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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Keys And Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
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Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
. . . 2-1
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-50
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-58
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Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
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Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting And Operating . . . . . . . 9-31
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-42
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-67
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-72
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-85
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Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-117
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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
- Page 1 ......1-1 Instrument Panel ....1-2 Initial Drive Information .
- Page 2 ....10-1 General Information ..10-2 Vehicle Checks ....10-4 Headlamp Aiming .
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 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. 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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Page 5: Safety Belts
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. Adjustable Pedals Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls ®... -
Page 145: Keys And Locks
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ..5-2 Horn ......5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . -
Page 146: Airbag System
Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages ..5-47 Anti-theft Alarm System Messages ....5-47 Starting the Vehicle Messages ....5-48 Tire Messages . -
Page 147: Instruments And Controls
Radio To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. CD/DVD To select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release go to the next or previous track. Selecting Tracks on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a Navigation System) -
Page 148: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up one track within the selected category. (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar systems, press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. -
Page 149: Windows
(Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. (Low Speed): Slow wipes. (High Speed): Fast wipes. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. -
Page 150: Phone
Instruments and Controls 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. - Page 151 2. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press the trip odometer reset stem until CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem...
- Page 152 Instruments and Controls 4. To increase the time or date, do one of the following: Press the softkey below the selected tab. Press the SEEK button. Press the FWD button. Turn the knob clockwise. 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: Press the SEEK button.
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Page 153: Climate Control Systems
4. To increase the time or date, do one of the following: Press the softkey below the selected tab. Press the SEEK button. Press the FWD button. Turn the knob clockwise. 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: Press the SEEK button. -
Page 154: Cigarette Lighter
5-10 Instruments and Controls The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. WARNING Power is always supplied to the outlets. -
Page 155: Instrument Panel
Ashtrays The vehicle may have a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. The ashtray may have a cigarette lighter. If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the... -
Page 156: Instrument Cluster
5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uplevel, Base, Heavy Duty Similar. - Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Automatic Transmsission Cluster-Mexico Only...
- Page 158 5-14 Instruments and Controls Manual Transmission Cluster-Mexico Only...
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Page 159: Trip Odometer
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). - Page 160 5-16 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge Metric English When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge will first indicate empty before the vehicle is out of fuel, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be...
- Page 161 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Metric Instruments and Controls English For vehicles with an engine oil pressure gauge, it shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. 5-17 Oil pressure can vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but if readings are outside the normal operating range, the oil...
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Page 162: Maintenance
5-18 Instruments and Controls See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. -
Page 163: Electrical System
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Voltmeter Gauge For vehicles with a voltmeter gauge, this gauge indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is turned on. Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on, this gauge indicates the battery voltage. -
Page 164: Safety Belt Reminders
5-20 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds, on vehicles equipped with a radio, to remind the driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. -
Page 165: Airbag On-Off Light
The airbag readiness light comes on solid for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately. WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. - Page 166 5-22 Instruments and Controls This light will go off when the airbag has been turned on. See more information, including important safety information. United States Canada and Mexico 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...
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Page 167: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
WARNING (Continued) To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See for more information, including important safety information. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). -
Page 168: Charging System Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front... - Page 169 This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and...
- Page 170 5-26 Instruments and Controls Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may correct an emissions system malfunction: Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See .
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Page 171: Brake System Warning Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle s Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. - Page 172 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can also come on due to low brake fluid. See for more information. Metric English This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it is ready to warn if there is a problem.
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Page 173: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. -
Page 174: Tire Pressure Light
5-30 Instruments and Controls ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light For vehicles with the StabiliTrak system, this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. -
Page 175: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Engine Oil Pressure Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. -
Page 176: Information Displays
5-32 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. for more information. Front Fog Lamp Light For vehicles equipped with fog lamps, this light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. - Page 177 The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip odometer reset stem can be used to access some of the menu items.
- Page 178 5-34 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with DIC Buttons) (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles.
- Page 179 fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset. Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item...
- Page 180 5-36 Instruments and Controls An Active Fuel Management indicator displays on the right side of the DIC, while INST ECON displays on the left side. Active Fuel Management allows the engine to operate on either four or eight cylinders, depending on driving demands.
- Page 181 Tire Pressure If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
- Page 182 5-38 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the trip odometer is displayed.
- Page 183 Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items (without DIC Buttons) Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. To select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. 2. While in the ODOMETER display, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds until the currently...
- Page 184 5-40 Instruments and Controls Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC. Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting.
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Page 185: Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action 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 (Set/Reset) or the trip... -
Page 186: Door Ajar Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. - Page 187 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime may sound if the front passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again.
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Page 188: Engine Oil Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. for more information. -
Page 189: Engine Power Messages
Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime may sound when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See for more information. This message also displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. - Page 190 5-46 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Messages PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is something interfering with the park assist system. See more information. PARK ASSIST OFF If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,...
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Page 191: Airbag System Messages
STABILITRAK OFF If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when you turn off StabiliTrak, or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave StabiliTrak on. -
Page 192: Tire Messages
5-48 Instruments and Controls Starting the Vehicle Messages FAST IDLE ON If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays when the fast idle feature is on. See for more information. Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the system is not working properly. - Page 193 Transmission Messages SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, this message may display if a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ OFF position for at least one minute and then restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC...
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Page 194: Vehicle Personalization
5-50 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on. - Page 195 To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, turn the headlamps off. 2. Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options.
- Page 196 5-52 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of...
- Page 197 Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be no feedback when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
- Page 198 5-54 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be no delayed locking of the vehicle's doors.
- Page 199 more information. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. CHIME VOLUME If available, this feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime.
- Page 200 5-56 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: DOOR BUTTON ONLY: No automatic seat exit recall will occur.
- Page 201 ON: The driver seat and, on some vehicles, the outside mirrors will automatically move to the stored driving position when the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. On some vehicles with the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, the pedals will also automatically move.
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Page 202: Universal Remote System
5-58 Instruments and Controls If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu. Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. - Page 203 Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed. Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com.
- Page 204 5-60 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 5, choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door opener.
- Page 205 The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand-held transmitter is not available. Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar.
- Page 206 5-62 Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. A. Left Button (Up, +, or On) B.
- Page 207 Universal Remote System Operation Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions.
- Page 208 5-64 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
- Page 285 Defensive Driving ... . . 9-2 Drunk Driving ....9-2 Control of a Vehicle ... 9-3 Braking .
- Page 286 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ..9-81 Filling the Tank ....9-83 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....9-84 General Towing Information .
- Page 288 And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied.
- Page 289 There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
- Page 290 Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes,...
- Page 291 Vehicles with four-wheel drive can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without four-wheel drive and vehicles with 20 inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off road usage.
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Page 292: Roof
To remove the air dam: 1. Remove the 2 outboard air dam bolts. 2. With a flat blade tool, disengage the snaps. 3. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are disengaged, push forward on the air dam until it is free. - Page 293 Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been specially set aside for public off-road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations.
- Page 294 The vehicle has more bounce when driving over obstacles. More braking distance is needed, especially on an unpaved surface. When you are driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash.
- Page 295 Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do. There are some hills that simply cannot be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle.
- Page 296 Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain speed. Not using more power than needed can avoid spinning the wheels or sliding.
- Page 297 While backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position so you can tell if the wheels are straight and can maneuver as you back down. It is best to back down the hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction.
- Page 298 What is at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely, try to keep the vehicle headed straight down. Use a low gear so engine drag can help the brakes so they do not have to do all the work.
- Page 299 between the left and right wheels might not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. 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.
- Page 300 When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels do not get good traction. Acceleration is not as quick, turning is more difficult, and braking distances are longer. It is best to use a low gear when in the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
- Page 301 Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water. If the tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to start the engine. When going through water, remember that when the brakes get wet, it might take longer to stop.
- Page 302 Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Allow extra following distance. Pass with caution. Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Turn off cruise control. Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving.
- Page 303 Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Top of hills: Be alert something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident). Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or...
- Page 304 Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the . To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
- Page 305 Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed.
- Page 306 These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
- Page 307 vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker).
- Page 308 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5x150) = 650 lbs).
- Page 309 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs) Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and...
- Page 310 The Certification/Tire label also contains important information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. See What is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I calculate it? under In the case of a sudden stop or collision, things carried in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you and others.
- Page 312 When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
- Page 313 Depending on the accessory design, use a spacer under the accessory at the load points to remove gap. The holes for the Cargo Management System (C) are not intended for attachment of aftermarket equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com for additional pick-up box load bearing structural information.
- Page 314 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: Camper Center of Gravity 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...
- Page 315 On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. No adjustment to the pedals can be made when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or while using cruise control. The control used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.
- Page 316 The ignition switch has four different positions. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied. When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active.
- Page 317 The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. This position lets things like the radio and the windshield wipers operate while the engine is off.
- Page 318 Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking brake engaged.
- Page 319 flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down.
- Page 320 The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: Audio System Power Windows OnStar System (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY.
- Page 321 Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts.
- Page 322 It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll, even if the shift lever is in P (Park).
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Page 323: Jump Starting
The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. -
Page 324: Engine Exhaust
Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management . This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less power is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel... - Page 325 It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
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Page 326: Automatic Transmission
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Vehicles with an automatic transmission have an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON/RUN position. -
Page 327: Towing
If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P (Park) the transfer case is in Neutral. So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low not in... - Page 328 The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. This shift stabilization feature is designed to determine, before making an upshift, if the engine is able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as vehicle speed, throttle position, and vehicle load.
- Page 329 For the Hydra-Matic 4-Speed transmission this position reduces vehicle speed even more than 2 (Second) without using the brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in 1 (First) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission does not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly...
- Page 330 Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. While using Range Selection Mode, Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. If the vehicle has an exhaust brake, it can also be used, but will not automatically downshift the transmission.
- Page 331 Vehicles with an Allison Transmission or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic Transmission have a Tow/Haul Mode. The Tow/ Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off by pressing the button, located on the end of the shift lever.
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Page 332: Manual Transmission
Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruise Control is engaged in Tow/Haul Mode to assist in maintaining vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. - Page 333 You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 30 km/h (20 mph). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Then press the clutch pedal back down and shift into 1 (First).
- Page 334 If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of Four-Wheel Drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the following before using Four-Wheel Drive. See the appropriate text for the transfer case in the vehicle.
- Page 335 A Four-Wheel Drive indicator light comes on when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. See Some delay between shifting and when the indicator light comes on is normal. Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque.
- Page 336 ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off. See A parking brake symbol is located next to the N (Neutral) symbol as a reminder to set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case into N (Neutral).
- Page 337 Avoid 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 shifter is in the N (Neutral) position and you have difficulty reaching the selected transfer case mode, with the engine running, shift the...
- Page 338 Shift the transmission into N (Neutral). Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle 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).
- Page 339 Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See You can choose among four driving settings: Indicator lights in the dial show which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
- Page 340 ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off. See Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). You or someone else could be seriously injured.
- Page 341 It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit significant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Low and Four-Wheel Drive High ranges or from transfer case N (Neutral) with the engine running. If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Drive...
- Page 342 To shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake and press and hold the regular brake pedal. See for more information. 3.
- Page 343 This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds. The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes. The transfer case knob is located next to the steering column.
- Page 344 This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need this setting. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.
- Page 345 position. You must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission into gear. It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit significant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Low and Four-Wheel Drive High ranges or from N (Neutral) with the engine running.
- Page 346 To shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. See more information. 3. Shifting the transfer case into N (Neutral) can be done with or without the engine running.
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Page 347: Brakes
4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. 5. Start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position. This vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. - Page 348 As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle...
- Page 349 To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake symbol, located above the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light goes off.
- Page 350 ® If this vehicle has StabiliTrak , it also has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the...
- Page 351 The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called ® StabiliTrak . It is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
- Page 352 The Traction Control System (TCS) part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button. To disable both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold until illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. TCS and StabiliTrak can be turned on by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if they are not automatically shut off for any other...
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Page 353: Cruise Control
The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When this happens, a reduction in acceleration may be noticed, or a noise or vibration may be heard. - Page 354 For vehicles with an Allison or Hydra Matic 6 speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking and Cruise Grade Braking (Allison Transmission) under for an explanation of how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection Mode, tow/haul and grade braking systems. For vehicles with the StabiliTrak system that begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise...
- Page 355 If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel.
- Page 356 For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least 25.4 cm (10 in)
- Page 357 The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio. The indicator light comes on and PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that URPA is off; see The following messages may be displayed on the DIC: If this...
- Page 358 This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system. Read this entire section before using it. The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: Detect objects that are outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle.
- Page 359 The RVC system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen. Once the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had been displayed,...
- Page 360 The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the RVC. The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system must not be disabled to use the caution symbols. If URPA has been disabled and the symbols have been turned on, the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable error...
- Page 361 screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions. The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. A. View displayed by the camera B. Corner of the rear bumper The rear vision camera must be disconnected if the tailgate needs to be removed.
- Page 362 The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off. See Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off earlier in this section. It is dark. The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens.
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Page 363: Vehicle Identification
For diesel engine vehicles, see Fuel for Diesel Engines in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. For Vehicles with gasoline engines, please read this. Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline... - Page 364 If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark...
- Page 365 However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
- Page 366 Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U.S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ locator/stations/) that can help you find E85 fuel. Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content.
- Page 367 If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island.
- Page 368 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
- Page 369 Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. Do not smoke while pumping fuel. Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle.
- Page 370 Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 800 km (500 miles) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle, or other parts could be damaged. During the first 800 km (500 miles) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle.
- Page 371 Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes work. During the trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer...
- Page 372 When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating.
- Page 373 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
- Page 374 Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
- Page 375 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.3L V6 With Automatic Transmission (c) 4.3L V6 With Manual Transmission (c) 4.8L V8 (c) 4.8L V8 5.3L LMG V8 5.3L LMG V8, K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L LMG V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.8L V8 (c)
- Page 376 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Conventional Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Fifth-Wheel Trailer 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (c) 4.8L V8...
- Page 377 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (XFE) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 6.2L V8 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.8L V8 (c) 4.8L V8 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg...
- Page 378 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box (b) 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.8L V8 (c) 5.3L V8 (c) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg...
- Page 379 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.8L V8 (c) 5.3L V8 (c) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (c) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Conventional Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering...
- Page 380 6.2L V8 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.8L V8 (c) 5.3L V8 (c) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
- Page 381 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 2500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer...
- Page 382 2500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer...
- Page 383 2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer...
- Page 384 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 2WD Extended Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box (e) 6.0L V8...
- Page 385 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Conventional Trailer...
- Page 386 3500 Series 4WD Extended Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box (e) 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer...
- Page 387 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.
- Page 388 passengers and cargo in the vehicle reduce the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. See Vehicle Load Limits for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity. Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 to 15 percent and fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type.:...
- Page 389 Axle Weight Rating). See Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires later in this section for more information. After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer.
- Page 390 A. Body to Ground Distance B. Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars should be adjusted so the distance (A) is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle and adjusting the hitch. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with many pickup models.
- Page 391 leave just enough slack so the combination can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer.
- Page 392 If towing a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector, an adapter is available from your dealer. For vehicles equipped with heavy duty trailering, the harness is connected to a bracket on the hitch platform. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn...
- Page 393 Light Green: Back-up Lamps Red: Battery Feed Dark Blue: Trailer Brake If the vehicle is equipped with the Heavy-Duty Trailering option, please refer to Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package earlier in this section. When the camper-wiring harness is ordered without the heavy-duty trailering package, an eight-wire harness with a seven-pin connector is located at the rear of the vehicle...
- Page 394 This indicator light on the instrument panel 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 for more information. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross...
- Page 395 The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle s brake, antilock brake, and StabiliTrak (if equipped) 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.
- Page 396 The ITBC system is a factory-installed item. Out of factory installation of this system should not be attempted. GM is not responsible for warranty or performance of the system resulting from out of factory installation. A. Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever B.
- Page 397 the DIC Vehicle Information button (if equipped) before the Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed and Trailer Gain can be adjusted. TRAILER GAIN: This setting is displayed any time the Trailer Brake Display Page is active. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected.
- Page 398 The trailer's and the vehicle's brake lamps will come on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied. 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.
- Page 399 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just below the point of trailer wheel lock-up, indicated by trailer wheel squeal or tire smoke when a trailer wheel locks. Trailer wheel lock-up may not occur if towing a heavily loaded trailer. In this case, adjust the Trailer Gain to the highest allowable setting for the towing condition.
- Page 400 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message re-appears, the electrical fault is on the vehicle side. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message only re-appears when connecting the trailer wiring harness to the vehicle, the electrical fault is on the trailer side. SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM: This message will be displayed when there is a problem...
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Page 401: Add-Ons
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Before installing a snow plow on the vehicle, here are some things you need to know: Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep package,... - Page 402 Say, for example, you have a 318 kg (700 lb) snow plow. The total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 135 kg (300 lb). This means that you may only be able to carry one passenger. But, even this may be too much if there is other equipment already adding to the weight of the vehicle.
- Page 403 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory...
- Page 404 This has the effect of reducing the load on the front. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be exceeded. On some vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) but not have enough...
- Page 405 Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow plow prep package also have an emergency roof lamp provision package, RPO TRW. Wiring for the emergency roof lamp is provided above the overhead console. See for switch location. We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body...