2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN radio controls

PROG (Program):Press this button to go to the next
preset radio station or channel set on the main
radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the
front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press this
button to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio.
This function is inactive, with some radios, if the
front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer,
press this button to select the next disc, if multiple discs
are loaded. This function is inactive, with some radios,
if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press the
PROG button to perform the menu function, enter.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of
the vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically
by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different
vehicle, it does not operate and LOC, LOCK,
or LOCKED could display.
With THEFTLOCK activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls
could differ depending on
your vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the
following:
xw(Next/Previous):Press the down or up arrow to
go to the next or to the previous radio station stored
as a favorite.
When a CD/DVD is playing, press either arrow to go to
the next or previous track or chapter.
g(Mute/Voice Recognition):Press and release
this button to silence the vehicle speakers only.
he audio of the wireless and wired headphones,
if your vehicle has these features, does not mute.
Press and release this button again, to turn the
sound on.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-41
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-90
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-119
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-28
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-22
Air Conditioning......................................3-22, 3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-38
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Airbag System................................................1-76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-90
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-83
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-85
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-90
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-83
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-84
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-81
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-78
Antenna, Rear Side Window...........................3-118
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-118
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light...............3-42Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-114
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-112
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-116
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-113
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-110
Finish Care...............................................5-113
Finish Damage..........................................5-116
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-111
Interior Cleaning........................................5-109
Leather....................................................5-111
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-115
Tires........................................................5-115
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-116
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-117
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-112
Weatherstrips............................................5-112
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-114
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
Audio System.................................................3-75
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-116
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual..................................3-105
Radio Reception........................................3-117
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-114
Setting the Clock.........................................3-76
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-116
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-118
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using.................................................... iv
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals...................... 1-6
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-59
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-47
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-55Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-55
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-56
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-52
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-54
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-53
Outside Towing Mirrors.................................2-52
Park Tilt.....................................................2-55
MP3 .....................................................3-95, 3-99
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-18
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual.....................................3-105
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-24
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Odometer......................................................3-36
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-36
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-17
Pressure Gage............................................3-47
Pressure Light.............................................3-48
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-20
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Older Children, Restraints................................1-50
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-59
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-63
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-30
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-20
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-55
Convex Mirror.............................................2-55
Heated Mirrors............................................2-56
Manual Mirrors............................................2-52
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-54
Power Mirrors.............................................2-53
Towing Mirrors............................................2-52
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-36
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-10
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-116
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-43
Shifting Out of............................................2-45Park Aid........................................................2-56
Park Brake....................................................2-42
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-55
Parking
Assist........................................................2-56
Over Things That Burn.................................2-45
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-38
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-85
Passing.........................................................4-11
PASS-KEY
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-22
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation . . . 2-23
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.......................................5-119
Liftgate......................................................2-14
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-26
Running Boards..........................................2-17
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-42
Windows....................................................2-19
Privacy..........................................................7-17
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar.......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
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Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-78
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual..................................3-105
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-114
Reception.................................................3-117
Setting the Clock.........................................3-76
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-116
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-9
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls.....................3-32
Rear Axle......................................................5-54
Locking........................................................ 4-6
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Heated Seats.........................................1-12
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-72
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-114
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-105
Rear Side Window Antenna............................3-118
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-72
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-49Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-47
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-34
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation..... 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-8
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-95
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-91
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-63
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-92
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-26
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-8
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-34
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Boards, Power...................................2-17
Running Out of Fuel........................................2-46
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Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-8
Starting the Engine.........................................2-26
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-116
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-70
Cupholders.................................................2-70
Glove Box..................................................2-70
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-71
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-72
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-72
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-33
Sun Visors.....................................................2-20
Sunroof.........................................................2-73
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Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-61
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-116
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-20
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-21
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-22
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-23
Third Row Seat..............................................1-25Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-76
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Tires.............................................................5-66
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-114
Buying New Tires........................................5-82
Chains.......................................................5-88
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-90
Cleaning...................................................5-115
Different Size..............................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-89
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-74
Inspection and Rotation................................5-80
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-95
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-77
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-75
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-95
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-91
Secondary Latch System............................5-102
Spare Tire................................................5-108
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-105
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-67
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-84
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-86
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-86
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-81
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