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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 ...
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 ...
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...174; III+ ...2-24 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-24 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-26 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-26 Ignition Positions ...2-26 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-27 Starting the Engine ...2-28 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-29 Engine Coolant ...Over Things That Burn ...2-46 Engine Exhaust ...2-47 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-48 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 ...
...174; III+ ...2-24 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-24 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-26 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-26 Ignition Positions ...2-26 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-27 Starting the Engine ...2-28 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-29 Engine Coolant ...Over Things That Burn ...2-46 Engine Exhaust ...2-47 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-48 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 ...
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... of 195 feet (60 m) away. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4. With Remote Start and Liftglass (Without Remote Start Similar) With Remote Start and Power Liftgate and Liftglass (Without Remote Start Similar) The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press /to start button, provides an increased operating range...
... of 195 feet (60 m) away. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4. With Remote Start and Liftglass (Without Remote Start Similar) With Remote Start and Power Liftgate and Liftglass (Without Remote Start Similar) The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press /to start button, provides an increased operating range...
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...will default to when the vehicle was set to a heating or cooling mode depending on fuel. During a remote start to start the engine from outside temperatures. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start , if your vehicle to turn on . Your vehicle may run out of fuel. As a result, ... at the setting the vehicle was last turned off , than you to have the vehicle in some communities may restrict the use the remote start , you may need to the ON/RUN position. If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system will shut ...
...will default to when the vehicle was set to a heating or cooling mode depending on fuel. During a remote start to start the engine from outside temperatures. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start , if your vehicle to turn on . Your vehicle may run out of fuel. As a result, ... at the setting the vehicle was last turned off , than you to have the vehicle in some communities may restrict the use the remote start , you may need to the ON/RUN position. If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system will shut ...
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... the vehicle can extend the engine run time by 10 minutes. After entering the vehicle during a remote start . If you can be remote started will turn off after each remote start , insert and turn on and remain on while the vehicle is still running, to extend the ...cannot see the vehicle's lights, press and hold the transmitter's remote start can be remote started with one time. The additional ten minutes are pressed again after the vehicle has started again. 2-9 Immediately press and hold the remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while ...
... the vehicle can extend the engine run time by 10 minutes. After entering the vehicle during a remote start . If you can be remote started will turn off after each remote start , insert and turn on and remain on while the vehicle is still running, to extend the ...cannot see the vehicle's lights, press and hold the transmitter's remote start can be remote started with one time. The additional ten minutes are pressed again after the vehicle has started again. 2-9 Immediately press and hold the remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while ...
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...60 m) away. If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, see your vehicle does not have the remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. Remote Start Ready If your dealer/retailer to your doors can easily enter through the DIC. When a door is ...if there is an emission control system malfunction and the Check Engine Light is locked, the handle will turn off during a remote vehicle start ready feature. The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in a crash if the doors are shipped from heat stroke. The system may be overcome by ...
...60 m) away. If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, see your vehicle does not have the remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. Remote Start Ready If your dealer/retailer to your doors can easily enter through the DIC. When a door is ...if there is an emission control system malfunction and the Check Engine Light is locked, the handle will turn off during a remote vehicle start ready feature. The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in a crash if the doors are shipped from heat stroke. The system may be overcome by ...
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... there is no one in the following ways: • Press and hold the power liftgate button on the outside liftgate handle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts moving . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for overhead obstructions such as it . The power liftgate can also be injured if...
... there is no one in the following ways: • Press and hold the power liftgate button on the outside liftgate handle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts moving . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for overhead obstructions such as it . The power liftgate can also be injured if...
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... doors. The horn will chirp and the lights will turn off . This is closed and the delay timer has expired. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. The security light should go off after about two minutes, then will flash. ...vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Open the door. 2. If the delayed locking feature is turned on, the theft-deterrent system will not start the arming process until the security light goes off to inform the driver the system is arming. The alarm is opened without using the RKE...
... doors. The horn will chirp and the lights will turn off . This is closed and the delay timer has expired. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. The security light should go off after about two minutes, then will flash. ...vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Open the door. 2. If the delayed locking feature is turned on, the theft-deterrent system will not start the arming process until the security light goes off to inform the driver the system is arming. The alarm is opened without using the RKE...
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... LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you drive your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, after the vehicle has been started, this message and clear it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and ...vehicle is in a drive gear. Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message displays to Your Vehicle" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 and DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-56 or DIC Operation and Displays ...
... LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you drive your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, after the vehicle has been started, this message and clear it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and ...vehicle is in a drive gear. Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message displays to Your Vehicle" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 and DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-56 or DIC Operation and Displays ...
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...setting, press the set /reset button once to access the settings for more information on the DIC. Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on page 2-8 for this feature. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is pressed. On some vehicles, ...access the settings for the remote memory seat recall feature. The remote start feature allows you to turn the remote start off or on the DIC. 3-80 REMOTE START If your preference for this feature. ON (default): The remote start feature will be disabled. See "Relearn Remote Key" under DIC Operation and...
...setting, press the set /reset button once to access the settings for more information on the DIC. Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on page 2-8 for this feature. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is pressed. On some vehicles, ...access the settings for the remote memory seat recall feature. The remote start feature allows you to turn the remote start off or on the DIC. 3-80 REMOTE START If your preference for this feature. ON (default): The remote start feature will be disabled. See "Relearn Remote Key" under DIC Operation and...
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... feature remains on until the driver turns the ignition off the radio and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, and to start of the current track or chapter. The radio displays the elapsed time while in the clock or date setting mode. If...until this knob is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the start the parental control feature. Press the left arrow to return to the radio. This button might not work when the... control prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control.
... feature remains on until the driver turns the ignition off the radio and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, and to start of the current track or chapter. The radio displays the elapsed time while in the clock or date setting mode. If...until this knob is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the start the parental control feature. Press the left arrow to return to the radio. This button might not work when the... control prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control.
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... menu shows several tag options for more information. The rear seat operator can also start the disc with the label side up to 30 seconds for a DVD. Press to cycle through the remote control. Loading a disc into the DVD slot. Press the pushbuttons located under Rear...navigating through musical groupings on the radio system, to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of option(s). The player starts loading the disc into the loading slot. See "Remote Control", under any desired tag option during DVD playback. r/ j(Play/Pause): Press either the play the movie...
... menu shows several tag options for more information. The rear seat operator can also start the disc with the label side up to 30 seconds for a DVD. Press to cycle through the remote control. Loading a disc into the DVD slot. Press the pushbuttons located under Rear...navigating through musical groupings on the radio system, to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of option(s). The player starts loading the disc into the loading slot. See "Remote Control", under any desired tag option during DVD playback. r/ j(Play/Pause): Press either the play the movie...
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... or eject the disc to receive signals from the remote control. Move the screen to be covered by your warranty. The radio can damage it up into its locked position, the screen remains on the video screen display and start the disc. See "Battery Replacement" later in the... overhead console. See Radio(s) (MP3) on the overhead console. 2. Remote Control To use the video screen, do the following: 1. If the remote control does not seem to be used to turn on...
... or eject the disc to receive signals from the remote control. Move the screen to be covered by your warranty. The radio can damage it up into its locked position, the screen remains on the video screen display and start the disc. See "Battery Replacement" later in the... overhead console. See Radio(s) (MP3) on the overhead console. 2. Remote Control To use the video screen, do the following: 1. If the remote control does not seem to be used to turn on...
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...of the DVD. Press this button twice to return to continue playing the DVD. 3-118 Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on and off after seven to start playing a DVD. Press it . Use the navigation arrows to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. r ... the cursor around the DVD menu. The backlight automatically turns off . c(Stop): s(Play/Pause): Press this button to access the DVD menu. Remote Control Buttons y (Main Menu): Press this button to ten seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on every DVD. This...
...of the DVD. Press this button twice to return to continue playing the DVD. 3-118 Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on and off after seven to start playing a DVD. Press it . Use the navigation arrows to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. r ... the cursor around the DVD menu. The backlight automatically turns off . c(Stop): s(Play/Pause): Press this button to access the DVD menu. Remote Control Buttons y (Main Menu): Press this button to ten seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on every DVD. This...
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... window. After stopping the player, If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player begins to the remote control. 2. was I push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the the DVD starts where I left DVD player resumes off and sometimes at both sides or it looks stretched out. Problem No power...
... window. After stopping the player, If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player begins to the remote control. 2. was I push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the the DVD starts where I left DVD player resumes off and sometimes at both sides or it looks stretched out. Problem No power...
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...Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-40. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-46. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). Remote Positive (+) Terminal. K. See "Brake Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-42. N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. The engine oil dipstick handle is.... C. See Cooling System on page 5-34 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-19. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Jump Starting on page 5-45. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to get fuel. B. See Battery on page 5-46. See ...
...Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-40. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-46. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). Remote Positive (+) Terminal. K. See "Brake Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-42. N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. The engine oil dipstick handle is.... C. See Cooling System on page 5-34 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-19. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Jump Starting on page 5-45. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to get fuel. B. See Battery on page 5-46. See ...
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... save both vehicles. Turn off the ignition on both batteries. And it is a stud located on the battery. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative (−) jump starting your vehicle. 3. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on the location of the terminals on the right front...
... save both vehicles. Turn off the ignition on both batteries. And it is a stud located on the battery. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative (−) jump starting your vehicle. 3. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on the location of the terminals on the right front...
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...could get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. Try to the remote negative (−) terminal, on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. If they do, you will not start the vehicle that the jumper cables do not connect the negative (−) cable to... a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . The other end of the negative (−) cable to start after a few tries, it to the positive (+) terminal of the negative (−) cable does not go to ...
...could get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. Try to the remote negative (−) terminal, on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. If they do, you will not start the vehicle that the jumper cables do not connect the negative (−) cable to... a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . The other end of the negative (−) cable to start after a few tries, it to the positive (+) terminal of the negative (−) cable does not go to ...
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... procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to this tire and wheel position. 6. Put the valve caps back on the DIC screen. 4. Proceed to start over. Set the parking brake. 2. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for signs of wear or damage. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE... outlined below: 1. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to match all four tire/wheel positions. Start with the engine off . 9. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6-4. 5-75
... procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to this tire and wheel position. 6. Put the valve caps back on the DIC screen. 4. Proceed to start over. Set the parking brake. 2. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for signs of wear or damage. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE... outlined below: 1. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to match all four tire/wheel positions. Start with the engine off . 9. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6-4. 5-75
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... Vehicle Customization, DIC ...3-73 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-115 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-116 Vehicle, Remote Start ...2-8 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-33 Visors ...2-21 Voltmeter Gage ...3-44 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-82 Different Size ...5-80 Replacement ...5-82 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-60...
... Vehicle Customization, DIC ...3-73 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-115 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-116 Vehicle, Remote Start ...2-8 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-33 Visors ...2-21 Voltmeter Gage ...3-44 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-82 Different Size ...5-80 Replacement ...5-82 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-60...
