Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 2009 Get To Know Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .4

Voltmeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Driver Information Center . . . . . .5

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .7

Content Theft-Deterrent System . .7 OnStar

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COMFORT

Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .8

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . . .10

Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . .13

Touch Screen Navigation

Entertainment System . . . . . . . . .13

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear Seat Entertainment Systems . . .14 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .14 Bluetooth

System . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Rainsense™ II Windshield

Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Heated Windshield Washer

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Automatic Headlamp System

and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Power Sliding Rear Window . . . .18

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist .18

Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .19

Rear Vision Camera . . . . . . . . . . .20

Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Folding the Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .20

Cargo Management System . . . .20

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission Controls . . . . . . . .21

StabiliTrak

– Stability Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .21

Integrated Trailer Brake Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

FlexFuel (E85) – Yellow Gas Cap 22

Tighten Gas Cap Message . . . . .23

Resetting the Oil Life

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

OWNER INFORMATION

Silverado Accessories . . . . . . . . .23

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Getting to Know Your Silverado

The main features of the instrument panel include:

A. Air Outlets B. Driver Information Center Controls

(if equipped) C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Outside Temperature/Compass

(if equipped) E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Range Selection Mode Button

(6-Speed Automatic Transmission,

if equipped) G. Shift Lever H. Tow/Haul Selector Button (if equipped) I. Audio System/Navigation

Entertainment System (if equipped) J. Upper Storage Compartment K. Exterior Lamps Control L. Dome Lamp Off Button/Fog Lamp

Button/Instrument Panel Brightness

Knob

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel (Pure Pickup model)

M. Integrated Trailer Brake Control

(if equipped) N. Cruise Control Buttons O. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever P. Horn Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(if equipped) R. Transfer Case Control (if equipped) S. Accessory Power Outlets T. Adjustable Pedals Switch

(if equipped) U. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

Button (if equipped) V. StabiliTrak Button (if equipped) W. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid

Button (if equipped) X. Climate Controls Y. Glove Box

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The main features of the instrument panel include:

A. Air Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Outside Temperature/Compass

(if equipped) D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Range Selection Mode Button

(6-Speed Automatic Transmission,

if equipped) F. Shift Lever G. Tow/Haul Selector Button (if equipped) H. Driver Information Center Controls I. Audio System/Navigation

Entertainment System (if equipped) J. Exterior Lamps Control K. Dome Lamp Off Button/Fog Lamp

Button/Instrument Panel Brightness

Knob

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument Panel (Premium model)

A B E G H A AIC

J K L O P Q R S XT U V WRN

L. Transfer Case Control (if equipped) M. Integrated Trailer Brake Control

(if equipped) N. Cruise Control Buttons O. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever P. Horn Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls R. Accessory Power Outlets S. Adjustable Pedals Switch

(if equipped) T. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

Button (if equipped) U. StabiliTrak Button (if equipped) V. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid

Button (if equipped) W. Climate Controls X. Glove Box

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Oil Pressure Gauge (if equipped) B. Fuel Gauge* C. StabiliTrak Warning Light D. Tire Pressure Warning Light

(if equipped) E. Security Light F. Odometer/Driver Information Center/

Outside Temperature/Compass

(if equipped) G. Tow/Haul Mode Light H. Check Engine Light I. Tachometer J. Speedometer K. Airbag Readiness Light L. Antilock Brake System Warning Light M. Safety Belt Reminder Light

N. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge O. Voltmeter (if equipped)

*Diesel Engine only: If ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL ONLY appears on the fuel gauge, your vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter Emissions System. Maintenance messages may be displayed on the Driver Information Center regarding this system. See your Diesel Engine Owner Manual for more information.

Getting to Know Your Silverado

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage

Instrument Panel Cluster

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Diesel engine cluster shown.

Voltmeter Operation

The voltmeter shows the condition of the vehicle’s charging system. The system is designed to regulate voltage output to help improve fuel economy and extend battery life. Normal system operation readings may fluctuate (as indicated by the blue area in the illustration above) based on vehicle operation, including the number of electrical accessories being operated and engine speed.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Driver Information Center

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle feature customization (if equipped), and vehicle warning messages. The DIC messages will be shown on the instrument panel cluster display.

DIC Controls (if equipped)

The following DIC controls are located on the left or right side (depending on model) of the instrument panel cluster:

(Trip/Fuel):

Press this button to display the following trip and fuel information:

• Outside Temperature/Compass

• Odometer

• Trip Odometer

• Fuel Range

• Average Economy

• Fuel Used

• Timer

• Transmission Temperature

• Instantaneous Economy (if equipped)

• Active Fuel Management

™

(if equipped)

(Vehicle Information): Press this

button to display the following vehicle information:

• Oil Life

• Display Units (English/Metric)

• Tire Pressure (if equipped)

• Trailer Gain and Output (if equipped)

• Engine Hours

• Tire Pressure System Programming (if equipped)

• Remote Keyless Entry Programming

• Compass Zone Setting

• Compass Calibration

Getting to Know Your Silverado

(Customization): Press this button

to scroll through the following customization features:

• Display Language

• Auto Door Lock

• Auto Door Unlock

• Remote Door Lock

• Remote Door Unlock

• Delay Door Lock

• Exit Lighting

• Approach Lighting

• Chime Volume

• Park Tilt Mirrors (if equipped)

• Easy Exit Seat Recall (if equipped)

• Easy Exit Seat Setup (if equipped)

• Memory Seat Recall (if equipped)

• Remote Start (if equipped)

• Factory Settings

• Exit Feature Settings

(Set/Reset): Press this button to set

or reset DIC information while it is displayed or to acknowledge a warning message.

Customization Settings

To customize features:

1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the ignition.

2. Press the (Customization) button to display available customization features.

3. With the desired customization feature displayed, press the (Set/Reset) button to access the feature settings.

4. Press the button to scroll through the available settings.

5. With the desired setting displayed, press the button to select it.

6. Press the button to scroll to the next feature.

7. To exit the Feature Settings menu, press the button until EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS is displayed and then press the button; or press the button or the button.

Compass Operation

To adjust for compass variance when traveling on a long-distance trip or to calibrate the compass, refer to your Owner Manual.

Warnings and Messages

The DIC provides a variety of vehicle warning messages (depending on optional equipment) if a problem is sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press the (Set/Reset) button. Some urgent messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display.

If you have a current OnStar subscription, and a warning message appears, you can press the OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and can tell you how serious the problem is and what you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

Remote Keyless Entry (if equipped)

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter includes the following functions:

(Remote

Vehicle Start)

(if equipped): This feature can be used to start the engine from outside the vehicle. (See Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press this button to lock all

the doors. RKE feedback (light flash and/or horn chirp) can be programmed using the DIC.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock

the driver’s door. Press it again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. RKE feedback (light flash) can be programmed using the DIC.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):

Press this button to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound three times.

Press and hold the button to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds. Press the button again or turn the ignition to Run to cancel the alarm.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Content Theft-Deterrent System (if equipped with RKE)

To arm the content theft-deterrent alarm system, lock the doors using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light on the instrument panel cluster will flash for approximately 30 seconds to indicate the alarm is activated. To disarm the system, unlock the doors using the RKE transmitter.

The alarm system will not be armed or disarmed if the doors are locked or unlocked with a key or the manual door lock.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Your vehicle may feature the OnStar Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel OnStar Directions & Connections Plan, with one year of OnStar service from the date you purchased your new vehicle. OnStar offers a variety of capabilities, such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment, and Hands-Free Calling. In addition, most vehicles can get driving directions using Turn-by-Turn Navigation or Destination Download. OnStar Advisors can send a planned route to your vehicle and, as you approach a turn, instructions play over your vehicle speakers or are displayed on the navigation screen (if equipped). Press the OnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisor about the service plan you have or to upgrade your plan.

For more information, refer to your OnStar Owner’s Guide, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or visit onstar.com.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

OnStar®(if equipped)

(Heated Seat/Seatback): Press the

bottom button to turn on the heated seat and seatback.

Continue to press the desired button to cycle through the temperature settings of High (three indicator lights), Medium (two indicator lights), Low (one indicator light) and Off (all indicator lights are off).

Heated seat operation is canceled each time the ignition is turned off.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know Your Silverado

The following power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the driver and front passenger seats:

Power Seat: Use the horizontal control (A) to move the seat forward/rearward and up/down as well as to raise/lower the front or rear of the seat cushion.

Power Recline (if equipped): Use the vertical control (B) to recline/raise the seatback.

Power Lumbar (if equipped): Use the round control (C) to increase/decrease lumbar support.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Power Seat Controls (if equipped)

COMFORT

Memory Settings (if equipped)

The following heated seat controls are located on the front doors:

(Heated Seatback): Press the top

button to turn on the heated seatback.

Heated Seats (if equipped)

The memory buttons are located on the driver’s door next to the heated seat controls. Settings can be programmed for the driver’s seat, the outside mirrors and the adjustable pedals (if equipped) for two drivers.

To save memory settings:

1. Adjust the driver’s seat, outside mirrors and pedals to a comfortable position.

2. Press and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound.

3. Repeat these steps for a second driver using the other memory button.

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