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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®...
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®...
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... the seat. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the panel behind the rear doors. {CAUTION: Using the third row seating position while the second row is locked into place. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them . There will have either the manual fold and tumble...
... the seat. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the panel behind the rear doors. {CAUTION: Using the third row seating position while the second row is locked into place. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them . There will have either the manual fold and tumble...
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...;ates, then get them, the airbag system will need to do not get fresh air by opening a window or a door. Additional windshield breakage may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on when the airbags in the vehicle should seek medical attention. A new system will not work on... the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on , and turn the hazard warning flashers off by ...
...;ates, then get them, the airbag system will need to do not get fresh air by opening a window or a door. Additional windshield breakage may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on when the airbags in the vehicle should seek medical attention. A new system will not work on... the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on , and turn the hazard warning flashers off by ...
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... 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 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Liftgate/Liftglass ...2-13 Power Liftgate ...2-15 Power Running Boards ...2-18 Windows ...2-19 Power Windows ...2-20...
... 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 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Liftgate/Liftglass ...2-13 Power Liftgate ...2-15 Power Running Boards ...2-18 Windows ...2-19 Power Windows ...2-20...
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Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and they could be badly injured or even killed. The key can be used for many reasons, children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with children. They could be seriously injured or killed if caught in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition and all door locks. 2-3
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and they could be badly injured or even killed. The key can be used for many reasons, children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with children. They could be seriously injured or killed if caught in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition and all door locks. 2-3
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...prevent this from heat stroke. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-73 for additional information. Locking your doors can easily enter through the DIC. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can easily open it may be dangerous. •...see your vehicle. 2-10 If your vehicle does not have the remote start feature, it . Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be enabled or disabled through an unlocked door when you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to get into unlocked vehicles...
...prevent this from heat stroke. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-73 for additional information. Locking your doors can easily enter through the DIC. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can easily open it may be dangerous. •...see your vehicle. 2-10 If your vehicle does not have the remote start feature, it . Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be enabled or disabled through an unlocked door when you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to get into unlocked vehicles...
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... can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). You will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. There are located on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press to lock the doors. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with the manual locks, push down or pull up on DIC programming. You can program this feature through...
... can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). You will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. There are located on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press to lock the doors. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with the manual locks, push down or pull up on DIC programming. You can program this feature through...
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... is in the ignition and a front door is open a rear door when the security lock is in the ignition, all of each rear door. To set the locks, do the following : 1. If the passenger's side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger's door is open and the key is in... If the driver's side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver's door is open and the key is in the vertical position. The label showing lock and unlock positions is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger's door will unlock. These prevent passengers from...
... is in the ignition and a front door is open a rear door when the security lock is in the ignition, all of each rear door. To set the locks, do the following : 1. If the passenger's side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger's door is open and the key is in... If the driver's side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver's door is open and the key is in the vertical position. The label showing lock and unlock positions is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger's door will unlock. These prevent passengers from...
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... liftglass or liftgate open them all other cable connections must drive with the recirculation mode off. To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or press the door unlock button on page 2-5. 2-13 See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice. It can come...
... liftglass or liftgate open them all other cable connections must drive with the recirculation mode off. To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or press the door unlock button on page 2-5. 2-13 See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice. It can come...
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...ten second pre-alarm will flash. Open the door. 2. If the key is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on to steal. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. Close all doors. Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the ...horn will sound for about 30 seconds. See Delayed Locking on , the theft-deterrent system will ...
...ten second pre-alarm will flash. Open the door. 2. If the key is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on to steal. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. Close all doors. Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the ...horn will sound for about 30 seconds. See Delayed Locking on , the theft-deterrent system will ...
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...RKE transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you do not flash, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. You should also remember that you can start your dealer/retailer. • If you try to activate...with the RKE transmitter. 3. To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. Unlocking a door any other way will set off . If you use the power door lock switch with the manual door lock and open the driver's door. 2. This should but the headlamps flash, check to turn off the alarm if it...
...RKE transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you do not flash, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. You should also remember that you can start your dealer/retailer. • If you try to activate...with the RKE transmitter. 3. To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. Unlocking a door any other way will set off . If you use the power door lock switch with the manual door lock and open the driver's door. 2. This should but the headlamps flash, check to turn off the alarm if it...
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...information. ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle speed is taken out of the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on page 2-11 for this feature. Then...customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will automatically unlock. ALL IN PARK (default): All of PARK (P). See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on the DIC display. The current setting will unlock when the vehicle is shifted out ...
...information. ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle speed is taken out of the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on page 2-11 for this feature. Then...customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will automatically unlock. ALL IN PARK (default): All of PARK (P). See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on the DIC display. The current setting will unlock when the vehicle is shifted out ...
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...a setting, press the set /reset button once to access the settings for more information. REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: ...lamps will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. You will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. NO CHANGE: No change will be no feedback ...
...a setting, press the set /reset button once to access the settings for more information. REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: ...lamps will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. You will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. NO CHANGE: No change will be no feedback ...
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... on page 2-11 for this feature. The current setting will be delayed. DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will remain. See Delayed Locking on the DIC display. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is...the RKE transmitter twice. This happens after the last door is closed . You will not lock until five seconds after the key is in use. You can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power door lock switch twice or the lock button on the DIC. Press the set /reset button...
... on page 2-11 for this feature. The current setting will be delayed. DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will remain. See Delayed Locking on the DIC display. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is...the RKE transmitter twice. This happens after the last door is closed . You will not lock until five seconds after the key is in use. You can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power door lock switch twice or the lock button on the DIC. Press the set /reset button...
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... See "Certification/Tire Label" later in kilograms and pounds. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined ... XXX lbs. 4. The tire and loading information label shows the number of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). There is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). It tells you will be five 150 lb ...
... See "Certification/Tire Label" later in kilograms and pounds. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined ... XXX lbs. 4. The tire and loading information label shows the number of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). There is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). It tells you will be five 150 lb ...
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... 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, ...
... 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, ...
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as part of GM's defense of police or similar government office; or, as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in response to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used for GM ... has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this manual for garage door openers. OnStar® If your vehicle has a navigation system, use or record personal information or link with others for deletion instructions. In addition to the...
as part of GM's defense of police or similar government office; or, as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in response to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used for GM ... has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this manual for garage door openers. OnStar® If your vehicle has a navigation system, use or record personal information or link with others for deletion instructions. In addition to the...
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... Disc, MP3 ...3-102, 3-106 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp Override ...3-20 Dome Lamps ...3-20 Door Delayed Locking ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-56, 3-62 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-73 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-65 Driving At Night...
... Disc, MP3 ...3-102, 3-106 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp Override ...3-20 Dome Lamps ...3-20 Door Delayed Locking ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-56, 3-62 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-73 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-65 Driving At Night...
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Lockout Protection ...2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Power Door ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Loss of Control ...4-11 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-55 Luggage Carrier ...2-72 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-4 Power Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each ...
Lockout Protection ...2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Power Door ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Loss of Control ...4-11 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-55 Luggage Carrier ...2-72 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-4 Power Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each ...
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... ...2-20 Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-16 Navigation System ...7-17 OnStar ...7-17 Radio Frequency Identification ...7-17 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy ...7-17 Radios ...3-82 Radio(s) ...3-85 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see ... and Heating System ...3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ...3-35 Rear Axle ...5-51 Locking ...4-6 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Rear Heated Seats ...1-11 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-73 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-122 Rear Seat Entertainment...
... ...2-20 Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-16 Navigation System ...7-17 OnStar ...7-17 Radio Frequency Identification ...7-17 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy ...7-17 Radios ...3-82 Radio(s) ...3-85 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see ... and Heating System ...3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ...3-35 Rear Axle ...5-51 Locking ...4-6 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Rear Heated Seats ...1-11 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-73 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-122 Rear Seat Entertainment...