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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. You may also want to activate the tow/haul mode if the transmission shifts too often. See "Tow/Haul Mode" in the Index. If you have a 5-speed manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it's better not to use FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need to, a lower gear). If you have a 6-speed manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it's better not to use SIXTH (6) gear. Drive in FIFTH (5) gear (or, as you need to, a lower gear). When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission out of gear and the parking brake applied) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If you do get the overheat warning, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. If you have an automatic transmission, you can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions). 4-75

Section	Page
2001 Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Manual	1
	24
Rear Seat (Crew Cab)	24
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone	25
Why Safety Belts Work	27
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	30
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	31
Adults	31
Driver Position	31
Lap-Shoulder Belt	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Right Front Passenger Position	38
Air Bag System	38
How the Air Bag System Works	40
Where are the air bags?	40
When should an air bag inflate?	41
What makes an air bag inflate?	42
How does an air bag restrain?	42
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	42
Air Bag Off Switch (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models)	44
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	47
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	47
Center Passenger Position	48
Lap Belt	48
Rear Seat Passengers	49
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Extended Cab and Crew Cab)	49
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Extended Cab and Crew Cab)	50
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	53
Children	55
Infants and Young Children	55
Restraint Systems for Children	59
Where to Put the Restraint (Regular Cab Pickup) Where to Put the Restraint (Extended Cab Pickup)	62
Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Cab Pickup)	63
Top Strap	64
Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor (All Models)	65
Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Extended Cab Models)	66
Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Crew Cab Models)	67
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	68
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	70
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (Extended Cab and Crew Cab)	70
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	72
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Extended Cab and Crew Cab)	73
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	75
Older Children	80
Safety Belt Extender	83
Checking Your Restraint Systems	83
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	83
Section 2 Features and Controls	84
Windows	85
Manual Windows	85
Power Windows (If Equipped)	86
Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)	87
Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)	87
Keys	88
Door Locks	89
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	90
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	91
Lockout Prevention	92
Child Security Locks (Crew Cabs) (If Equipped)	92
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	93
Operation	93
Remote Panic Alarm	94
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	94
Battery Replacement	94
Resynchronization	95
Rear Doors	96
Tailgate	97
Tailgate Removal	97
Theft	98
Key in the Ignition	98
Parking at Night	98
Parking Lots	98
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	99
Testing the Alarm	100
Passlock	100
New Vehicle Break-In	101
Ignition Positions	101
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)	103
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (If Equipped)	103
Starting Your Engine	103
Automatic Transmission	103
Manual Transmission	103
Starting Your V8 Engine	104
Starting Your V6 Engine	105
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	106
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	106
Automatic Transmission Operation	107
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission)	111
Manual Transmission Operation	111
Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine)	111
Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines)	113
Speed (VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAX 6600 V8 Engines)	114
Shift Speeds	115
Shift Light	116
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	117
Front Axle Locking Feature	117
Manual Transfer Case (If Equipped)	117
Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	119
Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD	121
Shifting to 2HI	121
Shifting to 4LO	121
Shifting Out of 4LO	121
Shifting to NEUTRAL	122
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL	122
Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	123
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI	124
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI	124
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO	124
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI	124
Shifting to NEUTRAL Shifting Out of NEUTRAL	125
Parking Brake	126
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	127
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)	128
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	129
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	129
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)	130
Parking Over Things That Burn	130
Engine Exhaust	131
Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	131
Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped)	132
Locking Rear Axle	134
Horn	134
Tilt Wheel	134
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	135
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals	135
Turn Signal On Chime	136
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	136
Flash-To-Pass Feature	136
Windshield Wipers	136
Windshield Washer	137
Cruise Control	138
Setting Cruise Control	139
Resuming a Set Speed	139
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	140
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	140
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	140
Using Cruise Control on Hills	140
Ending Cruise Control	140
Erasing Speed Memory	140
Exterior Lamps	141
Automatic Headlamp System	141
Lamps On Reminder	142
Daytime Running Lamps	142
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	143
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch (If Equipped)	144
Interior Lamps	144
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	144
Exit Lighting	144
Illuminated Entry	144
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	145
Dome Lamps	145
Cargo Lamp	146
Battery Run-Down Protection	146
Mirrors	146
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	146
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (If Equipped)	147
Temperature Display	147
Electrochromic Mirror Operation	148
Compass Operation	148
Compass Calibration	148
Compass Variance	149
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors	150
Camper- Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)	150
West Coast-Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)	150
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	151
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	151
Convex Outside Mirror	151
Storage Compartments	152
Glove Box	152
Center Overhead Console (If Equipped)	152
Installing a Garage Door Opener	152
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	154
Instrument Panel Cupholder (If Equipped)	154
Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)	155
Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped)	155
Tonneau Cover (If Equipped)	156
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	158
Front Ashtray	158
Accessory Power Outlets	159
Sun Visors	159
Cellular Telephone (If Equipped)	159
OnStar System (If Equipped)	159
Safety and Security Services	161
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	162
OnStar System Limitations	162
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System	163
Instrument Panel Cluster	165
Speedometer and Odometer	166
Trip Odometer	166
Engine Hour Meter Display	166
Tachometer	166
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	167
Safety Belt Reminder Light	167
Air Bag Readiness Light	168
Air Bag Off Light	169
Voltmeter	170
Shift Light (If Equipped)	171
Brake System Warning Light	171
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	172
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	173
Transmission Temperature Gage (If Equipped)	173
Low Traction Light (If Equipped)	175
Traction Off Light (If Equipped)	175
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	176
If the Light Is Flashing	177
If the Light Is On Steady	178
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	179
Oil Pressure Gage	179
Cruise Light (If Equipped)	180
WD Light (If Equipped)	180
Tow/Haul Light (Automatic Transmissions Only)	181
Fuel Gage	181
Message Center	182
Battery Trans Fluid Hot	182
Trans Hot...Idle Engine	184
Low Coolant	185
Check Coolant Temp	185
Engine Overheated	185
Reduced Engine Power (V8 Gasoline Engines Only)	185
Check Eng Oil Pressure	186
Check Eng Oil Level (Gasoline Engine)	186
Change Engine Oil	186
Security	186
Service 4WD (If Equipped)	187
Low Washer Fluid	187
Cargo Lamp On	187
Low Fuel	187
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	188
Comfort Controls	189
Standard Comfort Controls	189
Fan Knob	189
Temperature Knob	189
Mode Knob	189
Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls (If Equipped)	190
Fan Knob	190
Temperature Knob	190
Mode Knob	190
Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)	192
Fan Control	192
Temperature Knob	193
Mode Knob -- Automatic Operation	193
Mode Knob--Manual Operation	194
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped)	196
Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater) (If Equipped)	196
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped)	197
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)	198
Air Conditioning	199
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	199
Heating	200
Defogging and Defrosting	200
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	200
Ventilation System	201
Ventilation Tips	202
Audio Systems	203
Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button	203
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons	203
AM-FM Stereo	203
Playing the Radio	203
Finding a Station	203
Setting the Tone	204
Adjusting the Speakers	204
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	205
Playing the Radio	205
Finding a Station	205
Setting the Tone	206
Adjusting the Speakers	206
Playing a Cassette Tape	206
CD Adapter Kits	207
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	207
Playing the Radio	207
Finding a Station	208
Setting the Tone	209
Adjusting the Speakers	209
Playing a Cassette Tape	210
CD Adapter Kits	211
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	212
Playing the Radio	212
Finding a Station	212
Setting the Tone	213
Adjusting the Speakers	214
Playing a Compact Disc	214
Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	216
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	217
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	217
Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	218
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	219
Understanding Radio Reception	219
AM	219
FM Stereo	219
Tips About Your Audio System	220
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	221
Care of Your Compact Discs	222
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	222
Fixed Mast Antenna	222
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	223
Defensive Driving	224
Drunken Driving	225
Control of a Vehicle	228
Braking	228
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	229
Using Anti- Lock	231
Braking in Emergencies	231
Traction Assist System (Option)	231
Steering	234
Power Steering	234
Speed-Sensitive Steering	234
Steering Tips	234
Driving on Curves	234
Steering in Emergencies	235
Off-Road Recovery	236
Passing	236
Loss of Control	238
Skidding	238
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle	239
Before You Go Off-Roading	241
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	241
Environmental Concerns	242
Traveling to Remote Areas	243
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	243
Scanning the Terrain	244
Driving on Off-Road Hills	245
Approaching a Hill	245
Driving Uphill	246
Driving Downhill	248
Driving Across an Incline	250
Stalling on an Incline	251
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	252
Driving in Water	252
After Off-Road Driving	253
Driving at Night	254
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	255
Hydroplaning	256
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	257
Driving Through Flowing Water	257
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	257
City Driving	258
Freeway Driving	259
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	260
Highway Hypnosis	261
Hill and Mountain Roads	261
Winter Driving	263
Driving on Snow or Ice	263
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard	265
Recreational Vehicle Towing	267
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles	267
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles	268
Loading Your Vehicle	269
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	271
Truck-Camper Loading Information	275
Trailer Recommendations	277
Camper Wiring Harness (If Equipped)	277
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	278
Towing a Trailer	278
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	279
Tow/Haul Mode (If Equipped)	280
Weight of the Trailer	281
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	293
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires	294
Hitches	294
Safety Chains	295
Trailer Brakes	295
Driving with a Trailer	295
Following Distance	296
Passing	296
Backing Up	296
Making Turns	296
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	297
Driving On Grades	297
Parking on Hills	298
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	299
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	299
Trailer Wiring Harness	299
Basic Trailer Wiring Package	299
Heavy- Duty Trailer Wiring Package (If Equipped)	300
Camper/Fifth- Wheel Trailer Wiring Package (If Equipped)	301
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness	302
Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped)	303
Power Winches	303
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped)	304
Step-Bumper Pad	306
Section 5 Problems on the Road	307
Hazard Warning Flashers	308
Other Warning Devices	308
Jump Starting	309
Towing Your Vehicle	314
Engine Overheating	314
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)	314
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	315
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	316
Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)	317
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank -- Gasoline Engines	319
Engine Fan Noise	324
If a Tire Goes Flat	324
Changing a Flat Tire	325
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	326
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	330
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	337
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	340
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	341
Using the Recovery Hooks	341
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	343
Service	344
Doing Your Own Service Work	344
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	345
Fuel	345
Fuels in Foreign Countries	347
Filling Your Tank	348
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	350
Checking Things Under the Hood	350
Hood Release	351
Engine Compartment Overview	352
Noise Control System	355
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited	355
Engine Oil	356
Checking Engine Oil	356
When to Add Engine Oil	357
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	358
Engine Oil Additives	359
When to Change Engine Oil	359
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message	360
What to Do with Used Oil	360
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	360
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	362
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission)	363
When to Check and Change	363
How to Check	364
Checking the Fluid Level	365
How to Add Fluid	366
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Only)	367
When to Check and Change	367
How to Check	367
Checking the Fluid Level	368
Cold Check Procedure	368
Hot Check Procedure	369
Consistency of Readings	369
How to Add Fluid	370
Manual Transmission Fluid	370
When to Check	370
How to Check	370
How to Add Fluid	371
Hydraulic Clutch	372
When to Check and What to Use	372
How to Check and Add Fluid	372
Rear Axle	372
When to Check Lubricant	372
How to Check Lubricant	373
What to Use	373
Four-Wheel Drive	373
Transfer Case	373
When to Check Lubricant	373
How to Check Lubricant	373
What to Use	374
Front Axle	374
When to Check Lubricant	374
How to Check Lubricant	374
What to Use	375
Engine Coolant	375
What to Use	376
Checking Coolant	377
Adding Coolant	377
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	378
Power Steering Fluid	378
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	379
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	379
What to Use	379
Windshield Washer Fluid	380
What to Use	380
Adding Washer Fluid	380
Brakes	381
Brake Fluid	381
Checking Brake Fluid	382
What to Add	382
Brake Wear	383
Brake Pedal Travel	384
Brake Adjustment	384
Replacing Brake System Parts	384
Battery	385
Vehicle Storage	385
Bulb Replacement	385
Halogen Bulbs	385
Headlamps	386
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	387
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	388
Roof Marker Lamps	389
Pickup Box Identification Lamps (Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Models)	391
Taillamps (Pickup Models)	391
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)	392
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	393
Tires	394
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	395
When to Check	395
How to Check	395
Tire Inspection and Rotation	396
When It s Time for New Tires	398
Dual Tire Operation	398
Buying New Tires	399
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	400
Treadwear	400
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	400
Temperature -- A, B, C	401

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4-75

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer

The arrows on your instrument panel will flash

whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly

hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other

drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.

When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument

panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer

are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you

are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important

to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are

still working.

Driving On Grades

Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear

before

you start

down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift

down, you might have to use your brakes so much that

they would get hot and no longer work well.

If you have an automatic transmission, you can tow in

DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission

to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if

the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads

and/or hilly conditions).

You may also want to activate the tow/haul mode if the

transmission shifts too often. See “Tow/Haul Mode” in

the Index.

If you have a 5

speed manual transmission and you are

towing a trailer, it’s better not to use FIFTH (5) gear.

Just drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need to,

a lower gear).

If you have a 6

speed manual transmission and you

are towing a trailer, it’s better not to use SIXTH (6)

gear. Drive in FIFTH (5) gear (or, as you need to,

a lower gear).

When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades,

consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a

lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn

your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude

on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs

similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the

engine run while parked (preferably on level ground)

with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) (or the

manual transmission out of gear and the parking brake

applied) for a few minutes before turning the engine off.

If you do get the overheat warning, see “Engine

Overheating” in the Index.