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Chevrolet Silverado 2016 User Manual

Chevrolet Silverado 2016 User Manual (533 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.03 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2
- Introduction
  3
  - Using this Manual
    3
In Brief 5

6
- In Brief
  7
- Instrument Panel
  
  8
  - Instrument Panel
    7
- Initial Drive Information
  
  9
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    9
    
    System
    9
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    10
  - Door Locks
    10
  - Windows
    11
  - Seat Adjustment
    12
  - Memory Features
    14
  - Heated and Ventilated Seats
    14
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    15
  - Safety Belts
    15
  - Passenger Sensing System
    15
  - Mirror Adjustment
    16
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    17
  - Throttle and Brake Pedal
    18
    
    Adjustment
    18
  - Interior Lighting
    18
  - Exterior Lighting
    19
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    20
  - Climate Controls
    20
  - Transmission
    23
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    24
- Vehicle Features
  
  25
  - Infotainment System
    25
  - Radio(S)
    25
  - Satellite Radio
    26
  - Portable Audio Devices
    26
  - Bluetooth
    26
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    27
  - Cruise Control
    28
  - Driver Information
    28
    
    Center (DIC)
    28
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    29
    
    System
    29
  - Lane Departure
    29
    
    Warning (LDW)
    29
  - Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
    29
  - Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    29
  - Parking Assist
    29
  - Power Outlets
    30
  - Universal Remote System
    30
  - Sunroof
    30
- Eassist Features
  
  31
- Performance and Maintenance
  
  31
  - Traction Control/Electronic
    31
    
    Stability Control
    31
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    32
  - Engine Oil Life System
    32
  - E85 or Flexfuel
    33
  - Driving for Better Fuel
    33
    
    Economy
    33
  - Roadside Assistance
    33
    
    Program
    33
Keys, Doors, and

34
- Keys and Locks
  
  34
  - Keys, Doors, and Windows
    34
    
    Keys
    34
    
    Overview
    37
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    37
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    37
    
    System
    37
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    39
    
    Door Locks
    40
    
    Power Door Locks
    41
    
    Automatic Door Locks
    42
    
    Delayed Locking
    42
    
    Lockout Protection
    42
    
    Doors
    43
    
    Safety Locks
    43
    
    Tailgate
    43
    
    Power Assist Steps
    44
    
    Vehicle Alarm System
    45
    
    Vehicle Security
    45
    
    Immobilizer
    47
    
    Immobilizer Operation
    47
    
    Convex Mirrors
    48
    
    Exterior Mirrors
    48
    
    Manual Mirrors
    48
    
    Power Mirrors
    49
    
    Trailer-Tow Mirrors
    49
    
    Folding Mirrors
    50
    
    Automatic Dimming Mirror
    51
    
    Blind Spot Mirrors
    51
    
    Heated Mirrors
    51
    
    Interior Rearview Mirrors
    52
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror
    52
    
    Reverse Tilt Mirrors
    52
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview
    53
    
    Manual Windows
    53
    
    Mirror
    53
    
    Power Windows
    53
    
    Windows
    53
    
    Rear Windows
    56
    
    Sun Visors
    56
    
    Sunroof
    56
- Vehicle Security
  
  45
- Interior Mirrors
  
  52
Seats and

58
- Seats and Restraints
  
  58
- Head Restraints
  
  59
- Front Seats
  
  60
  - Seat Adjustment
    60
  - Center Seat
    60
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    61
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    61
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    62
  - Memory Seats
    63
  - Heated and Ventilated Front
    64
    
    Seats
    64
- Rear Seats
  
  66
  - Bench)
    66
  - Rear Seats (Split Bench)
    66
- Safety Belts
  
  67
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    69
    
    Properly
    69
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    69
  - Safety Belt Use During
    72
    
    Pregnancy
    72
  - Lap Belt
    73
  - Safety Belt Extender
    73
  - Safety System Check
    74
  - Safety Belt Care
    74
  - Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
    74
- Airbag System
  
  75
  - Where Are the Airbags
    77
  - When Should an Airbag
    78
    
    Inflate
    78
  - What Makes an Airbag
    80
    
    Inflate
    80
  - How Does an Airbag
    80
    
    Restrain
    80
  - What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    80
  - Airbag On-Off Switch
    81
  - Passenger Sensing System
    83
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    88
    
    Vehicle
    88
  - Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    88
  - Airbag System Check
    89
  - Replacing Airbag System Parts
    89
    
    After a Crash
    89
  - Child Restraints
    90
  - Older Children
    90
  - Infants and Young Children
    91
  - Child Restraint Systems
    94
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    95
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    97
  - Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
    107
    
    Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat)
    108
  - Securing Child Restraints
    108
    
    (Rear Seat)
    108
    
    Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
    111
Storage

120
- Storage Compartments
  120
  - Storage
    120
    
    Glove Box
    120
    
    Instrument Panel Storage
    120
    
    Storage Compartments
    120
    
    Center Console Storage
    121
    
    Cupholders
    121
    
    Sunglasses Storage
    121
    
    Additional Storage Features
    122
    
    Cargo Tie-Downs
    122
    
    Floor Console Storage
    122
Instruments and

124
- Instruments and Controls
  124
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    125
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    126
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    127
  - Horn
    127
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    127
  - Compass
    128
  - Clock
    128
  - Power Outlets
    129
  - Wireless Charging
    131
  - Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
    132
  - Instrument Cluster
    133
  - Speedometer
    136
  - Odometer
    136
  - Trip Odometer
    136
  - Tachometer
    136
  - Fuel Gauge
    136
  - Engine Oil Pressure
    137
    
    Gauge
    137
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    138
    
    Gauge
    138
  - Voltmeter Gauge
    139
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    140
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    140
  - Airbag On-Off Light
    141
  - Passenger Airbag Status
    142
    
    Indicator
    142
  - Charging System Light
    143
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
    144
  - Brake System Warning
    145
    
    Light
    145
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    146
    
    Warning Light
    146
  - Four-Wheel-Drive Light
    146
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    147
  - Hill Descent Control Light
    147
  - Lane Departure Warning
    147
    
    (LDW) Light (2500/3500
    147
    
    Series)
    147
  - Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
    147
    
    (1500 Series)
    147
  - Vehicle Ahead Indicator
    148
  - Traction off Light
    148
  - Stabilitrak ® off Light
    148
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    149
    
    Light
    149
  - Tire Pressure Light
    149
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    149
  - Security Light
    150
  - High-Beam on Light
    150
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    150
  - Lamps on Reminder
    150
  - Cruise Control Light
    151
  - Information Displays
    151
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    151
    
    (Base Level)
    151
    
    (Uplevel)
    153
  - Vehicle Messages
    156
  - Battery Voltage and Charging
    156
    
    Messages
    156
  - Brake System Messages
    157
  - Compass Messages
    157
  - Door Ajar Messages
    157
  - Engine Cooling System
    157
    
    Messages
    157
  - Engine Oil Messages
    158
  - Engine Power Messages
    158
  - Fuel System Messages
    159
  - Key and Lock Messages
    159
  - Lamp Messages
    159
  - Object Detection System
    159
    
    Messages
    159
  - Ride Control System
    160
    
    Messages
    160
  - Airbag System Messages
    161
  - Safety Belt Messages
    161
  - Tire Messages
    162
  - Security Messages
    162
  - Steering System
    162
    
    Messages
    162
    
    Transmission Messages
    163
    
    Vehicle Speed Messages
    165
    
    Vehicle Personalization
    166
    
    Washer Fluid Messages
    166
- Controls
  125
178 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

179
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  
  179
- Exterior Lighting
  
  179
  - Lighting
    179
- Exterior Lamps off
  
  181
  - Reminder
    181
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  
  181
  - Changer
    181
- Automatic Headlamp
  
  182
  - System
    182
- Daytime Running
  
  182
  - Lamps (DRL)
    182
- Flash-To-Pass
  
  182
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  
  183
- Fog Lamps
  
  184
- Turn and Lane-Change
  
  184
  - Signals
    184
- Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
  
  185
- Interior Lighting
  
  185
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    185
  - Control
    185
  - Cargo Lamp
    186
  - Dome Lamps
    186
  - Reading Lamps
    186
- Lighting Features
  
  187
  - Entry Lighting
    187
  - Exit Lighting
    187
  - Battery Load Management
    187
  - Battery Power Protection
    188
Infotainment

189
- Infotainment System
  189
  - Infotainment
    190
  - Overview (Base Radio)
    190
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    190
  - Touchscreen)
    194
  - Home Page (Base Radio)
    195
  - Home Page
    197
  - Touchscreen)
    197
  - AM-FM Radio
    198
  - Radio
    198
  - Software Updates
    198
  - AM-FM Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
    200
  - Radio)
    202
  - Satellite Radio
    202
  - Satellite Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
    202
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    204
  - Multi-Band Antenna
    204
  - Radio Reception
    204
  - Pandora Internet Radio
    205
  - Audio Players
    208
  - CD Player
    208
  - USB Port (Base Radio)
    210
  - Touchscreen)
    213
  - USB Port
    213
  - Auxiliary Jack
    214
  - Bluetooth Audio
    216
  - Voice Recognition
    217
  - Bluetooth (Overview)
    223
  - Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
    224
  - Base Radio)
    228
  - Controls - Base Radio with
    233
  - Touchscreen)
    233
  - Apple Carplay and Android Auto
    237
  - Bluetooth Phone/Devices
    238
  - Pictures and Movies
    238
  - Touchscreen)
    238
  - Pictures and Movies
    242
  - Touchscreen)
    242
  - Touchscreen)
    243
  - Agreements
    245
  - Trademarks and License Agreements
    245
- Introduction
  
  190
- Overview (Base Radio with
  
  194
- Radio
  
  198
- Voice Recognition
  
  217
- Phone
  
  223
  - Climate Controls
    251
    
    Climate Control Systems
    251
    
    Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    254
    
    Air Vents
    258
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    258
Driving and

260
- Driving and Operating
  
  260
- Driving Information
  
  261
  - Distracted Driving
    261
  - Defensive Driving
    262
  - Drunk Driving
    262
  - Control of a Vehicle
    262
  - Braking
    262
  - Steering
    263
  - Off-Road Recovery
    264
  - Loss of Control
    264
  - Off-Road Driving
    265
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    269
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    270
  - Winter Driving
    271
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    272
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    273
  - Truck-Camper Loading
    279
    
    Information
    279
- Starting and Operating
  
  281
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    281
    
    Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    281
    
    Pedal
    281
  - Ignition Positions
    282
  - Starting the Engine
    283
  - Fast Idle System
    284
  - Retained Accessory
    285
    
    Power (RAP)
    285
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    286
  - Shifting into Park
    287
  - Shifting out of Park
    288
    
    Transmission)
    289
  - Parking over Things
    289
    
    That Burn
    289
  - Active Fuel Management
    289
  - Engine Exhaust
    289
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    290
  - Automatic Transmission
    290
  - Manual Mode
    293
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    296
  - Manual Transmission
    297
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    298
    
    Drive Systems
    298
    
    System (ABS)
    306
  - Parking Brake
    307
  - Brake Assist
    308
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    308
  - Ride Control Systems
    309
    
    Stability Control
    309
  - Hill Descent Control (HDC)
    311
  - Locking Rear Axle
    312
  - Cruise Control
    312
  - Driver Assistance Systems
    315
  - Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
    315
  - Assistance Systems for Driving
    318
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    318
    
    System
    318
    
    Series)
    320
  - Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    321
  - Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
    321
    
    Series)
    321
  - Fuel
    323
  - California Fuel
    324
    
    Requirements
    324
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    325
  - Fuel Additives
    325
  - E85 or Flexfuel
    325
  - Filling the Tank
    326
    
    Container
    328
    
    Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    328
    
    Information
    328
    
    Towing Tips
    328
  - Trailer Towing
    331
  - Towing Equipment
    346
  - Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
    355
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  
  356
  - Add-On Electrical
    356
    
    Equipment
    356
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    356
  - Pickup Conversion to
    360
    
    Chassis Cab
    360
General Information

361
- Vehicle Care
  361
  - General Information
    362
    
    California Proposition
    362
    
    Warning
    362
    
    Accessories and Modifications
    363
    
    California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    363
  - Vehicle Checks
    364
    
    Doing Your Own
    364
    
    Hood
    364
    
    Service Work
    364
    
    Overview
    365
    
    Engine Oil
    370
    
    Engine Oil Life System
    373
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid (6 Speed Transmission)
    374
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid (8 Speed Transmission)
    377
    
    Hydraulic Clutch
    377
    
    Manual Transmission Fluid
    377
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    378
    
    Cooling System
    379
    
    Engine Coolant
    380
    
    Engine Overheating
    383
    
    Operating Mode
    385
    
    Overheated Engine Protection
    385
  - Engine Fan
    385
  - Power Steering Fluid
    386
    
    Series)
    386
  - Washer Fluid
    386
  - Brakes
    387
  - Brake Fluid
    388
  - Battery - North America
    389
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    390
  - Front Axle
    391
  - Rear Axle
    391
  - Noise Control System
    393
  - Starter Switch Check
    394
    
    Check
    394
    
    Function Check
    394
    
    Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    394
  - Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
    395
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    395
  - Glass Replacement
    396
  - Headlamp Aiming
    396
  - Bulb Replacement
    396
  - Halogen Bulbs
    396
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID)
    396
    
    Lighting
    396
    
    Parking Lamps
    397
  - LED Lighting
    397
    
    Lamps
    397
  - Fog Lamps
    397
    
    Models)
    398
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
    398
    
    Lamps
    398
  - Center High-Mounted
    399
    
    Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
    399
  - Replacement Bulbs
    400
  - Electrical System
    400
  - High Voltage Devices and Wiring
    400
  - Electrical System Overload
    400
  - Fuses
    401
    
    Block
    401
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    401
    
    Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    401
    
    (Right)
    404
    
    Block (Left)
    406
  - Wheels and Tires
    408
  - Tires
    408
  - All-Season Tires
    409
  - Winter Tires
    409
  - Low-Profile Tires
    410
  - All-Terrain Tires
    410
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    410
  - Tire Designations
    413
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    414
  - Tire Pressure
    417
    
    Operation
    418
    
    System
    418
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor System
    418
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    419
    
    Operation
    419
  - Tire Inspection
    423
  - Tire Rotation
    423
  - When It Is Time for New
    425
    
    Tires
    425
  - Buying New Tires
    426
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    428
  - Uniform Tire Quality
    428
    
    Grading
    428
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire
    430
    
    Balance
    430
  - Wheel Replacement
    430
  - Tire Chains
    431
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    432
  - Tire Changing
    433
  - Full-Size Spare Tire
    442
  - Jump Starting - North
    443
    
    America
    443
  - Towing the Vehicle
    448
  - Recreational Vehicle
    448
    
    Towing
    448
  - Appearance Care
    453
  - Exterior Care
    453
  - Interior Care
    458
  - Floor Mats
    461
- Service and Maintenance
  462
  - Additional Required Services
    466
  - Maintenance and Care
    470
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    473
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    475
  - Maintenance Records
    477
- Technical Data
  478
  - Vehicle Identification
    478
  - Technical Data
    479
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    482
Customer Information

483
- Customer Satisfaction
  
  483
- Customer Satisfaction
  
  485
- GM Mobility Reimbursement
  
  488
- Service Publications Ordering
  
  494
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    498
    
    Government
    498
    
    Event Data Recorders
    499
    
    Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    499
    
    Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
    499
    
    Infotainment System
    500
    
    Onstar
    500
Onstar

501
- Onstar Overview
  
  501
  - Onstar
    501
    
    Onstar Overview
    501
    
    Onstar Overview
    502
  - Onstar Services
    503
    
    Emergency
    503
    
    Security
    503
    
    Navigation
    504
    
    Security
    504
    
    Navigation
    505
    
    Connections
    506
    
    Connectivity
    507
    
    Diagnostics
    508
- Diagnostics
  
  508
  - Onstar Additional Information
    508
    
    Onstar Additional
    508
    
    Information
    513
    
    Onstar Additional
    513
  - Index
    521

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