2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO remote start

Roadside Assistance Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S.,
call1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872);
(Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
For vehicles purchased in Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance program.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator,
regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person driving this
vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for
coverage.
Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up to a
maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle
to get to the nearest service station (approximately
$5 in Canada). In Canada, service to provide diesel
may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and
other alternative fuels will not be provided through
this service.
Lock-out Service:Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your
vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you
have an active OnStar
®subscription. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided. In
Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty
service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash.
Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is
mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon request,
Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the most
scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North
America, along with helpful travel information
pertaining to your trip.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-67in this
manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar.......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
Puddle Lamps................................................3-20
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-88
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................3-120
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-130
Reception.................................................3-133
Setting the Clock.........................................3-86
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-132
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-12
Reading Lamps..............................................3-22
Rear Axle......................................................5-52
Locking........................................................ 4-5
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Doors....................................................2-12
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-80Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-130
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-121
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-12, 1-13
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-58
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature Display . . . 2-56
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-56
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-35
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-100
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-95
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-66
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-16
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-88
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-89
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Spare Tire....................................................5-113
Installing...................................................5-100
Removing...................................................5-95
Storing.....................................................5-110
Specications, Capacities...............................5-133
Speedometer..................................................3-38
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-48
Stabilitrak®System........................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-132
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-8
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-80
Center Console Storage Area........................2-79
Cupholders.................................................2-78
Glove Box..................................................2-78
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-78
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-79
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-34
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-82
T
Tachometer....................................................3-38
Tailgate.........................................................2-13
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-64
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-132
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-8
Time, Setting..................................................3-86
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-49
Tires.............................................................5-68
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-120
Buying New Tires........................................5-86
Chains.......................................................5-92
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-94
Cleaning...................................................5-121
Different Size..............................................5-88
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-36
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-76
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-124
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-124
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-7
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-35
Visors...........................................................2-18
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-45
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-36
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-66
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-8
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-8
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-90
Different Size..............................................5-88
Replacement...............................................5-90
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-44
Windows.......................................................2-15
Manual......................................................2-15
Power ........................................................2-16
Sliding Rear................................................2-17
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