling, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the driver's ... driver's seat will move back. Easy Exit Seat The control for this happens, remove the obstruction and press the appropriate control for more information. The memory seat and easy exit features can be programmed using the DIC. If this feature is not responding for more...
...the easy exit seat feature is programmed in PARK (P). If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your dealer for service. For programming information, see your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is still not recalling, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the driver's ... driver's seat will move back. Easy Exit Seat The control for this happens, remove the obstruction and press the appropriate control for more information. The memory seat and easy exit features can be programmed using the DIC. If this feature is not responding for more...
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... unbelted people are wearing safety belts. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should I wear safety belts? Statistics show that is not your fault - you and your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-35 or Infants and...
... unbelted people are wearing safety belts. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should I wear safety belts? Statistics show that is not your fault - you and your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-35 or Infants and...
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.... 2. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment" later in this happens, just let the belt go back slightly to the height that is right for you more information. Do not let it clicks. The lap-shoulder belt may affect the passenger sensing system. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get...
.... 2. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment" later in this happens, just let the belt go back slightly to the height that is right for you more information. Do not let it clicks. The lap-shoulder belt may affect the passenger sensing system. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get...
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To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for securing child seats. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should use it for the ...
To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for securing child seats. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should use it for the ...
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... children need to the booster seat. 1-36 It should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can be maintained for more information. If yes, continue. If no , return to use safety belts properly. • Sit all the way back on page 1-28 for the length of the...
... children need to the booster seat. 1-36 It should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can be maintained for more information. If yes, continue. If no , return to use safety belts properly. • Sit all the way back on page 1-28 for the length of the...
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... a replacement copy from the manufacturer. A child can be on the restraint itself or in this manual. When securing an add-on page 1-45 for more information. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint {CAUTION: A child can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in a crash if the child...
... a replacement copy from the manufacturer. A child can be on the restraint itself or in this manual. When securing an add-on page 1-45 for more information. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint {CAUTION: A child can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in a crash if the child...
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... is available. See Securing a Child Restraint in the center front seat position. If the child restraint does not have a top tether are designed for more information. Be sure to be obtained, in kit form, for your child restraint. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with or without the top tether being attached...
... is available. See Securing a Child Restraint in the center front seat position. If the child restraint does not have a top tether are designed for more information. Be sure to be obtained, in kit form, for your child restraint. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with or without the top tether being attached...
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i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. For regular cab models, there is an anchor symbol on page 1-57 for more information. Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat For crew and extended cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the ...
i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. For regular cab models, there is an anchor symbol on page 1-57 for more information. Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat For crew and extended cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the ...
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... they are the loops located near the top of the vehicle as , to Put the Restraint on the same side of the seatback for additional information. Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab Similar For crew and extended cab models, the top tether anchors are restrained in the vehicle. These loops 1-49 Be...
... they are the loops located near the top of the vehicle as , to Put the Restraint on the same side of the seatback for additional information. Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab Similar For crew and extended cab models, the top tether anchors are restrained in the vehicle. These loops 1-49 Be...
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... the seat. Make sure when securing unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8 for additional information. 1.2. Pull the passenger seatback forward by pulling the recliner handle upward to expose the anchor. 1.4. Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured...
... the seat. Make sure when securing unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8 for additional information. 1.2. Pull the passenger seatback forward by pulling the recliner handle upward to expose the anchor. 1.4. Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured...
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See Lower Anchors and Tethers for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is attached to use your child restraint has a top tether, follow the ...
See Lower Anchors and Tethers for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is attached to use your child restraint has a top tether, follow the ...
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... Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) Your vehicle has airbags. It is a safer place to Put the Restraint on this, including important safety information. {CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can use child restraints in a rear seat. See Where to secure a forward-facing child restraint...
... Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) Your vehicle has airbags. It is a safer place to Put the Restraint on this, including important safety information. {CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can use child restraints in a rear seat. See Where to secure a forward-facing child restraint...
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... be wrong with the airbag system. It is because the back of a passenger airbag risk group sit in flates. If this , including important safety information. Rear-facing child restraints should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is turned off . {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint...
... be wrong with the airbag system. It is because the back of a passenger airbag risk group sit in flates. If this , including important safety information. Rear-facing child restraints should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is turned off . {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint...