Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019 Owner's Manual

Silverado Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 30

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 127

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 185

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 194

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 412

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 432

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 442

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446

Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 454

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458

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2 Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23400204 A First Printing

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner’s manual.

If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine.

Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

Propriétaires Canadiens

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 USA

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

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Danger

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety 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 : Shown when the owner’s

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

manual has additional instructions or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page — “see page.”

Introduction 3

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. See the features in this manual for information.

u : Air Conditioning System G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil 9 : Airbag Readiness Light

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) $ : Brake System Warning Light

9 : Dispose of Used Components

Properly

P : Do Not Apply High Pressure

Water

B : Engine Coolant Temperature _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited H : Flammable [ : Forward Collision Alert R : Fuse Block Cover Lock

Location

+ : Fuses j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child

Restraints

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Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers

Properly Installed

| : Lane Change Alert @ : Lane Departure Warning A : Lane Keep Assist

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

X : Park Assist

~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

O : Power

7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert

I : Registered Technician

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Seat Belt Reminders

I : Side Blind Zone Alert

h : Start/Stop

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

a : Under Pressure V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8

Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Passenger Sensing System . . . 14

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 18

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 22

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Forward Automatic

Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 24

Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 24

Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 24

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Universal Remote System . . . . . 25

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fuel (Gasoline - Except

L87 6.2L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Fuel (Gasoline - L87 6.2L

Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 28

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Instrument Panel

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1. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some Models). See Driver Mode Control 0 244.

Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See

Four-Wheel Drive 0 233.

Driver Mode Control 0 244 (If

Equipped).

2. Air Vents 0 192.

3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals 0 179.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 129.

4. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 161 (If Equipped).

5. Instrument Cluster 0 136.

6. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 227.

Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode 0 230.

7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 177.

8. Infotainment 0 185.

9. Climate Control Systems 0 186 (If Equipped).

Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 188 (If Equipped).

10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 74 (If Equipped).

X Park Assist Switch (If

11. Equipped). See Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing 0 252.

g Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control 0 241.

| Hazard Warning Flashers

0 178.

A Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

0 267 (If Equipped).

5 Hill Descent Control Switch

(If Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 243.

j Power Assist Steps 0 51 (If

Equipped).

5 Power Release Tailgate

(If Equipped). See Tailgate 0 47.

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DC/AC Switch. See Power Outlets 0 130.

h Auto Stop Disable Switch

(If Equipped). See Stop/Start System 0 220.

L Express Window Down

Button (If Equipped). See Power Windows 0 61.

Tow/Haul Mode (On Some Models). See Driver Mode Control 0 244.

12. Power Outlet (Alternating Current) (If Equipped). See Power Outlets 0 130.

13. Power Outlets 0 130.

14. USB Port. See the infotainment manual.

15. Wireless Charging 0 132 (If Equipped).

16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System” under Towing Equipment 0 284.

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17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition Positions (Key

Access) 0 215 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)

0 217.

18. Steering Wheel Controls 0 129 (If Equipped).

Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base Level) 0 157 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel) 0 158.

19. Horn 0 129.

20. Hood Release. See Hood 0 312.

21. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 128 (Out of View).

22. Cruise Control 0 248.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 258 (If Equipped).

23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 147.

24. Electric Parking Brake 0 239.

25. Fog Lamps 0 179 (If Equipped).

Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 181.

Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 180.

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 174.

Task Lighting 0 180 (If

Equipped).

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner’s manual.

Stop/Start System

If equipped, the Stop/Start system will shut off the engine to help conserve fuel. It has components designed for the increased number of starts.

When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine may turn off. When stopped, the tachometer displays AUTO STOP. See Tachometer 0 141. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. See Stop/Start System 0 220.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions may work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Key Access

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within three seconds

to unlock all remaining doors and the tailgate, if equipped.

Q : Press to lock all doors and the

Keyless Access

tailgate, if equipped. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 165.

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator. Press hold for more than three seconds to

sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

7 and

x : Press twice quickly to open

the power tailgate, if equipped.

See Keys 0 30 and Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 33 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 41.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

Start the vehicle normally after entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.

Remote start can be extended.

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Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start 0 43.

/ until the

Push down or pull up on the manual door locks.

Pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pull again to open the door.

Power Door Locks

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

From outside, use one of the following:

Keyless Access, if equipped.

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

The key in the driver door (Key Access). For Keyless Access, push the button on the RKE transmitter to remove the key.

From inside:

Use the power door lock switch.

Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Door Locks 0 44 and Power Door Locks 0 45.

Windows

Power Windows

Power windows work when the ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 223.

Using the window switch, press to open or pull to close the window.

The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time.

See Power Windows 0 61.

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Power Sliding Rear Window

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

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Power Seats

If equipped, the power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been turned on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 223.

Using the window switch, press to open or pull to close the window.

The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually. See “Power Sliding Rear Window” in Rear Windows 0 63.

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.

See Seat Adjustment 0 68.

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 69.

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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 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.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 70.

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.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 70.

Memory Features

If equipped, memory seats allow two drivers to save and recall their unique seat positions for driving the vehicle, and a shared exit position for getting out of the vehicle. Other feature positions may also be saved, such as power mirrors, if equipped. Memory positions are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic memory recalls.

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Before saving, adjust all available memory feature positions. Turn the ignition on and then press and release SET; a beep will sound. Then immediately press and hold 1,

2, or

B (Exit) until two beeps

sound. To manually recall these positions, press and hold 1, 2, or

until the saved position is reached.

When Seat Entry Memory is enabled in vehicle personalization, positions previously saved to memory buttons 1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition is changed from off to on or ACC/ ACCESSORY.

When Seat Exit Memory is enabled in vehicle personalization, the feature automatically recalls the previously saved exit position when exiting the vehicle.

Memory adjustments may not be available upon delivery or after service until steps in “Saving Memory Positions” section are performed. See Memory Seats 0 72.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Heated and Ventilated Seat

Buttons Shown, Heated Seat

Buttons Similar

If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

I or + to heat the driver or

passenger seatback only.

Press

J or z to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion and seatback.

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C or { to ventilate the driver

Press or passenger seat.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 74.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

See Head Restraints 0 67 and Seat Adjustment 0 68.

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Seat Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use seat belts properly:

Seat Belts 0 78

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 79

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 81

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 105

Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 91.

The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 145.

Mirror Adjustment

Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance.

Exterior Mirrors

Manual Mirrors

If equipped, adjust manual mirrors by moving them up 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 0 54.

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Power Mirrors

1. Select } or | for the driver or

passenger side mirror. The switch will illuminate.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.

See Power Mirrors 0 55.

If equipped with power folding mirrors:

1. Press

2. Press

For manual, power, and remote folding mirrors, see Folding Mirrors 0 55.

The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seats 0 72.

g to fold the mirrors in

to the folded position.

g again to fold the

mirrors out to the driving position.

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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 Mirror 0 58.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

If equipped, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 58.

Rear Camera Mirror

If equipped, this automatic dimming rearview mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror

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for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle while the display is off. See Rear Camera Mirror 0 58.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Tilt and Telescoping Wheel

To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering wheel, if equipped:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console.

To operate, press the following buttons:

j OFF : Press to turn off the

dome lamps when a door is open. An indicator light on the button will turn on when the dome lamp

override is activated. Press OFF again to deactivate this feature

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and the indicator light will turn off. The dome lamps will come on when doors are opened.

+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually. Press again to turn the dome lamps off.

Reading Lamps

There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear seats. These lamps come on when any door is opened.

Front Reading Lamps

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

Press the lamp lenses to turn the front reading lamps on or off.

Rear Reading Lamps

The rear reading lamps are over the rear seats.

Press the lamp lens to turn the rear reading lamps on or off.

For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 181.

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

O : Turns off the automatic

headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp

control to automatic headlamps or DRL back on.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park).

O again to turn the

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AUTO : Automatically turns on the

headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps and fog lamps, if equipped.

For some trim levels and series of trucks first sold in Canada, the headlamps will turn on with the parking lamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 174.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 177.

Fog Lamps 0 179.

Task Lighting 0 180.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever.

The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with

HI : Use for fast wipes.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

N on it.

3 : Turn the band up for more

frequent intermittent wipes or down for less frequent intermittent wipes.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1x : For a single wipe, briefly turn

z band down. For several

the wipes, hold the band down.

L : Press L on the windshield

wiper control to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 129.

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Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.

Climate Control System

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1. Fan Control

2. MAX Defrost

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. A/C (Air Conditioning)

5. (TEMP) Temperature Control

6. Recirculation

7. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

2. MAX Defrost

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. A/C (Air Conditioning)

5. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)

6. Recirculation

7. Power Button

8. Fan Control

9. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)

10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

See Climate Control Systems 0 186 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 188 (If Equipped).

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode switch is on the shift lever.

1. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the shift lever to the L (Manual Mode) position. The current range will appear next to the L. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 230.

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While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used.

Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 232.

Four-Wheel Drive

If equipped with four-wheel drive, the engine's driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction.

Transfer Case Controls

Use the transfer case controls to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes.

Automatic Transfer Case

The transfer case controls are to the left of the steering column.

The different drive options that may be available are described as follows.

m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This

setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations.

AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use

when road surface conditions are variable.

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If equipped, use 4 provide additional traction when parking on a steep grade with poor traction such as ice, snow, mud, or gravel

m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use

this setting when extra traction is needed for conditions such as rough roads, deep snow or most off road situations.

The following options are only available with a two-speed transfer case:

N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 397 or Towing the Vehicle 0 397.

n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This

setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. Choose 4

driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.

See Four-Wheel Drive 0 233.

n, AUTO, or 4 m to

n when

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Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.

Cruise Control

SET − : Press the control down

briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already engaged, use to decrease vehicle speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 248.

Steering Wheel Controls

The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the infotainment manual.

5 : If equipped, press to turn the

system on or off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.

+ RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already engaged, use to increase vehicle speed.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

If the vehicle has the base level instrument cluster, the trip odometer reset stem is used to operate the DIC.

If the vehicle has the uplevel instrument cluster, the right steering wheel controls are used to operate the DIC.

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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator, is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber when following a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red

y or z : Use the thumbwheel to

scroll up or down in a list. Press the thumbwheel to select.

alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 258.

S or T : Press to move between

the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press the thumbwheel to select.

See Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Base Level) 0 157 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel) 0 158.

Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)

If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the

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vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear.

See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 261.

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes with nearby pedestrians when driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an

amber indicator, pedestrian is detected directly ahead. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat. FPB can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle.

See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System 0 262.

~, when a nearby

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Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

0 267 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 267.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

If equipped, the LCA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching

these areas from behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is included as part of the LCA system.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

0 265 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 265.

Surround Vision

If equipped, views around the vehicle appear in the infotainment display to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Surround Vision” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 252.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC shows a view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 252.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

If equipped, the RCTA system shows a triangle with an arrow on the infotainment display to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 252.

Park Assist

If equipped, Rear Park Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may show a warning triangle on the infotainment display and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.

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The vehicle may also have the Front Park Assist system.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 252.

Universal Remote System

Power Outlets

Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc.

The vehicle has one accessory power outlet under the climate control system and one accessory power outlet on the rear of the center console, if equipped, or on the rear of the bench seat, if equipped.

Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets 0 130.

If equipped, the Universal Remote system enables the vehicle to control three different devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting. These buttons are in the overhead console.

See Universal Remote System 0 170.

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Sunroof

1. SLIDE Switch

2. TILT Switch

If equipped, the sunroof operates when the ignition is on or in ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 223.

Slide Switch

Express-Open/Express-Close : To

express-open the sunroof, fully press and release release

I (1) again to stop the

I (1). Press and

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movement. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release

(1). Press and release K (1)

again to stop the movement.

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To open the sunroof, press and hold

(1). Release I (1) to stop the

movement. Press and hold to close the sunroof. Release

(1) to stop the movement.

Tilt Switch

Vent : From the closed position,

press

J (2) to vent the sunroof.

K (2) to close the vent.

Press

K (1)

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade, which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

The sunroof has an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof is operated in express-close mode.

If an object is in the path while express-closing, the reversal system will detect an object, stop, and open the sunroof again.

See Sunroof 0 64.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 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 TCS, press and release The traction off light

in the instrument cluster. The appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays.

To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold

g until i and g illuminate in the

g on the center stack.

i displays

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instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message displays.

Press and release turn on both systems.

StabiliTrak/ESC will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 241.

g again to

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate

the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 207. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 367.

Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)

This feature provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle to help when inflating an underinflated tire to the recommended cold tire pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)” under Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 368.

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Fuel (Gasoline - Except L87 6.2L Engine)

Regular Unleaded Fuel

Use only Regular 87 octane — (R +M)/2 — or higher unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it will result in reduced performance and lower fuel economy. See Recommended Fuel (Except

6.2L V8 Engine) 0 269 or Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine) 0 269.

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Fuel (Gasoline - L87 6.2L

E85 or FlexFuel

Engine)

FlexFuel Possible

Premium Recommended

Use premium 93 octane — (R+M)/2 — unleaded gasoline in your

vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 may be used, but it will reduce performance and fuel economy. See Recommended Fuel (Except

6.2L V8 Engine) 0 269 or Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine) 0 269.

Fuel (Diesel)

For diesel vehicles, do not use gasoline. See “Fuel for Diesel Engines” in the Duramax diesel supplement.

Certain models are compatible with E85 fuel. See E85 or FlexFuel 0 270.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

To reset the engine oil life system:

1. Display the oil life percentage on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base Level) 0 157 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel) 0 158.

2. Press the thumbwheel on the steering wheel, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC controls, for several seconds. When the confirmation message displays, select YES. The oil life will change to 100%.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Display the oil life percentage on the DIC. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base Level) 0 157 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel) 0 158.

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.

3. If the display changes to 100%, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 321.

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Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible:

Set the climate controls to the desired temperature after the engine is started, or turn them off when not required.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several 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 0 436.

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