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Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual (670 pages)

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M 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Owner Manual

1
- Table of Contents
  1
- Canadian Owners
  3
- How to Use this Manual
  4
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  4
  - Vehicle Damage Warnings
    5
  - Vehicle Symbols
    5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
- Front Seats
  
  9
  - Manual Seats
    9
  - Power Seats
    10
  - Power Lumbar
    11
  - Heated Seats
    11
  - Memory Seat and Mirrors
    12
  - Easy Exit Seat
    14
  - Power Reclining Seatbacks
    16
  - Head Restraints
    18
  - Seatback Latches
    18
- Rear Seats
  
  19
  - Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)
    19
  - Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)
    20
- Safety Belts
  
  22
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    22
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    23
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    26
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    27
  - Driver Position
    28
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    36
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    37
  - Center Front Passenger Position
    37
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    38
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    39
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    41
  - Safety Belt Extender
    43
- Child Restraints
  
  44
- Airbag System
  
  92
- Restraint System Check
  
  111
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    111
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    112
Section 2 Features and Controls

113
- Features and Controls
  
  113
- Keys
  
  115
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    116
  - Operation
    117
    
    Battery Replacement
    118
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    118
- Doors and Locks
  
  120
  - Door Locks
    120
  - Power Door Locks
    121
  - Delayed Locking
    122
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    122
  - Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)
    125
  - Lockout Protection
    125
  - Rear Doors
    126
  - Tailgate
    127
  - Tailgate Removal
    127
- Windows
  
  128
  - Manual Windows
    128
  - Power Windows
    129
    
    Express down Windows
    129
    
    Window Lockout
    129
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  130
  - Swing-Out Windows
    130
  - Sliding Rear Window
    130
  - Sun Visors
    130
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    130
  - Testing the Alarm
    132
  - Passlock
    132
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  133
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    133
  - Ignition Positions
    134
    
    Key in the Ignition
    135
    
    Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
    135
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    136
  - Starting the Engine
    136
  - Automatic Transmission
    136
    
    Starting Procedure
    137
    
    Engine Coolant Heater
    138
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    139
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    140
    
    Cold Weather Operation
    146
    
    Tow/Haul Mode
    147
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    149
    
    Shift Speeds
    152
    
    Four-Wheel Drive
    153
    
    Front Axle Locking Feature
    153
    
    Manual Transfer Case
    154
    
    Automatic Transfer Case
    158
    
    Electronic Transfer Case
    164
    
    Parking Brake
    170
    
    Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
    171
    
    Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
    173
    
    Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    173
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    174
    
    Engine Exhaust
    175
    
    Running the Engine While Parked
    176
- Mirrors
  
  177
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    177
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
    177
    
    Compass Variance
    179
    
    Cleaning the Mirror
    180
    
    Compass Calibration
    180
    
    Passenger Airbag Indicator
    180
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    181
  - Compass Operation
    181
  - Outside Manual Mirrors
    183
  - Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors
    184
  - Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
    185
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    186
  - Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
    186
  - Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
    187
  - Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
    188
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    188
- Onstar ® System
  
  189
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    189
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  191
- Storage Areas
  
  202
  - Glove Box
    202
  - Cupholder(S)
    202
  - Front Storage Area
    202
  - Center Console Storage Area
    202
  - Tonneau Cover
    203
- Sunroof
  
  205
Section 3 Instrument Panel

207
- Instrument Panel
  
  207
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  210
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    212
  - Other Warning Devices
    212
  - Horn
    212
  - Tilt Wheel
    213
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    213
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    214
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    215
  - Flash-To-Pass
    215
  - Windshield Wipers
    215
  - Windshield Washer
    216
  - Cruise Control
    217
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    218
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    218
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    220
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    220
  - Headlamps
    220
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    221
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    221
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    222
  - Fog Lamps
    223
  - Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
    224
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    224
  - Dome Lamps
    224
  - Dome Lamp Override
    225
  - Entry Lighting
    225
    
    Exit Lighting
    225
    
    Front Reading Lamps
    225
    
    Cargo Lamp
    226
    
    Electric Power Management
    226
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    227
- Climate Controls
  
  228
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    228
  - Climate Control System
    228
  - Dual Climate Control System
    230
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    231
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    232
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    233
  - Air Conditioning
    238
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    241
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  242
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    243
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    244
  - Engine Hour Meter Display
    244
  - Trip Odometer
    244
  - Tachometer
    244
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    245
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    245
  - Airbag off Light
    246
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    248
  - Battery Warning Light
    251
  - Voltmeter Gage
    251
  - Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
    252
  - Brake System Warning Light
    252
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    253
  - Traction off Light
    254
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    254
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    255
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    256
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    258
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    258
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    259
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    260
  - Security Light
    261
  - Cruise Control Light
    261
  - Highbeam on Light
    261
  - Four-Wheel-Drive Light
    261
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    262
  - Cargo Lamp Light
    262
  - Fuel Gage
    262
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  263
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    263
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    264
    
    Trip Information Button
    265
    
    Fuel Information Button
    266
    
    Select Button
    267
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    267
    
    Battery Not Charging
    268
    
    Buckle Passenger
    268
    
    Buckle Seatbelt
    269
    
    Change Engine Oil
    269
    
    Check Oil Level
    270
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    270
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    270
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    270
    
    Engine Overheated
    271
    
    Fuel Level Low
    271
    
    Keyfob X Battery Low
    271
    
    LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)
    272
    
    Low Coolant Level
    272
    
    Oil Life Reset
    272
    
    Oil Pressure Low
    273
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    273
    
    Reduced Engine Power
    273
    
    RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)
    274
    
    Service Airbag
    274
    
    Service Brake Booster
    275
    
    Service Brake System
    275
    
    Service Charging System
    276
    
    Tighten Fuel Cap
    276
    
    Traction Active
    276
    
    Transmission Hot
    277
    
    TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE
    278
    
    Turn Signal on
    278
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    279
- Audio System(S)
  
  286
  - Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    287
  - Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    288
  - AM-FM Radio
    288
    
    Playing the Radio
    288
    
    Finding a Station
    289
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    289
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    289
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    290
    
    Radio Messages
    290
  - Radio with CD
    291
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    291
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    292
    
    Rds Messages
    296
    
    Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
    296
  - Radio with Cassette and CD
    300
    
    Playing a Cassette Tape
    307
    
    Cassette Tape Messages
    309
    
    CD Adapter Kits
    309
    
    Listening to a DVD
    313
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    313
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    314
    
    Using Song List Mode
    324
  - XM Radio Messages
    327
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    328
    
    Parental Control
    328
    
    Before You Drive
    329
    
    Stereo RCA Jacks
    330
    
    Audio Output
    331
    
    DVD Player
    332
    
    Video Screen
    332
    
    Remote Control
    335
    
    DVD Messages
    340
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    341
    
    DVD Distortion
    341
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    341
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    343
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    343
  - Radio Reception
    344
  - Care of the Cassette Tape Player
    345
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    347
  - Care of the CD and DVD Player
    347
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    347
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    348
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    348
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

349
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  349
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  350
  - Defensive Driving
    350
  - Drunken Driving
    351
  - Control of a Vehicle
    354
  - Braking
    354
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    355
  - Braking in Emergencies
    357
  - Traction Assist System (TAS)
    357
  - Manual Selectable Ride
    359
  - Locking Rear Axle
    360
  - Power Steering
    361
  - Steering
    361
    
    Steering Tips
    361
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    362
  - Off-Road Recovery
    363
  - Passing
    363
  - Loss of Control
    365
  - Off-Road Driving
    366
    
    Before You Go Off-Roading
    369
    
    Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    370
    
    Environmental Concerns
    371
    
    Traveling to Remote Areas
    371
    
    Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    372
    
    Scanning the Terrain
    373
    
    Driving on Off-Road Hills
    374
    
    Approaching a Hill
    375
    
    Driving Uphill
    376
    
    Driving Downhill
    379
    
    Driving Across an Incline
    381
    
    Stalling on an Incline
    382
    
    Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
    383
    
    Driving in Water
    384
    
    After Off-Road Driving
    385
  - Driving at Night
    385
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    386
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    388
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    389
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    389
  - City Driving
    390
  - Freeway Driving
    391
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    392
  - Highway Hypnosis
    393
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    394
  - Winter Driving
    396
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    396
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    398
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud
    400
  - Ice, or Snow
    400
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    401
  - Recovery Hooks (Except SS Model)
    402
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    403
  - Two-Tiered Loading
    408
  - Add-On Equipment
    409
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    410
  - Truck-Camper Loading Information
    415
- Towing
  
  417
  - Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
    417
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    417
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    418
  - Towing a Trailer
    423
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    424
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    425
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    439
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    442
    
    Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
    443
    
    Safety Chains
    444
    
    Trailer Brakes
    444
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    445
    
    Following Distance
    446
    
    Making Turns
    446
    
    Driving on Grades
    447
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    447
    
    Parking on Hills
    448
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    450
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    450
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    451
    
    Heavy-Dutytrailer Wiring Harness Package
    452
    
    Auxiliary Battery
    455
    
    Power Winches
    455
  - Trailer Recommendations
    456
  - Power Take-Off (PTO)
    456
  - Step-Bumper Pad
    459
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

461
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  461
- Service
  
  464
- Fuel
  
  466
  - Gasoline Octane
    467
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    467
  - California Fuel
    467
  - Additives
    468
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    469
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    470
  - Filling the Tank
    471
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    473
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  474
  - Hood Release
    475
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    476
  - Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
    482
    
    Checking Engine Oil
    482
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    483
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    484
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    485
  - Engine Oil Life System
    485
  - (Gasoline Engine)
    485
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    486
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    486
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    487
    
    (Gasoline Engines)
    487
    
    When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    487
    
    How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    488
    
    Allison Transmission
    490
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    490
  - How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    492
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    496
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    498
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    498
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    499
  - Engine Coolant
    499
    
    What to Use
    500
    
    Checking Coolant
    501
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    502
  - Engine Overheating
    502
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    502
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    503
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating
    504
    
    Mode (V8 Engines Only)
    504
  - Cooling System
    504
  - Engine Fan Noise
    510
  - Power Steering Fluid
    510
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    511
    
    When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    511
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    511
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    512
  - Brakes
    513
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    514
    
    What to Add
    514
    
    Brake Wear
    515
    
    Brake Adjustment
    516
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    516
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    516
  - Battery
    517
  - Vehicle Storage
    517
  - Jump Starting
    518
- Rear Axle
  
  524
  - When to Check Lubricant
    524
  - How to Check Lubricant
    524
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  525
- Front Axle
  
  526
- Noise Control System
  
  528
  - Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
    528
- Bulb Replacement
  
  529
  - Halogen Bulbs
    529
  - Headlamps
    530
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    531
  - Roof Marker Lamps
    533
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
    535
  - Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps
    536
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    536
  - Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
    538
  - License Plate Lamp
    538
  - Replacement Bulbs
    539
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  539
- Tires
  
  541
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    542
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    546
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    550
    
    When to Check
    550
    
    How to Check
    551
  - Dual Tire Operation
    552
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    553
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    555
  - Buying New Tires
    556
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    558
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    559
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    560
  - Wheel Replacement
    560
  - Tire Chains
    562
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    563
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    564
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    566
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    570
  - Secondary Latch System
    579
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    582
  - Spare Tire
    586
- Appearance Care
  
  587
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    587
  - Fabric/Carpet
    588
  - Leather
    589
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    590
  - Care of Safety Belts
    590
  - Weatherstrips
    590
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    591
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    591
  - Finish Care
    591
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    592
  - Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    593
  - Tires
    594
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    594
  - Underbody Maintenance
    594
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    595
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    595
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  596
- Electrical System
  
  597
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    597
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    597
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    597
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    598
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    598
  - Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    600
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    601
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  607
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

611
- Maintenance Schedule
  611
  - Maintenance Schedule
    612
  - Introduction
    612
  - Maintenance Requirements
    612
  - Your Vehicle and the Environment
    612
  - Using the Maintenance Schedule
    613
  - Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)
    615
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    616
  - Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine)
    618
  - Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)
    620
  - Owner Checks and Services
    622
  - At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 Km)
    622
  - At each Fuel Fill
    623
  - At Least Once a Month
    623
  - At Least Once a Year
    624
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    626
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    626
  - Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines)
    629
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    630
  - Maintenance Record
    631
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

635
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  635
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  636
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    636
  - Online Owner Center
    639
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    640
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    640
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    641
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    641
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    642
  - Courtesy Transportation
    645
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    645
    
    Transportation Options
    646
    
    Additional Program Information
    647
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    647
  - Collision Damage Repair
    648
    
    Collision Parts
    648
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    649
    
    Repair Facility
    649
    
    If an Accident Occurs
    650
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    651
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  652

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Table of Contents

M 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Owner Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar ® System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Noise Control System

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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