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Summary of Contents for GMC 2016 Silverado

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... . 2 Instruments and Controls ..5 Driving and Operating ... 8 Vehicle Care .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    General Keep this manual in the vehicle for Motors of Canada Limited for quick reference. Chevrolet and GMC Motor Division Canadian Vehicle Owners wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that A French language manual can be...
  • 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: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Controls Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Fuel Gauge Indicators The vehicle has a gasoline/CNG Fuel Gauge ..... 5 fuel gauge.
  • Page 7: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Instruments and Controls CNG fuel gauge readings are designed to assist the service CNG Malfunction Indicator affected by changes in fuel technician in correctly diagnosing temperature and fuel pressure. any malfunction. See Fuel Gauge in the owner Caution manual. If the vehicle is continually driven Malfunction with this light on, the emission Indicator Lamp...
  • Page 8: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster in the Info app. A bi-fuel vehicle with the uplevel cluster will have the following additional DIC info pages. DIC Info Pages Fuel Level : While operating on CNG, the gasoline fuel level can be...
  • Page 9: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Driving Information Pickup and Cab Chassis Models Operating Caution Vehicle Load Limits The CNG fuel tank and/or shield Pickup Models could be damaged if objects are Driving Information stacked on or against the fuel Vehicle Load Limits ... . . 8 Warning Truck-Camper Loading tank shield or sit or stand on the...
  • Page 10: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating Starting and Fuel Caution Operating If a fuel leak is suspected, see Fuel Adding a slide-in camper or System Leak 0 16. similar equipment to the vehicle Starting the Engine Whichever mode is selected, the can damage it, and the repairs vehicle always starts on Always maintain a minimum would not be covered by the...
  • Page 11 Driving and Operating If it takes unusually long to fill The main component of CNG is Fuel Selector Switch the CNG cylinder, the fuel fill methane, a highly flammable, filter may be clogged. Contact colorless gas. An odorant has been your dealer for inspection and/or added for detection through smell.
  • Page 12: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating The vehicle always starts on When the vehicle is heavily loaded, Filling the Tank gasoline. If the fuel selector switch such as when towing a trailer up a is in CNG mode when the vehicle is grade, it may be prevented from Warning started, the vehicle will start on switching to CNG.
  • Page 13 Driving and Operating compliance with NFPA-52 (blue handle) for 20 684 kPa regulations. Driving without this (3,000 psig) and P36 (yellow label may violate the laws or handle) for 24 800 kPa (3,600 psig). regulations in some states. Refuel with a yellow P36 nozzle Replacement labels can be ordered where available.
  • Page 14 Driving and Operating Leaving a vehicle connected to a Make sure that your CNG vehicle is Ambient Temperature/Maximum slow fill station can cause the tank properly maintained and repaired to CNG Fill Pressure Compensation to be filled to a higher pressure than avoid elevated temperatures Chart recommended, especially when...
  • Page 15 Driving and Operating Warning Attempting to fill a CNG fuel system that has a missing or damaged O ring is dangerous. Natural gas can leak. If the natural gas is ignited, you or others could be injured. Replace the O ring before filling the tank. Put the vehicle into P (Park) and turn off the engine prior to refueling.
  • Page 16 Driving and Operating the refueling instructions on the To replace the fill valve O-ring: pump or provided by the station 1. Carefully remove the O-ring operator. from the groove in the fill valve. Refueling will stop automatically A small flat-blade or pointed when the tank is full.
  • Page 17: Fuel System Leak

    Driving and Operating Pressure Relief Devices A slight natural gas odor may be Warning (Continued) detected for a few moments after The CNG tank has pressure relief refueling. This is normal. You should devices that are designed to release enclosed in a confined not be able to smell natural gas at pressure if the CNG tank is space.
  • Page 18 Driving and Operating Turn the lever one-quarter turn clockwise to turn off. Do not drive the vehicle. The vehicle should be towed to an authorized GM dealer. Do not add anything to the vehicle that will cover the CNG fuel storage system or restrict access to the manual shutoff valve.
  • Page 19: Towing

    Driving and Operating Towing Weight of the Trailer Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the How heavy can a trailer safely be? tow vehicle and it has all the Trailer Towing It depends on how the rig is used. required trailering equipment.
  • Page 20 Driving and Operating Use the following charts to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb) Long Box with UB7 3.73...
  • Page 21 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box 3.73 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb) Standard Box 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb) Long Box 3.73 4 082 kg (9,000 lb)
  • Page 22 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 3.73 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb) Standard Box 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb) Long Box 3.73 4 037 kg (8,900 lb)
  • Page 23: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information Warning Accessories and To avoid damage to any fuel General Information tanks and reduce the risk of Modifications Accessories and explosion, tank shields must be Modifications ....22 present.
  • Page 24: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Fuel System Components CNG fuel system components comply with appropriate safety standards. These component parts Doing Your Own Warning have been designed and approved Service Work for use in a CNG vehicle. Never Tampering with, or improperly modify or replace any original CNG maintaining the high-pressure fuel components or parts with those...
  • Page 25 Vehicle Care Manual Shutoff Valve A label is on the outside of the vehicle near the manual shutoff valve. Do not remove this label. To turn off the valve, turn the lever one-quarter turn clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to turn the valve back on.
  • Page 26: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care Electrical System Jump Starting Appearance Care Fuses Jump Starting - North Exterior Care America Fuse Location Finish Damage Warning Warning If the CNG fuel system has a Heating the vehicle to above leak, a spark from the jumper 82 °C (180 °F) may damage the cables could ignite the natural Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
  • Page 27: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance Warning (Continued) Schedule Maintenance CNG fuel system operating pressure. You could be severely Warning injured or killed. Take the vehicle Maintenance Schedule to an authorized GM dealer to The tank shield protects the fuel Maintenance Schedule .
  • Page 28 Service and Maintenance In addition, the CNG system The fuel tanks must be replaced requires the following every 15 years after manufacture. The 60 000 km (37,500 mi) or expiration date of the fuel tanks 36 months, whichever occurs first: is on a label on the fuel tanks.
  • Page 29 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records Natural Gas Vehicle (CNG) Service Records Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) CNG Tank Information Vehicle Size Capacity* Serial # Exp. Date 533 mm x 1 327 mm 210 L Pickup (21 in x 52 in) (55.5 gal) 635 mm x 1 327 mm 292.8 L Chassis Cab...
  • Page 30 Service and Maintenance CNG Fuel Tank Inspection Record Tank Serial Number: Tank Expiration Date: Inspection Interval Inspection Date Inspector Inspector Initials Type of Repair (Mileage or Years) 15 Years Tank Exchanged...
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ....31...
  • Page 32: Vehicle Data

    Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Total Capacities Canada U.S. CNG Fuel Tank Capacity ¹ 15.3 GGE 17.6 GGE Pickup 200 Bar @ 15 °C 3,600 psi @ 70 °F 21.5 GGE 24.6 GGE Chassis Cab 200 Bar @ 21 °C 3,600 psi @ 70 °F ¹...
  • Page 33: Index

    Index Index Accessories and Modifications . . . 22 Electrical System Appearance Care Fuses ......25 Exterior .
  • Page 34 Index Maintenance Schedule ..26 Towing Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..6 Trailer ......18 Trailer Towing .

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