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Chevrolet 2008 owner manual

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Chevrolet 2008 owner manual

Contents

Customer Assistance Information Service and Appearance CareSeats and Restraint Systems Propriétaires Canadiens Canadian OwnersIndex Using this ManualSafety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle SymbolsSeats and Restraint Systems Manual Seats Front SeatsPower Seats Manual Lumbar Manual Reclining Seatbacks Heated SeatsReclining Seatbacks Page Power Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head RestraintsPower Lift Seat Split Folding Rear Seat Rear SeatsPage Safety Belts They Are for Everyone Safety BeltsWhy Safety Belts Work Page Person keeps going until stopped by something Questions and Answers About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Page What is wrong with this? What is wrong with this? Belt is buckled in the buckle Belt is over an armrest What is wrong with this? Belt is behind the body Belt is twisted across the body Lap-Shoulder Belt Page Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterSafety Belt Pretensioners Page Page Safety Belt Extender Safety Belt Use During PregnancyOlder Children Child RestraintsWhat is the proper way to wear safety belts? Page Infants and Young Children Page What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Child Restraint Systems Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Where to Put the Restraint Conﬁgurations for Use of Child Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Rear Seat Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor LocationsPage Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System Page Page Page Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Page Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Page Page Page Airbag System Page Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Page How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate?What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? United States Canada Passenger Sensing SystemPage Page Page Page Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped VehiclePage Restraint System Check Safety BeltsChecking the Restraint Systems AirbagsReplacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Page Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Features and ControlsUniversal Home Remote System Section Features and ControlsKeys Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Battery ReplacementRemote Vehicle Start Page Remote Start Ready Door Locks Doors and LocksDelayed Locking Power Door LocksDoor Ajar Reminder Programmable Automatic Door LocksProgrammable Automatic Unlocking Rear Door Security LocksLockout Protection Remote Trunk Release TrunkTrunk Assist Handle Emergency Trunk Release Handle Windows Programming the Power Windows Power WindowsExpress-Down Window Express-Up WindowWindow Lockout Express Window Anti-Pinch FeatureExpress Window Anti-Pinch Override Theft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-DeterrentSun Visors Arming the SystemHow to Turn Off the System Alarm How the System Alarm is ActivatedHow to Detect a Tamper Condition Disarming the SystemPASS-KeyIII+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-KeyIII+ Electronic ImmobilizerPage Ignition Positions Starting and Operating Your VehicleNew Vehicle Break-In Key In the Ignition Starting the Engine Retained Accessory Power RAPStarting Procedure Page Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal To Use the Engine Coolant Heater Engine Coolant HeaterAutomatic Transmission Operation Four Speed Transmission Page Automatic Transmission Operation Six Speed Transmission See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on Page Shift lever forward or rearward Driver Shift Control DSCParking Brake Second or Third Gear Start FeatureShifting Into Park Torque Lock Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine RunningEngine Exhaust Shifting Out of ParkParking Over Things That Burn Running the Vehicle While Parked Mirrors Cleaning the MirrorManual Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and CompassCompass Variance Compass OperationCompass Calibration Outside Power Mirrors Heated Outside Mirrors OnStar SystemOutside Automatic Dimming Mirror OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar ServicesAvailable Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Steering Wheel Controls How OnStar Service WorksOnStar Virtual Advisor Your Responsibility Universal Home Remote SystemUniversal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code Page Page Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons Using Universal Home RemoteReprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Storage Areas Convenience Net SunroofDriver Storage Compartment Page Instrument Panel Driver Information Center DIC Section Instrument PanelPage Instrument Panel Overview Glove Box. See Glove Box on Horn Hazard Warning FlashersOther Warning Devices Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverFlash-to-Pass Turn and Lane-Change SignalsHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Windshield WasherSetting Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlPassing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on HillsErasing Speed Memory HeadlampsEnding Cruise Control Headlamps on Reminder Delayed HeadlampsHeadlamps Off in Park Daytime Running Lamps DRLAutomatic Headlamp System Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Entry/Exit Lighting Dome LampParade Dimming Front Reading LampsRear Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down ProtectionTrunk Lamp Overhead Ambient LightingAccessory Power Outlets Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Operation Climate ControlsClimate Control System Maximum Air Conditioning Defogging and Defrosting Remote Start Climate Control Operation Automatic Climate Control SystemRear Window Defogger Automatic Operation Manual Operation Page This mode Operation Tips Outlet AdjustmentPage United States Base version shown, Canada Similar Instrument Panel ClusterTachometer Speedometer and OdometerTrip Odometer Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt RemindersSafety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Page Brake System Warning Light Charging System LightAntilock Brake System ABS Warning Light Page Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gage When the Light is Solid Malfunction Indicator LampWhen the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid Tire Pressure LightPage Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Cruise Control Light Oil Pressure LightSecurity Light Fuel Gage Highbeam On LightDriver Information Center DIC Outside Air Temperature and OdometerDIC Operation and Displays Information ModesMPG L/100 KM AVG Average Trip a or Trip BMPG L/100 KM Inst Instantaneous AV Average SpeedTire Pressure DIC Warnings and MessagesAuto Automatic Lights OFF Auto Automatic Lights onCheck Tire Press Pressure Brake FluidESC Electronic Stability Control OFF ENG Engine PWR Power ReducedESC Electronic Stability Control Active LOW Fuel KEY FOB Batt Battery LOWSVC Service Tire Monitor Service ESC Electronic Stability ControlEntering Personalization Menu DIC Vehicle PersonalizationPersonalization Menu Modes OIL Life ResetLock Horn Light Flash Unlk Unlock Auto Unlk UnlockEXT Exterior Lights Exiting Personalization MenuAudio Systems MP3 Radio with a Single CD Player Setting the ClockAM/FM Radio with Optional CD Player MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player Changing the Time and Date Default SettingsSettings Changing the Time and Date DefaultRadios Option AM-FM RadioPage Playing the Radio Radio Data System RDSStoring a Radio Station as a Favorite Finding a StationSetting Preset Stations AM-FM Radio Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade Setting the Tone Bass/Midrange/TreblePage Radio Messages XM Satellite Radio ServicePlaying a CD Radio Messages for XM OnlyCare of Your CD Player Care of Your CDsPage CD Messages Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW DiscUsing the Auxiliary Input Jack Using an MP3MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Compressed AudioMP3 Format Empty Directory or Folder Root DirectoryNo Folder Order of PlayPlaying an MP3 File System and NamingPreprogrammed Playlists Page XM Radio Messages Audio Steering Wheel Controls Theft-Deterrent FeatureFM Stereo Radio ReceptionXM Satellite Radio Antenna System Backglass AntennaPage Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Section Driving Your VehicleDrunk Driving Your Driving, the Road, and the VehicleDefensive Driving Control of a Vehicle See Brake System Warning Light on BrakingBraking in Emergencies Using ABSAntilock Brake System ABS Traction Control System TCS Traction Control Operation Electronic Stability Control ESC Page Hydraulic Power Steering Electric Power SteeringPanic Brake Assist SteeringSteering Tips Steering in Emergencies Loss of Control Off-Road RecoveryPassing Skidding Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Driving at NightHighway Hypnosis Before Leaving on a Long TripHydroplaning Other Rainy Weather TipsHill and Mountain Roads Driving on Snow or Ice Winter DrivingIf You Are Caught in a Blizzard If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow Loading the Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutLabel Example Tire and Loading Information LabelSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit Example Description TotalDescription Total Certiﬁcation Label Recreational Vehicle Towing TowingTowing Your Vehicle Dinghy Towing Exceed 65 mph 105 km/h while towing your vehicle Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer Weight of the TrailerWeight of the Trailer Tongue Safety Chains Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresHitches Trailer BrakesFollowing Distance Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerPassing Backing UpParking on Hills Driving on GradesMaintenance When Trailer Towing When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a HillEngine Cooling When Trailer Towing Changing a Tire When Trailer TowingChecking Things Under the Hood Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementCapacities and Speciﬁcations Accessories and Modiﬁcations ServiceCalifornia Perchlorate Materials Requirements Doing Your Own Service WorkCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle FuelCalifornia Fuel Gasoline OctaneGasoline Speciﬁcations Additives Filling the Tank Fuels in Foreign CountriesPage See Washing Your Vehicle on Filling a Portable Fuel Container Hood Release Checking Things Under the HoodPage Engine Compartment Overview Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on Page Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on Page Checking Engine Oil Engine OilL4 Engine V6 Engine When to Add Engine OilWhat Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Additives When to Change Engine OilEngine Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil Life SystemHow to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Air Cleaner/FilterWhen to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Page Engine Coolant Automatic Transmission FluidWhat to Use Adding Coolant Checking CoolantEngine Overheating Pressure CapCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If Steam Is Coming From Your EngineOverheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5L V6 Engine shown 4L L4, 3.6L V6 Engines similar Cooling SystemPage How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Page When to Check Power Steering Fluid Power Steering FluidHow to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Windshield Washer FluidBrake Fluid BrakesWhat to Add Brake Pedal Travel Brake AdjustmentBrake Wear Vehicle Storage BatteryReplacing Brake System Parts Jump Starting Page Page Page Jumper Cable Removal Halogen Bulbs Bulb ReplacementHeadlamp Aiming Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps Back-up Lamp License Plate LampExterior Lamp Bulb Number Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementReplacement Bulbs Tires Low-Proﬁle Performance Tire Winter TiresPassenger P-Metric Tire Example Tire Sidewall LabelingPage Page Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Light Truck LT-Metric Tire a tire used on Page Inﬂation Tire Pressure How to Check When to CheckTire Pressure Monitor System High-Speed OperationPage Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Tpms Malfunction Light and Message Tpms Sensor Matching Process Tire Inspection and Rotation Page When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires Page Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aDifferent Size Tires and Wheels Traction AA, A, B, C TreadwearWheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel ReplacementTemperature A, B, C Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Tire Changing Tools Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsPage Removing the Flat Tire Installing the Spare Tire Page Remove all of the wheel nuts Remove the ﬂat tire Page Page Page Storing a Flat Tire and Tools Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and ToolsOn your compact spare Compact Spare TireAppearance Care Interior CleaningFabric/Carpet Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Washing Your Vehicle Care of Safety BeltsWeatherstrips Finish Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesProtecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Windshield and Wiper BladesAluminum Wheels Finish Damage TiresSheet Metal Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Underbody MaintenanceVehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description UsageEngine Identiﬁcation Vehicle IdentiﬁcationVehicle Identiﬁcation Number VIN Power Windows and Other Power Options Service Parts Identiﬁcation LabelElectrical System Add-On Electrical EquipmentInstrument Panel Fuse Block FusesFuses Usage Cluster Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Left Headlamp Low-Beam Diodes Usage Wiper Rear Compartment Fuse BlockRelays Usage Passenger Seat Controls Driver Seat Controls Not Used 106 Sunroof Controls Application English Capacities and SpeciﬁcationsCapacities Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Engine SpeciﬁcationsApplication English Metric 110 Section Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance ScheduleBy warranty IntroductionUsing the Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceAdditional Required Services Additional Required ServicesMaintenance Footnotes At Each Fuel Fill Owner Checks and ServicesEngine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level CheckAt Least Once a Month Starter Switch CheckAt Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation CheckIgnition Transmission Lock Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System CheckUnderbody Flushing Service Usage Fluid/Lubricant Recommended Fluids LubricantsPart Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers Maintenance Replacement Parts5L V6 Engine 4L L4 Engine Engine Drive Belt Routing6L Engine Maintenance Record Maintenance RecordMaintenance Record cont’d Maintenance Record cont’d Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Customer Assistance and InformationCustomer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction ProcedurePage Page United States only Online Owner CenterMy GM Canada Canada only Online Owner Center allows you toCustomer Assistance Offices Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersUnited States Customer Assistance Canada Customer AssistanceCHEV-USA 1-800-243-8872 Text telephone TTY GM Mobility Reimbursement ProgramRoadside Assistance Program Who is Covered? Services ProvidedCalling for Assistance Courtesy Transportation Scheduling Service AppointmentsTowing and Road Service Exclusions Transportation Options Shuttle ServiceAdditional Program Information Public Transportation or Fuel ReimbursementRepair Facility Collision Damage RepairCollision Parts If a Crash Occurs Insuring Your VehicleManaging the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Service Bulletins Reporting Safety Defects to General MotorsService Publications Ordering Information Order Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time Owner InformationCurrent and Past Model Order Forms Event Data Recorders Vehicle Data Recording and PrivacyRadio Frequency Identiﬁcation Rfid OnStarNavigation System Page Page CD, MP3 Page EDR 102 Brightness Cluster Overview Storage Area Page MP3 Page Page California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 108 DIC Windshield