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Chevrolet 2008 owner manual

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Chevrolet 2008 owner manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems Service and Appearance CareCustomer Assistance Information Canadian Owners Propriétaires CanadiensSafety Warnings and Symbols Using this ManualIndex Vehicle Symbols Vehicle Damage WarningsSeats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Manual SeatsPower Seats Manual Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Heated SeatsManual Reclining Seatbacks Page Power Reclining Seatbacks Head Restraints Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is movingPower Lift Seat Rear Seats Split Folding Rear SeatPage Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for EveryoneWhy 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 Safety Belt Pretensioners Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterRear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Page Page Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety Belt ExtenderChild Restraints Older ChildrenWhat 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 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear SeatPage 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 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain?What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? Passenger Sensing System United States CanadaPage Page Page Page Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped VehiclePage Safety Belts Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint Systems AirbagsReplacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Page Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your VehicleSection Features and Controls Universal Home Remote SystemKeys Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Battery Replacement Matching Transmitters to Your VehicleRemote Vehicle Start Page Remote Start Ready Doors and Locks Door LocksPower Door Locks Delayed LockingDoor Ajar Reminder Programmable Automatic Door LocksLockout Protection Rear Door Security LocksProgrammable Automatic Unlocking Trunk Remote Trunk ReleaseTrunk Assist Handle Emergency Trunk Release Handle Windows Power Windows Programming the Power WindowsExpress-Down Window Express-Up WindowExpress Window Anti-Pinch Override Express Window Anti-Pinch FeatureWindow Lockout Content Theft-Deterrent Theft-Deterrent SystemsSun Visors Arming the SystemHow the System Alarm is Activated How to Turn Off the System AlarmHow to Detect a Tamper Condition Disarming the SystemPASS-KeyIII+ Electronic Immobilizer PASS-KeyIII+ Electronic Immobilizer OperationPage New Vehicle Break-In Starting and Operating Your VehicleIgnition Positions Key In the Ignition Starting Procedure Retained Accessory Power RAPStarting the Engine Page Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Engine Coolant Heater To Use the 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 Driver Shift Control DSC Shift lever forward or rearwardSecond or Third Gear Start Feature Parking BrakeShifting Into Park Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque LockParking Over Things That Burn Shifting Out of ParkEngine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While Parked Cleaning the Mirror MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and CompassCompass Calibration Compass OperationCompass Variance Outside Power Mirrors Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror OnStar SystemHeated Outside Mirrors Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar ServicesOnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Virtual Advisor How OnStar Service WorksOnStar Steering Wheel Controls Universal Home Remote System Your ResponsibilityUniversal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code Page Page Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Using Universal Home RemoteErasing Universal Home Remote Buttons Storage Areas Driver Storage Compartment SunroofConvenience Net Page Instrument Panel Section Instrument Panel Driver Information Center DICPage Instrument Panel Overview Glove Box. See Glove Box on Other Warning Devices Hazard Warning FlashersHorn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Tilt and Telescopic Steering WheelHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Turn and Lane-Change SignalsFlash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise ControlSetting Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise ControlPassing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on HillsEnding Cruise Control HeadlampsErasing Speed Memory Delayed Headlamps Headlamps on ReminderHeadlamps Off in Park Daytime Running Lamps DRLAutomatic Headlamp System Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp Entry/Exit LightingParade Dimming Front Reading LampsBattery Run-Down Protection Rear Reading LampsTrunk Lamp Overhead Ambient LightingAccessory Power Outlets Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Climate Control System Climate ControlsOperation Maximum Air Conditioning Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Automatic Climate Control SystemRemote Start Climate Control Operation Automatic Operation Manual Operation Page This mode Outlet Adjustment Operation TipsPage Instrument Panel Cluster United States Base version shown, Canada SimilarTrip Odometer Speedometer and OdometerTachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt RemindersPassenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Page Charging System Light Brake System Warning LightAntilock Brake System ABS Warning Light Page Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp When the Light is SolidWhen the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid Tire Pressure LightPage Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Security Light Oil Pressure LightCruise Control Light Highbeam On Light Fuel GageOutside Air Temperature and Odometer Driver Information Center DICDIC Operation and Displays Information ModesTrip a or Trip B MPG L/100 KM AVG AverageMPG L/100 KM Inst Instantaneous AV Average SpeedDIC Warnings and Messages Tire PressureAuto Automatic Lights OFF Auto Automatic Lights onBrake Fluid Check Tire Press PressureESC Electronic Stability Control Active ENG Engine PWR Power ReducedESC Electronic Stability Control OFF KEY FOB Batt Battery LOW LOW FuelService ESC Electronic Stability Control SVC Service Tire MonitorDIC Vehicle Personalization Entering Personalization MenuOIL Life Reset Personalization Menu ModesLock Horn Light Flash Auto Unlk Unlock Unlk UnlockExiting Personalization Menu EXT Exterior LightsAudio Systems AM/FM Radio with Optional CD Player Setting the ClockMP3 Radio with a Single CD Player Changing the Time and Date Default Settings MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD PlayerChanging the Time and Date Default SettingsRadios Option AM-FM RadioPage Radio Data System RDS Playing the RadioFinding a Station Storing a Radio Station as a FavoriteSetting Preset Stations AM-FM Radio Setting the Tone Bass/Midrange/Treble Adjusting the Speakers Balance/FadePage XM Satellite Radio Service Radio MessagesPlaying a CD Radio Messages for XM OnlyCare of Your CDs Care of Your CD PlayerPage Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc CD MessagesUsing an MP3 Using the Auxiliary Input JackMP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Compressed AudioMP3 Format Root Directory Empty Directory or FolderNo Folder Order of PlayPreprogrammed Playlists File System and NamingPlaying an MP3 Page XM Radio Messages Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel ControlsRadio Reception FM StereoBackglass Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna SystemPage Section Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the VehicleDefensive Driving Your Driving, the Road, and the VehicleDrunk Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking See Brake System Warning Light onAntilock Brake System ABS Using ABSBraking in Emergencies Traction Control System TCS Traction Control Operation Electronic Stability Control ESC Page Electric Power Steering Hydraulic Power SteeringPanic Brake Assist SteeringSteering Tips Steering in Emergencies Passing Off-Road RecoveryLoss of Control Skidding Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsBefore Leaving on a Long Trip Highway HypnosisHydroplaning Other Rainy Weather TipsHill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Driving on Snow or IceIf You Are Caught in a Blizzard If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading the VehicleSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit Tire and Loading Information LabelLabel Example Description Total ExampleDescription Total Certiﬁcation Label Towing Your Vehicle TowingRecreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing Exceed 65 mph 105 km/h while towing your vehicle Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer Weight of the Trailer If You Do Decide to Pull a TrailerWeight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety ChainsHitches Trailer BrakesTurn Signals When Towing a Trailer Following DistancePassing Backing UpDriving on Grades Parking on HillsWhen You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer TowingEngine Cooling When Trailer Towing Changing a Tire When Trailer TowingWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement Checking Things Under the HoodCapacities and Speciﬁcations Service Accessories and ModiﬁcationsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service WorkCalifornia Perchlorate Materials Requirements Fuel Adding Equipment to the Outside of the VehicleGasoline Speciﬁcations Gasoline OctaneCalifornia Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling the TankPage See Washing Your Vehicle on Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Hood ReleasePage Engine Compartment Overview Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on Page Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on Page Engine Oil Checking Engine OilWhen to Add Engine Oil L4 Engine V6 EngineWhat Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine OilEngine Oil Additives How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System What to Do with Used OilWhen to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Air Cleaner/FilterHow to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Page Automatic Transmission Fluid Engine CoolantWhat to Use Checking Coolant Adding CoolantCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Pressure CapEngine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your EngineOverheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Cooling System 5L V6 Engine shown 4L L4, 3.6L V6 Engines similarPage How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Page Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering FluidHow to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Adding Washer FluidBrakes Brake FluidWhat to Add Brake Wear Brake AdjustmentBrake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts BatteryVehicle Storage Jump Starting Page Page Page Jumper Cable Removal Headlamp Aiming Bulb ReplacementHalogen Bulbs Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps License Plate Lamp Back-up LampReplacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementExterior Lamp Bulb Number Tires Winter Tires Low-Proﬁle Performance TireTire Sidewall Labeling Passenger P-Metric Tire ExamplePage Page Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Light Truck LT-Metric Tire a tire used on Page Inﬂation Tire Pressure When to Check How to CheckHigh-Speed Operation Tire Pressure Monitor SystemPage 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 Different Size Tires and Wheels Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aUniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, CTemperature A, B, C Wheel ReplacementWheel Alignment and Tire Balance Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Tire Changing 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 or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a Flat Tire and ToolsCompact Spare Tire On your compact spareInterior Cleaning Appearance CareFabric/Carpet Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Weatherstrips Care of Safety BeltsWashing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Finish CareAluminum Wheels Windshield and Wiper BladesProtecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Sheet Metal Damage TiresFinish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint SpottingVehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description UsageVehicle Identiﬁcation Number VIN Vehicle IdentiﬁcationEngine Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label Power Windows and Other Power OptionsElectrical System Add-On Electrical EquipmentFuses Instrument Panel Fuse BlockFuses Usage Cluster Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Left Headlamp Low-Beam Relays Usage Rear Compartment Fuse BlockDiodes Usage Wiper Passenger Seat Controls Driver Seat Controls Not Used 106 Sunroof Controls Capacities Capacities and SpeciﬁcationsApplication English Application English Metric Engine SpeciﬁcationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 110 Section Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance RequirementsBy warranty IntroductionUsing the Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Service MaintenanceAdditional Required Services Additional Required ServicesMaintenance Footnotes Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel FillEngine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level CheckStarter Switch Check At Least Once a MonthAt Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation CheckAutomatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock CheckUnderbody Flushing Service Recommended Fluids Lubricants Usage Fluid/LubricantMaintenance Replacement Parts Part Part Numbers ACDelco Part NumbersEngine Drive Belt Routing 5L V6 Engine 4L L4 Engine6L Engine Maintenance Record Maintenance RecordMaintenance Record cont’d Maintenance Record cont’d Customer Assistance and Information Vehicle Data Recording and PrivacyCustomer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance and InformationPage Page Online Owner Center United States onlyMy GM Canada Canada only Online Owner Center allows you toCustomer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Customer Assistance OfficesUnited States Customer Assistance Canada Customer AssistanceRoadside Assistance Program GM Mobility Reimbursement ProgramCHEV-USA 1-800-243-8872 Text telephone TTY Services Provided Who is Covered?Calling for Assistance Towing and Road Service Exclusions Scheduling Service AppointmentsCourtesy Transportation Shuttle Service Transportation OptionsAdditional Program Information Public Transportation or Fuel ReimbursementCollision Parts Collision Damage RepairRepair Facility Insuring Your Vehicle If a Crash OccursManaging the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Service Publications Ordering Information Reporting Safety Defects to General MotorsService Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Owner InformationOrder Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Event Data RecordersNavigation System OnStarRadio Frequency Identiﬁcation Rfid Page Page CD, MP3 Page EDR 102 Brightness Cluster Overview Storage Area Page MP3 Page Page California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 108 DIC Windshield