Features And Controls - Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Section 2
Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-7
Doors and Locks ............................................2-10
Door Locks ..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks ........................................2-10
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-11
Lockout Protection ........................................2-12
Rear Doors ..................................................2-12
Tailgate .......................................................2-13
Windows ........................................................2-15
Manual Windows ..........................................2-15
Power Windows ............................................2-16
Power Sliding Rear Window ...........................2-17
Sun Visors ...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-18
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PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-20
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PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation .................................................2-20

Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-22
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-22
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-22
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-24
Starting the Engine .......................................2-24
Fast Idle System ..........................................2-25
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ................2-26
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-27
Active Fuel Management™ .............................2-28
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-28
Tow/Haul Mode ............................................2-34
Four-Wheel Drive ..........................................2-36
Parking Brake ..............................................2-50
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-51
Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-53
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-53
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-54
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-54
Mirrors ...........................................................2-56
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-56
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
Display ....................................................2-56
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display ..............2-58
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, Compass and Temperature
2-1