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Chevrolet Silverado 2014, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

5853506) - 2014 - CRC 3rd Edition - 6/3/14

Vehicle Care

10-95

Dinghy Towing

Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles

{

Caution

If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.

Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not
be towed with all four wheels on the
ground. Two-wheel-drive
transmissions have no provisions
for internal lubrication while being
towed.

Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles

See your dealer for the procedure to
tow this vehicle.

Dolly Towing

Front Towing (Front Wheels Off
the Ground)

–

Two-Wheel-Drive

Vehicles

{

Caution

If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is
towed with the rear wheels on the
ground, the transmission could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle

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Summary of Contents for Silverado 2014

Page 1: ... 4 Instruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 9 Information Displays 5 30 Vehicle Messages 5 35 Vehicle Personalization 5 45 Universal Remote System 5 52 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 6 Lighting Features 6 8 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Radio 7 8 Audio Players 7 15 Navigation 7 23 Voice Recognition 7 25 Phone 7 31 Trademark...

Page 2: ...Vehicle 10 94 Appearance Care 10 97 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 Special Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 12 Maintenance Records 11 16 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defect...

Page 3: ...vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A Frenc...

Page 4: ...symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information Thi...

Page 5: ...nt Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mode d Traction Control StabiliTrak M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 7: ...14 Interior Lighting 1 15 Exterior Lighting 1 15 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 16 Climate Controls 1 17 Transmission 1 19 Four Wheel Drive 1 20 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 21 Satellite Radio 1 22 Portable Audio Devices 1 22 Bluetooth 1 22 Steering Wheel Controls 1 23 Cruise Control 1 24 Infotainment System 1 24 Driver Information Center DIC 1 24 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 25 Lane Departure Wa...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel Base Shown Uplevel Similar ...

Page 9: ...Button If Equipped See Manual Mode on page 9 37 9 Light Sensor See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 4 10 Infotainment on page 7 1 11 Electronic Transfer Case Control If Equipped See Four Wheel Drive on page 9 41 Card Holder If Equipped See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 1 12 Parking Brake on page 9 54 13 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 21 14 Crui...

Page 10: ...ll Descent Control Switch If Equipped See Hill Descent Control HDC on page 9 58 Exhaust Brake Button If Equipped See Exhaust Brake in the Duramax diesel supplement Power Take Off PTO Button If Equipped See the Duramax diesel supplement Auxiliary Button If Equipped See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 101 24 Power Outlets on page 5 6 25 Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating Current If Equipped See...

Page 11: ...ress and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes Repeat the steps for a 10 minute time extension Remote start can be extended only once Canceling a Remote ...

Page 12: ... Locks on page 2 7 and Power Door Locks on page 2 8 Windows Manual Windows If equipped turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the windows Power Windows Crew Double Cab Premium Shown Other Models Similar If equipped the driver door has a switch to control all windows Each passenger door has a switch to control that window The power windows work when the ignition is in ON RUN or...

Page 13: ...y have the express up feature Pull the switch up fully and release to activate Power Sliding Rear Window If equipped the power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been turned to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 29 Press the switch to open the window Pull down on the switch to close the window The power sli...

Page 14: ... If equipped raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down If equipped raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped move the lever up or down repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Power Lumbar To ad...

Page 15: ... 4 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback 1 Lift the lever The seatback will automatically fold forward 2 To recline move the seatback rearward to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applyin...

Page 16: ...r Models Similar If equipped the SET 1 2 and B Exit buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat outside mirrors and adjustable pedals if equipped See Memory Seats on page 3 6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5 45 Heated and Cooled Front Seats Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons Shown Heated Seat Buttons Similar If equipped the buttons are on th...

Page 17: ...elts properly Safety Belts on page 3 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 13 Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 14 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 45 Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system if equipped turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system If the vehic...

Page 18: ...and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle See Manual Mirrors on page 2 13 Power Mirrors Base Power Mirrors If equipped with power mirrors 1 Press 1 or 2 to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up down right or left 3 Adjust each outside mirror so that a ...

Page 19: ...rors on page 2 15 The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats See Memory Seats on page 3 6 Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind See Manual Rearview Mirr...

Page 20: ...to the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position to disengage the tilt and telescoping steering column and allow easier adjustment 2 Pull the lever 2 toward you to move the steering wheel up or down then release lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment If equipped the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be changed The swit...

Page 21: ...off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner if equipped To operate the ignition must be in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power RAP Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off Exterior Lighting The e...

Page 22: ...g lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Daytime Running Lamps DRL on page 6 3 Fog Lamps on page 6 5 Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with z on it 1 Fast wipes w S...

Page 23: ...ada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 In Brief 1 17 Climate Controls These systems control the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control System with Heater Only 1 Fan Control 2 Air Recirculation 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control ...

Page 24: ...zing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 1 18 In Brief Climate Control System with Air Conditioning 1 Fan Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control 6 Air Recirculation 7 Rear Window Defogger ...

Page 25: ... Heater Only on page 8 1 or Climate Control Systems with Air Conditioning on page 8 3 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 5 If Equipped Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch if equipped is on the shift lever To enable 1 Move the shift lever to the M Manual Mode position The current range will display next to the M This is the highest attainable range with...

Page 26: ...on page 9 38 Four Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four Wheel Drive the engine s driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction Transfer Case Controls The vehicle will have one of these three styles of transfer case controls Use these controls to shift into and out of the different four wheel drive modes Manual Transfer Case This transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the righ...

Page 27: ...ing when extra traction is needed such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations N Neutral Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 94 or Trailer Towing on page 9 79 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels Choose Four Wheel Drive Low when driving in deep sand mud or snow and while climbing or de...

Page 28: ...the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service For more information refer to www siriusxm com or call 1 866 635 2349 U S www xmradio ca or call 1 877 209 0079 Canada See Satellite Radio on page 7 10 Portable Au...

Page 29: ... page 7 33 or Bluetooth Voice Recognition Base Radio on page 7 37 or Bluetooth Overview on page 7 31 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio on page 7 42 or Bluetooth Voice Recognition Base Connected Radio on page 7 47 or Bluetooth Overview in the infotainment manual i Press to reject an incoming call or end a current call Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on...

Page 30: ...l without erasing the set speed from memory See Cruise Control on page 9 59 Infotainment System The base radio and base radio with connectivity information is included in this manual See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios audio players phone navigation system Rear Seat Entertainment RSE and voice or speech recognition if equipped Driver Information Center DIC The DIC dis...

Page 31: ...s The LDW indicator appears green if a lane marking is detected If the vehicle departs the lane the indicator will change to amber and flash In addition the driver seat will pulse or beeps will sound See Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 9 68 Rear Vision Camera RVC If equipped the RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R Rev...

Page 32: ...ill be in the front overhead console This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitte...

Page 33: ...tenance Traction Control Electronic Stability Control The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move To turn off traction control press and release g on the center stack The traction off l...

Page 34: ...et to 100 only following an oil change Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the engine oil life system 1 Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC Base Level on page 5 30 or Driver Information Center DIC Uplevel on page 5 32 If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons the vehicle must be in P Park to access this display 2 Press and hold the V button on the DIC or the t...

Page 35: ... trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 ...

Page 36: ...Black plate 30 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 1 30 In Brief 2 NOTES ...

Page 37: ...Trailer Tow Mirrors 2 13 Power Mirrors 2 14 Folding Mirrors 2 15 Heated Mirrors 2 16 Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 16 Blind Spot Mirrors 2 16 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 17 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 18 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 18 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 18 Windows Windows 2 18 Manual Windows 2 19 Power Windows 2 19 Rear Windows 2 21 Sun Visors 2 22 Roof Sunroof 2 22 Keys and...

Page 38: ...ty light will turn off once the key has been programmed 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 if additional keys are to be programmed If a key is lost or damaged see your dealer to have a new key made Programming without a Recognized Key Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer If there are no currently recognized keys available...

Page 39: ... the key blade for debris Periodically clean with a brush or pick With an active OnStar subscription an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Othe...

Page 40: ...5 K Unlock Press once to unlock only the driver door If K is pressed again within three seconds all remaining doors unlock The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled through the DIC the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 45 If enabled through the DIC the exterior lamps m...

Page 41: ...amming Battery Replacement Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC Caution When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 Separate and remove the back cover of the transmitter with a flat thin object such as a coin 2 Press...

Page 42: ...l regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel The vehicle may run out of fuel The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 3 or Vehicle Personalization on page 5 45 Remote Vehicle Sta...

Page 43: ...d from the ignition the vehicle can be remote started again The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition if the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the malfunction indicator lamp is on Also the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low Door Locks Warning ...

Page 44: ...with the manual locks push down or pull up on the manual lock knob From inside pull the door handle once to unlock the door Pull the handle again to open the door See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 11 Power Door Locks Crew Double Cab Premium Shown Other Models Similar Base Trim If equipped with power door locks Q Press to lock the doors K Press to unlock the doors Delayed Locking If equipped when ...

Page 45: ... a door Shift the transmission into P Park for an automatic transmission Remove the key from the ignition for a manual transmission Lockout Protection If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock This feature may be turned off and on through vehicle personalization Se...

Page 46: ... On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate use the key to lock or unlock the tailgate Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate down To shut the tailgate firmly push it upward until it latches After closing the tailgate pull it back to be sure it latches securely Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to allow for different loading situations Assistance may be ne...

Page 47: ...system the indicator light on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the status of the system Off Alarm system is disarmed On Solid Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system Fast Flash Vehicle is unsecured A door or the hood is open Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Turn off the vehicle 2 Lock the vehicle with one of the following Use the RKE transm...

Page 48: ...t disarm the system or turn off the alarm How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps three times an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed The ve...

Page 49: ...irrors Warning A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Manual Mirrors If e...

Page 50: ...tside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen 4 Move the selector switch to the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror Crew Double Cab Premium Shown Other Models Similar 1 Press 1 or 2 to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows on the control pad while the indicator light on button 1 or 2 is illuminated to move t...

Page 51: ...stay in the unfolded position The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds Fold and unfold the mirrors three times using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position A popping noise may be heard This sound is normal after a manual folding operation Manual Folding If equipped push the mirror toward the vehicle to fold Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Manually...

Page 52: ... the mirror is heated The lower convex part of the towing mirrors is not heated See Rear Window Defogger under Climate Control Systems with Heater Only on page 8 1 or Climate Control Systems with Air Conditioning on page 8 3 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 5 Automatic Dimming Mirror If equipped the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of the headlamps from b...

Page 53: ...st be seen and the blind spot mirror has an unobstructed view 2 When checking for traffic or before changing a lane look at the main driver passenger side mirror to observe traffic in the adjacent lane behind your vehicle Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle in the blind zone Then glance over your shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the adjacent lane Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equ...

Page 54: ... 1 Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on ea...

Page 55: ...anual windows Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys on page 2 1 Crew Double Cab Premium Shown Other Models Similar Regular Cab Uplevel Shown Other Models Similar If equ...

Page 56: ...he battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected or is not working the driver power window will need to be reprogrammed for the express up feature to work To reprogram the power windows 1 Close all doors 2 Place the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START 3 From any open position pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed 4 Hold the switch up for approximately t...

Page 57: ...kout Crew Double Cab Premium Shown Other Models Similar Z Window Lockout The driver door power window switch has a lockout feature This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver position Press the switch to engage or disengage the lockout feature An indicator light on the switch will come on when the lockout feature is engaged and will go off when disengaged Rear Wind...

Page 58: ...al Open Manual Close To open the sunroof press and hold the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position Press and hold the front of the SLIDE switch to close it Express Open Express Close To express open the sunroof fully press and release the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position To express close the sunroof fully press and release the...

Page 59: ...eal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof tracks If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system this is normal ...

Page 60: ...Black plate 24 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 2 24 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Page 61: ...g Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 21 Airbag System Airbag System 3 21 Where Are the Airbags 3 23 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 25 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 26 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 27 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 27 Airbag On Off Switch 3 28 Passenger Sensing System 3 30 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 35 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehic...

Page 62: ... occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head ...

Page 63: ...child restraint in the rear seat see Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 45 Front Seats Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust a manual seat 1 Pull the handle...

Page 64: ... the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9 62 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped move the lever up or down repeated...

Page 65: ...t will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries Continued Warning Continued The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back i...

Page 66: ... the seatback to the upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a power seatback if equipped Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise Memory Seats Crew Double Ca...

Page 67: ...e reached stops the recall If the vehicle is in ON RUN START and in P Park press and release 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Placing the ignition in OFF LOCK before the stored positions are reached stops the recall If something has blocked the driver seat and or adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then pr...

Page 68: ...B Exit button See Storing Memory Positions listed previously See also Vehicle Personalization on page 5 45 Easy exit recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open If something has blocked the driver seat and or adjustable pedals if equipped while recalli...

Page 69: ... the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the heated seats are on high their level may automatically be lowered Remote Start Auto Heated and Cooled Seats During a remote start the heated or cooled seats can be turned on automatically When it is cold outside the heated seats turn on and when it is hot outside the cooled seats turn on The heated or cooled seats ar...

Page 70: ...at cushion 2 Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback 3 Pull forward on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked in place To unfold the seat 1 Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap loop under the seat cushion Pull the seat cushion down until it latches 2 Pull up on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked in place Make sure the safety belts are not t...

Page 71: ...eir normal stowed position before folding a rear seat Make sure that nothing is on the seat cushion To fold the seat slowly pull the seat cushion up To return the seat to the normal seating position slowly pull the seat cushion down Make sure the safety belts are not twisted or caught in the seat cushion Warning A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not prov...

Page 72: ...ngerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas Continued Warning Continued are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Always wear a safety belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has i...

Page 73: ...aring safety belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size There are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 3 37 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 39 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very i...

Page 74: ... all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position if equipped which has a lap belt See Lap Belt on page 3 19 for more information The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and...

Page 75: ...e latch plate flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 20 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right f...

Page 76: ...age 3 13 Push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the desired position Move the adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After the adjuster is set to the desired position try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants A...

Page 77: ... have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head This vehicle may have an adjustable comfort guide Additional comfort guides are available through your dealer To install the adjustable comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt 1 Locate the anchorage loop on the rear outboard seatback...

Page 78: ...g the neck Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 7 Buc...

Page 79: ...t the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Lap Belt This section is only for the lap belt To learn how to wear a lap shoulder belt see Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 14 The ve...

Page 80: ...been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Safety System Check Now and then check that the safety belt reminder light safety belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are all working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might ke...

Page 81: ...nspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 18 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags ...

Page 82: ...th safety belts not replace them Also airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 3 25 Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts Everyone in the vehicle should...

Page 83: ...ow see Older Children on page 3 37 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 39 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 18 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is i...

Page 84: ...he ceiling above the side windows Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly Continued Warning Continued or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel...

Page 85: ... narrow or wide Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers in rear impacts or in many side impacts In addition if the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is at or below 3 855 kg 8 500 lb the vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags You can find the GVWR on the Certification Tire label on the center pillar of the vehicle See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 15 for more in...

Page 86: ...e not designed to inflate in rear impacts Vehicles with a GVWR above 4 536 kg 10 000 lb may or may not be equipped with roof rail airbags These roof rail airbags if equipped are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact Both roof rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck In addition these roof rail airbags are designed ...

Page 87: ...e than a supplement to safety belts What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates After the frontal airbags and seat mounted side impact airbags inflate they quickly deflate so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated Roof rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes F...

Page 88: ...bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and poss...

Page 89: ...ildren ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s whenever possible children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat s of my vehicle or The child has a medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Medical Condition A...

Page 90: ...ight front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on off switch is turned off To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 18 for more information including important safety information To turn the front outboard passenger frontal airbag on again insert the ignition key into the switch push in and move the switc...

Page 91: ...l airbag should be allowed to inflate or not According to accident statistics children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size Whenever possible children age 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the air...

Page 92: ...has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag the off indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is off See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 20 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat When...

Page 93: ...curing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 67 Even if the child restraint is equipped with a safety belt lock off make sure the safety belt retractor is locked by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor before tightening the safety belt When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and re...

Page 94: ...ithout pulling the belt out all the way 6 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Warning If the front outboard passenger airbag is turned off for an adult sized occupant the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect that person in a crash resulting in an increased risk of serious injury or even death An adult...

Page 95: ...s Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Adding accessories that change the vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly The operation of...

Page 96: ...loyment If you have to modify your vehicle because you have a disability and you have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle s airbag system or if you have questions about whether the airbag system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other reason call Customer Assistance See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13 3 Airbag System Check The airbag system do...

Page 97: ...en Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the boos...

Page 98: ...Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 14 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly Warning Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt...

Page 99: ...le Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s saf...

Page 100: ...ypes of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are m...

Page 101: ... so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by Continued Warning Continued any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children ...

Page 102: ...n Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child r...

Page 103: ...on For CPST availability in Canada check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint Where to Put the Restraint A...

Page 104: ...senger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Warning A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat Do not use child restraints in the center front seat ...

Page 105: ... vehicle s safety belts Do not use both the safety belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear facing or forward facing child seat Booster seats use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the child in the booster seat If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no ...

Page 106: ...ther attachment 2 on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for...

Page 107: ...o not install a child restraint in the center front seating position See Securing Child Restraints Center Front Seat Position on page 3 57 or Securing Child Restraints Front Outboard Passenger Seat on page 3 57 or Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 67 for more information Crew and Double Cab Rear Seat i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating p...

Page 108: ...enter Front Seat Position on page 3 57 or Securing Child Restraints Front Outboard Passenger Seat on page 3 57 or Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 67 for more information Regular Cab For regular cab models the top tether anchors are under covers on the back panel behind the passenger seat Remove the trim plug to access the anchor Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicl...

Page 109: ...ld restraint is not attached to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint properly using the anchors or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual Warning Do not a...

Page 110: ...on of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead use the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether Regular Cab Models 1 For models without a rear seat forward facing child restraints should only be installed in the right front seating position ...

Page 111: ... posts 2 Secure the child restraint in the right front seating position with the vehicle safety belts See Securing Child Restraints Center Front Seat Position on page 3 57 or Securing Child Restraints Front Outboard Passenger Seat on page 3 57 or Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 67 3 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp th...

Page 112: ...aint to the lower anchors 2 For forward facing child restraints attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor loop if your vehicle has one Follow the child restraint instructions the vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits described at the beginning of this section and the following steps Example Rear Driver Side Position Example Rear Driver Side Position 2 1 For a top tether in the rear d...

Page 113: ...hen the top tether is properly tightened the anchor loop may bend This is normal and will not damage the vehicle If child restraints are installed in both outboard positions both top tethers can be attached to the center loop Top tethers can be attached for child restraints in all three rear seating positions at the same time following the routing instructions above 4 Before placing a child in the...

Page 114: ...wer attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 3 For forward facing child restraints attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor loop Follow the child restraint instructions the vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits described at the beginning of this section and the following steps Example Rear Driver Side Position Example Rear Driver Side Position 3 1 For a top tether in ...

Page 115: ...facturer s instructions When the top tether is properly tightened the anchor loop may bend This is normal and will not damage the vehicle If child restraints are installed in both outboard positions both top tethers can be attached to the center loop Top tethers can be attached for child restraints in all three rear seating positions at the same time following the routing instructions above 5 Befo...

Page 116: ...ck Double Cab Models The rear outboard headrests should be removed when installing forward facing child restraints To remove the headrest 1 Press both buttons on the headrest posts and pull up on the headrest 2 Store the headrest in a secure place 3 When the child restraint is removed reinstall the headrest before the seating position is used To reinstall the headrest 1 Insert the headrest posts i...

Page 117: ... Position Warning A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat Do not use child restraints in the center front seat position Securing Child Restraints Front Outboard Passenger Seat With Passenger Sensin...

Page 118: ...d facing child restraint in the front outboard seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 30 for additional information If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehi...

Page 119: ...tor in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 20 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the be...

Page 120: ... If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 45 for more information on using the top tether anchors 8 Before placing a child in the child restraint ma...

Page 121: ... because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the f...

Page 122: ...ers for Children LATCH System on page 3 45 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and...

Page 123: ...ough or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be ti...

Page 124: ...e child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it If you turned the airbag off wit...

Page 125: ...m on page 3 45 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You ...

Page 126: ...ull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 If your child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 45 for more information on using the top tether anchors 8 Before placing a ch...

Page 127: ...e anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions s...

Page 128: ...etractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 4 and 5 7 For forward facing child restraints attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor loop Refer to the child restraint instructions the vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits and instructions listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 45 8 Before placing a child in the child restraint make s...

Page 129: ...straint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of...

Page 130: ...3 45 for more information on using the top tether anchors 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle th...

Page 131: ...orage 4 3 Floor Console Storage 4 4 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs 4 4 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage If equipped there is storage under the climate control system To access pull down on the handle Card Holder If equipped th...

Page 132: ...andle Cupholders Front Base If equipped there are cupholders on the center front seat console armrest Uplevel If equipped the cupholders in the center console can be placed over the mid or front storage compartment or between them to access both storage compartments Lift the cupholder from the sides to remove it Insert the cupholder between the guides on the console and push down to secure it Rear...

Page 133: ...age Base If equipped pull the front center seat armrest down to access the storage area with cupholders Press the button and lift to open There is a removable divider There is an accessory power outlet dual USB ports an auxiliary jack and an SD card reader inside Uplevel Shown Other Models Similar If equipped the uplevel center console may have the following features 1 Tote Compartment 2 Accessory...

Page 134: ... of the center console See Cupholders on page 4 2 Power Outlets on page 5 6 USB Port on page 7 18 Auxiliary Jack on page 7 21 and SD Card Reader on page 7 21 If equipped with the uplevel radio see Audio Players in the infotainment manual Floor Console Storage If equipped with front seat floor console storage unlock with the ignition key press the button and lift to open Additional Storage Features...

Page 135: ...n point on the toggle guide 3 Fasten the tie down firmly by hand only Do not use tools To remove 1 Remove the tie down loop completely by turning counterclockwise while holding the backing plate against the truck bed wall 2 Pull the backing plate away from the truck bed wall until a click is heard This locks the toggle into position on the toggle guide 3 Push the backing plate against the truck be...

Page 136: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 4 6 Storage 2 NOTES ...

Page 137: ...rning Light 5 24 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 25 Four Wheel Drive Light 5 26 Tow Haul Mode Light 5 26 Hill Descent Control Light 5 26 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 5 26 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 27 Traction Off Light 5 27 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 27 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 28 Tire Pressure Light 5 28 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 29 Security Light 5 29 High Beam O...

Page 138: ...Universal Remote System Programming 5 52 Universal Remote System Operation 5 54 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Release the lever to lock the wheel in place Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering wheel if equipped 1 Push the lever 1 down to mo...

Page 139: ... 37 or Bluetooth Overview on page 7 31 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio on page 7 42 or Bluetooth Voice Recognition Base Connected Radio on page 7 47 or Bluetooth Overview in the infotainment manual i Phone Mute Press to reject an incoming call or end a current call Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call o or p Previous Next Menu Press to go to th...

Page 140: ...s frequent wipes OFF Turns the windshield wipers off 8 Mist For a single wipe turn to 8 then release For several wipes hold the band on 8 longer Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged wiper blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 38 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor An intern...

Page 141: ... and other information from the Global Positioning System GPS antenna StabiliTrak and vehicle speed information The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites When the compass display shows CAL drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal The compass system will a...

Page 142: ...g into a new time zone To set the date 1 Press the SETTINGS screen button from the Home Page then press Time and Date 2 Press Set Date and press or ª to increase or decrease month day or year 3 Press the screen button to go back to the previous menu To set the clock display 1 Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time and Date 2 Press Clock Display and press OFF or ON to turn the clock displa...

Page 143: ...th Caution Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 15 amp rating Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses If a problem is experie...

Page 144: ... than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet and no system fault is detected The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the ite...

Page 145: ...nt injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while dri...

Page 146: ...k plate 10 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 5 10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Cluster English Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 147: ...Black plate 11 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 Instruments and Controls 5 11 Uplevel Cluster English Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 148: ...io menu browse for music select from the favorites or change the audio source Use w or x to change the station or go to the next or previous track Phone Press V to select the Phone app then press p to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls scroll through contacts select from the favorites or change the phone source If there is an active call mute ...

Page 149: ... a chime Software Information Press p while Software Information is highlighted to display open source software information Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s speed in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers or miles This vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer If the vehicle needs a new...

Page 150: ...e fuel left but the vehicle should be refueled soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or le...

Page 151: ...il level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check the vehicle s oil as soon as possible See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Messages on page 5 37 and Engine Oil on page 10 10 Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil l...

Page 152: ...o the red warning area the engine is too hot Pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Voltmeter Gauge When the ignition is on this gauge indicates the battery voltage When the engine is running this gauge shows the condition of the charging system The gauge can transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher reading This is normal If the vehicle is oper...

Page 153: ...eadings outside the normal operating range indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt Then the li...

Page 154: ...sensing system if equipped the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System on page 3 21 The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately Warning If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicl...

Page 155: ... and stay on as a reminder that the airbag has been turned off This light will go off when the airbag has been turned on See Airbag On Off Switch on page 3 28 for more information including important safety information Warning If the right front passenger airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not have the extra Continued...

Page 156: ...oblem with the lights or the airbag on off switch See your dealer for service Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has one of the following indicators then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position unless there is an airbag on off switch on the instrument panel endcap If there is an airbag on off switch the vehicle does not have a passenger se...

Page 157: ...lp avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 18 for more information including important safety information Charging System Light The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on but the engine is not running as a check to show the light is working It should go out when the engine is started If the light st...

Page 158: ...light on the emission controls might not work as well the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good and the engine might not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same T...

Page 159: ...riving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Check that good quality fuel is used Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up If one ...

Page 160: ...d the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits If one circuit is not working the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes...

Page 161: ...riefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off If the light comes on while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle Then start the engine again to reset the system If the ABS light stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service A chime may also sound when the...

Page 162: ...l Mode has been activated See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 38 Hill Descent Control Light If equipped the Hill Descent Control light comes on steady when the system is ready for use When the light flashes the system is active See Hill Descent Control HDC on page 9 58 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light If equipped this light briefly comes on while starting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle servic...

Page 163: ...n when the Traction Control System TCS has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS StabiliTrak button This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off If the TCS is off wheel spin is not limited Adjust driving accordingly See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 56 StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engin...

Page 164: ...ak system is actively working See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 56 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A Driver Info...

Page 165: ...e the vehicle serviced Security Light The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation on page 2 12 High Beam On Light ...

Page 166: ...ntrol is on and ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 9 59 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC Base Level The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster The displays show the status of many vehicle systems The trip odometer reset stem in the instrument c...

Page 167: ... number is based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the last time this menu item was reset Reset this display by pressing the trip odometer reset stem Tire Pressure Turn the trip odometer reset stem until a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires displays Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal kPa or in pounds per square inch psi See Tire Pressure Monitor System...

Page 168: ...akes is connected Output is displayed as a bar graph Dashes may appear in the TRAILER OUTPUT display if a trailer is not connected Hourmeter This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run Unit This will change the displays on the instrument cluster and DIC to either metric or English US measurements To change the units press the trip odometer reset stem when UNITS is displayed to ...

Page 169: ...ugh the Settings app See DIC Info Page Options earlier in this section Speed Shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph Trip A or Trip B Shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the trip odometer was last reset Also shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is calcu...

Page 170: ...nd bar graph Displayed above the bar graph is a running average of fuel economy for the most recently traveled selected distance Displayed below the bar graph is the best average fuel economy that has been achieved for the selected distance The selected distance is displayed at the top of the page as last xxx mi km Next to the odometer the Active Fuel Management displays the number of cylinders th...

Page 171: ...n may be needed to correct a condition Multiple messages may appear one after another The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V or the trip odometer reset stem on the base cluster The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the message does not c...

Page 172: ... is low See Brake Fluid on page 10 29 SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system When this message is displayed the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal under these conditions Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On veh...

Page 173: ...air conditioning compressor turns back on You can continue to drive your vehicle If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on...

Page 174: ...cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating on page 10 23 for more information This message also displays when the vehicle s engine power is reduced Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The perf...

Page 175: ...ert has been turned off FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the camera is blocked Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue The Lane Departure Warning LDW system and Forward Collision Alert FCA will not operate LANE DEPARTURE WARNING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the Lane Departure Warning LD...

Page 176: ...wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer for service See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 56 STABILITRAK INITIALIZING This message may come on if the StabiliTrak system has not fully initialized because of road conditions or the incorrect tire size When the StabiliTrak system is fully initialized the message will turn off See Traction Control Electronic Sta...

Page 177: ...onger present Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system Have your dealer inspect the system for problems See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 18 and Airbag System on page 3 21 for more information Security Messages SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system The vehicle ...

Page 178: ...TIRE If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires is low This message also displays with a vehicle picture to indicate the location of the low tire The low tire pressure warning light will also come on See Tire Pressure Light on page 5 28 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time If a tire p...

Page 179: ...rol on page 9 59 GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE This message displays when grade braking has been activated while driving on downhill grades This message will only appear the first time the feature is activated in an ignition cycle See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 38 Automatic Transmission on page 9 34 and Cruise Control on page 9 59 SERVICE 4WD If the vehicle has four wheel drive this message may display if a p...

Page 180: ...railer with electric brakes becomes disconnected from the vehicle If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stopped this message clears itself after a short time If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is moving this message stays on until the ignition is turned off There is a short in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes When this message displays power is no longer available to the t...

Page 181: ... page 9 58 Washer Fluid Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir Also see Washer Fluid on page 10 27 for more information Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls t...

Page 182: ...ailable language s The selected language will display on the system and voice recognition will reflect the selected language Valet Mode This will lock the infotainment system the infotainment controls and screen storage location To turn Valet Mode on and off enter a four digit code on the keypad Press Enter to go to the confirmation screen Re enter the four digit code Press LOCK to lock the system...

Page 183: ...ts the volume of audio files played at system startup and shutdown Select On then press or to increase or decrease the volume Vehicle Select and the following may display Climate and Air Quality Collision Detection Systems Comfort and Convenience Lighting Power Door Locks Remote Lock Unlock Start Climate and Air Quality Select and the following may display Auto Fan Max Speed Auto Fan Max Speed Thi...

Page 184: ...vehicle is shifted to R Reverse to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels Select Off On Driver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Auto Mirror Folding When on the outside rearview mirrors will automatically fold or unfold when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE lock or unlock button is pressed and held Select Off or On Lighting Select and the following may display Vehicle Locator Ligh...

Page 185: ...k Feedback Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Passive Door Unlock Passive Door Lock Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Select Off or Flash Lights Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehic...

Page 186: ... 33 or Bluetooth Voice Recognition Base Radio on page 7 37 or Bluetooth Overview on page 7 31 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio on page 7 42 or Bluetooth Voice Recognition Base Connected Radio on page 7 47 or Pairing in Infotainment Controls under Bluetooth in the infotainment manual Device Management Select to connect to a different phone source disconnect a phone or delete ...

Page 187: ...may display Guidance Lines Rear Park Assist Symbols Guidance Lines Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 63 Rear Park Assist Symbols Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 63 Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Restore Radio Settings Resto...

Page 188: ... assist with the programming process Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated See Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons later in this section To program a garage door opener park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver Clear all people and objects...

Page 189: ... the button is pressed then programming is complete There is no need to complete Steps 4 6 If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move a second button press may be required For a second time press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds If the light stays on or the garage door moves programming is complete If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two sec...

Page 190: ...al Remote system to pick up the signal during programming If the programming did not work replace Step 2 under Programming the Universal Remote System with the following Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand held transmitter button every two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system The Universal Remote ...

Page 191: ...s and Controls 5 55 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons 1 Press and hold any one of the buttons Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the button proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System ...

Page 192: ...Black plate 56 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 5 56 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES ...

Page 193: ...of Mounted Lamp 6 6 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 6 Cargo Lamp 6 7 Dome Lamps 6 7 Reading Lamps 6 7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 8 Exit Lighting 6 8 Battery Load Management 6 8 Battery Power Protection 6 9 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel O Off Turns off the automatic he...

Page 194: ...ts When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off the headlamps will stay on for 10 minutes before turning off to prevent the battery from being drained Turn the headlamp control off and then back to the headlamp on position to make the headlamps stay...

Page 195: ...n the instrument cluster will come on Release the lever to return to normal operation Daytime Running Lamps DRL DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The transmission i...

Page 196: ...ange to Daytime Running Lamps DRL The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wip...

Page 197: ...whenever it is released If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on a signal bulb could be burned out Replace any burned out bulbs If a bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses on page 10 43 Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 1 2 km 0 75 mi a chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal The message TURN SIGNAL ON will ...

Page 198: ...the button will turn off the roof mounted lamp and indicator The emergency roof lamp circuit is fused at 30 amps so the total current draw of the attached lamps should be less than this value The attachment points for the roof lamp circuits are two blunt cut wires above the overhead console a dark green with blue stripe switched power wire and a black ground wire For more information on roof mount...

Page 199: ...hift lever must be in the P Park position to operate the cargo lamp Dome Lamps There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner if equipped To change the dome lamp settings press the following OFF Turns the lamps off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead cons...

Page 200: ...ff Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button This feature can be changed See Vehicle Locator Lights under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 45 Exit Lighting The interior lamps headlamps parking lamps back up lamps and license plate lamps come on when the key is removed from the ignition The interior lamps tu...

Page 201: ...ch as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed I...

Page 202: ...Black plate 10 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 6 10 Lighting 2 NOTES ...

Page 203: ...ontrols Base Radio 7 33 Bluetooth Voice Recognition Base Radio 7 37 Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio 7 42 Bluetooth Voice Recognition Base Connected Radio 7 47 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 7 48 Introduction Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the infotainment system featured in this owner manual Warning Taking you...

Page 204: ...iving on page 9 3 The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 29 The base radio and base radio with connectivity information is included in this manual See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios audio players phone navigation system Rear Seat Entertainmen...

Page 205: ...Black plate 3 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 Infotainment System 7 3 Radio with CD ...

Page 206: ...d hold to save favorite stations Press to select a screen button when displayed 3 r Favorite Pages Press to scroll up through the favorite pages for each source 4 O Power Volume Press to turn the audio on Press and hold to turn it off When on press to mute the system Press again to unmute Turn to increase or decrease the volume 5 MEDIA Press to change the audio source between CD USB SD card AUX an...

Page 207: ...n to playing speed 8 X Eject If Equipped or TONE If Equipped Press X to eject the CD if equipped Press TONE to open the Tone Settings menu if equipped 9 Home Page Press to go to the Home Page from any point in the system See Home Page following 10 o BACK Press to return to the previous screen in a menu 11 CD Slot if equipped 12 MENU Press to access the menu for the current audio source Press to se...

Page 208: ...y the Settings main page See Setting Radio Preferences following Pandora If Equipped Select the PANDORA icon to begin Pandora See Pandora Internet Radio on page 7 12 Setting Radio Preferences Select the SETTINGS screen icon to display the Settings menu and the following may display Time and Date See Clock on page 5 5 Language Current Language This will set the display language in the radio and ins...

Page 209: ...k If Equipped Select Audible Touch Feedback to turn feedback off or on Auto Volume If Equipped This feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed The options are Off Low Medium Low Medium Medium High or High Select the desired volume Maximum Startup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level the volume is adjusted to ...

Page 210: ... see Driver Information Center DIC Base Level on page 5 30 or Driver Information Center DIC Uplevel on page 5 32 Software Updates See the website for more information Website Information In the U S see www chevrolet com In Canada see www chevrolet gm ca In Mexico see www chevrolet com mx Radio AM FM Radio Playing the Radio While on the audio main page press the RADIO button repeatedly to cycle thr...

Page 211: ...ound system it will have three DSP modes including Normal Adjusts the audio to provide the best sound for all seating positions Driver Adjusts the audio to provide the best sound for the driver Centerpoint Creates a surround sound from nearly any audio source EQ Equalizer If equipped with a Bose Sound System turn the MENU knob to highlight Turn the MENU knob to scroll through the options Press the...

Page 212: ...ess q or r on the radio faceplate To manage favorites see Manage Favorites under Home Page on page 7 5 Satellite Radio SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces SiriusXM satellite ...

Page 213: ...d external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km 10 to 40 mi Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference some static can occur especially around tall buildings or hills causing the sound to fa...

Page 214: ...the Pandora website or Smartphone application then use thumbs up or thumbs down to personalize stations To set up an account or for more information go to www pandora com Pandora may not be available in Canada or Mexico A phone or tablet with Internet connection and the Pandora application installed is required Personal cell phone data plans are used Make sure the latest version is installed on th...

Page 215: ...th the following Tone Settings Select to adjust the tone settings See AM FM Radio on page 7 8 Bookmark Artist Select to bookmark the artist Bookmark Song Select to bookmark the song Auto Volume This feature sets the auto volume based on the speed of the vehicle and noise in the vehicle See AM FM Radio on page 7 8 Pandora Features Pandora service has features to rate tracks skip tracks or change st...

Page 216: ... on page 7 37 or Bluetooth Overview on page 7 31 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio on page 7 42 or Bluetooth Voice Recognition Base Connected Radio on page 7 47 Unable to Start Pandora If the device is unable to launch Pandora Check that the latest version of Pandora is installed Check that there is an active account logged into Pandora Have at least one station created For A...

Page 217: ...a server through the connected device Action Unavailable Please Check Device Connection A few conditions for loss of Internet connection are The connected device loses its cellular connection The device does not support Internet connectivity The device is not in the vehicle The Bluetooth signal is lost No skips remaining for this station or permitted during advertisements The maximum Pandora skip ...

Page 218: ... track number displays at the beginning of each track or Song Artist and Album information displays when available Use the following screen controls to play the disc t Seek Previous Fast Reverse While on the CD main page Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track If the track has been playing for less than five seconds it seeks to the previous track If longer than five seconds...

Page 219: ...zer Settings in AM FM Radio on page 7 8 Error Messages If Disc Error displays and or the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons The disc has an invalid or unknown format The disc is very hot Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal The road is very rough Try the disc again when the road is smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very...

Page 220: ...D only contains compressed audio files without any folders all files are under the root folder USB Port Playing from a USB A USB mass storage device or Media Transfer Protocol MTP device can be connected to the USB port The USB ports are in the center console USB MP3 Player and USB Drives The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification USB MSC...

Page 221: ...n connecting an iPod on which firmware from other providers is installed To connect and control an iPod 1 Connect one end of the standard iPod USB cable to the iPod s dock connector 2 Connect the other end to a USB port in the center console 3 Press the MEDIA button to select the source iPod music information displays on the radio s display and begins playing through the vehicle s audio system The...

Page 222: ...ob to highlight and press to select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album 4 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song from the list to begin playback Albums 1 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the albums stored on the iPod 2 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album 3 Turn the MENU ...

Page 223: ...urces include Laptop computer Audio music player This jack is not an audio output Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack Auxiliary devices should be set up while the vehicle is in P Park Connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 in cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack If an auxiliary device has already been connected but a different source is currently active press the MEDIA facepl...

Page 224: ...elect MEDIA until Bluetooth displays Bluetooth Audio Menu Press the MENU screen button to display the Bluetooth Audio menu The following may be available Tone Select or to adjust the tone settings See AM FM Radio on page 7 8 Press o BACK to go back to the previous menu Manage Bluetooth Devices Select to go to the Bluetooth page to add or delete devices When selecting Bluetooth Audio the radio may ...

Page 225: ...to the Turn by Turn menu The Turn by Turn menu consists of the following options Update Route only shows if the vehicle is off the route Cancel Route My Destination Route Preview Repeat When the system is downloading a route the only option available is Cancel Route Once the route is downloaded the additional list items display My Destination If My Destination is selected a special version of the ...

Page 226: ...tating No Active Route displays Select the Call OnStar screen button If the system receives the indication that there is an active OnStar subscription the help text is displayed with instructions on how to set up a route If the vehicle is not equipped with OnStar the navigation application icon is removed from the home screen and applications tray so this view is not accessible Mutually Exclusive ...

Page 227: ...x tasks that require multiple manual interactions to complete are supported by voice commands For example tasks that take more than one or two button presses such as selecting a song or artist to play from a media device would be supported by voice commands Other tasks like adjusting the volume or seeking up or down are audio features that are easily performed by pressing one or two buttons and ar...

Page 228: ...happen right away There are two voice prompt modes supported Long verbal prompts The longer prompts provide more information regarding the supported actions Short prompts The short prompts provide simple instructions about what can be stated If a command is not spoken the voice recognition system says a help prompt Prompts and Screen Displays While a voice recognition session is active there will ...

Page 229: ...pted causes a need for an immediate reply press g again and wait for the beep Speak the command naturally not too fast not too slow Use direct commands without a lot of extra words Usually Phone and Audio commands can be spoken in a single command For example Call David Smith at work Play followed by the artist or song name or Tune followed by the radio station number There is no need to memorize ...

Page 230: ...lly a pop up displays a text version of the help prompt Depending on how voice recognition was initiated the Help pop up will either display on the instrument cluster or the infotainment screen Press the Dismiss button to make the pop up go away Pressing g while the help prompt is playing will terminate the prompt and a beep will be heard Doing this will stop the help prompt so that a voice comman...

Page 231: ... command Play Song Begin a dialog to enter a specific song name Play Song song name Begin playback of the identified song name in the command Play Genre Begin a dialog to enter a specific genre Play Genre genre name Begin playback of the media selection identified in the command Play Playlist Begin a dialog to enter a specific playlist name Play Playlist playlist name Begin playback of the identif...

Page 232: ... types such as albums and audiobooks There are no restrictions if the number of song files and albums is less than 4 000 When the number of song files connected to the system is between 4 000 and 8 000 the content cannot be accessed directly with one command like Play song name The restriction is that the command Play Song must be spoken first the system will then ask for the song name The reply c...

Page 233: ... digits with each group of digits being repeated back by the system If the group of digits is not correct the command Delete will remove the last group of digits and allow them to be re entered Once the entire number has been entered the command Call will start dialing the number Voice Mail Initiate a call to voice mail numbers Voice Recognition for OnStar If Equipped OnStar Begin Onstar Voice Rec...

Page 234: ...h a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system The system can be used while in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9 1 m 30 ft Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system See...

Page 235: ...dio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use the O knob during a call to change the volume level The system maintains a minimum volume level Bluetooth Audio Quality Turn off the Echo and Noise cancellation feature on your phone if supported for the best hands free performance See www gm com bluetooth Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Radio For information about how to navigate the men...

Page 236: ...entification Number PIN appears on the display The PIN is used in Step 5 4 Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the vehicle See the cell phone manufacturer s user guide for information on this process 5 Locate the device named Your Vehicle in the list on the cell phone Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3 After the PIN is successfully...

Page 237: ...d press to select and display the active call screen Manage Phones Turn the MENU knob to highlight Manage Phones and press to select Making a Call Using Contacts and Recent Calls For cell phones that support the Contacts and Recent Calls feature the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone to make calls See your cell phone manufacturer s user guide or contact your wireless p...

Page 238: ...r 4 Press the MENU knob to call the contact Making a Call Using the Keypad To make a call 1 From the Home Page turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE screen button 2 Turn the MENU knob and press to select Keypad 3 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select Continue this process through the number To call press the button just below the CALL screen button Accepti...

Page 239: ...m can send numbers during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system 1 When a call is active press the button just below the KEYPAD screen button 2 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select If not initially in the phone application from the Home Page turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE screen button From the PHONE main menu turn the MENU kno...

Page 240: ... to it If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle the system responds with is connected after that phone name 1 Press g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say List Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name to delete is unknown see Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1 Press g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say Delete The ...

Page 241: ...ing the Digit Store Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system say Correction at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the digits recognized by the system say Verify at any time 1 Press g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Store 3 Say each digit one at a time After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone Af...

Page 242: ...the audio speakers Calling 911 Emergency U S and Canada 1 Press g The system responds Say a command or say help followed by a tone 2 Say Dial or Call 3 Say 911 4 Say Dial or Call Calling 066 Emergency Mexico 1 Press g The system responds Say a command or say help followed by a tone 2 Say Dial or Call 3 Say 066 4 Say Dial or Call Using the Digit Dial Command The digit dial command allows a phone nu...

Page 243: ...incoming call when another call is active The original call is placed on hold Press g again to return to the original call To ignore the incoming call no action is required Press i to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold Three Way Calling Three way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier 1 While on a call press g 2 Say Three way...

Page 244: ...sages will go through their cycle according to the phone s operating instructions Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call You can use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can also be stored for use Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1 Press g The system responds Ready follow...

Page 245: ...ring only needs to be completed once per phone unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system the system connects to the most recently connected device To connect to a different paired phone see Connecting...

Page 246: ...nes Deleting a Paired Phone 1 From the Home Page turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE screen button 2 Turn the MENU knob and press to select Manage Phones 3 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the phone to be deleted 4 Press the button below the DROP screen button to disconnect the highlighted device 5 Press the button below the DELETE screen button to delete the highlighted device 6 A co...

Page 247: ... are automatically available The Contacts menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call The Recent Calls menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls and Missed Calls menus on the cell phone to make a call To make a call using the Contacts menu 1 From the Home Page turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE screen butt...

Page 248: ...the following Press the button just below the IGNORE screen button Press i on the steering wheel controls Do nothing Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work Accepting a Call Waiting Call To accept a call waiting call do one of the following Press the button just below the SWITCH screen button Press g on the steering whe...

Page 249: ... on page 7 25 for help using voice recognition commands Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands Using the Dial or Call Command To call a number 1 Press g The system responds Command Please followed by a tone 2 Say Dial or Call followed by the complete phone number Use the Voice Keypad command for international numbers or special numbers which include or Once connected the pers...

Page 250: ...by a tone 2 After the tone say Voice mail The system dials the voice mail number of the connected phone Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the vehicle Bluetooth system it will be retained This includes phone pairing information For directions on how to delete this information see Deleting a Paired Phone Trademarks and License Agreements FCC Information See Radio Frequency Sta...

Page 251: ...Satellite Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM USA Customers See www siriusxm com or call 1 866 635 2349 Canadian Customers See www xmradio ca or call 1 877 209 0079 It is prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM Satellite Radio System or that support the ...

Page 252: ...o present Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 to present Gracenote One or more patents owned by Gracenote may apply to this product and service See the Gracenote website for a non exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents Gracenote CDDB MusicID MediaVOCS the Gracenote logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in th...

Page 253: ...nt to you for any information that you provide You agree that Gracenote may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are For more i...

Page 254: ...tions Open Source SW The open source code used in this device can be downloaded at the webpage shown in the information at the center stack display Further information concerning the OSS licenses is shown in the center stack display QNX Portions of this software are copyright 2008 2013 QNX Software Systems All rights reserved Part C EULA Copyright 2013 Software Systems GmbH Co KG All Rights Reserv...

Page 255: ... CONDITIONS OF TITLE NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY WARRANTIES OR OTHER PROVISIONS OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS DISTRIBUTOR S THAT DIFFER FROM THIS LICENSE ARE OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS DISTRIBUTOR S ALONE AND NOT BY QSSC ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS YOU ASSUME ANY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE UNDER THIS LICENSE EXCEPT...

Page 256: ...terms and available source code as well as copyright attributions applicable to the Runtime Configuration indicated above please contact the Manufacturer or contact QSSC at 175 Terence Matthews Crescent Kanata Ontario Canada K2M 1W8 licensing qnx com END USER NOTICE The marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners The use of s...

Page 257: ...ning 8 3 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 8 5 Air Vents Air Vents 8 8 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 9 Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems with Heater Only With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled 1 Fan Control 2 Air Recirculation 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control TEMP Temperature Control Turn clockwise or counte...

Page 258: ...utlets Floor Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield side window and second row floor outlets Defog This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield floor outlets and side window vents 0 Defrost Press to clear the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and the side window vents The system auto...

Page 259: ...ncrease or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the fan off Air Delivery Mode Control Press Y or to change the direction of the airflow An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button Y Vent Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets Floor Air is directed to the floor outlets wi...

Page 260: ...ng is enabled If the fan is turned off the air conditioner will not run The A C light will stay on even if the outside temperatures are below freezing Rear Window Defogger K Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON RUN The...

Page 261: ...peration The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature When the indicator light is on the system is in full automatic operation If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted the auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings To place the system in ...

Page 262: ...he driver or passenger temperature setting SYNC Synchronized Temperature Press to link the passenger temperature setting to the driver setting The SYNC indicator light will turn on When the passenger setting is adjusted the SYNC indicator light is off The driver side or passenger side temperature display shows the temperature setting increasing or decreasing Air Delivery Mode Control Press Y or to...

Page 263: ...dors that enter the vehicle The air conditioning compressor also comes on when this mode is activated Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window K Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on The rear window defogger only works whe...

Page 264: ...outlet temperature fan speed and the air delivery mode The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures Air Vents Use the air vents in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct airflow Use the thumbwheels near the air vents to open or close off the airflow Air v...

Page 265: ...ealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 To find out what type of filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts on p...

Page 266: ...lose the lower glove box door and pull from its frame to remove the entire unit 4 Release the two tabs holding the service door Open the service door and remove the old filter 5 Install the new air filter 6 Close the service door and secure the tabs 7 Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box See your dealer if additional assistance is needed ...

Page 267: ...Accessory Power RAP 9 29 Engine Coolant Heater 9 29 Shifting Into Park 9 30 Shifting out of Park 9 31 Parking Manual Transmission 9 32 Parking over Things That Burn 9 32 Active Fuel Management 9 32 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 33 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 34 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 34 Manual Mode 9 37 Tow Haul Mode 9 38 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission 9 ...

Page 268: ...s divert your attention away from the road Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction Become familiar with the local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving always keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do ...

Page 269: ...ath and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy Warning Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you ar...

Page 270: ...f its travel and is held in that position for an extended period of time power steering assist may be reduced If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time power assist may be reduced Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down See specific vehicle steering messages under Steering System Messages on page 5 41 Hydraulic Power Steering 2500 3500 S...

Page 271: ...the shoulder while driving Follow these tips 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the steering wheel about one eighth of a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge 3 Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids tha...

Page 272: ...y the braking skid Off Road Driving Four wheel drive vehicles can be used for off road driving Vehicles without four wheel drive and vehicles not equipped with All Terrain AT or On Off Road OOR tires must not be driven off road except on a level solid surface For more contact information about the original equipment tires see the Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information manual One of the ...

Page 273: ...ter of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on the roof For more information about loading the vehicle see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 14 and Tires on page 10 52 Environmental Concerns Always use established trails roads and areas that have been set aside for public off road recr...

Page 274: ...d overheat and you could lose control Warning If the vehicle has the two speed automatic transfer case shifting the transfer case to N Neutral can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park This is because the N Neutral position on the transfer case overrides the transmission You or someone else could be injured If leaving the vehicle set the parking brake and shift the trans...

Page 275: ...ould take if it rolled downhill Avoid turns that take the vehicle across the incline of the hill A hill that can be driven straight up or down might be too steep to drive across Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip ...

Page 276: ...le on safe surfaces only Driving in Water Warning Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires Traction could be lost and the vehicle could roll over Do not drive through rushing water Caution Do not drive through standing water ...

Page 277: ...hing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under the vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if t...

Page 278: ...e and could result in a loss of braking Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope Warning Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cut across the center ...

Page 279: ...ace of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice Turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby If possible use Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5 To get help and ke...

Page 280: ...tiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking the Vehicle to Get It Out later in this section The Traction Control System TCS can often help to free a stuck vehicle See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 56 If TCS cannot free the vehicle see Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out following Warning If the vehicle s tires spin at high spee...

Page 281: ...xhaust pipe Deep water can damage the axle and other vehicle parts There are recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle Use them if the vehicle is stuck off road and needs to be pulled some place to continue driving Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo ...

Page 282: ...the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 52 and Tire Pressure on page 10 61 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axles See Certificatio...

Page 283: ... If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Trailer Towing on page 9 79 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Example 1 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lb 2 S...

Page 284: ... label shows the size of the vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find o...

Page 285: ...oading can also shorten the life of the vehicle Caution Overloading the vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not overload the vehicle Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change the weight ratings Ask your dealer to help load the vehicle the right way If you put things inside the vehicle like suitcases tools packages or a...

Page 286: ...hifting The load s center of gravity should be positioned in a zone over the rear axle The zone is located in the area between the front of each wheel well and the rear of each wheel well The center of gravity height must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard Any load that extends beyond the vehicle s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations Rem...

Page 287: ...www gmupfitter com for additional pickup box load bearing structural information Truck Camper Loading Information A vehicle specific Truck Camper Loading Information label is attached to the inside of the vehicle s glove box This label indicates if a slide in camper can be carried how much of a load the vehicle can carry and how to correctly spread out the load It will help to match the right slid...

Page 288: ...mper match 1 Camper Center of Gravity 2 Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone When the truck is used to carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer s camper weight figure the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer s camper weight figure the weight of camper cargo and the weight of passengers in the camper Th...

Page 289: ...Certification Tire Label under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 15 If weight ratings are exceeded move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings See your dealer for more information on curb weights cargo weights Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break In Caution The vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform...

Page 290: ...justable Throttle and Brake Pedal If equipped the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be changed No adjustment to the pedals can be made when the vehicle is in R Reverse or while using cruise control The switch used to adjust the pedals is on the center stack below the climate controls Lift the switch up to move the pedals closer to your body Press the switch down to move the pedals away...

Page 291: ...rbags If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to neutral continue to firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete sto...

Page 292: ...e switch stays in this position when the engine is running The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles If the key is left in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off the battery could be drained The vehicle may not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time 4 START This is the position that starts the engine Whe...

Page 293: ... allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the ke...

Page 294: ...tes all moving parts Fast Idle System If equipped this feature is available only with cruise control The manual fast idle switch is operated using the cruise control buttons on the left side of the steering wheel This system can be used to increase engine idle speed whenever the following conditions are met The parking brake is set The brake pedal is not pressed The vehicle must not be moving and ...

Page 295: ...tory powered directly from the vehicle battery and supply accessory power at all times regardless of ignition key position If electronic items are left plugged into these APOs for long periods of time with the vehicle off the vehicle battery could be drained The vehicle may not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time Engine Coolant Heater The engine heater can provi...

Page 296: ...g It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if the transfer case is in N Neu...

Page 297: ...ver away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called t...

Page 298: ... having a problem shifting then have the vehicle serviced soon Parking Manual Transmission If the vehicle has a manual transmission before you get out of the vehicle move the shift lever into R Reverse and firmly apply the parking brake Once the shift lever has been placed into R Reverse with the clutch pedal pressed in turn the ignition key to LOCK OFF remove the key and release the clutch If you...

Page 299: ...ains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle exhaust sys...

Page 300: ...ons for the shift lever Heavy Duty 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Shown Light Duty 6 Speed Similar See Range Selection Mode under Manual Mode on page 9 37 P Park This position locks the rear wheels It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily When parked on a hill especially when the vehicle has a heavy load you might notice an increase in the effo...

Page 301: ...position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when the vehicle is being towed Warning Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into...

Page 302: ...ontrol process continually compares key shift parameters to pre programmed ideal shifts stored in the transmission s computer The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is being used such as with a heavy load or when the temperature changes During this adaptive shift control process shifting might feel different as the transmission det...

Page 303: ...er by letting you select a desired range of gears To use this feature 1 Move the shift lever to M Manual Mode 2 Press the plus minus buttons on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions When the shift lever is moved from D Drive to M Manual Mode a number displays next to the M indicating the current transmission range This number is the highest gear that t...

Page 304: ...l not be covered by Continued Caution Continued the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Low Traction Mode Low Traction Mode assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery such as with ice or snow While the vehicle is at a stop select M2 using Range Selection Mode This will limit torque to the...

Page 305: ...aul Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle press and hold the Tow Haul button for five seconds When the button is released the requested mode change is made A DIC message is displayed See Transmission Messages on page 5 42 On vehicles with a diesel engine Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking can be enabled or disabled by pressing the Tow Haul Mode button Use the exhaust brake and Tow Haul Mode...

Page 306: ...tral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle the engine R Reverse To back up press the clutch pedal After the vehicle stops shift into R Reverse Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal If it is hard to shift let the shift lever return to Neutral and release the clutch pedal Then press the clutch again and shift into R Reverse Do not attempt to shift into 5 Fif...

Page 307: ...ive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on the vehicle s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time While driving on clean dry pavement and during tight turns you may experience vibration in the steering system Shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Contr...

Page 308: ... snow and while climbing or descending steep hills Shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 56 A parking brake symbol is next to the N Neutral symbol as a reminder to set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case into N Neutral Warning Shifting the transfer case to N Neutral can cause the...

Page 309: ...driving in four wheel drive on clean dry pavement It may cause your tires to wear faster make the transfer case harder to shift and run noisier If the transfer case shift lever is in the N Neutral position and you have difficulty reaching the selected transfer case mode with the engine running shift the transmission momentarily to D Drive and then back to N Neutral This will realign the gear teeth...

Page 310: ...hicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N Neutral See Parking Brake on page 9 54 Shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low with the vehicle at a stop may be more difficult You may be unable to complete the shift to Four Wheel Drive Low and the transfer case will end up in N Neut...

Page 311: ...uminated when the shift is complete If the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting The knob will need to be turned back to the previous transfer case setting in order to see the indicator Choose among four driving settings 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in tw...

Page 312: ...d Shifting Into Two Wheel Drive High Turn the knob to the Two Wheel Drive High position This can be done at any speed except when shifting from Four Wheel Drive Low See Shifting Out of Four Wheel Drive Low later in this section Shifting Into Four Wheel Drive Low When Four Wheel Drive Low is engaged vehicle speed should be kept below 72 km h 45 mph Extended high speed operation in Four Wheel Drive ...

Page 313: ... km h 3 mph with the transmission in N Neutral and the ignition in ON RUN The preferred method for shifting out of Four Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 6 to 3 2 km h 1 to 2 mph Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive High or Two Wheel Drive High position You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive High or Two Wheel Drive High indicator light to stop flashing before shifting the transmissi...

Page 314: ... verify that the transfer case is in N Neutral by shifting the transmission to R Reverse for one second then shift the transmission to D Drive for one second 8 Turn the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY which will turn the engine off 9 Place the transmission shift lever in P Park 10 Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle 11 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Shifting Out of N Neutral To shift th...

Page 315: ... the shift is complete If the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting The knob will need to be turned back to the previous transfer case setting in order to see the indicator Choose among five driving settings 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive...

Page 316: ...ral only when towing the vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 94 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 94 If the SERVICE 4WD message stays on take the vehicle to your dealer for service See SERVICE 4WD under Transmission Messages on page 5 42 Shifting Into Four Wheel Drive High or AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive High or AUTO position This can be done ...

Page 317: ...will shift to Four Wheel Drive High mode In this case the knob will need to be turned to the Four Wheel Drive High position in order to see the indicator With the vehicle moving less than 5 km h 3 mph and the transmission in N Neutral attempt the shift again Shifting Out of Four Wheel Drive Low To shift from Four Wheel Drive Low to Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High the vehicle mus...

Page 318: ...ial clockwise to N Neutral until it stops and hold it there until the N Neutral light starts blinking This will take at least 10 seconds Then slowly release the dial to the Four Wheel Drive Low position The N Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to N Neutral is complete 7 If the engine is running make sure that the transfer case is in N Neutral by shifting the transmission to R ...

Page 319: ...oticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 5 25 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling th...

Page 320: ...hen pushing down the parking brake pedal If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 24 Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving To release the park...

Page 321: ...ature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 76 Brake Assist The Brake Assist feature is designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions ...

Page 322: ...l not activate if the vehicle is in a drive gear and facing downhill or if the vehicle is facing uphill and in R Reverse There may be situations on minor hills less than 5 grade with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer where HSA will not activate If you release the brake pedal and then reapply the brake pedal while HSA is activated the brake pedal typically feels firmer with less pedal tra...

Page 323: ...e or snow See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 14 and Turning the Systems Off and On later in this section When the transfer case is in Four Wheel Drive Low the stability system is automatically disabled the StabiliTrak OFF light comes on and the appropriate message will appear on the DIC Both traction control and StabiliTrak are automatically disabled in this condition The indicator light for bo...

Page 324: ...ress and hold the g button until the traction off light i and the StabiliTrak OFF light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster then release The appropriate message will display in the DIC See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 40 To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again press and release the g button The traction off light i and the StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn o...

Page 325: ...e 60 km h 37 mph for at least 30 seconds 5 must be pressed again to re enable HDC When enabled if the vehicle is at a speed above 22 km h 14 mph and less than 60 km h 37 mph a DIC message will display Locking Rear Axle Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when traction is low this feature will all...

Page 326: ...or light is white when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES Resume Accelerate Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed SET Set Coast Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active use to decrease veh...

Page 327: ...elease it To slow down in small increments briefly press the SET button Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly followi...

Page 328: ... cruise control To disengage cruise control step lightly on the brake pedal To disengage cruise control press on the steering wheel To turn off the cruise control press 5 on the steering wheel Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing 5 or if the ignition is turned off Driver Assistance Systems This vehicle may have features that work together to help avoi...

Page 329: ...er seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of beeping To change this see Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 45 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing When the vehicle is in R Reverse the Rear Vision Camera RVC and Rear Parking Assist may help the driver to avoid a crash or to reduce crash damage Some models may also have Front Parking Assist The...

Page 330: ...RVC screen to show where the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA has detected an object This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object With Rear Park Assist and if equipped with Front Park Assist as the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph the sensors on the bumpers detect objects up to 2 5 m 8 ft behind and 1 2 m 4 ft in front of the vehicle withi...

Page 331: ...e center stack is used to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist The indicator light in the button comes on when the features are on and turns off when the features have been disabled Front and Rear Parking Assist can be turned off on or on with towbar through vehicle personalization See Parking Assist under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 45 If the parking assist is turned off through...

Page 332: ...ng alert on the windshield and beeps or pulses the Safety Alert Seat when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m 197 ft and operates at speeds above 40 km h 25 mph Warning FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes When approaching a slowe...

Page 333: ...maged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Keep the windshield headlamps and FCA sensors clean and in good repair Collision Alert When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly six red lights will flash on the windshield In add...

Page 334: ... or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly cleaning the outside of the windshield in front of the camera sensor may correct the issue Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures It may provide a warning if the vehicle is crossin...

Page 335: ...light when LDW is on When the vehicle is started the LDW indicator on the instrument cluster will come on briefly If LDW is on the LDW indicator will appear green if the system detects a left or right lane marking while the vehicle is traveling at 56 km h 35 mph or greater If the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in the lane departure direction this indicator wi...

Page 336: ...visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Continued Warning Continued Keep the windshield headlamps and camera sensors clean and in good repair LDW warnings may occur due to tar marks shadows cracks in the road or other road imperfections This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service Fuel For diesel engine vehic...

Page 337: ...If the octane is less than 87 a heavy knocking noise may be heard If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise the engine could be damaged If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline with a higher octane rating the engine needs service Use of Seasonal Fuels Use summer and winter fuels in the appropriate season Driving or starting could be affected if ...

Page 338: ...e in states adopting California Emissions Standards the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance might be affected The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 21 If this occurs return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis If it is det...

Page 339: ...ol content is greater than 85 Fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM or CGSB specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on After refueling the vehicle calculates the composition of the fuel It is not recommended to repeatedly switch between fuels If fuels are switched frequently add as much fuel as possible and do not add less than 11 L 3 gal when re...

Page 340: ...e pumping fuel Continued Warning Continued Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop then unscrew the cap all the way The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel door on the dri...

Page 341: ...ation Center DIC if the fuel cap is not properly installed See Fuel System Messages on page 5 38 for more information Warning If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Caution If a new fuel cap is needed be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer Th...

Page 342: ...ailer For towing a disabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 94 For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 94 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 mi to...

Page 343: ...rakes work During the trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer The combination will not acc...

Page 344: ...gh altitude on steep uphill grades the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating on page 10 23 Parking on Hills Warning Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can ...

Page 345: ... trailer during break in See New Vehicle Break In on page 9 23 Warning The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be...

Page 346: ...ed Speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry See Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this section for more information Trailer weight rating TWR is calculated assuming the tow vehicle has only the driver but all requ...

Page 347: ...300 lb 6 350 kg 14 000 lb 1500 Series 2WD Double Cab Standard Box 4 3LV6 b 3 23 2 722 kg 6 000 lb 4 990 kg 11 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 3 130 kg 6 900 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 4 491 kg 9 900 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 73 5 216 kg 11 500 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 3 42 4 445 kg 9 800 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 3 73 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 7 938 kg 17 500 lb 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Bo...

Page 348: ... lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 4 445 kg 9 800 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 73 5 171 kg 11 400 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 3 42 4 400 kg 9 700 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 3 73 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 7 938 kg 17 500 lb 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 4 3LV6 b 3 23 2 858 kg 6 300 lb 4 990 kg 11 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 3 266 kg 7 200 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 4 627 kg 10 200 lb 6 804 kg 15...

Page 349: ...1 200 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 3 42 4 309 kg 9 500 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 3 73 5 352 kg 11 800 lb 7 938 kg 17 500 lb 1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 4 3LV6 b 3 42 3 175 kg 7 000 lb 5 625 kg 12 400 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 2 948 kg 6 500 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 4 309 kg 9 500 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 73 5 035 kg 11 100 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 3 42 4 264 kg 9 400 lb 6 804 ...

Page 350: ...ong Box 4 3LV6 b 3 42 3 357 kg 7 400 lb 5 625 kg 12 400 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 3 130 kg 6 900 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 4 491 kg 9 900 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 400 kg 9 700 lb 7 257 kg 16 000 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 441 kg 14 200 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 2500 Series 2WD...

Page 351: ...Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 264 kg 9 400 lb 7 257 kg 16 000 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 305 kg 13 900 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 491 kg 9 900 lb 7 257 kg 16 000 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 532 kg 14 400 l...

Page 352: ...4 354 kg 9 600 lb 7 257 kg 16 000 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels Conventional Trailer 4 10 6 396 kg 14 100 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 441 kg 14 200 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 309 kg 9 500 lb 7 257 kg 16 000 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 1...

Page 353: ...gular Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 3 73 4 400 kg 9 700 lb 7 257 kg 16 000 lb 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 441 kg 14 200 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 218 kg 9 300 lb 7 257 kg 16 000 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 4 10 6 260 kg 13 800 lb 9 299 kg 20 500 lb 3...

Page 354: ... of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded b This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth wheel or gooseneck trailers Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 1 of any trailer is very important because it is also part of th...

Page 355: ...ong Box Weight Carrying or Weight Distributing 907 kg 2 000 lb 2500 Fifth Wheel Gooseneck 1 361 kg 3 000 lb 3500 Single Rear Wheels Fifth Wheel Gooseneck 1 814 kg 4 000 lb 3500 Dual Rear Wheels Fifth Wheel Gooseneck 2 495 kg 5 500 lb Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle This wi...

Page 356: ...s Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification Tire label on the center pillar or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 15 Make sure not to exceed the GVWR limit for the vehicle or the RGAWR with the tow vehicle and trailer fully loaded for the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue If using a weight distributing hitch make sure not to exceed ...

Page 357: ...le and trailer axles Fifth wheel and gooseneck hitches may also be used See Weight of the Trailer Tongue under Trailer Towing on page 9 79 for rating limits with various hitch types If a step bumper hitch will be used the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns Make sure there is ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper Consider using sway controls with any traile...

Page 358: ...ailer is coupled and adjust the spring bars so the distance 1 is as close as possible to halfway between the two measurements Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with many pickup models These trailers place a larger percentage of the weight kingpin weight on the tow vehicle than conventional trailers Make sure this weight does not cause the vehicle t...

Page 359: ...therwise safety chains should be attached to holes on the trailer hitch platform Always leave just enough slack so the combination can turn Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg 2 000 lb needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer ...

Page 360: ... Taillamps Parklamps White Ground White Green Back up Lamps Red Green Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake If charging a remote non vehicle battery press the Tow Haul Mode button if equipped located at the end of the shift lever This will boost the vehicle system voltage and properly charge the battery If the trailer is too light for Tow Haul Mode or the vehicle is not equipped with Tow Haul turn ...

Page 361: ... a qualified service center Tow Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the Tow Haul Mode This indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the Tow Haul Mode is on Tow Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 38 Tow Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trai...

Page 362: ...the trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide range of trailering situations The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle s brake antilock brake and StabiliTrak systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate power sent to the trailer s brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock up This does not imply that the t...

Page 363: ...ke Display Page do any of the following Scroll through the DIC menu pages Press a Trailer Gain button If the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed press a Trailer Gain button to recall the current Trailer Gain setting Each press and release of the gain buttons will then change the Trailer Gain setting Activate the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever TRAILER GAIN This setting can be ad...

Page 364: ...Trailer Gain should be set for a specific trailering condition and must be adjusted any time vehicle loading trailer loading or road surface conditions change Warning Trailer brakes that are over gained or under gained may not stop the vehicle and the trailer as intended and can result in a crash Always follow the instructions to set the Trailer Gain for the proper trailer stopping performance Use...

Page 365: ...sage will automatically turn off in about 30 seconds This message will also turn off if it is acknowledged or if the trailer harness is reconnected If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is moving this message will continue until the ignition is turned off This message will also turn off if it is acknowledged or if the trailer harness is reconnected 2 There is an electrical fault in the wiring...

Page 366: ... vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC detects that sway is increasing the vehicle brakes are selectively applied at each wheel to help reduce excessive trailer sway If the vehicle is equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system and the trailer has the electric actuated brake system StabiliTrak may also apply the trailer brakes If TSC is enabled the Traction Control System TCS ...

Page 367: ...efore installing a snow plow on the vehicle here are some things you need to know Caution If the vehicle does not have the snow plow prep package adding a plow can damage the vehicle and the repairs would not be covered by warranty Unless the vehicle was built to carry a snow plow do not add one to the vehicle If the vehicle has the snow plow prep package called Continued Caution Continued RPO VYU...

Page 368: ...of the rear axle Counter ballast must be properly secured so it will not move during driving Follow the snow plow manufacturer s recommendations regarding rear ballast Rear ballast may be required to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio even though the actual weight at the front axle may be less than the front axle rating The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist you i...

Page 369: ...w plow actually adds more than 318 kg 700 lb to the front axle Using the formula if the snow plow is 122 cm 4 ft in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 305 cm 10 ft then W 318 kg 700 lb A 122 cm 4 ft W B 305 cm 10 ft W x A W B W B 318 x 122 305 305 445 kg 980 lb So if the front axle reserve capacity is more than 445 kg 980 lb the snow plow could be added without exceeding the front GAWR ...

Page 370: ... ratio is necessary to provide proper braking performance Total vehicle reserve capacity is the difference between the GVWR and the weight of the truck with full fuel and passengers It is the amount of weight that can be added to the vehicle before reaching the GVWR Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo the truck can carr...

Page 371: ... vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed Owners should be aware that as manufactured there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which could affect vehicle safety The components necessary to adapt a pickup to permit its safe use with a specialized body should be installed by the body builder ...

Page 372: ...Black plate 106 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 6 3 14 9 106 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES ...

Page 373: ... 25 Engine Fan 10 26 Power Steering Fluid 1500 Series 10 26 Power Steering Fluid 2500 3500 Series 10 26 Washer Fluid 10 27 Brakes 10 28 Brake Fluid 10 29 Battery 10 31 Four Wheel Drive 10 31 Front Axle 10 33 Rear Axle 10 34 Noise Control System 10 35 Starter Switch Check 10 36 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 37 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 37 Park Brake and P Par...

Page 374: ...otation 10 69 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 69 Buying New Tires 10 70 Different Size Tires and Wheels 10 72 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 74 Wheel Replacement 10 74 Tire Chains 10 75 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 76 Tire Changing 10 78 Full Size Spare Tire 10 88 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 89 Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle 10 94 Recreational Vehicle T...

Page 375: ...bility control These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module or software modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected pa...

Page 376: ...n cause damage to vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the handle with this symbol on it It is inside the vehicle under the steering wheel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center Push the handle to the right and at the same t...

Page 377: ...Black plate 5 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview 4 3L V6 Engine ...

Page 378: ...ion Fluid under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 14 6 Remote Negative Location See Jump Starting on page 10 89 7 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 19 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 10 9 Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 10 10 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid on page 10 29 11 ...

Page 379: ...Black plate 7 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 Vehicle Care 10 7 5 3L V8 Engine Shown 6 2L V8 Engine Similar ...

Page 380: ...heck Automatic Transmission Fluid under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 14 6 Remote Negative Location Out of View See Jump Starting on page 10 89 7 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 19 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 10 9 Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 10 10 Windshield Washer F...

Page 381: ...Black plate 9 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 Vehicle Care 10 9 6 0L V8 Engine ...

Page 382: ...on page 10 26 11 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Washer Fluid on page 10 27 12 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid on page 10 29 13 Auxiliary Battery If Equipped See Battery on page 10 31 14 Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 43 If the vehicle has a diesel engine and or an Allison Transmission see the Duramax diesel supplement Engine Oil For diesel engine ve...

Page 383: ... dipstick handle may be hot it could burn you Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick add 1 L 1 qt of the recommended oil and then recheck the...

Page 384: ...e provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification Viscosity Grade SAE 0W 20 is the best viscosity grade for the 5 3L and 6 2L V8 engines SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity grade for the 4 3L V6 and 6 0L V8 engines Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W 30 10W 40 or 20W 50 Cold Temperature Operation In an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 29 C 20...

Page 385: ... engine temperature and miles driven Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed On some vehicles when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary S...

Page 386: ...gnition to ON RUN with the engine off 2 Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds 3 Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC If the display shows 100 the system is reset If the vehicle has a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and it comes back on when the vehicle is started and or the OIL LIFE REMAINING is near 0 the engine oil life system has not been reset Repeat the ...

Page 387: ...the parking brake and place the shift lever in P Park 3 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then move the shift lever back to P Park 4 Allow the engine to idle 500 800 rpm for at least one minute Slowly release the brake pedal 5 Keep the engine running and check the transmission fluid temperature on the Driver...

Page 388: ...vel is below the COLD check band add only enough fluid as necessary to bring the level into the COLD band It does not take much fluid generally less than 0 5 L 1 pt Do not overfill 6 Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the transmission reaches a normal operating temperature between 71 C to 93 C 160 F to 200 F 7 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in ...

Page 389: ...nto the HOT band If the fluid level is low add only enough fluid to bring the level into the HOT band It does not take much fluid generally less than 0 5 L 1 pt Do not overfill 6 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the pro...

Page 390: ...ne Air Cleaner Filter If the vehicle has a diesel engine see Pickup Models under Engine Air Cleaner Filter in the Duramax diesel supplement for the correct inspection and replacement procedures See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the scheduled maintenance inter...

Page 391: ... the engine air cleaner filter 8 Reverse Steps 2 4 to reinstall the filter cover housing Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is ...

Page 392: ...uld lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Caution Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner Any repairs would not be covered by the Continued Caution Continued vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silica...

Page 393: ...ives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Caution If improper coolant mixture inhibitors or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system the engine could overheat and be damaged Too much water in the Conti...

Page 394: ...isible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark see How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines following 5 3L V8 Shown 4 3L V6 6 0L V8 and 6 2L V8 Similar How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine see Cooling System in the Duramax diesel supplement for the proper coolant fill procedure Warning You ...

Page 395: ...is still some pressure left 2 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates approximately 90 C 195 F By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level...

Page 396: ...to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface 4 3L V6 5 3L V8 and 6 2L V8 Engines Check to see if the engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating the fans should be running If they are not do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced If Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment Warning Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly ev...

Page 397: ...istance from the vehicle in front If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam and the vehicle is equipped with an engine driven cooling fan push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as f...

Page 398: ... should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages This fan noise may also be heard when starting the engine It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages If the vehicle has electric cooling fans the fans may be heard spinni...

Page 399: ...ould be between the ADD and FULL marks If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the hashed area between the ADD and FULL marks What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Always use the proper fluid Caution Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always...

Page 400: ...expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Brakes This vehicle has front and rear disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly Warning The ...

Page 401: ...If this is not done the brakes might not work properly For example installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle can change the balance between the front and rear brakes for the worse The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engin...

Page 402: ...Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 The fluid level should be above MIN If it is not have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above MIN but not over the MAX mark What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Always clean the ...

Page 403: ...tion Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage Warning Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 10 89 for tips on working around a battery...

Page 404: ...n Plug Manual Transfer Case 1 Fill Plug 2 Drain Plug Automatic Transfer Case 1 Fill Plug 2 Drain Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug 1 hole located on the transfer case some lubricant will need to be added Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug 1 hole Use care not to overtighten t...

Page 405: ... is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 1500 Series 1 Fill Plug 2 Drain Plug All Except 1500 Series 1 Fill Plug 2 Drain Plug When the differential is cold add enough lubr...

Page 406: ...on They are not filled to reach a certain level When checking the fluid level on any axle variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump ...

Page 407: ...elow the bottom of the fill plug hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Noise Control System The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of more than 4 53...

Page 408: ...ng this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 For automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in each gea...

Page 409: ...ry to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF in each shift lever position For automatic transmission vehicles the ignition should turn to LOCK OFF only when the shift lever is in P Park For manual transmission vehicles the ignition should turn to LOCK OFF only when you press the key release button On all vehicles the ignition key should come out only in LOCK OFF Contact your dealer if service is required P...

Page 410: ...roper windshield wiper blade length and type see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 15 Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield To replace the windshield wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away...

Page 411: ...acement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 42 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sid...

Page 412: ...ngine air cleaner 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out 4 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket Fog Lamps To replace the front fog lamp bulb 1 Locate the fog lamp under the front bumper 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb assembly by pressing the connector release 3 Remove the bulb f...

Page 413: ...ck Up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws and pull rearward until disengaging the two outer pins on the taillamp assembly from the vehicle 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 4 Pull the bulb straight out from the socket Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 1 Cargo Lamps 2 Center H...

Page 414: ...te lamp under the rear bumper 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp 921 W16W Back up Lamp 1156 Cargo Lamp 921 W16W Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 921LL Fog Lamp PS24W Front Turn Signal Lamp and Parking Lamp 7443 LL High Beam Headlamp 9005 LL Exterior Lamp Bulb Number L...

Page 415: ...or overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice be s...

Page 416: ...506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 10 44 Vehicle Care Lift the cover to access the fuse block Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel fuse block ...

Page 417: ...ase Fuses Usage 13 Cooling Fan 2 Mini Fuses 2 Pin Usage 14 Trailer Stop Turn Lamps Left 15 Trailer Park Lamps 16 Trailer Back up Lamp 17 Trailer Stop Turn Lamps Right Micro Fuses 2 Pin Usage 18 Fuel Pump 19 Integrated Chassis Control Module 20 Electronic Suspension Control Module Micro Fuses 2 Pin Usage 21 Fuel Pump Power Module 22 Upfitter Switch 1 23 Upfitter 2 24 Front Wiper 25 Antilock Brake S...

Page 418: ...ors B Even 46 Oxygen Sensor B 47 Throttle Control Micro Fuses 2 Pin Usage 48 Horn 49 Fog Lamp 50 Oxygen Sensor A 51 Engine Control Module 52 Interior Heater 53 Spare 54 Aeroshutter 55 Front Washer Micro Fuses 3 Pin Usage 56 Air Conditioning Compressor Battery Regulated Voltage Control 57 Air Conditioning Compressor Module Battery Pack Micro Fuses 3 Pin Usage 58 Transmission Control Module Engine C...

Page 419: ...6 3 14 Vehicle Care 10 47 Mini Relays Usage 70 Rear Window Defogger 71 Engine Control Module Solid State Relay Usage 72 Cooling Fan Clutch Instrument Panel Fuse Block Left The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block ...

Page 420: ... of the fuses relays and features shown Number Usage 1 Accessory Power Outlet 2 2 SEO Retained Accessory Power 3 Universal Garage Door Opener Inside Rearview Mirror 6 Body Control Module 3 7 Body Control Module 5 8 Driver Window Switch Mirror Switch 9 Spare 10 Accessory Power Outlet Retained Accessory Power 11 Accessory Power Outlet Battery 12 Retained Accessory Power Accessory ...

Page 421: ...n 23 Instrument Cluster Ignition Sensing Diagnostic Module Ignition 24 Spare 25 Data Link Connector Driver Seat Module Number Usage 26 Passive Entry Passive Start Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning 27 Spare 28 Spare 29 Park Enable Electrically Adjustable Pedals 30 SEO 31 Accessory Run Crank 32 Heated Steering Wheel 33 Spare 34 Instrument Cluster 36 Spare 37 Spare 40 Left Doors 41 Driver Power...

Page 422: ...C 3rd Edition 6 3 14 10 50 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ...

Page 423: ...amp 15 Steering Wheel Controls 18 Radio 19 Spare 20 Sunroof 23 Airbag Info 26 Export Power Take Off SEO Battery 1 27 Obstacle Detection USB Ports Number Usage 28 Body Control Module 2 32 SEO Battery 2 35 AC Inverter 36 Amplifier 37 Spare 39 Rear Sliding Window 42 Right Door Window Motor 43 Front Blower 44 TPIM2 SEO 45 Body Control Module 6 46 Body Control Module 7 47 Passenger Seat 50 Retained Acc...

Page 424: ...rinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Continued Warning Cont...

Page 425: ...creased traction on snow and ice covered roads Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow covered roads is expected See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires on page 10 70 With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After changi...

Page 426: ... 500 mi intervals if irregular wear is noted when the tires are inspected See Tire Inspection on page 10 66 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The examples show a typical passenger and light truck tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Spare Tire 1 Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width...

Page 427: ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 72 7 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see...

Page 428: ...ety Standards DOT Tire Date of Manufacture The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 5 Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TI...

Page 429: ...e of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction 5 Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches 6 Service Description These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to ca...

Page 430: ...Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in kPa kilopascal or psi pounds per square inch Accessory Weight The combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship...

Page 431: ...ce outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air ...

Page 432: ...operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 mm 1 16 in of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 69 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tir...

Page 433: ...ough ride Needless damage from road hazards The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry and an example of the Tire...

Page 434: ...pare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added sa...

Page 435: ...S is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure ...

Page 436: ...ensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty Always use only the GM approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire pressure...

Page 437: ...malfunction light and DIC message come on and stay on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire wheel position after rotating the vehicle s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors Also the TPMS sensor matching process should be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing...

Page 438: ...r the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 8 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 9 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 10 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Ste...

Page 439: ... check for proper tire inflation pressure and check for damaged tires or wheels If the unusual wear continues after the rotation check the wheel alignment See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 69 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 74 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels also see Dual Tire Rotation on page 10 69 Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires if the vehicle has single rear w...

Page 440: ...ions on page 12 2 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt...

Page 441: ... operated with a tire that is underinflated the tire can overheat An overheated tire can lose air suddenly or catch fire You or others could be injured Properly inflate all tires including the spare See Tire Pressure on page 10 61 for information on proper tire inflation When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions affect...

Page 442: ...o reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating When replacement tires are needed GM strongly recommends buying tires with the same TPC Spec rating GM s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a d...

Page 443: ...els This vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires originally installed on the vehicle When new the vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as the road tires and wheels so it is all right to drive on it The spare tire was developed for use on this vehicle and will not affect vehicle handling Warning Using bias ply tires on the vehicle may ...

Page 444: ...zed wheels are used there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 10 70 and Accessories and Modifications on pa...

Page 445: ...from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perf...

Page 446: ...If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced See your dealer for proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it Some aluminum wheels can be repaired See your deale...

Page 447: ...use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains Warning If the vehicle has dual wheels or P265 65R18 P275 55R20 LT265 70R17 LT265 70R18 LT265 60R20 P285 50R20 P285 45R22 or 285 45R22 size tires do not use tire chains They can damage the vehicle because there is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or o...

Page 448: ...here ever is a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid...

Page 449: ... slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving Continued Warning Continued 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in 1 First or R Reverse 3 For four wheel drive vehicles be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Turn off th...

Page 450: ...l Kit 4 Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks 5 Jack 6 Jack Knob Regular Cab 1 Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks 2 Wheel Blocks 3 Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit 4 Tool Kit 5 Jack 6 Jack Knob Double Cab 1 Wheel Blocks 2 Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit 3 Tool Kit 4 Jack 5 Jack Knob For regular cab models the equipment you will need is behind the passenger seat For double and crew cab models the equipment is on the...

Page 451: ...ockwise to remove it Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody mounted spare tire 1 Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down 2 Tire Wheel Retainer 3 Hoist Cable 4 Hoist Assembly 5 Hoist Shaft 6 Jack Handle Extensions 7 Wheel Wrench 8 Spare Tire Lock If Equipped 9 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10 Hoist End of Extension Tool 1 Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and us...

Page 452: ... the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 5 Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle 6 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire wheel retainer Tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and spring 7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing t...

Page 453: ...nut caps loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened Remove the entire center cap If the wheel has a smooth center cap place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out 3 Use the wheel wrench and turn it countercl...

Page 454: ...r the vehicle as shown If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle 1500 models position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle s frame behind the flat tire Front Position All Other Models Position the jack under the vehicle as shown If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle all other models position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire Rear Position 1500 Models ...

Page 455: ... that the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can dama...

Page 456: ...el can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 9 Install the spare tire Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 10 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wh...

Page 457: ... incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Cautio...

Page 458: ...then tighten by hand Then use the wheel wrench to tighten Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Caution Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended pe...

Page 459: ... wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench 7 and extensions 6 together as shown 4 Insert the hoist end 10 through the hole 9 in the rear bumper and onto the hoist shaft Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench 5 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until yo...

Page 460: ... Full Size Spare Tire If this vehicle came with a full size spare tire it was fully inflated when new however it can lose air over time Check the inflation pressure regularly See Tire Pressure on page 10 61 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 15 For instructions on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Tire Changing on page 10 78 If equipped with a temporary use full size spare tire it is ...

Page 461: ...nd installed back onto the vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire will be available in case it is needed again Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes because they will not fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together If the vehicle has a spare tire that does not match the original road tires and wheels in size and type do not include the spare in the tire rotation Jump Starting F...

Page 462: ...ance This is located on the passenger side in the rear of the engine compartment 3 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause an unwanted ground connection You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rol...

Page 463: ...ugh water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with w...

Page 464: ...vehicle with the dead battery 8 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step 10 Connect the other end of...

Page 465: ...run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Caution If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making...

Page 466: ...hicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four...

Page 467: ...tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Four Wheel Drive Vehicles See your dealer for the procedure to tow this vehicle Dolly Towing Front Towing Front Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Caution If a two w...

Page 468: ...wing Front Wheels Off the Ground Four Wheel Drive Vehicles See your dealer for the procedure to tow this vehicle Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly 3 Firmly set the ...

Page 469: ...posal of any vehicle care product Caution Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals This symbol e is on any underhood compartment electrical center that should not be power washed This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warrant...

Page 470: ...ve waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle To keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty The bright me...

Page 471: ... section Lamp covers are made of plastic and some have a UV protective coating Use only lukewarm water a soft cloth and mild car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Do not clean or wipe them while they are dry Do not use any of the following on lamp covers Abrasive or caustic agents Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the manufacturer Solv...

Page 472: ... Lubricants on page 11 12 Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires Caution Using petroleum based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Use a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels ...

Page 473: ...10 F or higher or damage could result Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Underbody Maintenance At least twice a year Spring and Fall use plain water to flush d...

Page 474: ...y cleaners directly on any switches or controls Cleaners should be removed quickly Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior Before using cleaners read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening the do...

Page 475: ...e of the following techniques Gently blot liquids with a paper towel Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed For solid soils remove as much as possible prior to vacuuming To clean 1 Saturate a clean lint free colorfast cloth with water Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet 2 Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip f...

Page 476: ...fiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt For a more thorough cleaning use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution Caution Soaking or saturating leather especially perforated leather as well as other interior surfaces may cause permanent damage Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally Never use heat steam spot li...

Page 477: ...following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn ...

Page 478: ...Black plate 106 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 10 106 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES ...

Page 479: ...against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diag...

Page 480: ...rry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 15 Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits Use the recommended fuel See Fuel on page 9 70 Severe Service In addition to the normal service schedule some vehicles require service more often Severe service is for vehicles that are Mainly driven in ...

Page 481: ...e last service Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 13 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance Inspect the passenger compartment air filter every 36 0...

Page 482: ...e fittings Check restraint system components See Safety System Check on page 3 20 Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts Lubricate body components See Exterior Care on page 10 97 Check starter switch See Starter Switch Check on page 10 36 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automat...

Page 483: ... 500 mi 168 000 km 105 000 mi 180 000 km 112 500 mi 192 000 km 120 000 mi 204 000 km 127 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Replace engine air cleaner filter 2 Inspect evaporative control sy...

Page 484: ...re is a reduction in air flow excessive window fogging or odors 2 Or every four years whichever comes first 3 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case an...

Page 485: ... 192 000 km 120 000 mi 204 000 km 127 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Replace engine air cleaner filter 2 Inspect evaporative control system 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires...

Page 486: ... and should be replaced 5 Extreme service for full size pickups mainly driven off road in four wheel drive or used in farming mining forestry Department of Natural Resources DNR or snow plowing Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case an...

Page 487: ...diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustment or replacement when necessary Brakes Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving Signs of br...

Page 488: ...alanced Maintaining the tires can save money and fuel and can reduce the risk of tire failure Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators cord or fabric showing through the rubber cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall or a bulge or split in the tire Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right tires Your dealer can also provide ti...

Page 489: ...es cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs of wear include streaking skipping across the windshield and worn or split rubber Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed ...

Page 490: ...t Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended See Engine Oil on page 10 10 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 20 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Hydraulic Clut...

Page 491: ...ements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Front Axle 1500 Series Four Wheel Drive SAE 80W 90 Axle Lubricant GM Part No 89021671 in Canada 89021672 Front Axle 4WD 2500 3500 SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No 89021677 in Canada 89021678 Rear Axle 1500 ...

Page 492: ...88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Hinges Latch Bolt and Linkage Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part...

Page 493: ...r If your vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 4 3L V6 89017525 PF63 5 3L V8 6 2L V8 89017525 PF63 6 0L V8 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22808781 CF188 Spark Plugs 4 3L V6 12622441 41 114 5 3L V8 6 2L V8 12622441 41 114 6 0L V8 12621258 41 110 ...

Page 494: ...dition 6 3 14 11 16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 495: ...Black plate 17 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 Service and Maintenance 11 17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 496: ...Black plate 18 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 11 18 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 497: ...Black plate 19 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 Service and Maintenance 11 19 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 498: ...Black plate 20 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 11 20 Service and Maintenance 2 NOTES ...

Page 499: ...icle It can be seen through the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2...

Page 500: ...he vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 4 3L V6 1500 Series 15 1 L 15 9 qt 5 3L V8 1500 Series 15 7 L 16 6 qt 6 0L V8 2500 Series and 3500 Series 16...

Page 501: ...28 7 L 34 0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Standard Box 136 3 L 36 0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box 136 3 L 36 0 gal 3500 Series Chassis Cab 240 4 L 63 5 gal 3500 Chassis Cab Front Tank 89 0 L 23 5 gal 3500 Chassis Cab Rear Tank if equipped 151 4 L 40 0 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1 5 L 1 6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the...

Page 502: ...3rd Edition 6 3 14 12 4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 4 3L V6 LV3 H 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 4 3L V6 LV1 P 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 5 3L V8 L83 C 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 6 0L V8 L96 G 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 6 2L V8 L86 J 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in ...

Page 503: ...Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 Technical Data 12 5 Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engines 5 3L and 6 2L V8 Engines 6 0L V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement ...

Page 504: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 12 6 Technical Data 2 NOTES ...

Page 505: ...s 13 13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 13 Event Data Recorders 13 14 OnStar 13 14 Infotainment System 13 15 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 13 15 Radio Frequency Statement 13 15 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet Normally any concerns with the sales transacti...

Page 506: ...ou are completely satisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicl...

Page 507: ...believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to The Mediation Arbitration Program ...

Page 508: ...U S my chevrolet com The Chevrolet online owner experience is a one stop resource that allows interaction with Chevrolet and keeps important vehicle specific information in one place Membership Benefits E Vehicle Information Download owner manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G Maintenance Information View maintenance schedules required alerts OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic informati...

Page 509: ...his program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift for the vehicle For more information on the limited offer visit www gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text Telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Can...

Page 510: ...ery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service or if t...

Page 511: ...When the vehicle requires warranty service contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is...

Page 512: ...ld you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a cou...

Page 513: ...l losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not...

Page 514: ...e of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5 Gather the following information Driver name address and telephone number Driver li...

Page 515: ...st stays within reasonable limits Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains in...

Page 516: ... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in indivi...

Page 517: ...it MI 48232 5170 In Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example the vehicle uses computer m...

Page 518: ...e and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the...

Page 519: ...n connection with conveniences such as Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters 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 Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency...

Page 520: ...Black plate 16 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 5853506 2014 CRC 3rd Edition 6 3 14 13 16 Customer Information 2 NOTES ...

Page 521: ... the status light is Solid Green System is ready Flashing Green On a call Red Indicates a problem Press Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to speak to an Advisor Press to Make a call end a call or answer an incoming call Give OnStar Hands Free Calling voice commands Give OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation voice commands Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan Press Q to con...

Page 522: ...er critical assistance in emergency situations Security OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Ignition Block and Roadside Assistance if equipped OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely if equipped with automatic door locks and can help police locate the vehicle if it is stolen Navigation OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan Press Q to...

Page 523: ...nation then responds with OnStar ready then a tone Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar OnStar eNav Allows subscribers to send destinations from MapQuest com to their Turn by Turn Navigation or screen based navigation system When ready the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle Destination Download Press Q then request the Advisor to download directions to the navigation system in...

Page 524: ...rgency 1 Press System responds OnStar ready followed by a tone 2 Say Call System responds Please say the name or number to call 3 Say 911 without pausing System responds 911 4 Say Call System responds OK dialing 911 Retrieve My Number 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say My number System responds Your OnStar Hands Free Calling number is then says the number End a Call Press System responds C...

Page 525: ...hip has changed OnStar may send a voice message to the vehicle requesting updated account information Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible after acquiring the vehicle The Advisor will update vehicle records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emerge...

Page 526: ...stion or jamming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q for help with Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas Finding a hotel restaurant etc that meets accessibility needs Providing directions to the closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent s...

Page 527: ... area with very dense trees If GPS signals are not available the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar However OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location In emergency situations OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send a Turn by Turn Navigation route The Advisor may give a ...

Page 528: ...nications without consent OnStar libcurl and unzip acknowledgments Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software Below are the notices and licenses associated with this software libcurl COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright c 1996 2010 Daniel Stenberg daniel haxx se All rights reserved Permission to use copy modify and distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee...

Page 529: ...oup Gailly Hunter Goatley Ed Gordon Ian Gorman Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith Owens George Petrov Greg Roelofs Kai Uwe Rommel Steve Salisbury Dave Smith Steven M Schweda Christian Spieler Cosmin Truta Antoine Verheijen Paul von Behren Rich Wales Mik...

Page 530: ...ding but not limited to ports to new operating systems existing ports with new graphical interfaces and dynamic shared or static library versions must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labeling of the altered versions with the names Info ...

Page 531: ...after an Airbag Inflates 3 27 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 25 Where Are the Airbags 3 23 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 35 Light On Off 5 18 On Off Light 5 18 On Off Switch 3 28 Passenger Status Indicator 5 20 Readiness Light 5 18 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 35 System Check 3 21 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 11 All Terrain Tires 10 54 AM FM Radio 7 8 Antenna Multi band 7 12 Antil...

Page 532: ...ng Light 5 24 Brakes 10 28 Antilock 9 53 Assist 9 55 Fluid 10 29 Parking 9 54 System Messages 5 36 Braking 9 3 Break In New Vehicle 9 23 Bulb Replacement 10 42 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 10 41 Fog Lamps 6 5 10 40 Halogen Bulbs 10 39 Headlamp Aiming 10 39 Headlamps 10 39 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 10 39 Bulb Replacement cont d License Plate Lamps...

Page 533: ...ng 8 1 8 3 Dual Automatic 8 5 Heating 8 1 8 3 Clock 5 5 Cluster Instrument 5 10 Clutch Hydraulic 10 17 Collision Damage Repair 13 9 Compartments Storage 4 1 Compass 5 5 Messages 5 36 Connections OnStar 14 3 Control Traction and Electronic Stability 9 56 Control of a Vehicle 9 3 Convex Mirrors 2 13 Coolant Engine 10 20 Engine Temperature Gauge 5 16 Cooling System 10 19 Engine Messages 5 37 Courtesy...

Page 534: ...ad Limits 9 15 Wet Roads 9 11 Winter 9 12 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 8 5 Dual Tire Rotation 10 69 E E85 or FlexFuel 9 73 Electrical Equipment Add On 9 101 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 43 Fuses 10 43 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 47 10 50 Overload 10 43 Emergency OnStar 14 2 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 10 18 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 5 21 Compartment Overvi...

Page 535: ... Bulb Replacement 6 5 10 40 Folding Mirrors 2 15 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 9 66 Four Wheel Drive 9 41 10 31 Four Wheel Drive Light 5 26 Front Axle 10 33 Front Fog Lamp Light 5 29 Front Seats Adjustment 3 3 Heated and Cooled 3 8 Fuel 9 70 Additives 9 72 Economy Driving 1 28 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 9 75 Filling the Tank 9 74 Fuel cont d Foreign Countries 9 72 Gasoline Specificatio...

Page 536: ...ing Lamps 10 39 High Beam On Light 5 29 High Low Beam Changer 6 2 Lamps On Reminder 5 30 Heated Steering Wheel 5 4 Heated and Cooled Front Seats 3 8 Heated Mirrors 2 16 Heater Engine Coolant 9 29 Heating and Air Conditioning 8 1 8 3 High Beam On Light 5 29 Highway Hypnosis 9 11 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 12 Hill Descent Control HDC 9 58 Hill Descent Control Light 5 26 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 56 Hom...

Page 537: ... Belt 3 14 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 3 57 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 45 Light Hill Decent Control 5 26 Lighting Entry 6 8 Exit 6 8 Illumination Control 6 6 Lights Airbag On Off 5 18 Airbag Readiness 5 18 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 5 25 Brake System Warning 5 24 Lights cont d Charging System 5 21 Cruise Control 5 30 Flash to Pass 6 3 Four Wheel Drive 5 26...

Page 538: ...Airbag System 5 41 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 35 Brake System 5 36 Compass 5 36 Door Ajar 5 37 Engine Cooling System 5 37 Engine Oil 5 37 Engine Power 5 38 Fuel System 5 38 Key and Lock 5 39 Lamp 5 39 Object Detection System 5 39 Ride Control System 5 40 Security 5 41 Steering System 5 41 Tire 5 42 Transmission 5 42 Vehicle 5 35 Vehicle Reminder 5 44 Vehicle Speed 5 45 Washer Fluid 5 45 Mirror...

Page 539: ...blications 13 11 Outlets Power 5 6 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 10 25 Overheating Engine 10 23 Overview Infotainment System 7 2 P Pandora Internet Radio 7 12 Park Shifting Into 9 30 Shifting Out of 9 31 Parking 9 32 Brake 9 54 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 37 Over Things That Burn 9 32 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems 9 63 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 20 Passenger ...

Page 540: ...eimbursement Program GM Mobility 13 5 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 3 Remote Vehicle Start 2 6 Replacement Glass 10 38 Replacement Bulbs 10 42 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 36 Maintenance 11 15 Replacing Airbag System 3 36 Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash 3 57 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 21 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 13 13 General Motors 13 13 U...

Page 541: ...ges 5 41 OnStar 14 2 Vehicle 2 11 Vehicle Alarm 2 11 Service Accessories and Modifications 10 3 Doing Your Own Work 10 3 Engine Soon Light 5 21 Maintenance Records 11 16 Maintenance General Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 1 Publications Ordering Information 13 11 Scheduling Appointments 13 7 Servicing the Airbag 3 35 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 10 37 Shi...

Page 542: ...2 12 Immobilizer 2 12 Throttle Adjustable 9 24 Time 5 5 Tires All Terrain 10 54 Buying New Tires 10 70 Chains 10 75 Changing 10 78 Designations 10 56 Different Size 10 72 Dual Rotation 10 69 Full Size Spare 10 88 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 76 Inflation Monitor System 10 63 Inspection 10 66 Low Profile 10 53 Messages 5 42 Pressure Light 5 28 Pressure Monitor System 10 62 Tires cont d Rotation 10 67 Sid...

Page 543: ...l Bulb Replacement 10 41 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 72 Universal Remote System 5 52 Operation 5 54 Programming 5 52 Updates Software 7 8 USB Port 7 18 Using This Manual iii V Vehicle Alarm System 2 11 Canadian Owners iii Control 9 3 Identification Number VIN 12 1 Load Limits 9 15 Messages 5 35 Personalization 5 45 Reminder Messages 5 44 Remote Start 2 6 Vehicle cont d Security 2 11 Speed Me...

Page 544: ...ion 6 3 14 i 14 INDEX Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 74 Different Size 10 72 Replacement 10 74 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 69 Where to Put the Restraint 3 43 Windows 2 18 Manual 2 19 Power 2 19 Rear 2 21 Windshield Wiper Washer 5 4 Winter Driving 9 12 Winter Tires 10 53 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 38 ...

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