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GMC CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 2021 Owner's Manual

GMC CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 2021 Owner's Manual (459 pages)

Brand: GMC | Category: Automobile | Size: 11.02 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2
- Introduction
  2
Windows

8
- Keysandlocks
  
  8
  - Keys and Locks
    8
    
    Keys (Key Access)
    8
    
    Keys (Keyless Access)
    10
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    11
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
    11
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
    14
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    21
    
    Door Locks
    22
    
    Automatic Door Locks
    23
    
    Delayed Locking
    23
    
    Lockout Protection
    23
    
    Power Door Locks
    23
    
    Safety Locks
    24
  - Keys, Doors, and Windows
    8
- Doors
  
  24
  - Tailgate
    24
  - Power Assist Steps
    31
  - Vehicle Alarm System
    32
  - Vehicle Security
    32
- Vehiclesecurity
  
  33
  - Immobilizer
    33
  - Immobilizer Operation
    33
  - Steering Column Lock
    33
- Exterior Mirrors
  
  34
  - Convex Mirrors
    34
  - Manual Mirrors
    35
  - Trailer-Tow Mirrors
    35
  - Power Mirrors
    36
  - Folding Mirrors
    37
  - Heated Mirrors
    38
  - Automatic Dimming Mirror
    38
  - Blind Spot Mirrors
    38
  - Reverse Tilt Mirrors
    39
- Interior Mirrors
  
  39
  - Interior Rearview Mirrors
    39
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    39
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    39
  - Rear Camera Mirror
    39
  - Manual Windows
    42
  - Power Windows
    42
  - Rear Windows
    44
  - Sun Visors
    44
- Roof Sunroof
  
  44
Head Restraints

46
- Headrestraints
  
  46
  - Seats and Restraints
    46
    
    Head Restraints
    46
- Front Seats
  
  47
  - Seat Adjustment
    47
  - Center Seat
    48
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    48
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    49
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    49
  - Memory Seats
    50
  - Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
    53
- Rear Seats
  
  54
- Seatbelts
  
  55
  - Heated Rear Seats
    55
  - Seat Belts
    55
  - How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
    56
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    58
  - Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
    60
  - Seat Belt Extender
    60
  - Safety System Check
    61
  - Seat Belt Care
    61
  - Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a
    61
  - Crash
    61
- Airbagsystem
  
  62
  - Airbag System
    62
  - Where Are the Airbags
    63
  - When Should an Airbag Inflate
    64
  - How Does an Airbag Restrain
    65
  - What Makes an Airbag Inflate
    65
  - What will You See after an Airbag
    66
    
    Inflates
    67
  - Passenger Sensing System
    67
  - Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    70
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    70
  - Airbag System Check
    71
- Child Restraints
  
  72
Storage Storage Compartments Cupholders

96
- Storagecompartments
  96
  - Storage
    96
    
    Cupholders
    96
    
    Glove Box
    96
    
    Storage Compartments
    96
    
    Center Console Storage
    97
    
    Rear Storage
    97
    
    Underseat Storage
    97
    
    Additional Storage Features
    98
    
    Cargo Tie-Downs
    98
    
    Floor Console Storage
    98
Instruments and Controls 99

100
- Controls
  101
- Heated Steering Wheel
  101
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  101
- Steering Wheel Controls
  101
- Horn
  102
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  102
- Clock
  103
- Compass
  103
- Power Outlets
  103
- Wireless Charging
  104
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  106
- Instrument Cluster
  107
- Fuel Gauge
  111
- Odometer
  111
- Speedometer
  111
- Tachometer
  111
- Trip Odometer
  111
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
  112
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  113
- Seat Belt Reminders
  114
- Voltmeter Gauge
  114
- Airbag Readiness Light
  115
- Charging System Light
  116
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
  116
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  117
  - Engine Light)
    117
- Brake System Warning Light
  118
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
  119
  - Light
    119
- Electric Parking Brake Light
  119
- Four-Wheel-Drive Light
  119
- Service Electric Parking Brake Light
  119
- Hill Descent Control Light
  120
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
  120
- Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
  120
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
  120
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator
  120
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off
  121
  - Light
    121
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Electronic Stability Control Light
  121
- Traction off Light
  121
- Driver Mode Control Light
  122
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
  122
  - Light
    122
- Tire Pressure Light
  122
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  123
  - Cluster)
    123
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  123
- Security Light
  123
- Cruise Control Light
  124
  - Door Ajar Light
    125
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  124
- High-Beam on Light
  124
- Lamps on Reminder
  124
- Information Displays
  125
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    125
    
    Level)
    125
    
    (Midlevel and Uplevel)
    126
  - Head-Up Display (HUD)
    129
- Vehicle Messages
  129
  - Vehicle Messages
    131
  - Engine Power Messages
    132
  - Vehicle Speed Messages
    132
  - Vehicle Personalization
    132
- Universal Remote System Universal Remote System
  137
  - Universal Remote System
    137
    
    Programming
    137
  - Universal Remote System Operation
    139
Lighting

140
- Exteriorlighting
  140
  - Lighting
    140
    
    Exterior Lamp Controls
    140
    
    Automatic Headlamp System
    142
    
    Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    142
    
    Exterior Lamps off Reminder
    142
    
    Flash-To-Pass
    142
    
    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    142
    
    Hazard Warning Flashers
    143
    
    Fog Lamps
    144
    
    Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    144
    
    Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
    145
    
    Exterior Cargo Lamps
    145
    
    Task Lighting
    145
    
    Control
    146
    
    Dome Lamps
    146
    
    Instrument Panel Illumination
    146
    
    Interior Lighting
    146
    
    Battery Load Management
    147
    
    Entry Lighting
    147
    
    Exit Lighting
    147
    
    Lighting Features
    147
    
    Reading Lamps
    147
    
    Battery Power Protection
    148
    
    Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
    148
Introduction

149
- Infotainment System
  149
  - Introduction
    149
  - Overview
    150
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    152
  - Using the System
    153
  - AM-FM Radio
    156
  - Software Updates
    156
  - HD Radio Technology
    157
  - Radio Data System (RDS)
    158
  - Satellite Radio
    158
  - Audio Players
    159
  - Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
    159
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    159
  - Multi-Band Antenna
    159
  - Radio Reception
    159
  - USB Port
    159
  - Auxiliary Jack
    162
  - Bluetooth Audio
    163
  - Onstar System
    163
  - Using the Navigation System
    164
  - Maps
    167
  - Destination
    168
  - Navigation Symbols
    168
  - Onstar System
    174
  - Global Positioning System (GPS)
    175
  - Problems with Route Guidance
    175
  - Vehicle Positioning
    175
  - Database Coverage Explanations
    176
  - If the System Needs Service
    176
  - Map Data Updates
    176
  - Voice Recognition
    176
  - Bluetooth (Overview)
    182
  - Phone
    182
  - Apple Carplay and Android Auto
    186
  - Settings
    187
  - Teen Driver
    194
  - Trademarks and License
    197
  - Trademarks and License Agreements
    197
- Radio
  
  156
- Onstarsystem
  
  163
- Navigation
  
  164
- Voicerecognition
  
  176
- Phone
  
  182
- Settings
  
  187
  - Climate Controls
    205
Cruise Control

212
- Driving and Operating
  212
  - Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    213
    
    Distracted Driving
    213
    
    Braking
    214
    
    Control of a Vehicle
    214
    
    Defensive Driving
    214
    
    Impaired Driving
    214
    
    Off-Road Recovery
    215
    
    Steering
    215
    
    Loss of Control
    216
    
    Off-Road Driving
    216
    
    Driving on Wet Roads
    220
    
    Hill and Mountain Roads
    220
    
    Winter Driving
    221
    
    If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    222
    
    Vehicle Load Limits
    223
    
    Truck-Camper Loading Information
    227
  - Starting and Operating
    229
    
    New Vehicle Break-In
    229
    
    Ignition Positions (Key Access)
    230
    
    Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
    231
    
    Starting the Engine
    233
    
    Stop/Start System
    234
    
    Engine Heater
    235
    
    Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    236
    
    Shifting into Park
    236
    
    Shifting out of Park
    237
    
    Active Fuel Management
    238
    
    Extended Parking
    238
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    238
  - Engine Exhaust
    238
    
    Automatic Transmission
    239
    
    Running the Vehicle While Parked
    239
    
    Manual Mode
    241
    
    Tow/Haul Mode
    242
  - Drive Systems
    242
    
    Four-Wheel Drive
    242
    
    Electric Brake Boost
    246
    
    Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    247
    
    Electric Parking Brake
    247
    
    Brake Assist
    248
    
    Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    248
  - Ride Control Systems
    249
    
    Control
    249
    
    Traction Control/Electronic Stability
    249
    
    Hill Descent Control (HDC)
    250
    
    Driver Mode Control
    251
    
    Limited-Slip Differential
    254
    
    Locking Rear Axle
    255
  - Cruise Control
    255
  - Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera)
    257
  - Driver Assistance Systems
    265
  - Assistance Systems for Parking or
    267
    
    Backing
    267
  - Assistance Systems for Driving
    275
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    275
    
    System
    275
  - Automatic Emergency
    277
    
    Braking (AEB)
    277
  - Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
    278
    
    System
    278
  - Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
    280
  - Lane Change Alert (LCA)
    280
  - Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
    282
  - Top Tier Fuel
    284
  - Recommended Fuel
    284
    
    V8 Engine)
    284
  - Prohibited Fuels
    285
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    285
  - Fuel Additives
    285
  - E85 or Flexfuel
    285
  - Filling the Tank (Pickup Model)
    286
    
    Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab Model)
    287
    
    Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    288
  - Trailer Towing
    289
    
    Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    289
    
    General Towing Information
    289
    
    Trailer Towing
    293
    
    Towing Equipment
    297
    
    Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
    306
    
    Trailering App
    307
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    318
    
    Add-On Electrical Equipment
    318
    
    Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
    318
    
    Equipment
    318
    
    Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
    320
General Information

321
- Vehicle Care
  321
- General Information
  
  322
  - California Perchlorate Materials
    322
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    322
  - Requirements
    322
  - Accessories and Modifications
    323
- Vehicle Checks
  
  323
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    323
  - Hood
    323
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    325
  - Engine Oil
    330
  - Engine Oil Life System
    332
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    333
  - Engine Air Filter Life System
    333
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    334
  - Cooling System
    335
  - Engine Overheating
    338
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    340
  - Engine Fan
    340
  - Washer Fluid
    340
  - Brakes
    341
  - Brake Pad Life System
    342
  - Brake Fluid
    343
  - Battery - North America
    343
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    346
  - Front Axle
    346
  - Rear Axle
    346
  - Starter Switch Check
    347
  - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
    347
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    347
  - Check
    347
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    348
  - Glass Replacement
    348
  - Windshield Replacement
    348
  - Gas Strut(S)
    349
- Bulbreplacement
  
  350
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  350
  - Front Headlamp Aiming
    350
  - Bulb Replacement
    350
  - Halogen Bulbs
    350
  - LED Lighting
    350
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
    350
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
    351
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
    353
  - License Plate Lamp
    353
- Electrical System Electrical System Overload
  
  353
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    354
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    354
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
    357
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
    359
- Wheels and Tires
  
  361
  - Tires
    361
  - All-Season Tires
    362
  - Winter Tires
    362
  - All-Terrain Tires
    362
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    363
  - Tire Designations
    365
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    366
  - Tire Pressure
    368
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    369
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    370
  - Tire Inspection
    374
  - Tire Rotation
    375
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    376
  - Buying New Tires
    377
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    378
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    378
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    379
  - Wheel Replacement
    379
  - Tire Chains
    380
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    381
  - Tire Changing
    382
  - Full-Size Spare Tire
    391
- Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America
  
  392
  - Service and Maintenance
    408
  - Technical Data
    423
Customer Information

428
- Customerinformation
  
  428
  - Customer Information
    428
    
    Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    428
  - Customer Information
    429
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    430
    
    (TTY) Users
    430
  - Online Owner Center
    430
    
    Program
    431
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    431
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    432
  - Courtesy Transportation Program
    433
  - Collision Damage Repair
    434
  - Publication Ordering Information
    435
- Reportingsafetydefects
  
  436
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    436
    
    Radio Frequency Statement
    436
    
    Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
    436
    
    States Government
    436
- Vehicledatarecordingandprivacy
  
  437
  - Cybersecurity
    437
    
    Motors
    437
  - Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
    437
  - Event Data Recorders
    438
  - Infotainment System
    438
  - Onstar
    438
  - Onstar
    439
  - Connected Services
    444
  - Index
    447

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