Chevrolet/GMC Silverado 1500 / Sierra/Sierra Denali 1500 Owner Manual
(GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16515122) - 2023 - CRC - 8/12/22
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Driving and Operating
N (Neutral) is not intended for towing. If the
vehicle needs to be towed, see
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. Move the shift lever forward to
N (Neutral).
.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), apply the
brake pedal and press the shift lock
release button while moving the shift
lever forward.
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The N indicator will illuminate in red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear. If shifting from
N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), press the shift
lock release button.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash Mode that
allows the vehicle to remain in N (Neutral)
for use in automatic car washes.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off
–
Driver in
Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
engine off and the vehicle occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the engine and release the
brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N.
If it does not, repeat Steps 2
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4.
6. The vehicle is now ready for the
car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off
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Driver Out of
Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
engine off and the vehicle unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral).
5. Turn off the engine and release the
brake pedal.
6. The indicator should continue to show N.
If it does not, repeat Steps 2
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5.
7. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The
vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
8. The vehicle may automatically shift to
P (Park) upon re-entry.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On
–
Driver in
Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
engine on and the vehicle occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Release the brake pedal. The vehicle is
now ready for the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On
–
Driver Out of
Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
engine on and the vehicle unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release the
brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N.
If it does not, repeat Steps 2
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4.
