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Seats and Restraint System ......................... 7
Airbag System
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Restraint System Check
Features and Controls .................................. 9
Features and Controls
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Instrument Panel ......................................... 23
Climate Controls
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Driving Your Vehicle ................................... 31
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
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Towing
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2007 Hybrid Owner Manual
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Service and Appearance Care .................... 35
Service
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Checking Things Under the Hood
Electrical System
Tires
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Capacities and Specifications
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 65
Maintenance Schedule
Index ............................................................ 67
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  • Page 1 2007 Hybrid Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ......7 Service and Appearance Care ....35 Airbag System .......... 8 Service ........... 37 Restraint System Check Checking Things Under the Hood ......8 ... 38 Electrical System ........54 Features and Controls ........9 Tires ............
  • Page 2 Introduction GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, Your hybrid pickup truck is designed to be more fuel GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the names efficient than the standard pickup truck, which SILVERADO and SIERRA are registered results in reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    General Motors of Canada Limited will warrant comprehensive coverage than that provided under certain Hybrid components for each 2007 Chevrolet this Hybrid warranty, a GM Protection Plan may be Silverado Hybrid and GMC Sierra Hybrid available. See your Chevrolet or GMC dealer for (hereafter referred to as Hybrid) for 8 years, or more details.
  • Page 4: What Is Covered

    What is Covered Other Hybrid Components Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM), SGCM This Hybrid warranty covers repairs to correct any radiator, SGCM coolant pump and bottle; Energy vehicle defect related to materials or workmanship storage box and components including batteries occurring during the 8 year or 100,000 mile and control module;...
  • Page 5: What Is Not Covered

    Wear Items know about your vehicle. You must use this Wear items, such as brake linings, are not supplement along with your GM owner manual. covered in this Hybrid warranty. Only then will you be able to properly operate and maintain your vehicle.
  • Page 6 NOTES...
  • Page 7: Seats And Restraint System

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Airbag System ..........8 Restraint System Check ......... 8 What Will You See After an Airbag Replacing Restraint System Parts Inflates? ............. 8 After a Crash ..........8...
  • Page 8: Airbag System

    Airbag System Restraint System Check What Will You See After an Airbag Replacing Restraint System Parts Inflates? After a Crash After an airbag inflates or if there is a driver’s or If you have been in a collision in which either side passenger’s side impact detected, the automatic of your vehicle has been hit, the vehicle’s battery disconnect will open and the 42-volt battery...
  • Page 9: Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls ........10 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ... 18 Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) System ..10 Starting Your Vehicle ........18...
  • Page 10: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls When running the APO, do not have the front of the vehicle obstructed. Leave at least five feet (1.5 m) of space between the front of the vehicle Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) and any other object. This will allow airflow through the radiator and help to keep the SGCM System cooler.
  • Page 11 Short Circuits, Overloads and Ground Fault Detection (GFD) The 120-volt AC power outlets are protected against short circuits, overloads and ground faults. If the system detects a short or overloaded circuit, it will immediately shut down the outlets and the light next to the APO button will flash, while at the same time a 120V OVERLOAD message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 12 Some electrical devices, such as motor-driven The Ground Fault Detection (GFD) system checks appliances and tools, have high start-up currents. for leakage current to ground, or the truck During this start-up period, the 120-volt AC frame, that could potentially be a shock hazard, in supply will attempt to start the electrical device for much the same way as the Ground Fault Circuit up to five seconds.
  • Page 13: Apo Operating Modes

    APO Operating Modes 2. Press and release the APO button, The APO system is capable of being operated in located on the two different modes: instrument • Normal mode: This is used while the vehicle panel, once. is running and in PARK (P), the vehicle is in Auto-Stop mode, or the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 14 Continuous Mode If the system stops supplying 120-volt AC power unexpectedly and the APO button starts flashing, This mode can be operated only when the vehicle is the system has detected an overload or ground not moving and the transmission is in PARK (P) and fault condition.
  • Page 15 To activate the continuous mode, do the following: 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK while the light is flashing. The light will flash for up to 1. Place the transmission in PARK (P) with 30 seconds. When the ignition key has been the ignition in RUN and the engine running.
  • Page 16 You can remove the key from the ignition at this point. CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
  • Page 17 If the system stops supplying 120-volt AC power If the vehicle is left unattended for the full unexpectedly and the light next to the APO five minute warning, the engine and APO button starts flashing, the system has detected an system will shut down, unless the APO button is overload or ground fault condition.
  • Page 18: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Resetting the Short Circuit, Overload Starting and Operating Your or Ground Fault Detection (GFD) Circuit Vehicle To reset the Short Circuit, Overload or Ground Fault Detection (GFD) Circuit while operating Starting Your Vehicle in both the normal and continuous modes, ensure any observed fault is removed, and press the APO button.
  • Page 19 Start the engine just as you would any normal CAUTION: (Continued) engine. Also see “Starting Your Engine” in the Index of the owner manual for more information on starting. After the engine is started However, if you then start to exit the and has reached operating temperature, it will vehicle, as soon as you take your foot off shut off automatically when bringing the vehicle to...
  • Page 20: Automatic Engine Start/Stop Override

    Automatic Engine Start/Stop Override • The shift lever is in NEUTRAL, REVERSE (R), SECOND (2) or FIRST (1). The automatic engine start/stop override • The battery pack charge is low. feature may cause the engine to remain running at a complete stop or may start the engine at a •...
  • Page 21 Manual Override System When the tow/haul mode has been activated, this light will come on in the instrument cluster. This system disables the engine from performing the auto stop function. While not required, you might choose to use this during frequent start/stops, while driving on grades or in heavy traffic.
  • Page 22 NOTES...
  • Page 23: Instrument Panel

    Section 3 Instrument Panel Climate Controls ........... 24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....24 DIC Warnings and Messages ...... 24...
  • Page 24: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Driver Information Center (DIC) For more information on your vehicle’s climate DIC Warnings and Messages control system, see “Climate Control System” in the owner manual Index. Warning messages are displayed on the DIC to Air Conditioning Engine Start/Stop notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed Override...
  • Page 25: V Switch Off

    42V SWITCH OFF 120V GROUND FAULT When a fuse in the 42-volt battery system is This message will display when the APO normal blown, the battery cut off (BCO) switch is open or or continuous mode turns off due to an electrical the battery disconnect switch is open, this ground fault.
  • Page 26: V Overload

    120V OVERLOAD 120V SYSTEM FAULT This message will display when the APO normal This message will display when the APO normal or continuous mode turns off due to an electrical or continuous mode turns off due to a system fault. overload fault.
  • Page 27 ENGINE AUTO START MODE FUEL LEVEL LOW When the vehicle is in PARK (P) and the auto If the fuel level is low while the APO system is in stop function is active, this message will display to continuous mode, this message will appear on let you know that the engine may start the DIC and the horn will sound for five seconds automatically at any given time.
  • Page 28 HOOD AJAR The APO continuous mode will stop operating when this message comes on. The message will If the hood is not fully closed, this message will reappear for 60 seconds when the vehicle is appear on the display. Close the hood to clear the shut off and 10 seconds when restarted to let you message.
  • Page 29: Service Brake System

    SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE STEER SYSTEM If you hear four short chimes along with the brake If the SERVICE STEER SYSTEM message is system warning light and this message alternating displayed without any chimes, the power assist with the SERVICE STEER SYSTEM message, system will continue to function, but it may the power assist system is not working.
  • Page 30 NOTES...
  • Page 31: Driving Your Vehicle

    Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Towing ............32 Towing a Trailer .......... 32 Your Vehicle ..........32 Regenerative Braking ........32...
  • Page 32: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road, and Weight of the Trailer Your Vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside Regenerative Braking temperature and how much your vehicle is used to Your vehicle has a regenerative braking system.
  • Page 33: Trailer Brakes

    C-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD) Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 3.23 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 5300 V8 3.73 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) Hybrid vehicles are neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD) Vehicle Axle Ratio...
  • Page 34 NOTES...
  • Page 35: Service And Appearance Care

    Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............37 Electrical System .......... 54 Doing Your Own Service Work ....37 Battery Disconnect Switch ......54 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......56 Checking Things Under the Hood ....38 Engine Compartment Overview ....38 Tires ..............
  • Page 36 NOTES...
  • Page 37: Service

    You can be injured and your vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these hybrid components should only be performed by a GM-trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools.
  • Page 38: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on your vehicle, you will see the following:...
  • Page 39 A. Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) I. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System See “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in the owner on page 41. manual Index. J. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See “Cooling B. Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM). System”...
  • Page 40: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid SGCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap For more information, see “Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the owner manual Index. See Engine Checking the Fluid Level Compartment Overview on page 38 for more information on location. The hybrid coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the hybrid coolant Your vehicle’s automatic transmission dipstick surge tank.
  • Page 41: Cooling System

    Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Cooling System In addition to your vehicle’s regular cooling system, your vehicle is also equipped with a cooling system for the SGCM system.
  • Page 42 If the coolant inside the SGCM coolant surge tank is The coolant level should be at or above the FULL boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. COLD mark with the vehicle parked on a level surface. If it is not, you may have a leak at the SGCM heat transfer core, SGCM pressure cap, SGCM auxiliary radiator hoses, SGCM cooling pump or somewhere else in the SGCM...
  • Page 43 How to Add Coolant to the SGCM SGCM cooling system, including the SGCM coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. Coolant Surge Tank Use the procedure following. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
  • Page 44 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. If the SGCM coolant is more than one inch (2.54 cm) below the FULL COLD mark, your vehicle must be serviced by your dealer and a special fill procedure must be followed.
  • Page 45 4. Then replace the SGCM coolant surge tank pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Notice: Using cooling system sealers or conditioners in an attempt to stop coolant leaks can damage the SGCM and engine 2.
  • Page 46: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment When to Check Power Steering Fluid cool down. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
  • Page 47: What To Use

    What to Use Vehicle Storage To determine what kind of fluid to use, see If you are not going to drive your vehicle for Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 66 30 days or more you should disconnect the for more information. Your hybrid vehicle standard 12-volt battery.
  • Page 48: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would If your 42-volt battery has run down, you may not be covered by your warranty. want to use another vehicle’s 12-volt battery and Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or jumper cables to start your vehicle.
  • Page 49 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper 5. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are and negative (−) terminal locations of the not touching each other. If they are, it could other vehicle.
  • Page 50 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
  • Page 51 a remote positive terminal (+) if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted CAUTION: metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal, if the vehicle has one. An electric fan can start up even when the Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or engine is not running and can injure you.
  • Page 52 8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect Do not let the other end touch anything until it to the positive (+) terminal of the good the next step. The other end of the negative (−) battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if cable doesn’t go to the dead battery.
  • Page 53 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the hybrid vehicle. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
  • Page 54: Electrical System

    Electrical System Battery Disconnect Switch Notice: Placing items that weigh more than 200 lbs (90 kg) on the battery box may cause damage to the battery box and electrical system. Never place items weighing more than 200 lbs (90 kg) on the battery box. If you will not be using your vehicle for a period of 30 days or more, you will need to disconnect 42-volt battery power from the vehicle to prevent...
  • Page 55 To access the battery disconnect switch and disconnect battery power, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Locate the battery disconnect switch. 5. Turn the switch counterclockwise until it stops. The 42-volt battery power is now disconnected from the vehicle.
  • Page 56: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    technician to have the 42-volt battery system reconnected. See What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? on page 8 for more information. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.
  • Page 57 Hybrid Underhood Fuse Block Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 38 for more information on its location. For more information on the main underhood fuse block see “Underhood Fuse Block” in the Index of your owner manual.
  • Page 58 Fuses Usage HYBRID PWR Hybrid Cooling COOL PUMP SGCM Cooling Pump HYBRID 02B Hybrid Oxygen Sensors – Bank B HYBRID 02A Hybrid Oxygen Sensors – Bank A PWR MAINT Power Maintain AUX HTR Auxiliary Heater Pump PUMP TRANS PUMP Transmission Pump Empty Not Used ESCM...
  • Page 59: Tires

    Tires The equipment is under the passenger’s side second row seat behind the battery box. You must first fold the seat cushion before removing the Changing a Flat Tire jack and tools. Use the following procedure: 1. Push down on the Removing the Jack and Tools front of the seat Your hybrid vehicle requires a different procedure...
  • Page 60 A. Jack and Wheel Blocks B. Wing Nut C. Tool Kit 2. Fold the seat cushion upward until it latches 4. Turn the wing nut (B) counterclockwise until with the seatback. loosened and flip the black retaining clip back 3. Push and pull on the seat cushion to make to remove the storage bag and tools (C) sure the seat is secure.
  • Page 61 5. Release the jack and wheel blocks (A) from 6. Pull the jack back toward the seat bracket. the holder as an assembly by turning the yellow knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head.
  • Page 62 8. Push the seat cushion back while pulling the jack out. Pulling the jack out this way will reduce the potential of scratching the battery cover. 7. Turn the jack upside down so the small wing nut holding the wheel blocks is facing the 9.
  • Page 63: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application English Metric Hybrid Cooling System 2.1 quarts 2.0 L After refill, the level must be rechecked. Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) Specifications Maximum Output Power 2.4 kw 120 VAC +5% −8% measured at the outlets Output Voltage Current Output (Maximum Continuous) 20 Amps 60 Hz ±...
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  • Page 65: Maintenance Schedule

    Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........66 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..66 Engine Drive Belt Routing ......66...
  • Page 66: Maintenance Schedule

    Usage Fluid/Lubricant Electrohydraulic Power Power Steering Steering Fluid System (GM Part No. U.S. 88901975, in Canada 88901976). Starter 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable Generator ® water and use only DEX-COOL Control Module Coolant.
  • Page 67: Table Of Contents

    120V DISABLED ........... 25 120V GROUND FAULT ......... 25 Battery ............47 120V OVERLOAD ......... 26 Battery Disconnect Switch ......54 120V READY ..........26 BATTERY NOT CHARGING ......26 120V SYSTEM FAULT ........26 Braking 42V SWITCH OFF ........25 Regenerative ..........
  • Page 68 Driver Information Center (DIC) HOOD AJAR ..........28 Warnings and Messages ......24 How to Add Coolant to the SGCM Coolant Surge Tank ..........43 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ....46 Hybrid Underhood Fuse Block ....... 57 Engine Battery ............
  • Page 69 OIL PRESSURE LOW ........28 SECURITY ............ 28 SERVICE 42V BATTERIES ......28 SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM ......29 Service, Doing Your Own Work ..... 37 SERVICE STEER SYSTEM ......29 Power Steering Fluid ........46 Short Circuits, Overloads and Ground Fault Detection (GFD) .........
  • Page 70 Tires Warranty Information ........3 Changing a Flat ......... 59 Weight of the Trailer ........32 Towing What is Covered ..........4 Trailer ............32 What is Not Covered ........5 Trailer Brakes ..........33 What to Use ..........47 Transmission, Automatic Fluid .......

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