Chevrolet Silverado 2014 Owner's Manual Supplement

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Page 1 2014/2015 VIA 1500 Extended Range Crew Cab 4x4 Supplement to the 2014/2015 Chevrolet Silverado Owner’s Manual...
Page 2 The information in this manual is intended as a supplement to, not a replacement for, the Owner’s Manual supplied with your vehicle. Please reference both for proper vehicle operation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Optional Export Power Supplement Use Initial Drive Information In Case of a Breakdown or Emergency Regenerative Braking Service Checks Vapor Canister Purge Tire Jack Lift Points High Voltage Safety Gasoline Requirements General Safety Warnings Recommended Fluids, Warnings, Lights, Gauges, and Lubricants, And Parts Indicators Capacities And Speciﬁ...
Page 4: Supplement Use
Purpose Supplement Use Danger, Warnings, The purpose of this vehicle guide is to Information about your vehicle can be and Cautions provide operating instructions for the located using the Table of Contents in Warning messages found on vehicle unique features of the 2014/2015 1500 the front of this manual.
Page 5: Initial Drive Information
Driving and Operating INITIAL DRIVE Battery Electric Mode Extended-Range Electric Mode INFORMATION Motor Motor Engine Engine Electric Vehicle Operating Modes Generator Generator The Extended Range Electric Truck Battery Electric Mode Extended Range has two modes for driving: Battery Electric and Extended Range Electric. Electric Mode If the high voltage battery is fully In both modes, the vehicle is propelled...
Page 6: Regenerative Braking
Driving and Operating Vapor Canister Purge Engine May Start Regenerative Braking Mode Automatically If the truck has been used in battery Traction Motor/ Transmission electric mode or used such that the The truck inverter/controller module engine has not started for 5 days, the monitors vehicle information to engine will automatically come on determine when the engine must run.
Page 7: High Voltage Safety
Driving and Operating HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY High voltage in event First Responder’s of an accident Emergency High WARNING: The Extended Airbag deployment, rollover, or high Voltage Cable Range Electric Truck has a voltage isolation fault may shut off Cutoff Point standard 12V battery and a power to the drivetrain.
Page 8: General Safety Warnings
Driving and Operating GENERAL SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF WARNING: Do not leave the vehicle in neutral unattended AN ACCIDENT WARNINGS while it is running If the high voltage battery becomes disabled after a crash, the system must WARNING: Do not leave the WARNING: Always apply the be reactivated by an approved VIA...
Page 9 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 10: Warnings, Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
10 Driving and Operating WARNING LIGHTS, All other gauges operate as described in the owner’s manual. GAUGES, AND INDICATORS Generator kW Gauge The Generator kW gauge shows the output of the engine mounted generator. It also shows high voltage output during Export Power mode. The output will vary based on demand.
Page 11: Heating And Air Conditioning
Driving and Operating 11 Battery % Gauge Note: If the ready to drive light ﬂ ashes HEATING AND AIR and the vehicle is equipped with a The red needle on the battery CONDITIONING export power panel, the key has been percentage gauge indicates the left on in the panel and must be turned remaining charge in the high voltage...
Page 12: Wheel Drive
C (Run). Allow the vehicle manual and automatic system use may to initialize, and wait for the “Ready D. Start (Not Used) be found in the 2014/2015 Chevrolet to Drive” light to illuminate. Place the Silverado Owner’s Manual. selector in the desired position and proceed.
Page 13: Directional Selector Functions
Driving and Operating 13 DIRECTIONAL SELECTOR FUNCTIONS The Extended Range Electric Truck is powered by direct drive electric motor. P R N D M A transmission is not required. The gear selector on the column is actually a directional and park selection device. It functions as follows: Drive Park...
Page 14: Factors Affecting Performance
14 Driving and Operating FACTORS AFFECTING Out of Fuel/Engine Cold Temperature Unavailable Aff ects Battery Range PERFORMANCE If an engine malfunction occurs or there Cold temperatures of approximately is no fuel in the fuel tank, the vehicle 20ºF (-7ºC) will cause the high voltage Adding Electronics will operate in Electric Mode until the battery to lose its charge faster.
Page 15 Driving and Operating 15 CAUTION: Always depress the How to Rock the Vehicle brake pedal when moving if Stuck in Mud or Snow from D to R. When a vehicle gets stuck in snow or mud, it is common practice to shift WARNING: If the truck’s tires back and forth between R (Reverse)
Page 16: Charging
16 Driving and Operating CHARGING Extreme Weather Will Maximizing Energy Effi ciency Slow Charging and Reduce Use the following tips to help achieve better energy effi ciency and extend Battery Capacity driving range: Charge regularly for High or low temperatures will aff ect best performance •...
Page 17 Driving and Operating 17 CHARGING 6. Charge Port LEDs indicate the Note: Even when fully charging status as follows: charged, the EVSE should PROCEDURE Blinking green: Charge in progress remain plugged in. This will Solid green: Charging complete help ensure the battery is Solid red: Charging fault within optimal temperature Park on a level surface inside...
Page 18: Charging Equipment
18 Driving and Operating CHARGING Do not use an EVSE with a CAUTION: Inspect the AC plug EQUIPMENT worn or damaged AC outlet. occasionally while the vehicle The outlet can start a ﬁ re or is charging to verify it is cause burns.
Page 19 Driving and Operating 19 Electrical Requirements EVSE Types Periodically inspect the EVSE handle and the charge port on the vehicle for Select an AC outlet speciﬁ cally for corrosion or damage. Closing the charge charging your vehicle. It must be a door and properly storing the EVSE grounded, dedicated, 20 amp or greater, handle will limit environmental damage...
Page 20: Optional Export Power
20 Driving and Operating OPTIONAL EXPORT POWER 240V BREAKER The onboard 240V outlets are located behind a door at the right side of the vehicle. Locate the door and press to release. This will allow access to KEY SWITCH the outlets. By unlocking the system 240V Receptacles using the power export barrel key provided with the vehicle, two 30A...
Page 21 Driving and Operating 21 Export power may be used until the CAUTION: Make sure the Key Switch high voltage battery reaches a low level truck is in a well ventilated The export power panel features a (approximately 22%). At that point, a area before allowing the engine barrel key lock that will help prevent warning buzzer starts beeping slowly.
Page 22: In Case Of Abreakdown Or Emergency
22 In Case of an Emergency IN CASE OF A BREAKDOWN OR EMERGENCY Towing If the Extended Range Electric Truck cannot be driven after an accident, tow the vehicle using a ﬂ atbed truck so all four wheels are off the ground, or use In case of accident In case of battery damage a tow truck equipped with a wheel lift,...
Page 23: Service Checks
Service and Maintenance 23 SERVICE WARNING: Avoid contact with TIRES & AIR high voltage components PRESSURE (identiﬁ ed by labels and orange CHECKS wrapped cable or wiring). Do not attempt to remove, Wheel Nut 140 Ft/Lbs. disassemble, test, or alter any Torque WARNING: Do not perform...
Page 24: Tire Jack Lift Points
24 Service and Maintenance TIRE JACK LIFT POINTS GASOLINE Place jack on the front frame rail as REQUIREMENTS indicated. Select a clean area of the frame. Actions to take based on changes in summer blend vs. winter blend fuels: EPA Gasoline Requirements Due to EPA requirements that gasoline has a diff erent RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) for summer and winter use,...
Page 25: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 25 RECOMMENDED Coolant Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Schedule FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, Engine 50/50 mixture of • Change the electronics coolant Coolant deionized water and AND PARTS for the inverter & battery every use only DEX-COOL® 150,000 mi (240,000 km). Coolant.
Page 26 26 Service and Maintenance First Responder’s Windshield Emergency High solvent Fill for engine Engine oil ﬁ ll Brake Voltage Cable Cutoff coolant and check ﬂ uid ﬁ ll Point For other ﬂ uids and components not shown here, see the GM Owner’s Manual. Fill &...
Page 27 Service and Maintenance 27 Power Electronics Coolant 3. Fill the reservoir with the proper Remove the dipstick from the mixture of 50% DEX-COOL® and coolant reservoir. Wipe clean. deionized water, 1/2 inch below WARNING: Steam and 2. Push it back in all the way, wait the bleed ﬁ...
Page 28: Capacities And Specifications
28 Service and Maintenance CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your service dealer for more information. Engine Oil with Filter 4.8 L 5 qt Fuel Tank...
Page 29: Fuse Box
Service and Maintenance 29 FUSE BOX REPLACING FUSES Fuses and circuit breakers protect the vehicle wiring circuits from damage. If the metal bar within the fuse is broken or melted, replace the fuse with a fuse of identical size and rating. The supplemental fuse panel is located under the hood on the driver side of the Extended Range Electric Truck.
Page 30 30 Service and Maintenance SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE RECORDS It is important to have all recommended After the scheduled services are maintenance checks and inspections performed, record the date, odometer performed at the scheduled intervals reading, who performed the service, to ensure the vehicle remains in and the type of services performed top operating condition.
Page 31: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 31 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service 25,000 mi/40,000 50,000 mi/80,000 75,000 mi/120,000 100,000 mi/160,000 125,000 mi/200,000 150,000 mi/240,000 Generator/Traction Motor Coolant Power Electronics Coolant Generator and Traction Motor Coolant Filters Visually inspect the accessory drive belt (*) Internal Combustion Engine Coolant (**) Internal Combustion Engine...
Page 32: Maintenance Records
32 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record Date Odometer Serviced By Services Performed...
Page 33 Service and Maintenance 33 Maintenance Record Date Odometer Serviced By Services Performed...
Page 34 NOTES...
Page 35 INDEX Adding Electronics to the Vehicle ......14 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions ......4 Directional Selector Functions ........13 Battery Electric Mode ..........5 Battery Percent Gauge ..........11 Electrical Requirements ..........19 Battery Replacement ..........8 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) ....18 Battery Service ............
Page 36 Gasoline Requirements ..........24 Maintenance Record ..........32 General Safety Warnings ..........8 Maintenance Schedule ..........31 Generator kW Gauge ..........10 Malfunction Indicator ..........10 Generator/Traction Motor Cooling Fluid ...... 27 Maximizing Energy Efﬁ ciency ........16 Heating and Air Conditioning ........11 Optional Export Power..........
Page 37 Ready to Drive ............. 11 Vapor Canister Purge ..........6 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts... 25 Regenerative Braking ..........6 Replacing Fuses ............29 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ....10 Rocking the Vehicle ............. 15 Scheduled Maintenance ..........30 Service Checks ............
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