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A

Adding Electronics to the Vehicle .............................  14

B

Battery Electric Mode   ............................................... 5
Battery Percent Gauge ................................................ 11
Battery Replacement ................................... ...... .......  8
Battery Service ...........................................................  8

C

Capacities and Specifi cations....................................   28
Charging .....................................................................   16
Charging Equipment ..................................................  18
Charging Procedure ...................................................  17
Circuit Breakers .........................................................  21
Cold Temperature Affects Battery Range .................  14
Coolant Maintenance Schedule.................................  25

D

Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions ............................. 4
Directional Selector Functions .................................... .13

E

Electrical Requirements ............................................... 19
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) ................ 18
Emergencies (In case of) ............................................ 22
Engine May Start Automatically ..................................6
Engine Oil Change ...................................................... 25
EVSE Types ................................................................. 19
Extended Range Electric Mode ..................................5
Extreme Weather ........................................................16

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F

Factors Affecting Performance .................................... 14
Four Wheel Drive......................................................... 12
Fuse Box ...................................................................... 29

Summary of Contents for 2015 Silverado

Page 1: ...1 2014 2015 VIA 1500 Extended Range Crew Cab 4x4 Supplement to the 2014 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...2 The information in this manual is intended as a supplement to not a replacement for the Owner s Manual supplied with your vehicle Please reference both for proper vehicle operation...

Page 3: ...ning 11 4 Wheel Drive 12 Starting the Vehicle 12 Directional Selector Functions 13 Factors Affecting Performance 14 Charging 16 Charging Equipment 18 Optional Export Power 20 In Case of a Breakdown or...

Page 4: ...on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them WARNING This indicates a hazard that could result in serious injury or death CAUTION This indicates a haza...

Page 5: ...OC the vehicle switches to Extended Range Electric Mode and the gasoline powered internal combustion engine will start automatically The sound of the engine may be heard during operation The engine is...

Page 6: ...nger Vapor Canister Purge If the truck has been used in battery electric mode or used such that the engine has not started for 5 days the engine will automatically come on when the vehicle is powered...

Page 7: ...beled In emergency situations rst responders can cut those cables to disable the high voltage battery system All high voltage wiring is clad in orange conduit Operators of the truck should not touch c...

Page 8: ...ry and a high voltage battery To replace the 12 volt battery contact your dealer for the proper replacement Only VIA trained technicians with the proper equipment and training should test inspect or r...

Page 9: ...9 Driving and Operating 9 NOTES...

Page 10: ...components is are overheating overheated The performance may be reduced automatically depending on which component is overheating to protect itself If the issue persists it may be necessary to stop Th...

Page 11: ...manner in both Battery Electric and Extended Range Electric modes Compressor operation may be heard during full electric operation as the compressor cycles on and off This is normal Ready to Drive The...

Page 12: ...s are as follows A Stopping the engine Lock Off B Accessory C On Run D Start Not Used To start the Extended Range Electric truck insert the key into the ignition switch at position A Off make sure the...

Page 13: ...to prevent movement while parked This takes a small amount of time to engage and disengage It should always be used in conjunction with the parking brake Park will not engage if the truck is moving C...

Page 14: ...will be affected Traction power could be lost at any time when the battery is at or below 10 Use caution and do not drive aggressively When the malfunction is corrected or the vehicle is refueled the...

Page 15: ...m R to D to prevent electric drive unit wear The accelerator pedal should be released whenever the positions are changed When the traction motor is engaged press lightly on the accelerator pedal Slowl...

Page 16: ...fast acceleration and deceleration should be avoided To achieve maximum electric range drive the vehicle at 90 km h 56 mph and below Driving at higher speeds reduces energy efficiency and diminishes...

Page 17: ...Power if it in use 3 Wait at least 45 seconds 4 Open the charge port cover located at the left front driver side by pressing in and releasing The vehicle is charged using an onboard charger and an EV...

Page 18: ...le Supply Equipment EVSE The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment EVSE is used to deliver electrical Energy from the premises to the truck charge port A Level 1 120V or Level 2 240V 20amp EVSE is provide...

Page 19: ...rcuits used to charge this vehicle are Level 1 120 Volt 16 Amp Level 2 240 Volt 20 Amp Level 2 High Power 240 Volt 40 Amp Using the Level 2 240V EVSE or other charging equipment with a rating of at le...

Page 20: ...ong one 4 prong can be utilized There is 14 4kW total available power between both connectors The 240V 4 prong may be split into two 120V outlets using an adaptor 240V Receptacles 240V GFCI 240V BREAK...

Page 21: ...l have to be reset Before resetting the circuit make sure that everything that was plugged into the export power panel is unplugged and turned off Reset the circuit breaker slowly plug everything back...

Page 22: ...or use a tow truck equipped with a wheel lift and tow the vehicle from the rear CAUTION The vehicle must not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground other than removal from off road conditions Do...

Page 23: ...t Torque 140 Ft Lbs Tire inflation A label is permanently attached to the inside driver door showing capacity weight and the original equipment tire size The recommended tire in ation pressure is on t...

Page 24: ...run in the extended electric mode until the fuel level drops to 1 4 tank This should be done sometime after June 1 to use up the winter blend fuel then again after September 15 to use up the summer b...

Page 25: ...er See the OEM owner s manual for the other uids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays have the oil and lter changed within 600...

Page 26: ...ant Brake uid ll Windshield solvent Engine oil ll and check Fill check for drive generator coolant First Responder s Emergency High Voltage Cable Cutoff Point For other uids and components not shown h...

Page 27: ...he bleed tting 4 Replace the pressure cap Generator Traction Motor Cooling Fluid Checking the uid level To add uid Using a clean funnel add uid down the dipstick tube only after checking the uid while...

Page 28: ...conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your service dealer for more information Engine Oil with Filter 4 8 L 5 qt Fuel Tank 64 L 17 gal Wheel Nut To...

Page 29: ...SPARE 30A F35 SPARE 20A RELAYS K1 CORE WAKE K2 IGN WAKE K3 CHG WAKE K4 ENG IGN K5 GENE OIL K6 TRAC 0IL K7 CABIN HEATER K8 SPARE K9 FAN 2 KI0 FAN I K11 SPARE K12 ESS COOLER DIODES D1 EXP 6A D2 IGN 6A...

Page 30: ...ormance of components If damage occurs due to lack of scheduled maintenance repairs may not be covered by the vehicle warranty The vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring maintenance is performed VI...

Page 31: ...s Coolant x Generator and Traction Motor Coolant Filters x x x x x x Visually inspect the accessory drive belt x Internal Combustion Engine Coolant x Internal Combustion Engine Oil When the CHANGE OIL...

Page 32: ...32 Service and Maintenance 32 Maintenance Record Date Odometer Serviced By Services Performed...

Page 33: ...33 Service and Maintenance 33 Maintenance Record Date Odometer Serviced By Services Performed...

Page 34: ...34 NOTES...

Page 35: ...ers 21 Cold Temperature Affects Battery Range 14 Coolant Maintenance Schedule 25 D Dangers Warnings and Cautions 4 Directional Selector Functions 13 E Electrical Requirements 19 Electric Vehicle Suppl...

Page 36: ...11 High Voltage In Event of an Accident 7 High Voltage Safety 7 I In the Event of an Accident 8 K Key Switch 21 M Maintenance Record 32 Maintenance Schedule 31 Malfunction Indicator 10 Maximizing Ener...

Page 37: ...enerative Braking 6 Replacing Fuses 29 Rocking the Vehicle 15 S Scheduled Maintenance 30 Service Checks 23 Starting the Vehicle 12 Supplement Use 4 System Overheating Light 10 T Tire Jack Lift Points...

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