Page 1: Table Of Contents
DRIVING YOUR HYBRID SAFETY & SECURITY Auto Turn Signal ... . .17 Hybrid System ....2 Remote Keyless Entry ..9 Windshield Wipers .
Page 2: Driving Your Hybrid Hybrid System
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid DRIVING YOUR HYBRID The hybrid battery stores power for use when the vehicle’s engine is off while in Hybrid System Auto Stop mode and supplies power for the various electric motors used in the Your Silverado or Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid 2-Mode Hybrid system.
Page 3: Economy Gauge
vehicle changes between electric Economy Gauge power and engine power. The economy gauge shows when While in Auto Stop, all of the regular vehicle fuel economy is being maxi- vehicle features are available, such as power steering and brakes, the audio mized.
Page 4: The Engine Will Restart When
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid • Minimize electrical accessory opera- The Engine Will Restart When: tion by turning off items such as the rear defogger when they are not With the engine off in Auto Stop mode, needed. certain conditions will require the engine to restart.
Page 5: Electric Air Conditioning
vehicle’s Hybrid Energy Storage System Refer to the Automatic Climate Controls for use by the hybrid system, contributing section for information about the fea- to increased fuel economy. tures of the climate controls. The computer-controlled braking system See your Hybrid Owner Manual. blends the operation of regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulic Hybrid System Information...
Page 6: Driver Information Instrument Panel
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel The main features of the instrument I. Cruise Control Buttons panel include: J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever K. Horn A. Driver Information Center Buttons L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls B.
Page 7: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster is K. Fuel Gauge designed to let you know at a glance L. Driver Information Center/Odometer how your vehicle is running. It includes M. Airbag Readiness Light these key features: N. Antilock Brake System Warning Light A.
Page 8: Driver Information Center
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid (Set/Reset): Press this button to set Driver Information Center or reset certain vehicle functions and to acknowledge DIC messages. Customization Features To customize features: 1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the ignition.
Page 9: Safety & Security
Compass Operation SAFETY & SECURITY Refer to your Owner Manual to adjust Remote Keyless Entry for compass variance when traveling on a long-distance trip or to calibrate the The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- compass. mitter includes the following functions: Warning Lights (Lock): Press this button to lock all the doors.
Page 10: System
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid COMFORT Content Theft-Deterrent System Seat Adjustments The content theft-deterrent alarm system will not be armed or disarmed if the doors are locked or unlocked with a key or the manual door lock. • To arm the system, lock the doors using the RKE transmitter.
Page 11: Automatic Climate Controls
(Airflow Mode): Press the up or Automatic Climate Controls down button to change the direction of the airflow as well as to select the The automatic climate control system defog mode. is able to maintain the desired individual temperature for the driver and front PASS (Passenger Temperature seat passenger.
Page 12: Entertainment
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid FAV (Favorite): Press this button to go ENTERTAINMENT through up to six pages of any combina- tion (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of Audio System Features preset favorite radio stations. On each (Non-Navigation Radios only) page, up to six stations are available by using the six pushbuttons below the...
Page 13 To set the number of favorite station pages: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1–6 label on the radio display. 3. Press the pushbutton under any of 3.
Page 14: Navigation Entertainment
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid FAV (Favorite): Press this key to Navigation Entertainment access the preset radio stations. System (if equipped) AUDIO: Press this key to access the full The Navigation Entertainment System audio screen. provides you with detailed maps of all MENU: Press this key to adjust features major highways and roads throughout for sound, radio, navigation, and the...
Page 15: Bluetooth
Not all phones will support all functions. 5. Touch the List screen button to select Visit www.chevrolet.com/bluetooth the desired city or street from a list of or www.gmc.com/bluetooth for more matches with the same name. information. 6. Touch the House # screen button and For instructions on how to use the system, enter the house number.
Page 16: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid Audio Steering Wheel Controls Rear Seat Audio System (if equipped) The following audio controls are located on the right side of the steering wheel: + – (Volume): Pull up on the + or – button The Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system allows front seat and rear seat passen- to increase or...
Page 17: Convenience Automatic Headlamp System/Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps CONVENIENCE The following interior lamp controls are Automatic Headlamp located on the left side of the instrument System/Exterior Lamps panel: and Interior Lamps (Instrument Panel Brightness): Turn this pop-out knob to adjust the The Automatic Headlamp System turns brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Page 18: Windshield Wipers
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid Windshield Wipers Cruise Control The following cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel: (On/Off): The controls for the windshield wipers Press this are located on the multifunction lever button to on the left side of the steering column.
Page 19: Universal Home Remote
Universal Home Remote Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (if equipped) (if equipped) The Universal Home Remote is a This feature uses combined universal transmitter and ultrasonic sensors receiver that can activate up to three built into the rear devices, such as garage door openers, bumper cover to entry door locks, gates and security help you avoid col-...
Page 20: Remote Vehicle Start
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid When you enter the vehicle after a Remote Vehicle Start remote start, the key must be inserted in (if equipped) the ignition and turned to the Run posi- tion before driving. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature...
Page 21: Tonneau Covers
To close the hard tonneau cover: Tonneau Covers 1. Unbuckle both retaining straps. Hard Tonneau Cover (if equipped) 2. Unfold the tonneau cover. To open the hard tonneau cover: 3. Lower the rear set of handle/clamp 1. Open the tailgate. assemblies from the stored position.
Page 22: Performance & Maintenance
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Tire Pressure Monitor StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you System when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s StabiliTrak is an advanced computer- tires by illuminating the (Low Tire controlled vehicle stability and traction...
Page 23: Resetting The Oil Life System
3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset) components on your vehicle should be button until 100% is displayed. performed only at a Chevrolet or GMC dealership with hybrid-trained service 4. Turn off the ignition. technicians. Non-hybrid service may be See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Page 24: Owner Information
• Vehicle license plate number As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet or GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled Chevrolet and GMC reserve the right to limit in the Chevrolet or GMC Roadside services or reimbursement to an owner or Assistance program.

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