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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12

2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-7

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-38

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56

Black plate (1,1)

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-23

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-33

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-39

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-56

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-62

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74

Conversions and

Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-104

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

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Page 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Wheels and Tires ... 10-47 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Jump Starting .
Page 3: Using This Manual
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your Propriétaires Canadiens specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
Page 4: Danger, Warnings, And
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean.
Page 5 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Introduction : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders...
Page 6 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-14 Navigation System .
Page 8 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)
Page 9 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 10. H. Instrument Panel Storage on S. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See page 4 1.
Page 10 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) In Brief W. Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8 4 (If Equipped).
Page 11 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) In Brief Instrument Panel (Premium Version)
Page 12 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 10. G. Driver Information Center (DIC) O. Parking Brake on page 9 54. Buttons. See Driver Information B.
Page 13: In Brief
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) In Brief ® V. StabiliTrak System on Initial Drive page 9 56 (If Equipped). Information Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable This section provides a brief...
Page 14: Door Locks
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) In Brief See Keys on page 2 1 and Remote Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Keyless Entry (RKE) System To cancel a remote start, do one of Operation on page 2 2.
Page 15: Windows
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Power Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows on page 2 18 and Power Windows on page 2 18.
Page 16: Seat Adjustment
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 1-10 In Brief Pull the switch to close the If available, raise or lower the 3. Try to move the seat back and window. entire seat by moving the entire forth to be sure the seat is control up or down.
Page 17 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) In Brief 1-11 Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the 2. Move the seatback to the support, press and hold the top desired position, and then or bottom of the control.
Page 18: Memory Features
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 1-12 In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped.
Page 19: Heated And Ventilated
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) In Brief 1-13 if equipped, will move to the position Heated and Ventilated : Press to heat the seat and previously stored for the identified seatback.
Page 20: Safety Belts
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 1-14 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other...
Page 21 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 Exterior Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the Power Mirrors area behind it can be seen.
Page 22 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 1-16 In Brief See Power Mirrors on page 2 14. Manually pull out the mirror head to return to the original position when extend it for better visibility when...
Page 23: Steering Wheel
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview To adjust the steering wheel: Press the bottom of the control to Mirror move the pedals closer to your 1.
Page 24: Exterior Lighting
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 1-18 In Brief For more information about interior control to the off position again to lamps, see: turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.
Page 25: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (19,1) In Brief 1-19 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns the windshield wipers off. : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
Page 26: Climate Controls
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (20,1) 1-20 In Brief Climate Controls These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning) A. Fan Control E. Outside Air B.
Page 27 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (21,1) In Brief 1-21 Climate Control System (With Heater Only) A. Fan Control See Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 1 or B. Temperature Control Climate Control Systems (with C.
Page 28: Transmission
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (22,1) 1-22 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is located on the shift lever.
Page 29: Four-Wheel Drive
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (23,1) In Brief 1-23 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Manual Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions.
Page 30 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (24,1) 1-24 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case 2 (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This to Neutral only when towing the setting is used for driving in most vehicle.
Page 31: Radio(S)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (25,1) In Brief 1-25 Vehicle Features : Turn to manually select radio stations or press to set the bass or Radio(s) treble. SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations.
Page 32: Satellite Radio
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (26,1) 1-26 In Brief System on page 7 47 and Rear For more information, refer to: 2. Press to display HR, MIN, Seat Audio (RSA) System on MM, DD, and YYYY (hour, www.siriusxm.com or call...
Page 33: Bluetooth
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (27,1) In Brief 1-27 ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn For vehicles with a Bluetooth the sound on.
Page 34: Cruise Control
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (28,1) 1-28 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Center (DIC) speed from memory. The DIC display is located at the See Cruise Control on page 9 59.
Page 35: Camera (Rvc)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (29,1) In Brief 1-29 Rear Vision : Press to display the : Press to set or reset certain odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, functions and to turn off or...
Page 36: Power Outlets
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (30,1) 1-30 In Brief Keep the sensors on the vehicle's The accessory power outlets are Read the instructions completely rear bumper clean to ensure proper powered, even when the ignition is before attempting to program the operation.
Page 37 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (31,1) In Brief 1-31 or ON/RUN or the Retained The sunroof also has a roller On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunshade that can be used to block Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 38: Performance And Maintenance
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (32,1) 1-32 In Brief Press and release again to When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and deflector will automatically raise. turn on both systems.
Page 39: Engine Oil Life System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (33,1) In Brief 1-33 During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 9. pressure warning light may appear...
Page 40: Roadside Assistance
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (34,1) 1-34 In Brief When road and weather ® Roadside Assistance OnStar conditions are appropriate, use Program If equipped, this vehicle has a cruise control. comprehensive, in-vehicle system U.S.: 1-800-243-8872...
Page 41 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-13 Windows Manual Mirrors .
Page 42 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not With an active OnStar subscription, working correctly, see your an OnStar Advisor may remotely dealer or a qualified technician unlock the vehicle.
Page 43: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows when is pressed again within Pressing on the RKE transmitter three seconds. See Vehicle disarms the content theft-deterrent Personalization (With DIC Buttons) system.
Page 44: Remote Vehicle Start
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a the Vehicle CR2032 or equivalent battery.
Page 45 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle Do not use the remote start feature 3. Immediately press and hold if the vehicle is low on fuel. The has an automatic climate control until the turn signal lamps flash.
Page 46: Door Locks
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn the ignition on and then The vehicle cannot be remote Door Locks back off. started if the key is in the ignition,...
Page 47: Power Door Locks
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. Outsiders can easily enter...
Page 48: Automatic Door Locks
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection twice will override the delayed If the driver side power door lock locking feature and immediately lock switch is pressed when the driver all the doors.
Page 49: Doors
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Rear Doors easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle (Extended Cab) maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death.
Page 50: Vehicle Security
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Tailgate Removal 1. Raise the tailgate slightly, pull Vehicle Security out and hold the cable retaining The tailgate can be removed to This vehicle has theft-deterrent clip (A).
Page 51: Immobilizer
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 2. Lock the door with the Remote The theft-deterrent system will not 2. Press lock on the RKE activate if the doors are locked with Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 52: Immobilizer Operation
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because procedure is for programming of the high number of electrical key additional keys only. If all the ®...
Page 53: Convex Mirrors
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors programmed and turn it to the If the vehicle has manual mirrors,...
Page 54: Trailer-Tow Mirrors
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seats on page 3 8 for more information.
Page 55: Folding Mirrors
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 2. Press one of the four arrows Folding Mirrors The mirrors may also include a located on the control pad to...
Page 56: Heated Mirrors
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Folding Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors If equipped with manual folding For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory...
Page 57: Interior Mirrors
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming If the vehicle has a RVC, the button for turning the dimming Rearview Mirror feature on or off will not be...
Page 58: Windows
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear...
Page 59: Rear Windows
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Express-down Windows Window Lockout Rear Windows The express-down feature allow the Power Sliding Rear Window driver and front passenger windows to be lowered without holding the switch.
Page 60: Sun Visors
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (20,1) 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows The power sliding rear window Roof Vent: From the closed position, cannot be operated manually. press and hold the rear of the switch to vent the sunroof.
Page 61: Sunroof (Crew Cab)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 closed position. To open the roof sealing area using a clean Vent: From the closed position, sunshade, press and unlatch it, and cloth, mild soap, and water.
Page 62 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (22,1) 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.
Page 63 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .
Page 64: Seats And Restraints
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not...
Page 65: Front Seats
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The rear seat has adjustable Seat Adjustment headrests in the outboard seating positions. The height of the headrest can be WARNING adjusted.
Page 66 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 67: Center Seat
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Reverse the steps to raise the Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Power seatback. Push and pull on the Reclining Seatbacks under seatback to make sure the seatback Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 6.
Page 68: Reclining Seatbacks
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the WARNING (Continued) support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 69 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever. WARNING The seatback will automatically fold forward.
Page 70: Memory Seats
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Page 71: Heated And Ventilated
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints appropriate manual control for the A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Ventilated memory item that is not recalling for seat moves back approximately Front Seats two seconds.
Page 72 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 3-10 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the Remote Start Heated Seats highest setting. With each press of When it is cold outside, the heated...
Page 73 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats To fold the seat: WARNING 1. Pull up on the front of the seat Rear Seats (Extended cushion while pulling down on...
Page 74: Rear Seats Rear Seats
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 3-12 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats (All Split Safety Belts WARNING Bench and Hybrid Full This section of the manual A safety belt that is improperly...
Page 75 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed.
Page 76: How To Wear Safety Belts
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all states and in shoulder and across the chest. all Canadian provinces, the law These parts of the body are best requires wearing safety belts.
Page 77: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints 3-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it If the vehicle is a regular cab, then get twisted.
Page 78 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 3-16 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section.
Page 79 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints 3-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it.
Page 80 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants.
Page 81: Safety Belt Use During
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 3-19 To remove and store the comfort WARNING (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide.
Page 82: Lap Belt
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (20,1) 3-20 Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 83: Safety Belt Extender
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer Replacing Safety Belt to have it repaired. Torn or frayed System Parts after a...
Page 84: Airbag System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (22,1) 3-22 Seats and Restraints After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word safety belts may not be necessary. AIRBAG will appear on the middle...
Page 85 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints 3-23 Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against,...
Page 86: Where Are The Airbags
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (24,1) 3-24 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions.
Page 87 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints 3-25 WARNING (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything...
Page 88: When Should An Airbag
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (26,1) 3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear...
Page 89: What Makes An Airbag
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 3-27 less than full deployment. For more the system's designed threshold rollover event, roof-rail airbag level. The threshold level can vary deployment is determined by the severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.
Page 90: How Does An Airbag
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (28,1) 3-28 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come events, although no system can...
Page 91: Airbag On-Off Switch
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 other parts. The service manual WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. problems following an airbag...
Page 92 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (30,1) 3-30 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have an Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front airbag off switch, it may have a passenger sensing system.
Page 93 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints 3-31 Makes the potential harm from To turn off the right front passenger the passenger airbag in a crash airbag, insert the ignition key into...
Page 94: Passenger Sensing
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (32,1) 3-32 Seats and Restraints To turn the right front passenger WARNING airbag on again, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and If the airbag readiness light ever move the switch to the on position.
Page 95 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints 3-33 In addition, if the vehicle has a OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will We recommend that children be...
Page 96 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (34,1) 3-34 Seats and Restraints rear-facing child restraint should not anytime the system senses that a WARNING (Continued) be installed in the vehicle, even if person of adult size is sitting the airbag is off.
Page 97 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints 3-35 4. Reinstall the child restraint 6. Restart the vehicle. WARNING following the directions provided The passenger sensing system by the child restraint...
Page 98 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (36,1) 3-36 Seats and Restraints If a person of adult-size is sitting in Additional Factors Affecting operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other...
Page 99: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints 3-37 Servicing the sensors, side impact sensors, WARNING (Continued) or airbag wiring can affect the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle operation of the airbag system.
Page 100: Airbag System Check
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (38,1) 3-38 Seats and Restraints This could either prevent proper Q: What if I added a snow plow? Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Will it keep the airbags from...
Page 101: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints 3-39 Where Are the Airbags? on If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints page 3 24. See your dealer for replace airbag system parts.
Page 102 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (40,1) 3-40 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the...
Page 103: Infants And Young
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints 3-41 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
Page 104 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (42,1) 3-42 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front and infants.
Page 105 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 3-43 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer WARNING instructions that come with the add-on child restraints? restraint state the weight and...
Page 106: Child Restraint Systems
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (44,1) 3-44 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat...
Page 107: Where To Put The Restraint
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints 3-45 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not...
Page 108 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (46,1) 3-46 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children and WARNING WARNING (Continued) child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child...
Page 109: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints 3-47 When securing a child restraint in a rear-facing child restraint should not Make sure that a LATCH-compatible be installed in the vehicle, even if...
Page 110 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (48,1) 3-48 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor.
Page 111 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints 3-49 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Regular Cab Three-Passenger Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat Front Seat (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Page 112 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (50,1) 3-50 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) on page 3 56 or Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) on page 3 56 for more information.
Page 113: System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 3-51 Be sure to read the instructions Securing a Child Restraint WARNING (Continued) following to properly install a child Designed for the LATCH restraint using these loops.
Page 114 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (52,1) 3-52 Seats and Restraints use the vehicle's safety belts. 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten WARNING (Continued) Instead use the vehicle's anchors the top tether according to...
Page 115 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints 3-53 2. See Securing Child Restraints Crew and Extended Cab Models (Center Front Seat Position) on 1. Attach and tighten the lower...
Page 116 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (54,1) 3-54 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint manufacturer restraint post, and recommends that the top tether under the center be attached, attach and tighten shoulder belt (C).
Page 117: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints 3-55 2.3. When using a child restraint 2.4. Tighten the top tether when Replacing LATCH System and as the child restraint with a top tether in the rear...
Page 118: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (56,1) 3-56 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have...
Page 119 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints 3-57 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks.
Page 120: Position)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (58,1) 3-58 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat...
Page 121 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints 3-59 If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe.
Page 122 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (60,1) 3-60 Seats and Restraints 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing...
Page 123 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints 3-61 7. If the vehicle does not have a If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see If the...
Page 124 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (62,1) 3-62 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front unless airbag is off. This is...
Page 125 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (63,1) Seats and Restraints 3-63 Anchors and Tethers for Children 1. Move the seat as far back as it (LATCH System) on page 3 47 for will go before securing the top tether anchor locations.
Page 126 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (64,1) 3-64 Seats and Restraints 7. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat and your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child...
Page 127 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (65,1) Seats and Restraints 3-65 If you turned the airbag off with the Never put a rear-facing child where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If you secure a child...
Page 128 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (66,1) 3-66 Seats and Restraints 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 129 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (67,1) Seats and Restraints 3-67 7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether.
Page 130 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (68,1) 3-68 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 131: Storage Compartments
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Cupholders Glove Box .
Page 132: Center Console Storage
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) Storage Center Console Storage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included. Pull the lever (A) up to access the upper storage area.
Page 133 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-15...
Page 134: Instruments And Controls
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-44 Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Vehicle Reminder while driving. Messages ....5-45...
Page 135 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls an iPod® or USB device. Press to Navigating an iPod or USB Device 2. Press and release on the Main Audio Screen...
Page 136: Horn
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next : Press to increase volume. radio station while in AM, FM, one track within the selected : Press to decrease volume.
Page 137: Compass
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Washer Fluid): Push the between the earth's magnetic north Turn the band up for more frequent paddle marked with the windshield and true geographic north.
Page 138 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference available variance zone. Repeat this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB or variance zone is displayed.
Page 139: Clock
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls 2. Press the vehicle information Clock time, or wait until the flashing stops after five seconds and the button until PRESS AM-FM Radio and AM FM...
Page 140 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Turn the knob clockwise. MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: Player 5.
Page 141: Power Outlets
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Power Outlets power outlets while the ignition is in vehicle or adapter fuses. If a LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's problem is experienced, see your Accessory power outlets can be battery to run down.
Page 142: Ashtrays
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 5-10 Instruments and Controls Damage from overheating can Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there occur to the lighter or heating could be a problem with a vehicle...
Page 143: Instrument Cluster
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uplevel, Base and Heavy Duty Similar.
Page 144: Speedometer
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 5-12 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a DURAMAX® 30 seconds, or until the ignition is Tachometer Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® turned on. See Driver Information...
Page 145: Fuel Gauge
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls 5-13 It takes a little more or less fuel Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge gauge shows about how much fuel indicated.
Page 146: Engine Oil Pressure
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure A reading outside the normal operating range can be caused by a Gauge dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 147: Engine Coolant Temperature
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the See Engine Overheating on hybrid supplement for more page 10 21. information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the...
Page 148: Safety Belt Reminders
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 5-16 Instruments and Controls When the engine is running, this The vehicle can only be driven for a When the vehicle is started this light...
Page 149: Airbag Readiness Light
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls 5-17 For vehicles equipped with the Airbag Readiness Light WARNING passenger safety belt warning light, This light shows if there is an...
Page 150 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 5-18 Instruments and Controls When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned off using the airbag on-off switch in the glove box, the indicator light OFF or the...
Page 151: Passenger Airbag Status
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls 5-19 If, after several seconds, both status WARNING WARNING indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a...
Page 152: Charging System Light
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (20,1) 5-20 Instruments and Controls In addition, if the vehicle has a or either the on or off symbol to let WARNING (Continued) passenger sensing system for the...
Page 153: Indicator Lamp
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls 5-21 The light should go out once the Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by engine starts. If it stays on, the system before any problem is...
Page 154 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (22,1) 5-22 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is costly repairs not covered by the If the light continues to flash, find a used. Poor fuel quality causes vehicle warranty.
Page 155: Brake System Warning
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 5-23 Emissions Inspection and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning while the engine is off. See your Maintenance Programs...
Page 156: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (24,1) 5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, If it does not, have the vehicle pull off the road and stop carefully.
Page 157: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Tow/Haul Mode Light If it does not, have the vehicle hybrid supplement for more serviced by your dealer.
Page 158: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (26,1) 5-26 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System If the light flashes while driving, this possible, and inflate the tires to the means that StabiliTrak or TCS is pressure value shown on the Tire ®...
Page 159: Low Fuel Warning Light
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls 5-27 covered by the vehicle warranty. Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but...
Page 160: High-Beam On Light
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (28,1) 5-28 Instruments and Controls For information regarding this light For vehicles with fog lamps, this Information Displays and the vehicle's security system, light comes on when the fog lamps see Vehicle Alarm System on are on.
Page 161 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls 5-29 The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons The temperature will be shown in °C which can be accessed by pressing or °F depending on the units the DIC buttons located on the selected.
Page 162 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (30,1) 5-30 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with DIC The trip odometer can be reset to activated, the display will show 8 km zero by pressing the set/reset (5 miles).
Page 163 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls 5-31 fuel economies. Generally, freeway Speedometer To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button while driving produces better fuel The speedometer shows how fast economy than city driving.
Page 164 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (32,1) 5-32 Instruments and Controls An Active Fuel Management estimate of the oil's remaining useful been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
Page 165 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 information button again until the TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Oil Pressure gain setting. This setting can be DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa This display shows the oil pressure (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
Page 166 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (34,1) 5-34 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Reset Stem The trip odometer has a feature Language called the retro-active reset. This Menu Items (with DIC Buttons)
Page 167 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls 5-35 Engine Hours 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This trip odometer reset stem to scroll...
Page 168 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (36,1) 5-36 Instruments and Controls Transmission Temperature To adjust trailer gain see Integrated Compass Zone Setting Trailer Brake Control System under Press the trip odometer reset stem...
Page 169: Vehicle Messages
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls 5-37 When the remaining oil life is low, Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC message will appear on the display.
Page 170: Brake System Messages
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (38,1) 5-38 Instruments and Controls could drain the battery. Turn off all vehicle and check for the message See Integrated Trailer Brake unnecessary accessories. Have the on the DIC display.
Page 171: Engine Cooling System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 5-39 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN the door for obstructions, and close normal, the air conditioning the door again. Check to see if the compressor turns back on.
Page 172: Engine Oil Messages
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (40,1) 5-40 Instruments and Controls and turn off the vehicle as soon as it and allow the vehicle to idle until it Engine Power Messages is safe to do so to avoid severe cools down.
Page 173: Fuel System Messages
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls 5-41 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE...
Page 174: Ride Control System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (42,1) 5-42 Instruments and Controls park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist System (TCS). When this message Adjust your driving accordingly. To on page 9 62 for more information.
Page 175: Airbag System Messages
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls 5-43 The message also displays if the Readiness Light on page 3 22 and Tire Messages brake system warning light is on.
Page 176: Transmission Messages
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (44,1) 5-44 Instruments and Controls See Tire Inspection on page 10 62, to those shown on the Tire Loading GRADE BRAKING ON Tire Rotation on page 10 62, Tire Information label.
Page 177 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls 5-45 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the...
Page 178: Vehicle Personalization
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (46,1) 5-46 Instruments and Controls This message clears itself after Vehicle To change customization preferences, use the following several seconds. This message also Personalization clears if you acknowledge it. After procedure.
Page 179 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls 5-47 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current...
Page 180 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (48,1) 5-48 Instruments and Controls AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until will unlock when the key is taken...
Page 181 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls 5-49 To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior Press the customization button until lamps will flash when you press the...
Page 182 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (50,1) 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 2 for EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select if display.
Page 183 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls 5-51 NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER MIRROR: The driver Press the customization button until outside mirror will be tilted down EASY EXIT RECALL appears on made to this feature.
Page 184 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (52,1) 5-52 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be SEAT ONLY (default): The driver ON: The driver seat and, on some seat will recall.
Page 185 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls 5-53 Press the customization button until Press the customization button until If you do not exit, pressing the FACTORY SETTINGS appears on...
Page 186: Universal Remote System Programming
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (54,1) 5-54 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage openers, security systems, and System home automation devices.
Page 187 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (55,1) Instruments and Controls 5-55 To program up to three devices: 3. Immediately return to the different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage vehicle.
Page 188 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (56,1) 5-56 Instruments and Controls To program up to three devices: Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip 1. To verify that the garage door...
Page 189 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (57,1) Instruments and Controls 5-57 If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle.
Page 190 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (58,1) 5-58 Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button that slowly. Enter each switch setting will be used to control the...
Page 191: Universal Remote System Operation
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (59,1) Instruments and Controls 5-59 Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The Remote Buttons Operation...
Page 192 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (60,1) 5-60 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 193: Exterior Lamp Controls
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp .
Page 194: Exterior Lamps Off
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) Lighting Roof Marker Lamps (If AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Push the turn signal lever toward Equipped) turns on the headlamps at normal the instrument panel to change the...
Page 195: Flash-To-Pass
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Lighting instrument panel cluster will come When it begins to get dark, the on. Release the lever to return to automatic headlamp system normal operation.
Page 196 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) Lighting in the P (Park) position before the headlamp systems so that driving The headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle. This...
Page 197: Hazard Warning Flashers
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Lights On with Wipers Raise or lower the lever for less (Hazard Warning Flashers): than one second until the arrow Press this button to make the front...
Page 198: Fog Lamps
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) Lighting The message TURN SIGNAL ON (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the will also appear in the Driver fog lamps on or off. A light will come Information Center (DIC).
Page 199: Interior Lighting
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Lighting For more information on roof mount Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp emergency lamp installation, please The cargo lamps come on by visit the GM Upfitter website at...
Page 200: Reading Lamps
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps, located next to the exterior lamps...
Page 201: Battery Load Management
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Lighting Battery Load enough at idle to produce all the Normally, these actions occur in power that is needed for very high steps or levels, without being Management electrical loads.
Page 202 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 203 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) System ....7-38...
Page 204: Infotainment System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, ®...
Page 205: Overview (Am-Fm Radio)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) (Tone/Tune) Press to set the bass or treble. Turn to manually select radio stations. D. BAND Press to scroll through the available bands AM, FM, or XM if equipped.
Page 206 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer) Overview (Radio with CD (MP3)) Press to adjust the equalizer settings. (Fade/Balance) Press to set the fade and balance. Overview (Radio with CD (MP3)) B.
Page 207 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System C. MENU BAND O. CD/AUX Press to open the tone Press to scroll through the Press to scroll through menu to adjust the bass,...
Page 208: Overview (Radio With Usb, Cd, And Dvd (Mp3))
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System Overview (Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)) C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance.
Page 209: Operation
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System CAT (Category) Operation REV (Reverse) Press to display a list of Press to and hold to go Radios with CD and DVD XM categories.
Page 210 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Dolby and the double-D symbol are Speed Compensated Volume Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. (SCV): Radios with Speed (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM...
Page 211 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Press the FWD, Setting the Tone (Bass/ If the radio has a Bose® audio system, the EQ settings are either Midrange/Treble) (All Except REV.
Page 212: Am-Fm Radio
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 7-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and Radio tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) (All Except AM-FM Radio and Radio...
Page 213 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System 7-11 display and artist information Storing Radio Stations SEEK: Press to seek the next displays on the bottom line. When radio station. Press and hold for a...
Page 214: Satellite Radio
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 7-12 Infotainment System Setting Preset Stations The number of favorites pages can provinces. SiriusXM Satellite Radio be set up using the MENU button. has a wide variety of programming...
Page 215 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System 7-13 Press SEEK or SEEK. Finding a Channel Finding a Category (CAT) Station 3. To exit the category search BAND: Press to switch between mode, press the FAV button or AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped.
Page 216 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 7-14 Infotainment System Storing SiriusXM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the six SiriusXM Radio Messages softkeys until a beep sounds. Drivers are encouraged to store XL (Explicit Language 4.
Page 217: Radio Reception
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System 7-15 Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is The SiriusXM subscription needs to received when tuned to channel 0, blocked or cannot be received with your SiriusXM subscription package.
Page 218: Fixed Mast Antenna
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 7-16 Infotainment System interference or static, unplug the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Fixed Mast Antenna item from the accessory power Service The fixed mast antenna can outlet.
Page 219: Audio Players
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System 7-17 Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or and debris.
Page 220 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 7-18 Infotainment System 3. Load a CD. Insert the CD Ejecting a CD (Six-Disc CD When a CD is inserted, the CD partway into the slot, label side...
Page 221 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System 7-19 displays on the top line of the For the Radio with USB and FWD (Fast Forward): Press Six-Disc CD (MP3): display and artist information and hold to advance playback displays on the bottom line.
Page 222 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (20,1) 7-20 Infotainment System Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda be recorded with the following fixed Tracks are played in the following file extension. bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps,...
Page 223 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System 7-21 Track names longer than 32 contains more than the maximum of SEEK: Press to go to the next characters or 4 pages are 50 folders, 15 playlists, and track.
Page 224 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (22,1) 7-22 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to To change from playback by artist to (Music Navigator): Press the playback by album: tracks in random, rather than...
Page 225: Cd/Dvd Player
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System 7-23 CD Player Messages displays an error message, write it load one CD at a time, and keep down and provide it to your dealer...
Page 226 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (24,1) 7-24 Infotainment System surface. Pick up discs by grasping select CD slot, DVD slot, front format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds the outer edges or the edge of the...
Page 227 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System 7-25 Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller available). See Using the Auxiliary 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an...
Page 228 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (26,1) 7-26 Infotainment System Press to go to the previous track if MP3 and WMA Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure...
Page 229 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System 7-27 Play begins from the first track in Root Directory When the disc contains only the first folder and continues playlists and compressed audio...
Page 230 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (28,1) 7-28 Infotainment System Preprogrammed Playlists five seconds have played, to To use random: continue moving backward through Preprogrammed playlists that were 1. Press the softkey under the tracks.
Page 231 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System 7-29 To listen to files by another artist, To exit music navigator mode, press Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) the softkey below the Back tab to...
Page 232 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (30,1) 7-30 Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc the DVD/CD AUX button cycles feature. Parental Control prevents between the two sources and does the rear seat occupant from DVD (Eject): Press and not indicate No Aux Input Device.
Page 233 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System 7-31 mode. If the Pause tab is showing making a selection press this REV (Fast Reverse): Press to on the display, the system is in button.
Page 234 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (32,1) 7-32 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-A (Audio Stream): Press to cycle or the tabs displayed (Audio) through audio stream formats on the radio. If the radio is sourced located on the DVD-A disc.
Page 235: Auxiliary Devices
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System 7-33 The label is caught in the CD/ No Disc Inserted: This message Defensive Driving on page 9 3 for DVD player. displays if no disc is present when more information on driver distraction.
Page 236 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (34,1) 7-34 Infotainment System BAND: Press to listen to the radio not indicate No Aux Input Device. USB-Supported Devices If a front auxiliary device is when a portable audio device is USB flash drive playing.
Page 237 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System 7-35 USB-Supported File and Folder To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a Structure end of the USB cable that came...
Page 238 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (36,1) 7-36 Infotainment System FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey below 5. Press to select the desired file and hold to advance playback to pause the track. The tab to be played.
Page 239 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System 7-37 Genres Third softkey, 5% through the list Shuffle Functionality each time the softkey is pressed. Songs To use Shuffle: Fourth softkey, 10% through the...
Page 240: Rear Seat Infotainment
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (38,1) 7-38 Infotainment System Rear Seat within the operating range. The returns from where it was previously operating range for the RSE system left and the padlock icon disappears Infotainment is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below 60°...
Page 241 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System 7-39 E. Power indicator light Infrared transmitters are located at Do not store the the rear of the overhead console. headphones in heat or direct...
Page 242 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (40,1) 7-40 Infotainment System 2. Replace the two batteries in the White: Left Audio Input control switches the video screen from the DVD player mode to the compartment.
Page 243 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System 7-41 The DVD player is capable of 2. Move the screen to the desired 2. Use the remote control outputting audio to the wired position.
Page 244 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (42,1) 7-42 Infotainment System Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control.
Page 245 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System 7-43 While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Fast Reverse): Press this can be played slowly by pressing...
Page 246 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (44,1) 7-44 Infotainment System (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine.
Page 247 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY.
Page 248 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (46,1) 7-46 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes.
Page 249: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System 7-47 Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled available), located on the front audio system. Turn the iPod on, then by both the RSA and the front radio.
Page 250 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (48,1) 7-48 Infotainment System While listening to a disc, press the While a CD or DVD A disc is (Seek): When listening to FM, playing, press this button to go to...
Page 251: Bluetooth
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System 7-49 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a all cell phones.
Page 252 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (50,1) 7-50 Infotainment System Up to five cell phones can be When to Speak: A short tone (Push To Talk): Press to paired to the Bluetooth system.
Page 253 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System 7-51 2. Say Bluetooth. This command 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair 4. Say the name of the phone you additional phones.
Page 254 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (52,1) 7-52 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last Numbers 1.
Page 255 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System 7-53 Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call After each digit is entered, the Command system repeats back the digit it The list command will list all stored heard followed by a tone.
Page 256 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (54,1) 7-54 Infotainment System Press again to return to Using the Re-dial Command Muting a Call the original call. During a call, all sounds from inside 1.
Page 257 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (55,1) Infotainment System 7-55 2. Say Bluetooth. This command 3. Say the number or name tag 1. Press can be skipped. to send. 2. Say Transfer Call.
Page 258: Trademarks And License Agreements Trademarks And License
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (56,1) 7-56 Infotainment System Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S.
Page 259: Climate Control Systems
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) Climate Control Systems With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled.
Page 260 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn (Defrost): This mode removes (Recirculation): Press to turn clockwise or counterclockwise to fog or frost from the windshield the recirculation mode on.
Page 261 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Do not use anything (Air Conditioning): Press to sharp on the inside of the rear turn the air conditioning system on For vehicles with a rear window window.
Page 262 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled.
Page 263: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air directed The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with to the windshield, side window, and this system.
Page 264 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls turned off. This is possible since Automatic Operation (On/Off): Press to turn the outside air always flows through the climate control system on or off.
Page 265 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls help quickly cool down the air sensor regulates air temperature (Air Delivery Mode Control): based on sun load. For more inside the vehicle. The light on...
Page 266 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls second row floor outlets. In this The passenger temperature control temperature which is too cool for air mode, the system automatically cannot be activated while in defrost conditioning to be effective, the air selects outside air.
Page 267 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be Rear Window Defogger the rear window defog button is pressed. See Power Mirrors on used with floor, defog, or defrost The rear window defogger uses a modes.
Page 268: Air Vents
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 8-10 Climate Controls The climate control system uses the Air Vents information from these sensors to Use the air outlets located in the maintain comfort settings by...
Page 269 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-25 Brakes Fast Idle System ... . . 9-27...
Page 270 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ..9-71 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Filling the Tank ....9-72 distractions.
Page 271: Driving And Operating
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too...
Page 272: Steering
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost Steering in Emergencies include: because the engine stops or...
Page 273: Loss Of Control
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a...
Page 274 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Read all the information about equipment tires, see the Limited Loading the Vehicle for four-wheel-drive vehicles in this Warranty and Owner Assistance Off-Road Driving manual.
Page 275 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Slow down when approaching For more information about loading WARNING the top of the hill. the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits and Tires.
Page 276 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle WARNING WARNING around. If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle, If the vehicle has the two speed...
Page 277 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven 3.2. Stay clear of the path the Traction changes when driving on across, and the vehicle starts to vehicle would take if it sand.
Page 278: Driving On Wet Roads
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Water the tailpipe is under water, you will Driving on Wet Roads not be able to start the engine.
Page 279: Highway Hypnosis
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating 9-11 Pass with caution. Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING (Continued) Keep windshield wiping Driving on steep hills or through equipment in good shape.
Page 280: Winter Driving
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 9-12 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive...
Page 281 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating 9-13 Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 282: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 9-14 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck For information about using tire rocking motion that could free the chains on the vehicle, see Tire vehicle.
Page 283: Vehicle Load Limits
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating 9-15 Vehicle Load Limits WARNING (Continued) It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could much weight your vehicle can cause loss of control and a carry.
Page 284 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 9-16 Driving and Operating open, you will find the label the front and rear axles. See there will be five 150 lb attached below the door lock...
Page 285 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating 9-17 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for...
Page 286 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 9-18 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Rating (GVWR). The GVWR calculate it? under Adding a and cargo should never exceed includes the weight of the Snow Plow or Similar Equipment your vehicle's capacity weight.
Page 287 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating 9-19 else they go as fast as the WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 288 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (20,1) 9-20 Driving and Operating When using this upper load carry inside your vehicle. Be Maximum platform, be sure the load is sure to weigh your vehicle...
Page 289: Truck-Camper Loading
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating 9-21 Structural members (A) and (B) are Your dealer can help make a Refer to the Truck-Camper included in the pick-up box design.
Page 290 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (22,1) 9-22 Driving and Operating Here is an example of proper of camper cargo, and the weight and on the rear wheels truck and camper match: of passengers in the camper.
Page 291: Starting And Operating
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating 9-23 Starting and premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this Operating breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In linings.
Page 292: Ignition Positions
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (24,1) 9-24 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions will remain active. See Retained If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 28 for more information.
Page 293: Information
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 9-25 B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This D (START): This is the position that WARNING position lets things like the radio starts the engine. When the engine and the windshield wipers operate starts, release the key.
Page 294 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (26,1) 9-26 Driving and Operating Place the transmission in the Starting Procedure damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine proper gear. 1. With your foot off the accelerator is already running.
Page 295: Fast Idle System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating 9-27 2. If the engine does not start after Fast Idle System When the fast idle is active the 5-10 seconds, especially in very...
Page 296: Retained Accessory
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (28,1) 9-28 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Engine Coolant Heater tie which bundles the electrical plug. Do not cut the Power (RAP) The engine heater can provide electrical cord.
Page 297: Shifting Into Park
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating 9-29 The length of time the heater should Leaving the Vehicle With the WARNING (Continued) remain plugged in depends on Engine Running several factors.
Page 298: Shifting Out Of Park
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (30,1) 9-30 Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always...
Page 299: Transmission)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating 9-31 If you are still having a problem Parking over Things When less power is required, such shifting, then have the vehicle...
Page 300: Engine Exhaust
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (32,1) 9-32 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running.
Page 301: Automatic Transmission
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating 9-33 Automatic increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock under Transmission Shifting Into Park on page 9 29 for more information.
Page 302 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (34,1) 9-34 Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for WARNING engine does not connect with the normal driving. It provides the best wheels.
Page 303 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating 9-35 The vehicle has a shift stabilization vehicle is being used, such as with 3 (Third): This position is also used a heavy load or when temperature for normal driving.
Page 304: Manual Mode
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (36,1) 9-36 Driving and Operating 1 (First): For the Hydra-Matic accelerator pedal may damage three seconds. A DIC message the transmission. The repair will 4-Speed transmission this position displays.
Page 305 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating 9-37 To use this feature, do the following: Grade Braking is not available when Low Traction Mode Range Selection Mode is active.
Page 306: Tow/Haul Mode
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (38,1) 9-38 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode The selector button is located on the on downhill grades by using the end of the shift lever. Turn the Tow/...
Page 307: Manual Transmission
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating 9-39 Manual Transmission You can shift into 1 (First) when you R (Reverse): To back up, press the clutch pedal. After the vehicle stops, are going less than 30 km/h (20 mph).
Page 308: Four-Wheel Drive
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (40,1) 9-40 Driving and Operating Shift Speeds Drive Systems If the vehicle has StabiliTrak®, shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and WARNING Four-Wheel Drive ®...
Page 309 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating 9-41 The transfer case shift lever is on Recommended Transfer Case Settings the floor to the right of the driver. Transfer Case Settings...
Page 310 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (42,1) 9-42 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has StabiliTrak®, You can shift from Two-Wheel Drive WARNING (Continued) shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low High to Four-Wheel Drive High or...
Page 311 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating 9-43 Avoid driving in Four-Wheel Shifting from Two-Wheel Drive premature wear, and grinding the Drive on clean, dry pavement. High to Four-Wheel Drive High...
Page 312 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (44,1) 9-44 Driving and Operating Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Shifting In or Out of Neutral Electronic Transfer Case Low with the vehicle at a stop 1. With the vehicle running and the may be more difficult.
Page 313 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating 9-45 as on snowy or icy roads or in most Recommended Transfer Case Settings off-road situations. This setting also Transfer Case Settings...
Page 314 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (46,1) 9-46 Driving and Operating shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low. Notice: Shifting the transmission WARNING (Continued) See Shifting Out of Four-Wheel into gear before the requested Drive Low for more information.
Page 315 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating 9-47 less than 5 km/h (3 mph), and the transfer case. To help avoid Shifting into Neutral damaging the vehicle, always wait...
Page 316 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (48,1) 9-48 Driving and Operating 7. If the engine is running, verify 3. Turn the transfer case dial to one shift per 10 seconds. The Two-Wheel Drive High.
Page 317 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating 9-49 when you turn on the ignition and in this mode results in slightly lower WARNING one will stay on. If the lights do not...
Page 318 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (50,1) 9-50 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Extended high-speed operation in It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive Low may damage...
Page 319 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating 9-51 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel for the mode indicator lights to Shifting into Neutral Drive Low stop flashing before shifting the To shift the transfer case to transmission into gear.
Page 320: System (Abs)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (52,1) 9-52 Driving and Operating 7. If the engine is running, make 3. Turn the transfer case dial to Brakes Two-Wheel Drive High, sure that the transfer case is in...
Page 321 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating 9-53 Along with ABS, the vehicle has a As the brakes are applied, the and hold it down, might be the computer keeps receiving updates Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) wrong thing to do.
Page 322: Parking Brake
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (54,1) 9-54 Driving and Operating Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then pull the bottom edge of the lever...
Page 323: Brake Assist
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating 9-55 brake is fully released and the control module to supplement the forward or rearward, during vehicle brake warning light is off before power brake system under drive off.
Page 324: Ride Control Systems
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (56,1) 9-56 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems When the vehicle is started and taken in for service. For more begins to move, the system information on the DIC messages,...
Page 325 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating 9-57 The traction control part of When the TCS or StabiliTrak system When the transfer case is in 4LO, the stability system is automatically...
Page 326: Locking Rear Axle
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (58,1) 9-58 Driving and Operating disabled. In this mode, engine If cruise control is being used when Locking Rear Axle the system activates, the StabiliTrak power is not reduced automatically...
Page 327: Cruise Control
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (59,1) Driving and Operating 9-59 Cruise Control For vehicles with an Allison or Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking WARNING under Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 38...
Page 328 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (60,1) 9-60 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage Cruise Control cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory.
Page 329 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (61,1) Driving and Operating 9-61 Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Grade Braking is enabled Ending Cruise Control when the vehicle is started and How well the cruise control works There are three ways to end cruise Cruise Control is active.
Page 330: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (62,1) 9-62 Driving and Operating Object Detection the rear bumper. This distance may WARNING (Continued) be less during warmer or humid Systems weather. damage, even with URPA, always...
Page 331: Camera (Rvc)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (63,1) Driving and Operating 9-63 The park assist sensors are Notice: If you use URPA while the Rear Vision covered by frost or ice. Frost or...
Page 332 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (64,1) 9-64 Driving and Operating Vehicles without Navigation Vehicles with Navigation System System The RVC system displays a view of The RVC system is designed to the area behind the vehicle.
Page 333 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (65,1) Driving and Operating 9-65 Symbols 3. Press MENU to enter the 3. Press MENU to enter the configure menu options. Turn configure menu options. Turn...
Page 334 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (66,1) 9-66 Driving and Operating RVC Location Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display.
Page 335 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (67,1) Driving and Operating 9-67 When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off.
Page 336: Fuel
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (68,1) 9-68 Driving and Operating The RVC system display in the During any of these fault conditions, Fuel rearview mirror may turn off or not the display will be blank and the...
Page 337: Recommended Fuel
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (69,1) Driving and Operating 9-69 Recommended Fuel heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline For all vehicles except those with rated at 87 octane or higher as soon the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2),...
Page 338: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (70,1) 9-70 Driving and Operating the underhood emission control To check the fuel availability, ask an marketers providing TOP TIER label. If this fuel is not available in...
Page 339: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (71,1) Driving and Operating 9-71 Notice: This vehicle was not Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 or designed for fuel that contains Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap methanol.
Page 340: Filling The Tank
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (72,1) 9-72 Driving and Operating E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) (gallon) than gasoline, so you will If the vehicle has a diesel engine,...
Page 341: Filling A Portable Fuel
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (73,1) Driving and Operating 9-73 The tethered fuel cap is located When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Notice: If a new fuel cap is clockwise until it clicks. It will require...
Page 342: General Towing
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (74,1) 9-74 Driving and Operating Towing Driving Characteristics WARNING (Continued) and Towing Tips General Towing Remove container from Driving with a Trailer vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed Information before filling.
Page 343 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (75,1) Driving and Operating 9-75 Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing WARNING amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer.
Page 344 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (76,1) 9-76 Driving and Operating When turning with a trailer, make The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if WARNING (Continued) wider turns than normal. Do this so the transmission shifts too often.
Page 345: Trailer Towing
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (77,1) Driving and Operating 9-77 Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all WARNING (Continued) hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
Page 346 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (78,1) 9-78 Driving and Operating To identify the trailering capacity of Weight of the Trailer For kingpin weight and trailer tongue weight information, see the vehicle, read the information in...
Page 347 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (79,1) Driving and Operating 9-79 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box (b) (c) 4.3L V6 3.23 2 087kg (4,600 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 4.3L V6 Automatic Transmission...
Page 348 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (80,1) 9-80 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg 3.73 4 853 kg (10,500 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (b) (c) 4.8L V8...
Page 349 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (81,1) Driving and Operating 9-81 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.08 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 534 kg (12,200 lb) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg...
Page 350 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (82,1) 9-82 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb) 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg...
Page 351 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (83,1) Driving and Operating 9-83 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.08 2 812 kg (6,200 lb) 5 534 kg (12,200 lb) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg...
Page 352 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (84,1) 9-84 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 UB7 Payload Performance Pkg Fifth-Wheel 3.73 4 400 kg (9700 lb)
Page 353 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (85,1) Driving and Operating 9-85 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8...
Page 354 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (86,1) 9-86 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 037 kg (8,900 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8...
Page 355 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (87,1) Driving and Operating 9-87 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Single Rear Wheels 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 Single Rear Wheels...
Page 356 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (88,1) 9-88 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Single Rear Wheels 4.10 6 169 kg (13,600 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 Dual Rear Wheels...
Page 357 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (89,1) Driving and Operating 9-89 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Single Rear Wheels 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 Single Rear Wheels...
Page 358 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (90,1) 9-90 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Single Rear Wheels 4.10 5 987 kg (13,200 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 Dual Rear Wheels...
Page 359 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (91,1) Driving and Operating 9-91 Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 to 15 percent and fifth-wheel or Trailer rating may be limited by the vehicle's ability to carry tongue 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 360: Towing Equipment
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (92,1) 9-92 Driving and Operating vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow Towing Equipment Consider using sway controls with any trailer. Ask a trailering vehicle and trailer fully loaded for...
Page 361 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (93,1) Driving and Operating 9-93 Weight Distributing Hitch Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Usage Hitch Distribution Refer to trailer 1500 Up to 7000 lbs Optional manufacturer s...
Page 362 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (94,1) 9-94 Driving and Operating Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin Safety Chains the instructions for the trailer brakes weight should be 15 to 25 percent of so they are installed, adjusted, and...
Page 363 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (95,1) Driving and Operating 9-95 Red: Battery Feed* exceeds the maximum amperage Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness Package rating of 40 amperes for the Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* auxiliary battery provision.
Page 364 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (96,1) 9-96 Driving and Operating headlamps as a second way to Electric Brake Control Wiring boost the vehicle system and Provisions charge the battery. These wiring provisions are...
Page 365 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (97,1) Driving and Operating 9-97 When pulling a heavy trailer or a ITBC must be disconnected. Do not large or heavy load in power both ITBC and aftermarket stop-and-go traffic.
Page 366 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (98,1) 9-98 Driving and Operating Integrated Trailer Brake cause the vehicle s antilock brake or ITBC system is fully functional only when the ignition is in ON or...
Page 367 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (99,1) Driving and Operating 9-99 Pressing a Trailer Gain button Trailer Brake Control Panel available to the electric trailer If the Trailer Brake Display Page brakes and allows manual is not currently displayed, application of the trailer brakes.
Page 368 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (100,1) 9-100 Driving and Operating with either a trailer connected or when the systems are active. See Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on disconnected.
Page 369 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (101,1) Driving and Operating 9-101 Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure electrical connections. See 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer Vehicle Load Limits on attached on a level road surface Trailer Gain should be set for a page 9 15 for more information.
Page 370 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (102,1) 9-102 Driving and Operating 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This 2. There is an electrical fault in the message will be displayed if:...
Page 371: Trailer Sway
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (103,1) Driving and Operating 9-103 If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING and turn the ignition off. Check the pressing the brake pedal. If the wiring connection to the trailer and...
Page 372: Conversions And Add-Ons
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (104,1) 9-104 Driving and Operating Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or the weights on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight Similar Equipment Add-Ons Rating (GVWR), are not exceeded.
Page 373 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (105,1) Driving and Operating 9-105 The snow plow manufacturer or Here are some guidelines for safely installer can assist you in carrying a snow plow on the vehicle:...
Page 374 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (106,1) 9-106 Driving and Operating In order to calculate the amount of For example, adding a 318 kg WARNING weight any front accessory, such as (700 lb) snow plow actually adds...
Page 375: Pickup Conversion To
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (107,1) Driving and Operating 9-107 The total vehicle reserve capacity Pickup Conversion to WARNING (Continued) for the vehicle can be found in the Chassis Cab lower right corner of the...
Page 376 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (108,1) 9-108 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 377 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-16 Headlamp Aiming Cooling System ... . 10-17 Headlamp Aiming .
Page 378 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) 10-2 Vehicle Care Electrical System When It Is Time for New General Information Tires ..... . 10-65...
Page 379: Vehicle Care
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems,...
Page 380: Hood
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) 10-4 Vehicle Care proper service manual, see Service Hood 2. Then go to the front of the Publications Ordering Information vehicle and locate the secondary To open the hood: on page 13 17.
Page 381: Engine Compartment Overview
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V8 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine, and 6.2 L V8 Engine Similar)
Page 382: Engine Oil
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) 10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil View). See Cooling System on page 10 16. For diesel engine vehicles, see page 10 17.
Page 383 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care 10-7 Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then...
Page 384 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) 10-8 Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the with the dexos1®...
Page 385: Engine Oil Life System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Life System engine oil and filter must be How to Reset the Engine Oil changed at least once a year and,...
Page 386: Automatic Transmission
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 10-10 Vehicle Care On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission Notice: Too much or too little System can be reset as follows: fluid can damage the Fluid (4-Speed transmission.
Page 387 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care 10-11 Get the vehicle warmed up by 2. With the parking brake applied, 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out place the shift lever in P (Park).
Page 388: Fluid (6-Speed)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 10-12 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Notice: Use of the incorrect Automatic Transmission automatic transmission fluid may Fluid (6-Speed Always check the fluid level at least...
Page 389 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 10-13 Change the fluid and filter at the 2. Apply the parking brake and Cold Check Procedure scheduled maintenance intervals place the shift lever in P (Park).
Page 390 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 10-14 Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment band. It does not take much is important to ensure the transmission temperature is within Overview on page 10 5 for more fluid, generally less than 0.5 Liter...
Page 391: Manual Transmission
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care 10-15 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 6. If the fluid level is in the Hydraulic Clutch and read the lower level. Repeat...
Page 392: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 10-16 Vehicle Care How to Check and Add Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter Cleaner/Filter Visually check the brake/clutch fluid...
Page 393: Cooling System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care 10-17 WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 394: Engine Coolant
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 10-18 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and mixture, the engine could get too filled with DEX-COOL®...
Page 395 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care 10-19 Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant temperature The coolant surge tank is located in Notice: If improper coolant the engine compartment on the mixture, inhibitors, or additives passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 396 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (20,1) 10-20 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 397: Engine Overheating
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 10-21 mixture to the coolant surge tank In addition, there are ENGINE Notice: Running the engine without coolant may cause until the level reaches the FULL OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, COLD mark.
Page 398 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (22,1) 10-22 Vehicle Care If there is an engine overheat 3. If stopped in a traffic jam, apply WARNING (Continued) warning, but no steam is seen or the brake, shift to N (Neutral);...
Page 399: Overheated Engine Protection
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care 10-23 Overheated Engine Engine Fan If the vehicle has electric cooling fans, the fans may be heard Protection If the vehicle has a clutched engine...
Page 400: Washer Fluid
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (24,1) 10-24 Vehicle Care When to Check Power Steering The level should be at the FULL Adding Washer Fluid COLD mark. If necessary, add only Fluid...
Page 401: Brakes
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care 10-25 Notice Brakes Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the When using concentrated This vehicle has front disc brakes...
Page 402: Brake Fluid
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (26,1) 10-26 Vehicle Care Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are There are only two reasons why the replaced as complete axle sets.
Page 403 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care 10-27 Always clean the brake fluid WARNING reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This If too much brake fluid is added, it...
Page 404: Battery
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (28,1) 10-28 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the Four-Wheel Drive WARNING (Continued) vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be Transfer Case known to the State of California to damaged.
Page 405: Front Axle
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care 10-29 When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use...
Page 406: Rear Axle
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (30,1) 10-30 Vehicle Care What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle...
Page 407 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care 10-31 out along the axle tubes and has (0.6 in to 1.6 in) below the not drained back to the sump area. bottom of the fill plug hole, Therefore, a reading taken located on the rear axle.
Page 408: Noise Control System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (32,1) 10-32 Vehicle Care Noise Control System 2. The use of the vehicle after such Air Intake: device or element of design has Removal of the air cleaner...
Page 409: Function Check
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 10-33 2. Firmly apply both the parking Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever brake and the regular brake.
Page 410: Park Brake And P (Park)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (34,1) 10-34 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the...
Page 411: Glass Replacement
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care 10-35 Glass Replacement Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement If the windshield or front side glass Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement must be replaced, see your dealer should need no further adjustment.
Page 412: Headlamps, Front Turn
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (36,1) 10-36 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn 2. If you are replacing the bulb on Pick-Up Box Identification the passenger side, remove the Signal, Sidemarker, and and Fender Marker Engine Air Cleaner cover.
Page 413: Models)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care 10-37 Taillamps (Chassis Cab 4. Install a new bulb into the To replace one of these bulbs: socket, turn it clockwise, and Models) 1.
Page 414: Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (38,1) 10-38 Vehicle Care 4. Pull the old bulb straight out To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp from the socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly.
Page 415: Replacement Bulbs
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 10-39 3. Turn the bulb socket (C) one Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb quarter turn to release the bulb Number socket from the lamp...
Page 416: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (40,1) 10-40 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in...
Page 417 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care 10-41 Lift the cover to access the fuse block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
Page 418 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (42,1) 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Controls Transmission Trailer Park Lamps Control Module Engine Control Driver Side Park (Battery) Module, Throttle...
Page 419 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care 10-43 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Windshield Wiper Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) Cooling Fan 1 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) Center...
Page 420 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (44,1) 10-44 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Usage Relays Usage Block Fuses HDLP Low-Beam Stud 1 (Trailer LO/HID Headlamp Connector Battery FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps...
Page 421 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care 10-45 Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2...
Page 422: Breakers
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (46,1) 10-46 Vehicle Care Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 LT DR Window Circuit (Unlock Feature)
Page 423: Wheels And Tires
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care 10-47 Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires Underinflated tires pose the HEADLINER Headliner Harness same danger as overloaded Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has tires.
Page 424: All-Season Tires
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (48,1) 10-48 Vehicle Care The low profile, wide tread All-Season Tires WARNING (Continued) design is not recommended for This vehicle may come with off road driving or commercial Improperly repaired tires can all-season tires.
Page 425: Winter Tires
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care 10-49 Use only radial ply tires of the Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not, originally,...
Page 426 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (50,1) 10-50 Vehicle Care and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of (E) Tire Ply Material The type Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture...
Page 427 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care 10-51 criteria have a TPC specification DOT Tire Date of code molded onto the sidewall. Manufacture The last four GM's TPC specifications meet or...
Page 428: Tire Designations
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (52,1) 10-52 Vehicle Care (G) Single Tire Maximum letter P as the first character in ply construction; and the letter B Load Maximum load that can...
Page 429: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care 10-53 a light truck tire engineered to (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches.
Page 430 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (54,1) 10-54 Vehicle Care Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and...
Page 431 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 10-55 Occupant Distribution Pressure on page 9 15 and Tread The portion of a tire that Designated seating positions. Vehicle Load Limits on comes into contact with page 9 15.
Page 432: Tire Pressure
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (56,1) 10-56 Vehicle Care Rough ride. Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure number of designated seating Needless damage from Tires need the correct amount of positions multiplied by road hazards.
Page 433: Tire Pressure For
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care 10-57 When to Check pressure on the Tire and WARNING (Continued) Loading Information label, no Check the tires once a month further adjustment is necessary.
Page 434: System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (58,1) 10-58 Vehicle Care Return the tires to the tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire...
Page 435: Operation
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 10-59 ensure that the replacement or and wheel assembly. The TPMS inflated to the correct inflation alternate tires and wheels allow the sensors monitor the air pressure in pressure.
Page 436 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (60,1) 10-60 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors are The TPMS can warn about a low the ignition cycle. A DIC warning missing or damaged. The tire pressure condition but it does message also displays.
Page 437 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care 10-61 TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensor matching If the vehicle does not have RKE process is: or DIC buttons, press the trip...
Page 438: Tire Inspection
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (62,1) 10-62 Vehicle Care 8. Proceed to the driver side rear Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation tire, and repeat the procedure in The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every Step 5.
Page 439 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 10-63 Use this rotation pattern when Use this rotation pattern when Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires if the vehicle rotating the tires if the vehicle rotating the tires if the vehicle has single rear wheels.
Page 440: Dual Tire Rotation
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (64,1) 10-64 Vehicle Care Loading Information label after Lightly coat the center of the Dual Tire Rotation the tires have been rotated. See wheel hub with wheel bearing...
Page 441: When It Is Time For New Tires
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care 10-65 maintenance affect how fast aging WARNING takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if If the vehicle is operated with a...
Page 442: Buying New Tires
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (66,1) 10-66 Vehicle Care Parking for an extended period can traction control, and tire all four tires (six for dual rear cause flat spots on the tires that...
Page 443: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 10-67 The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the Mixing tires of different sizes, vehicle.
Page 444: Uniform Tire Quality
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (68,1) 10-68 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of WARNING 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading or to some limited-production If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 445: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care 10-69 graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include...
Page 446: Wheel Replacement
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (70,1) 10-70 Vehicle Care road, the tires and wheels might Wheel Nut Torque under WARNING Capacities and Specifications on need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Page 447: Tire Chains
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 Tire Chains fastened. Drive slowly and follow WARNING (Continued) the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the WARNING and road conditions. Follow that chains contacting the vehicle, manufacturer's instructions.
Page 448 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (72,1) 10-72 Vehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be used in a skid.
Page 449: Tire Changing
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 10-73 Tire Changing WARNING (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks on both Tools sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed.
Page 450 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (74,1) 10-74 Vehicle Care 1. Turn the knob on the jack A. Spare Tire (Valve Stem counterclockwise to lower the Pointed Down) jack head to release the jack B.
Page 451 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 10-75 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench.
Page 452 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (76,1) 10-76 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and The tools you will be using include 2. If the vehicle has wheel nut the jack (A), the wheel blocks (B),...
Page 453 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care 10-77 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle (1500 Model vehicles), position...
Page 454 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (78,1) 10-78 Vehicle Care 5. If the flat tire is on the rear, for For all other models, position the 1500 models position the jack jack under the rear axle between...
Page 455 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care 10-79 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Raising the vehicle with the jack towel can be used; however, use improperly positioned can a scraper or wire brush later to damage the vehicle and even remove all rust or dirt.
Page 456 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (80,1) 10-80 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts come off and cause a crash. Wheel nuts that are improperly or...
Page 457 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care 10-81 place the cap on the wheel and tap pointing up can damage the it into place until it seats flush with wheel. Always stow the wheel the wheel.
Page 458 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (82,1) 10-82 Vehicle Care Hoist End of Extension Tool 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole in the wheel opening.
Page 459: Full-Size Spare Tire
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care 10-83 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock, 1. Put the tools (D) in the tool for information regarding proper tire if the vehicle has one.
Page 460: Jump Starting
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (84,1) 10-84 Vehicle Care After installing the spare tire on your Jump Starting WARNING (Continued) vehicle, you should stop as soon as For more information about the...
Page 461 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care 10-85 2. If you have a vehicle with a procedure. Put the automatic 5. Open the hood on the other transmission in P (Park) or a...
Page 462 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (86,1) 10-86 Vehicle Care If your vehicle has a gasoline WARNING WARNING engine, the remote negative (-) terminal is a stud located on the Using an open flame near a...
Page 463 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care 10-87 negative ( ) cable to the 8. Do not let the other end touch 12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page 464: Towing The Vehicle
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (88,1) 10-88 Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables Towing from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle negative ( ) cable from the Notice: Incorrectly towing a vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 465: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care 10-89 Is the proper towing equipment Recreational Vehicle Notice: If the vehicle is towed going to be used? See your with all four wheels on the...
Page 466 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (90,1) 10-90 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles After towing, see Shifting Out of WARNING Neutral under Four-Wheel Drive on page 9 40 for the proper procedure Shifting a four-wheel-drive...
Page 467 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care 10-91 The repairs would not be covered Front Towing (Front Wheels Off WARNING the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive by the vehicle warranty. Never tow the vehicle with the rear...
Page 468 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (92,1) 10-92 Vehicle Care 8. Release the parking brake only Use the following procedure to dolly Four Wheel Drive Vehicles after the vehicle being towed is...
Page 469: Appearance Care
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care 10-93 Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) WARNING can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Exterior Care Shifting a four-wheel-drive...
Page 470 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (94,1) 10-94 Vehicle Care If necessary, use non-abrasive Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Parts cleaners that are marked safe for cloth or paper towel soaked with...
Page 471 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care 10-95 Tires These chlorides are used on leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually roads for conditions such as ice check constant velocity joints, Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to and dust.
Page 472: Interior Care
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (96,1) 10-96 Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or Interior Care remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection.
Page 473 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (97,1) Vehicle Care 10-97 Do not use laundry detergents or Notice: To prevent scratching, Fabric/Carpet/Suede dishwashing soaps with never use abrasive cleaners on Start by vacuuming the surface degreasers.
Page 474 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (98,1) 10-98 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Notice: Soaking or saturating soil and gently rub toward the...
Page 475: Floor Mats
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (99,1) Vehicle Care 10-99 Notice: Use of air fresheners may Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for cause permanent damage to proper floor mat usage. plastics and painted surfaces.
Page 476 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (100,1) 10-100 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 477: Service And Maintenance
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service Maintenance This maintenance section applies to needs. vehicles with a gasoline engine. For...
Page 478 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) 11-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to The Additional Required Services Refer to the information in the keep the vehicle in good working...
Page 479: Maintenance Schedule
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10 18. and filter must be changed at least...
Page 480 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check parking brake and suspension, and chassis automatic transmission park components for damaged, loose, mechanism. See Park Brake and...
Page 481 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance 11-5...
Page 482 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Do not directly power wash the Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Normal pressure water can overcome the...
Page 483 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7...
Page 484 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services...
Page 485: Maintenance And Care
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power.
Page 486 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 11-10 Service and Maintenance Lamps the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, Properly working headlamps, To help keep the vehicle looking like...
Page 487 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance 11-11 Windshield Wiper Blades For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to clean and clear.
Page 488: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax Diesel Supplement.
Page 489 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349, in Manual Transmission Canada 10953465). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474).
Page 490 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Rear Driveline Center Spline lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 491: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
Page 492: Maintenance Records
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 493 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 494 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 495: Vehicle Identification
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification...
Page 496: Technical Data
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information.
Page 497 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L...
Page 498 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) 12-4 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid - Manual (Drain and Refill) 1500 Series 4.4 L 4.6 qt 3500 Series 3.5 L 3.7 qt...
Page 499 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Technical Data 12-5 Engine Specifications (cont'd) Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 6.0L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management (Aluminum 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Block)(LZ1) 6.0L V8 (Iron Block) (L96)
Page 500: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) 12-6 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
Page 501 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Reporting Safety Defects (Mexico) ....13-7...
Page 502: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) 13-2 Customer Information Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, member of dealership management, remember that your concern will it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 503 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Owners: In the event that you do...
Page 504 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) 13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction However, we recognize that despite STEP THREE the good intentions of all parties Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a...
Page 505: Customer Assistance
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information 13-5 Customer Assistance Canada All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be Offices (U.S. and Canada) General Motors of Canada Limited sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com.
Page 506: Customer Assistance For Text
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) 13-6 Customer Information El Salvador Online Owner Center (Preferred Dealer Information): Select a preferred 800-6273 Online Owner Experience dealer and view dealer location, (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Honduras maps, phone numbers, and hours.
Page 507: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information 13-7 Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner (U.S.
Page 508 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) 13-8 Customer Information Emergency Towing: Tow to the Services are subject to the This service is limited to the nearest dealer for warranty limitations described in the following...
Page 509 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information 13-9 *Trip Interruption: This service If the vehicle cannot be received A rental car will be provided for is provided if you are prevented...
Page 510 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) 13-10 Customer Information *Complimentary Food service, beverages, Services Not Included in Roadside Transportation for Vehicle Pick telephone calls, or other extra Assistance Up: Transportation to pick up costs.
Page 511 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information 13-11 Model, year, color, and license Contacting Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance plate number of the vehicle. Program (U.S. and Roadside Assistance services are of...
Page 512 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) 13-12 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Specific to change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Canadian-Purchased Vehicles tire.
Page 513: Courtesy Transportation Program
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information 13-13 Trip Interruption Benefits and Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Assistance: Must be over Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and 250 kilometers from where your...
Page 514 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) 13-14 Customer Information Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up insurance coverage, credit card, etc. to the maximum amount allowed by You are responsible for fuel usage Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service.
Page 515: (U.s. And Canada)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information 13-15 Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not may also be used for repair. These (U.S.
Page 516 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (16,1) 13-16 Customer Information General description of the aftermarket collision parts. Some puts you in danger, or you are damage to the other vehicle. insurance companies will not instructed to move it by a police specify aftermarket collision parts.
Page 517: Service Publications Ordering Information
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information 13-17 Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, but you must live with the repair. Owner Manual, and Warranty...
Page 518: General Motors
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (18,1) 13-18 Customer Information Or write to: Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Helm, Incorporated Defects problems between you, your Attention: Customer Service dealer, or General Motors.
Page 519 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (19,1) Customer Information 13-19 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data to the Canadian to General Motors Recording and Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or...
Page 520: Event Data Recorders
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (20,1) 13-20 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the...
Page 521: Navigation System
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (21,1) Customer Information 13-21 Navigation System Radio Frequency Statement If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, use of the This vehicle has systems that...
Page 522 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (22,1) 13-22 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 523: Onstar Overview
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands.
Page 524: Onstar Services
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) 14-2 OnStar Push the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, to get a priority connection to an and can help police locate the Emergency Advisor available vehicle if it is stolen.
Page 525 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Push with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to...
Page 526 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) 14-4 OnStar 2. Say Call. System responds: End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Please say the name or number Number Push . System responds: Call to call.
Page 527 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling perform a vehicle check every are available on most vehicles.
Page 528 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) 14-6 OnStar network capacity, reception, and Services for People with OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities The website provides access to service. Service involving location...
Page 529 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) OnStar 14-7 manufacturer of the vehicle garages; or in an area with very Unable to Connect to OnStar furnishes detailed warranty dense trees. If GPS signals are Message information.
Page 530 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) 14-8 OnStar Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured.
Page 531 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-93 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? .
Page 532 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Auxiliary Braking ......9-3 Devices .
Page 533 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Charging System Light ..5-20 Compass ..... . . 5-5...
Page 534 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driving Engine (cont'd) Exhaust ..... .9-32 Characteristics and E85 Fuel .
Page 535 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Four-Wheel Drive ..10-28, 9-40 Fuses Four-Wheel-Drive Light ..5-25 Engine Compartment Front Axle .
Page 536 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (6,1) INDEX General Information Heated and Ventilated Front Infants and Young Children, Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Seats ......3-9 Restraints .
Page 537 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights Locks Exterior Controls ....6-1 Airbag On-Off ....5-17 Automatic Door .
Page 538: Onstar Additional
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Manual Transmission ..9-39 Mirrors Fluid ......10-15...
Page 539 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (9,1) INDEX ® OnStar Diagnostics ... 14-5 Pick-up Box Identification ® OnStar Emergency ... 14-2...
Page 540 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Recommended Fluids and Restraints Lubricants ....11-12 Where to Put .
Page 541 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Safety Belts (cont'd) Security Signals, Turn and Reminders ....5-16 Light .
Page 542 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX Stuck Vehicle ....9-14 Tires (cont'd) Towing Dual Rotation .
Page 543 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (13,1) INDEX i-13 Truck-Camper Loading Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Load Limits ....9-15 Information .
Page 544 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12 Black plate (14,1) i-14 INDEX NOTES...

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