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  • Page 1 Silverado/Sierra eAssist Supplement...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Seats and Restraints .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    General obtained from your dealer, at Motors of Canada Company for www.helminc.com, or from: Chevrolet and GMC Motor Division Propriétaires Canadiens wherever it appears in this manual. On peut obtenir un exemplaire de This manual describes features that ce guide en français auprès du...
  • Page 4 Introduction Using this Supplement This supplement contains information specific to the unique components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle's features and controls.
  • Page 5 Introduction NOTES...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief eAssist Features Vehicles with eAssist include an AUTO STOP indicator on the tachometer. See Instrument ® eAssist Overview Cluster 0 9. eAssist Features If the vehicle has eAssist, there are ® The eAssist system uses a high eAssist Overview .
  • Page 7 In Brief compartment to disable the high Regenerative Braking Service voltage battery and air bag systems. Regenerative braking takes some of Never try to do your own service on Do not cut the high voltage cable. the energy from the moving vehicle eAssist components.

  • Page 8: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Airbag System Restraints What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? Airbag System Vehicles with eAssist have a high What Will You See after an voltage battery and a standard Airbag Inflates? ....7 12-volt battery.

  • Page 9: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster ....9 Tachometer ....10 Information Displays Power Flows .

  • Page 10: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English eAssist Shown, Metric Similar...

  • Page 11: Tachometer

    Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu When the engine is on, the Information Displays tachometer will indicate the engine s The eAssist vehicles have an revolutions per minute (rpm). The Power Flows additional item in the Settings menu. tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm s, during auto stop Settings To view the Power Flow screens in...

  • Page 12: Energy Information

    Instruments and Controls Energy Information Engine Power - Engine is active Engine and Battery Power - Both with energy flowing to the wheels. the engine and battery are active with energy flowing to the wheels. To view the Consumption History screen on the infotainment display, press the button on the Home...

  • Page 13: Driver Information

    Instruments and Controls Driver Information Driver Efficiency Gauge : Assists Vehicle Messages in driving efficiently and will vary Center (DIC) based on driver input. To maximize Service Vehicle Messages efficiency, keep the leaf in the solid DIC Info Pages green zone in the center of the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON The following is a list of DIC info gauge.
  • Page 14 Instruments and Controls JUMP START DISABLED SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if there is a problem with the on-board jump start system, or if the 12-volt battery is too low to perform an on-board jump start. Try using jumper cables and performing a normal jump start.

  • Page 15: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be Dual Automatic Climate Control controlled. System ..... . . 14 1.
  • Page 16 Climate Controls Climate Control Influence on Only use defrost to clear the To improve fuel efficiency and to eAssist Operation and Fuel windows. cool the vehicle faster, recirculation Economy (If Equipped) may be automatically selected in Automatic Operation warm weather. The climate control system depends The system automatically controls on other vehicle systems for heat...
  • Page 17 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Changing the mode cancels the windshield and the side window Temperature Control : The automatic operation and the system vents. The air conditioning temperature can be adjusted goes into manual mode. Press compressor also comes on, unless separately for the driver and AUTO to return to automatic the outside temperature is below...
  • Page 18 Climate Controls Eco A/C (For eAssist Vehicles) : If temperature controls are adjusted Rear Window Defogger Press to cycle between the off, eco, cooler by more than 1° C (2° F) The rear window defogger uses a and comfort air conditioning modes. during an auto stop, the engine will warming grid to remove fog from the The indicator will be lit green in eco,...
  • Page 19 Climate Controls For eAssist vehicles, auto rear Sensors Some vehicles may have the defog will only run during a remote exterior temperature sensor in the start and the feature is not available passenger side mirror instead of the in the Vehicle Personalization menu. front grille area.

  • Page 20: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and auto stop feature may cause the engine to turn off when the brakes Operating Operating are applied and the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The vehicle may Starting the Engine remain in auto stop for up to two minutes.
  • Page 21 Driving and Operating There are several conditions that The high voltage battery pack The climate control system is may prevent an auto stop or cause charge is low. turned from off to normal air an auto start. conditioning or defrost. See Dual The hood is not fully closed.
  • Page 22 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Trailering is different than just Caution driving the vehicle by itself. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Trailering means changes in Pulling a trailer improperly can See New Vehicle Break-In in the handling, acceleration, braking, damage the vehicle and result in Owner Manual.
  • Page 23 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) for For kingpin weight and trailer pickup models is calculated tongue weight information, see How heavy can a trailer safely be? assuming the tow vehicle has the Weight of the Trailer Tongue later It depends on how the rig is used.
  • Page 24 Driving and Operating 1500 Series Pickups SAE J2807 Compliant Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box ® 5.3L V8 eAssist 3.08 2 903 kg (6,400 lb) 5 534 kg (12,200 lb) ® 5.3L V8 eAssist 3.42 4 218 kg (9,300 lb)
  • Page 25 Driving and Operating the vehicle can carry, which will also Maximum Tongue reduce the trailer weight the vehicle Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight can tow. 1500 Weight-Carrying 363 kg (800 lb) 1500 Weight-Distributing 544 kg (1,200 lb) Do not exceed the maximum If a cargo carrier is used in the allowable tongue weight for the trailer hitch receiver, choose a...
  • Page 26 Driving and Operating sure not to exceed the RGAWR before applying the weight distribution spring bars. Weight of the Trailering Combination It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating, or Tongue...

  • Page 27: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Jump Starting General Information Jump Starting - North America (on-board with California Proposition eAssist Only) ....36 General Information 65 Warning Jump Starting - North America California Proposition (with or without eAssist) .

  • Page 28: Overview

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 29: Engine Compartment

    Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Cooling System Warning 2. Battery. The cooling system allows the Heater and radiator hoses, and engine to maintain the correct 3. Power Electronics Module. other engine parts, can be very working temperature. 4. High Voltage Cables (Orange hot.

  • Page 30: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care Engine Coolant streams, or bodies of water. Have Warning (Continued) the coolant changed by an The cooling system in the vehicle is authorized service center, familiar ® overheat warning. The engine filled with DEX-COOL engine with legal requirements regarding could catch fire and you or coolant.
  • Page 31 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the 2. Keep turning the pressure cap Warning (Continued) slowly, and remove it. Coolant Surge Tank the cap when the cooling system, Warning including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling You can be burned if you spill system and surge tank pressure coolant on hot engine parts.

  • Page 32: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care mixture to the coolant surge If Steam Is Coming from the Caution tank until the level reaches the Engine Compartment indicated mark. Running the engine without 5. Replace the pressure cap Warning coolant may cause damage or a tightly.

  • Page 33: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care If the DIC message comes on with If there is still no sign of steam and Warning no sign of steam, try this for a the vehicle is equipped with an minute or so: engine driven cooling fan, push WARNING: Battery posts, down the accelerator until the 1.

  • Page 34: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle Care High Voltage Battery Bulb Replacement Electrical System eAssist vehicles also have a high voltage battery. Only a trained Headlamps, Front Turn High Voltage Devices and service technician with the proper Signal and Parking Wiring knowledge and tools should inspect, Lamps test, or replace the high voltage Warning...
  • Page 35 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. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
  • Page 36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Trailer brake Parking/Trailer Upfitter 3 lamps Trailer battery Upfitter SW 4 Trailer ABS Pump Upfitter 4 reverse lamp Instrument Reverse lamps Right trailer stop/ panel BEC 1 Engine control Turn lamps Passenger module/Ignition Fuel pump motorized...

  • Page 37: Eassist Only)

    Vehicle Care Jump Starting Fuses Usage Fuses Usage O2 Sensor B Upfitter 4 Jump Starting - North Throttle control Parking/Trailer America (on-board with lamps Horn eAssist Only) Run/Crank Fog lamps If the vehicle fails to crank, it may Upfitter 1 O2 Sensor A be jump started by using the eAssist Fuel pump 2...

  • Page 38: (With Or Without Eassist)

    Vehicle Care Place the ignition key in the If the vehicle is started, the If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) ON/RUN position and proceed as on-board jump start function will be has run down, you may want to use follows: automatically disabled.
  • Page 39 Vehicle Care 1. Check the other vehicle. 3. Get the vehicles close enough Warning It must have a 12-volt battery so the jumper cables can with a negative ground system. reach, but be sure the vehicles Batteries can hurt you. They can are not touching each other.
  • Page 40 Vehicle Care For more information on the Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) location of the remote positive (+) and remote damaged. The repairs would not your eyes or on your skin, flush negative ( ) terminals, see be covered by the vehicle the place with water and get Engine Compartment warranty.
  • Page 41 Vehicle Care metal engine part or to a 8. Do not let the other end touch behind the resonator on the remote negative ( ) terminal or metal. Connect it to the passenger side, on the vehicle location if the vehicle has one. positive (+) terminal of the with the dead battery.

  • Page 42: Exterior Care

    Vehicle Care Jumper Cable Removal Appearance Care Visually check constant velocity joint boots and axle seals for leaks. Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables. Exterior Care 1500 Series vehicles, at least every other oil change lubricate the outer After starting the disabled vehicle Steering, Suspension, and tie rod ends.

  • Page 43: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ..43...
  • Page 44 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Vehicles with eAssist: Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (1) Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe...

  • Page 45: Warranty Information

    Chevrolet Silverado eAssist and subsequent person(s) who assumes GMC Sierra eAssist for 8 years or ownership of the vehicle within the 160 000 kilometers (100,000 miles), above-described 8 years or...
  • Page 46 Warranty Information eAssist Components The energy storage control module and components including eAssist battery, eAssist battery disconnect, powerpack assembly, the eAssist battery cooling fan, the starter generator unit, starter generator cooling pump, high voltage 3-phase cables assembly, HVDC cables, and the transmission fluid accumulator and solenoid.

  • Page 47: Index

    Index Index Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ..28 Driver Information Airbag System Center (DIC) ....12 What Will You See after an Dual Automatic Climate Airbag Inflates? .
  • Page 48 Index Gauges Overheating, Engine ... . . 31 Vehicle Tachometer ..... 10 Canadian Owners .

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