2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Manual
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup manual content summary:
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag Systems ...1-68 Restraint System Check ...1-85 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-15 Theft- - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 2
GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name SILVERADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual, and the page number where you will find it. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. C2415 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," " - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 4
will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle: v - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Crew Cab® Chassis Cab vi - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 7
in the Center Front Seat Position ...1-58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) ...1-59 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ...1-62 Air Bag Systems ...1-68 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-70 When Should an Air Bag In - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Systems ...1-85 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-86 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-73 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...1-73 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-74 Air Bag Off Switch ...1-75 Passenger Sensing System ...1-80 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 9
lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat, you can adjust it with this lever located at the front - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 10
moving the control toward the rear or the front of the vehicle. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6. Power Lumbar You can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback. If your vehicle has a power seat, you can adjust it with these controls located on the outboard sides - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 11
lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Your vehicle may have a memory function seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the seatback front seats will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off. Heated Seats - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the front seatback, lift the manual lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Lift the lever again without - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Head Restraints {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 14
the seatback to be sure it is locked. The seatbacks fold forward to let you access the rear of the cab. To fold a front seatback forward, lift the lever at the base of the seat to release the seatback. The lever is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. To - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 15
and/or bringing the front seat more upright. The lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback. To return seatback are accessible to the outboard and center occupant and are not under the seat cushions. Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The second row rear seat has a - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: It is extremely - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 17
You never know if you'll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don't know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn't survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-12 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 19
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-13 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 20
bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Q: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 23
of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 24
if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 28
forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-22 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 29
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 30
's frontal air bag. If this happens unintentionally, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in the center rear seat position of a crew cab you have - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 31
of an extended cab or in the center front seat position of either a crew cab or an extended cab, or a regular cab, you have a lap belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 32
out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Extended Cab and Crew Cab) Lap-Shoulder Belt Here's how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 33
able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 34
if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-28 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 35
belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger in the rear seat. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 36
3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Q: A: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-29. If the child is sitting in the center rear seat position of a crew cab, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 40
is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. {CAUTION: People should - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 42
children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 43
including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (B) - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 45
A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 46
in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 47
air bag off switch are designed to turn off the passenger's frontal air bag under certain conditions, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an air restraint in a rear seat. Do not use child restraints in the center front seat position. The restraints will not work properly. {CAUTION: - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 48
rear seating position of an extended cab model, especially in the rear center position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint air bag off switch and you need to secure a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat, the passenger's frontal air bag - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 49
the top strap anchored, you'll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. 1-43 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 50
top strap anchor for the right front passenger seat behind the seat, near the floor. If your vehicle is a crew cab model, a child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second row. Do not use a . Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Extended Cab Models) If your vehicle is an extended cab model, you'll find the top strap anchors for the rear seating positions near the top of the the fabric loop on the seatback. Then, attach the top strap to the anchor point at the center rear seating position. 1-45 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Crew Cab Models) When using a child restraint with a top strap in the center rear position, route the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback. Then restrain itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. 1-46 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will find anchors (A) for the front passenger and the center rear seating positions for extended cab models. For regular cab models, you will find anchors for the right front passenger seating position. For crew cab models, you will find anchors for the second row - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 54
This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C). In - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 55
using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear) 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 56
and illustrations of alternate switch designs. CAUTION: (Continued) would be very close to the inflating air bag. Be sure the air bag is air bag off switch are designed to turn off the passenger's frontal air bag under certain conditions, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an air - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 57
position, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Power Seats on page 1-4. In addition to the air bag off switch, your vehicle may have the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 58
serviced promptly. Until you have the vehicle serviced, do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Power Seats on page 1-4. If you need to use a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, make sure the air instructions - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 59
put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator in the vehicle if one is available and check with your dealer. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75 for more on this, including important safety - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 60
Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Extended Cab and Crew Cab There is limited space in the rear seating of an extended cab model. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear outside seating position, be sure to study the instructions - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 61
2. Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 3. Buckle the belt. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 62
. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-56 Crew Cab When you secure a child restraint in the center rear seat position of a crew cab, you'll be using a lap-shoulder belt that works the same way as the safety belts in the rear - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 63
your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you'll be using the lap belt to secure a child restraint in the center rear seat position of an extended cab. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 64
ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 65
the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Power Seats on page 1-4. 2. Put - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 66
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-60 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 67
6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. You should not be able to pull - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 68
front seat position. Even though the passenger sensing system and/or air bag off switch are designed to turn off the passenger's frontal air bag under certain conditions, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an air bag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 69
position, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Power Seats on page 1-4. In addition to the air bag off switch, your vehicle may have the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 70
vehicle serviced promptly. Until you have the vehicle serviced, do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal air bag. See Air Bag Off Switch on page - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 71
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-65 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 72
put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator in the vehicle if one is available and check with your dealer. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75 for more on this, including important safety - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 73
child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bag risk group. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75. {CAUTION: If the right front passenger's air bag is turned off for a person who isn't in a risk group identified by the national government - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 74
belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 75
, but CAUTION: (Continued) There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-70 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 77
by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near-frontal impacts. The air bag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 78
vs. Dual Stage Air Bags Depending on the weight of your vehicle you will have either "Single Stage Air Bags" or "Dual Stage Air Bags". Vehicles that have a passenger sensing system also have dual stage air bags. If the rearview mirror in your vehicle has a passenger air bag status indicator printed - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 79
inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 80
will need some new parts for your air bag system. If you do not get them, the air bag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. 1-74 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 81
not work properly. See your dealer for service. Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 82
United States without Passenger Sensing System Canada with Passenger Sensing System 1-76 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 83
to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child's condition. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the rear Canada without Passenger Sensing System This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if the person in the right front passenger's position is a - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 84
. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the air bag and allowing the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 85
cab pickup and this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for example, don't secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 86
passenger's air bag on again, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the ON or AUTO position air bag under certain conditions. The driver's air bag is not part of the passenger sensing system. In addition to the passenger sensing system, your vehicle also has an air - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 87
is present in a booster seat • a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time • the right front passenger seat outgrown child restraints • the air bag off switch is in the off position • or if there is a critical problem with the air bag system or the passenger - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 88
the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) on page 1-62 or Securing a Child front passenger's frontal air bag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 89
serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of the frontal air bag. See "Air comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. If this ever happens, have the CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 90
. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 91
them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) A: We've designed our air bag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including snow plowing with vehicles equipped with the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). But don't change or defeat - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 92
even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 93
50 Engine Exhaust ...2-51 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-52 Mirrors ...2-53 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-53 Automatic Dimming Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Rear Doors ...2-13 Tailgate ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 94
Section 2 Features and Controls Front Storage Area ...2-65 Center Console Storage Area ...2-65 Tonneau Cover ...2-65 Vehicle Personalization ...2-67 Memory Seat ...2-67 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-62 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-62 OnStar® System ...2-63 Storage Areas ...2- - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 96
the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 97
to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" and "Resynchronization" under "Remote Keyless Entry System Operation" following this section. • If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Alarm When - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 98
close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery. 1. Insert a dime, or similar object, in the slot between the transmitter. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 99
the same time for 15 seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 100
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the keyless entry system, if equipped, or you can also use your key. To lock the door from the inside, slide the lever rearward. To unlock the door, slide the lever forward. Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this power door lock - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 101
once. Delayed Locking If your vehicle is a Crew Cab, it may be equipped with this feature. automatically lock when the vehicle is out of PARK (P), or for manual transmission, when the vehicle reaches 8 mph (24 km/h). To unlock the doors, refer to the instructions listed previously. The automatic - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 102
This is the mode that is pre-programmed in the factory for manual transmission vehicles. Mode 3: No automatic door locking. The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door lock mode. Choose one of the three programming options listed above before entering the program mode. 2-10 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 103
the mode that is pre-programmed in the factory for manual transmission vehicles. Mode 4: No automatic door unlock. The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door unlock mode. Choose one of the four programming options listed above before entering the program mode. To enter the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) With this feature, you can lock the rear side doors so that they cannot be opened from the inside by passengers. This feature is located - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 105
inside of the rear access door to open it. If your vehicle is a Crew Cab®, you can open your doors from the inside or outside. Your vehicle may which prevents children from opening the rear doors. See Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) on page 2-12 for more information. You must fully close a rear - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 106
Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Although the tailgate can be removed without assistance, you may want someone to assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle. To remove the tailgate, do the following: 1. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 107
even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 108
a switch for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See "Retained Accessory Power" under Ignition Positions on page 2-20. Pull up the front of the control with the power window - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Lock-Out Switch If you have power windows on a Crew Cab , the driver's door power window switch has a lockout feature. The lockout switch is located in front of the window switches. This feature prevents all windows - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 110
and the horn will sound for about two minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won't activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 111
engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced for service. In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 112
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. manual transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK B (ACCESSORY - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 113
break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. C (RUN): This is the position for driving. D (START): This position starts your engine. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to ACC, then press the button and turn the key to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 114
feature. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position - that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you have a diesel engine refer to the diesel supplement for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 115
motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds, push engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 116
the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Operation If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, it features an electronic shift position position locks your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. If your vehicle is equipped with the Allison® Transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 118
is equipped with the Allison Transmission®, the R may blink on the PRNDL if the shift inhibitor is active. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 119
selection if the transmission shifts too often. If you manually select SECOND (2) in a light duty automatic transmission, the transmission will drive in second gear. You shift differently until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is intended to improve heater performance. 2-27 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Tow/Haul Mode (Automatic Transmission) Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission®) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tow/Haul mode. The selector button is located on the end of the column - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 121
once to enable or disable Tow/Haul, and press and hold the button to enable or disable overdrive disable. Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to operate your transmission. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 122
the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, first press down the clutch pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving and then, shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8100 V8 and DURAMAX™ 6600 V8 Engines) Here's how to operate your transmission. During the you press the accelerator pedal. 2-31 This six-speed pattern is unique to GM manual transmissions. The transmission always repositions the shift lever to NEUTRAL, which is located between - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 124
when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle. Do not allow the engine rpm to overspeed and enter the tachometer red lines. Engine overspeed occurs when additional clearance for the shift lever. For vehicles equipped with a center console, the front cup holder pulls out and turns 180° to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 125
with its operation. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow. For the best fuel economy change the position of the accelerator. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual automatically when you shift the transfer case. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Manual Transfer Case An 4WD indicator light will illuminate when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is normal. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal The transfer case - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 127
(4HI). {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), or if you have a manual transmission, even if you are in gear. You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 128
to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h). • Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL (N), or with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal, or shift into NEUTRAL Shifting In or Out of NEUTRAL 1. With the vehicle running and the engine at an idle set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 129
: This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable. When driving your vehicle in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is sent to the rear wheels. When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Driving in this - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 130
do not come on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash while the transfer case is being shifted. See Parking Brake on page 2-44. Shifting into 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press and release the 4HI or AUTO 4WD switch. This can be done at any speed (except when - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 131
when shifting from 4LO). Shifting Out of 4LO To shift from 4LO to 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km with the engine running. If the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 132
transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the red light will go out. 5. Release the parking brake. 6. You may start - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 133
to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* 2HI YES YES YES YES 4HI 4LO N *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-53 or Towing Your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 134
If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically with some delay. Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO {CAUTION: Shifting - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 5. Shift the transfer case to 2HI. 6. Simultaneously press and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 7. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 136
drive. With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. Parking Brake To set the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 137
light will go off. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 138
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 139
3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). • Move the lever up as far as it will go. 2-47 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 140
With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 141
(P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-25. If you cannot out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY. There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. cause your vehicle to roll even if the manual transmission is in gear. Your or someone else - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-50 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 143
is coming into your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and • Have your vehicle fixed immediately. {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 144
set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-51. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 145
OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 146
either a flashing °F, or °C appears. 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement. After approximately four seconds of on, indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode. 2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar equipped with an automatic mirror, it will, when on, automatically dim to the the COMP button. Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag indicator, on the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 149
temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and . Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic turn on or off to show you when the automatic dimming feature is activated. Once the mirror is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 150
the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds. Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your mirror may be equipped with a passenger air bag indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If you have this feature the mirror will display - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 151
cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Camper-Type Mirrors Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side can be folded in to enter narrow areas. The use of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with the west coast-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. A. Outer Mirror Frame B. Mirror Head C. Nut Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with power outside mirrors, the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 153
the mirrors fold in; this is normal. The mirror glass will reposition itself once the mirrors are unfolded. If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this happens, you will need to reset - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 154
or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors If your vehicle has the optional memory package you may have Information Center. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54. 2-62 Outside Heated Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors with this option have - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 155
communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in your OnStar®-equipped vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 156
and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge OnStar about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® owner's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call OnStar® at 1− and your eyes on the road. See the OnStar® manual provided with your vehicle for more information. Storage Areas Your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 157
and the manual transmission shift lever (if equipped). Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have cupholders located in the front console, or may have a cassette/compact disc holder. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 158
A. Back rail B. Side rail C. Rear bow D. Center bow E. Front bow F. Front rail 3. Remove the three bows by gently pushing them against the spring-loaded end. The three bows are labeled front, center, rear to remind you of the order in which to reinstall them. 2. Remove the tonneau cover from the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 159
4. To add cargo to the box, remove all bows and the back rail and stow them safely. Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature, then the controls for the memory function are located on the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 160
. The seat and mirror positions can also be recalled when placing the key in the ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC). 2-68 To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. Easy - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Light ...3-46 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-47 Transmission Temperature Gage ...3-47 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-49 Oil Pressure Gage Light ...3-54 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-54 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-55 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-65 Audio System(s) ...3-72 Setting - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 162
130 Cleaning the Video Screen ...3-130 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-130 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) ...3-130 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-130 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-125 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-126 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-127 DVD Distortion ...3-127 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 163
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 165
on page 2-25. H. Tow/Haul Selector and Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission® Only) Button (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-25. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-72. J. Comfort Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. K. Instrument Panel - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 166
won't work. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Other Warning Devices If you carry m) behind your vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. 3-6 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 167
the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 168
way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. An arrow on the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 169
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If your headlamps are in - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 170
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. Windshield Washer L(Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 171
, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. R(On): This position - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 173
out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. • Move the cruise switch vehicle has the Stabilitrak® feature, cruise control will turn off if road conditions cause Stabilitrak® to activate. • If the accelerator pedal is held for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Lamps Turning the switch to this position turns off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamps. AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the system into automatic headlamp mode. ; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 175
the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille. Be sure it is not covered, or the take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is off, in LOCK, ACCESSORY, or your door is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 176
conditions. The fog lamp button is located on the left side of your instrument panel. The ignition is on The exterior lamps control is in AUTO The automatic brake or shift the transmission out of PARK (P). To idle a manual transmission equipped vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Lamp Switch If your vehicle has this feature, this switch includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the comfort controls. Press the button to turn the cargo lamp on. Press - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 178
turn on the dome lamps, turn the thumbwheel all the way up. Front Reading Lamps If equipped, the reading lamps are located on the overhead console. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition. The lights will not come on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 179
the doors are open. To return the lamps to automatic operation, press the button again and return it to experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs. Battery Run-Down instructions included with the equipment. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 180
front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel. Pull remove the front ashtray, pull the ashtray toward you. To replace the ashtray, place the ashtray on the slides at the the fan speed. To increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. To turn - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 181
knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area. Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air. 6 (Floor): W (Defog): Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 182
change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): panel vents. This mode directs air to the instrument )(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based selected in these modes.The air-conditioning compressor will also come - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 183
is pressed, an indicator light will come on and the system will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 184
center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow. < (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will automatically - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 185
air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Dual Automatic as hood-air deflectors, etc., may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Check - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 186
knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature. The display will show the temperature setting air delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, the display will change - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 187
the passenger's temperature the same as the driver's press and hold the AUTO button for about four seconds. When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet will be automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run when the outside temperature is over about 40 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 188
AUTO button, or the air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off. If you press the mode button to select an air delivery mode, the display will change to show you the selected air (Mode): Press this button to manually change the direction of the airflow in your vehicle; keep pressing - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 189
can be changed by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob. Press the up or down arrows on the fan switch, the defrost button, the AUTO button, or the air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off. • The automatic air delivery mode - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 190
symbol, the snowflake symbol will turn off to let you know the air conditioning is off. When air conditioning is selected or in AUTO mode, the system will run the air conditioning automatically to cool and dehumidify the air entering the vehicle. If you select A/C off while in front defrost, defog or - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 191
to defrost the windshield. The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 192
ectors, etc., may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 193
on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 194
going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically. United States Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission version shown. Canada, Light Duty Automatic and Manual Transmission Clusters similar. 3-34 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 195
your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Engine Hour Meter Display The odometer can also display the number of hours the engine has run. To display the hour meter, turn the ignition off, press and hold the reset button for at - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 196
on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the passenger sensing system (if equipped - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 197
has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75 for more on this, including important safety information. The AIR BAG OFF light will look like one of the following illustrations. United States without Passenger Sensing System - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System 3-38 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 199
facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. If your vehicle is an extended cab pickup and this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of the passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 200
. Don't use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat unless the air bag has been turned off. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator - Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger air bag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 201
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: If the air bag off indicator and the air bag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 202
with this light displayed could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with this light displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and the air conditioner. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 203
you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Up-Shift Light This light is used on some models with manual transmissions. The shift indicator light will show - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 204
parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-53 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 205
when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving, your vehicle needs service. You will also you will also hear a chime sound on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and then restarted. See Brake - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 206
or engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the light will come on. Have your vehicle serviced. • If the vehicle is driven over an extremely rough road, the system will turn off and the light will come on. The light will go off a few seconds after the rough road conditions go away - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 207
that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity. See Engine Overheating on page 5-35. Your vehicle may be equipped At approximately 265°F (130°C), the driver information center will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 208
or greater, the driver information center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime uid level Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if is above normal. See your dealer for service. A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 209
which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 210
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change mechanical or electrical problems that may have steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 211
for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed inspection. Oil Pressure Gage United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 212
and the front axle engages. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is normal - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 213
, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. When the fuel tank is low the Low Fuel message will appear. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54. 3-53 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 214
gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located when you turn off the ignition. If you have a diesel engine, see ''Fuel Gage'' in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the engine oil life. 3-54 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 215
button will change personal options available on service messages. Some warnings that cannot be acknowledged (cleared) are: ENGINE OVERHEATED, OIL PRESSURE LOW, REDUCED ENGINE POWER, TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE. These warnings must be dealt with immediately and therefore cannot be cleared until the problem - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 216
for the business trip. Hourmeter Press the trip information button to scroll to the hourmeter. The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run. Pressing and holding the reset stem for about 4 seconds on the instrument cluster will also display the hourmeter after the odometer is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 217
based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change , instant fuel economy and the GM Oil Life System. 3-57 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 218
manual. Also, the oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect the oil. Also, the oil change reminder does not measure how much oil you have in your engine. So, be sure to check your oil level often. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. AUTOMATIC LOCKING - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 219
CURB VIEW ASSIST • DISPLAY LANGUAGE • DISPLAY UNITS (ENG/MET) The default options for the above features were set when your vehicle left the factory. The default options are noted in the text following, but may have been changed LOCK DOORS MANUALLY: The doors will not be locked automatically. LOCK - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 220
shifted into PARK (P). UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. UNLOCK DOORS MANUALLY: The doors will not be unlocked automatically. UNLOCK DRIVER IN PARK: The driver's door will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). 3-60 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 221
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. SEAT POSITION RECALL ON REMOTE: The - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 222
parking lamps will flash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Choose one of the four options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. Remote Unlock Feedback - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 223
mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). CURB VIEW: BOTH: The driver's and passenger's outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). Choose one of the four options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 224
when the key is removed from the ignition. Choose one of the two options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select the DIC to select it and end out of the personalization options. Display Language To select your personalization for display language, press - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 225
changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition also toggles through the options available in each BATTERY NOT CHARGING If the battery is not charging during operation, this message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this problem could drain your battery - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 226
a chime will sound when the ignition is in RUN and the following conditions occur: CARGO LAMP ON If the cargo lamp is on, this message oil level and correct it as necessary. You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message will clear. Once the problem - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 227
This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. See "Engine Oil, When to Change" under Engine Oil on page 5-17. ENGINE OVERHEATED If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 228
AJAR (Crew Cab) If display. OIL LIFE RESET This message will appear on the display for about 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil message. PASSENGER of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 229
information. SERVICE AIRBAG If there is a problem with the air bag system, this message will be displayed on the DIC. Have a qualified technician inspect the system for problems. Press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 230
message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed, or appears again when you being driving, the four wheel steer system needs service. SERVICE 4WD If a problem occurs with the four wheel drive system, this message will appear on the DIC. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 231
air suspension system needs service. TRANSMISSION HOT If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high, the message center will display this message. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change may appear along with the check engine light on the instrument panel. See - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 232
the message and clear it from the DIC display. TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE (Allison Transmission® Only) If the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets . This message will clear when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 233
you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on page 2-20 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 234
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. o SEEK p: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 235
the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio by waiting for the display to change to the time display. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN will appear on the display. Adjusting the Speakers - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 236
must be returned to the dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the Theftlock® system has locked up. Your vehicle must be returned to the dealer for service. Base Radio Shown, Bose® Similar If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose® audio system, your vehicle will have six - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 237
knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 238
RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, , AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 239
(Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 240
. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 241
by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station has call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 242
play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 243
button. No artist information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. No Signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available CH Off Air CH Unavail No Info Artist Name/Feature not available 3-83 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 244
No Info No Info No Info Not Found XM Locked Condition Song/Program Title not available Category Name not available No Text this message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the servicing facility. If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 245
CD will start playing, where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 246
knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. To change the default on the display (track or elapsed time), press this knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob for two - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 247
CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. Base Radio Shown, Bose® Similar If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose® audio system, your vehicle will have six Bose® amplified - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 248
knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 249
For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, , AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 250
(Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 251
. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 252
by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station has call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 253
tape or CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 254
button. No artist information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. No Signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available CH Off Air CH Unavail No Info Artist Name/Feature not available 3-94 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 255
No Info No Info No Info Not Found XM Locked Condition Song/Program Title not available Category Name not available No Text this message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the servicing facility. If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 256
the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUDIO, and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. TAPE will appear on and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape. If you - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 257
3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. The station frequency and REV will appear on the display. You may select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE and SEEK. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 258
error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. CD will start playing, where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 259
knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. To change the default on the display (track or elapsed time), press this knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob for two - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 260
message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Z (Eject): Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 261
, Bose® Similar If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose® audio system, your vehicle will have six Bose® amplified speakers. XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 262
to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the RCL knob until you see the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 263
. CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 264
will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If you radio is equipped with the Bose audio system, your equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK. and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls are displayed. CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 265
on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 266
by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station has in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the Service. 3-106 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 267
at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. 3-107 No Signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available CH Off Air CH Unavail No Info No Info Artist Name/Feature not available Song/Program Title not available - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 268
Message No Info No Info Not Found XM Locked Condition Category Name not available No Text/Informational message available No this message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the servicing facility. If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 269
, where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels play automatically. As each new track starts to play, the track number - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 270
CD will appear on the display. You can now remove the CD. If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will be automatically pulled back into the receiver. If you try to push the CD back into the receiver, before the 25 second time period is complete, the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 271
to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The receivers 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of while playing a CD. The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a CD. For more information on AUTO EQ, see "AUTO EQ" listed previously in this section. • To - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 272
loaded. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. To change the default on the display (track or elapsed time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 273
indicating that the song list has been deleted. If a CD is ejected, and the song list contains saved tracks from that CD, those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list. To end song list - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 274
wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have the optional Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Rear Seat - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 275
the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 contiguous US states, if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE. If an error message - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 276
and the player will automatically start, if the vehicle ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when RAP is to play the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions, as the DVD may be displaying its main title menu. can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. n, q, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 277
is playing to freeze the video and mute the audio. The video screen will display Parental Control ON player power on and automatically resume play if the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if RAP is Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, push forward on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 278
entertainment system to receive signals from the remote control. If the remote control does not seem to be working, the batteries may need to be replaced. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control. O (Power - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 279
brightness, contrast, and display mode (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. e (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played. The format and content - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 280
): This button turns on subtitles and moves through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function is dependent on the disc. Battery Replacement To change the batteries, do the following: 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 281
red and white connectors input right and left stereo audio. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions Battery Replacement To change the batteries, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece. 2. Replace the two AAA batteries - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 282
button to highlight the Video Format option. 3. Press the enter button to select Video Format. 4. Press the right or left arrow button to select the desired video format. 5. Press the enter button to accept the change. The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Action The ignition might not be in on or accessory. Check to make sure the parental control button has menu. Problem In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. The language in the audio or on at both devices. Change the Video Format to PAL or NTSC. Check the audio or language selection - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 284
player. This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player. Problem Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. I lost the remote and/or over the audio from the DVD or CD when using the wired headphones. Recommended Action Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 285
(RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs, depending on your vehicles options. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to. For example, rear - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 286
): Press this button to select an audio source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs, depending on your vehicles options. PROG (Program): The front passengers radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK® is armed. With THEFTLOCK® activated, your radio will not operate - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 287
®, you can press this button to interact with the OnStar® system. See the OnStar® manual provided with your vehicle for more information. If your vehicle does not have OnStar®, pressing this button will mute the audio system. PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 288
40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) XM™ Satellite Radio gives you digital radio reception from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 289
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 290
. Each time the chime volume is changed, three chimes will sound as an example of the new volume selected. Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will disable vehicle chimes. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Loading Information ...4-68 Trailer Recommendations ...4-70 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-70 Towing a Trailer ...4-71 Power Take-Off (PTO) a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-11 Locking Rear Axle ...4-12 Steering ...4-12 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10. Defensive driving really means "be ready - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 293
on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends or vodka. • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking • - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 294
generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in an times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 295
even fatal - collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 296
average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 297
vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem, both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10-second on each time the ignition is turned on until the problem is repaired. See your dealer for service. Let us say the road is wet and you are - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 298
available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to TAS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 299
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may A Traction Assist System, Anti-Lock Brake System or engine-related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. • If the vehicle has been driven with the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 300
the factory, will automatically come on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always If desired, you can change the TAS automatic engagement feature so that the system will not come on automatically when the engine is started. To do - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Manual following guide can based on road and trailering conditions to provide the best ride and handling. Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change. 4-11 • Improved trailering stability • Improved handling response when trailering or fully loaded This button is located on the center - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 302
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front , the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will want to go - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 303
apply your brakes. See Braking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 304
the vehicle in this mode at all times, and during all driving and weather conditions. You can select this mode at any speed, however, if you are button, lights up. If the 2 indicator is flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right. Your vehicle will return - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 305
the 4 indicator is flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or . This improves stability of the vehicle during lane changes and sweeping turns. _ (4 Wheel Steer tow mode tow vehicle more closely, especially during lane changes. In this mode the system operates much - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 306
the instrument panel. If the tow indicator is flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right. While in systems on some automatic car washes may damage your vehicle. Only use conveyor system car washes with 13-inch (33 cm) wide conveyor rails and/or stationary - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 307
for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 308
. • Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that if your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 309
, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 310
new skills. And that is why it is very important that you read this guide. You will find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your of your vehicle, you can easily remove the front bumper lower air dam. The front bumper lower air dam is held in place by a series of push-pins located - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 311
from the retainer. When you are back on roads, though, be sure to replace the air dam. Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front bumper lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the front of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 312
the lower air dam, go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 313
. Secure the cargo properly. Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over. You can be seriously vehicle over dry grass or other You will find other important information in this manual. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57 and Tires on page 5-73. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 314
vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet and body, you will need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce. {CAUTION: When you are driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 315
and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, on page 4-2. • Is the path ahead clear? • Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? • Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? (There - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 316
climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. {CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous. You could lose traction, slide sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 318
pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) (or shift to neutral if your vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Then, shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE (R). 4-28 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 319
the transfer case to NEUTRAL. • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL (N) (or pressing the clutch, if you have a manual transmission) to "rev-up" the engine and regain forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 320
. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P), or the manual transmission in FIRST (1), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Apply the parking brake. • When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you • Shift to PARK (P) (or to neutral with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart the engine. • Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. • Never go downhill with the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 322
you go straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels) reduces the incline, do not drive across it. Find another route instead. • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 323
Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in its path. If you have - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 324
really deep mud, the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you do not get stuck. When you drive on sand, you will sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand dunes) your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 325
you will never be able to start your engine. When you go through water, remember that the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 326
if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-36 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 327
see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 328
shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can not avoid deep puddles - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 330
prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. • Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 5-73. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 331
you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 332
you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you will find experienced and able service - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 333
condition they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 334
to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. Driving on steep hills or mountains is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 335
. to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 336
brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 337
slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow - drive with caution - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 338
through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: • Turn on your hazard flashers. • Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow. 4-48 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 339
must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 340
. The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution. Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 341
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the Notice: SS Models have recovery hooks that are concealed by the front bumper trim covering. Use of the recovery hooks could cause damage to your vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 342
{CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 344
-Drive Vehicles If your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, and the Silverado SS package, your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its being towed. 1. Shift an automatic transmission to PARK (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 345
vehicle's transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 346
If your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, and the Silverado SS package, your vehicle was not designed to be towed with up onto the tow dolly. 2. Shift an automatic transmission to PARK (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 3. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 4. Firmly - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 347
you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar, near - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 348
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Example 1 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1= Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs. (317 kg) Item A B C Loading Your Vehicle Description - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 350
shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 351
maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you carry. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 352
There's also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road weight of the occupants as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 353
is securely tied down to prevent it from shifting. The load's center of gravity should be positioned in a zone over the rear axle. weight for all rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) excludes 1500 crew cab models (with 5'8'' box length.) A reinforcement kit for rail-mounted - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 354
carry depends on many things, such as: • The options your vehicle came with, and the weight of those options, Notice: If your vehicle does not have the snow a 700 lb. (318 kg) snow plow. The total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 300 lb. (135 kg). This means that - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 355
are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: Q: What is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I calculate it? • Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for each. A: • For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers must be - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 356
(122 cm) in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10 ft. (305 cm), then: W = 700 lb. (318 kg) A = 4 ft. (122 cm) W.B. = 10 ft. (305 cm) (W x (A + W.B.))/W.B. = (700 x (4 + 10))/10 = 980 lb. (445 kg) (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. So, if your truck - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 357
add heavier equipment to my vehicle? {CAUTION: On some vehicles equipped with certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance. If your brakes can not - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 358
before reaching your GVWR. Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo your truck can carry. If you are unsure of your truck's front, rear or total weight, go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can also help - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 359
location for the cargo center of gravity is at point C for the CWR. It is the point where the mass of a body is concentrated and, if any accessories or other equipment that you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the center of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 360
your vehicle or camper. When you install and load your slide-in camper, check the manufacturer's instructions. If you want more information on curb weights, cargo weights, Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can help you. Just ask for a copy of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 361
in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. If yours was built with trailering options, as changes in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 362
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, such as under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. If you have a manual . Your engine, axle or other parts could be - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 363
panel will turn off. The vehicle will automatically turn off Tow/Haul every time it is started. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75% of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See "Weight of the Trailer" later in the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 364
. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Regular Cab Short Box (2WD)* 3.08 4,600 lbs. (2 087kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg) 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.42 5,100 lbs. (2 313kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 3.08 3,600 lbs. (1 633 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 628 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 4,100 lbs. (1 860 kg) 8,500 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 365
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD)* 3.42 4,700 lbs. (2 133 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,200 lbs. (2 360 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 3,700 lbs. (1 678 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg) 3.42 6,100 lbs. (2 769 kg) 11,000 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 366
kg) Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (2WD)* 3.08 4,400 lbs. (1 995 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg) 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.42 4,900 lbs. (2 222 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg) 3.08 3,400 lbs. (1 542 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 3,900 lbs. (1 769 kg) 8,500 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 367
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (2WD)* 3.42 5,900 lbs. (2 676 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg) 4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 6,900 lbs. (3 129 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg) 3.42 3,900 lbs. (1 769 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 4,900 lbs. (2 222 kg) 10,000 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 368
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD)* 3.73 6,800 lbs. (3 084 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4.10 7,800 lbs. (3 538 kg)** 13,000 lbs. (5 897 kg) 3.73 4,800 lbs. (2 177 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual) 4.10 5,800 lbs. (2 630 kg) 11, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 369
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (4WD)* 3.42 4,600 lbs. (2 086 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,100 lbs. (2 313 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg) 3.42 3,600 lbs. (1 632 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 855 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.73 4,100 lbs. (1 859 kg) 9,000 lbs. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-2500 Regular Cab Long Box HD (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 10,600 lbs. (4 808 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 257 kg) 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 20,000 lbs. (9 072 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs. (9 979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 371
979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs. (9 979 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs. (1 133 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (2WD) 6000 V8 4.10 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 372
) 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs. (9 979 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs. (1 133 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-2500 Extended Cab Short Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 373
979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs. (9 979 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs. (1 133 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (4WD) 6000 V8 4.10 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 374
* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-3500 Extended Cab (2WD) 6000 V8 4.10 9,800 lbs. (4 445 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 257 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 15,400 lbs. (6 985 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 15,200 lbs. (6 894 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 979 kg) C-3500 Crew Cab (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 9,600 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Wheel 6.6L V8 Diesel Single Rear 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs. (9 979 kg) Wheel * Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs. (1 587 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)* 6000 V8 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Customer Communications Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If you have a lot of options - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 377
get them right by moving some items around in the trailer. The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to a maximum or 600 lbs. (272 kg) for the 1500 series, and up to a maximum of 600 lbs. (272 kg) for the 2500 series - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 378
bumper. If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight- weight (kingpin weight) on the tow vehicle than conventional trailers. Make sure this weight does not cause the vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR. A: Body - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 379
help this condition. There should be at least six inches of clearance between the top of the pickup box and the bottom of the trailer shelf that extends over the box. Make sure the hitch is attached to the tow vehicle frame rails. Do not use the pickup box for support. are towing - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 380
come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-51. To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: • Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip. • Keep the rear-most - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 381
change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees If you have an automatic transmission, you can loads and/or hilly conditions). You may also - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 382
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) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. For manual transmissions, let the engine run while parked, preferably on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 383
6-4 for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 384
: Basic Trailer Wiring All regular, extended cab crew cab pickups have a six-wire trailer towing harness. Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Light Blue: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) If you need to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Lamps Light Blue: CHMSL Red: Battery Feed Dark Blue: Trailer battery feed fuse from your dealer. Your pickup may be equipped with the eight-wire trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. * The Center High-Mounted - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Light Blue: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) If your vehicle is equipped with the "Heavy-Duty Trailering″ option, please refer to Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package vehicle and are tied to the vehicle's frame. • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake 4-96 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 387
a proper replacement from your dealer. This harness is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. This harness is for an electric brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse. It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center. 4-97 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 389
not use equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating for the auxiliary battery provision. Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on equipped, refer to the manufacturer's or installer's instructions. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with a manual transmission do the following: 1. Hold the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 390
automatic transmission do the following: 1. For stationary use shift the transmission into PARK (P). 2. Turn the PTO rotary switch ON. 3. If the engine speed off the clutch on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission). 4. Select the desired engine speed for PTO operation. Read the following - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 391
speed must be greater than 5 mph. 3. Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal (and off the clutch for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission). 4. Select the desired engine speed by using the foot pedal, and select SET on the PTO switch or the cruise control. To use PTO speed control in - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 392
system and body equipment. When the PTO switch is turned on, the engine is limited to 2200 rpms. If there are no accessories installed on the vehicle, make sure the PTO switch is turned off. Step-Bumper Pad Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper. If you - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 393
...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission®) ...5-24 Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission®) ...5-27 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-30 Hydraulic Clutch - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 394
121 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-121 Electrical System ...5-121 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-121 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-122 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-122 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-122 Capacities and Specifications ...5-130 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 395
get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 396
drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If you have the Silverado SS model, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 397
system performance compared to other gasoline. In Canada, look for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. California Fuel If your vehicle is dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Canada - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 398
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system fuel injectors and intake valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand for service. 5-6 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 399
major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving. Filling Your Tank {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 400
While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether using the hook located on the inside of the filler door. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 401
injury to you and others: • Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground. • Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 402
the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 403
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly. 5-11 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 404
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 4300 V6 engine, you'll see the following: 5-12 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 405
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. E. Automatic - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 406
When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), you will see the following: 5-14 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 407
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. E. Automatic - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 408
When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine you will see the following: 5-16 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 409
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. E. Automatic - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 410
the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. All Other Engines 8.1L Engine When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 411
and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 412
. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 413
it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. 5-21 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 414
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for location of engine air cleaner/filter and change indicator (if equipped). How to Inspect Locate the filter change indicator. When the change indicator turns black or is in the red/orange "change" zone, replace the filter and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 415
taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 3. Clean the filter sealing surface and the housing. 4. Install the new engine air cleaner/filter. 5. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. 6. Reset the filter change indicator, if equipped, by pressing the top button on the indicator. Notice: If the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 416
to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle's GVWR is over 8,600 or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: How to Check - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 417
about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 418
lock the dipstick in place. Notice: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON® -III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON® -III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. • After adding fluid, recheck the fluid - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 419
Transmission®) When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 25,000 miles (41 500 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: How to Check Because this - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 420
running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, run the engine for at least once minute and shift to DRIVE (D). Then shift to NEUTRAL (N) and then REVERSE (R) to fill the hydraulic system. Then, position the shift - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 421
, contact your dealer. Notice: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON® -III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON® -III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. • After adding fluid, recheck the fluid - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 422
checked is when the engine oil is changed. See your maintenance schedule to find out when to change your transmission fluid. Then, follow these steps: How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership service department. If you do - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 423
the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Refer to the for the proper fluid. See Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 424
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-35. A 50/50 mixture of clean, than DEX-COOL® may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 425
to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful. {CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - even - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 426
on location. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is hand-tight. The coolant surge tank - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 427
engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 428
liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" under Engine Overheating on page 5-35 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 429
Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54. If you get an engine overheat warning and don't have a low coolant condition so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it's on, turn - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 430
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: All Other Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 431
service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See "Overheated Engine DEX-COOL® may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 432
Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If you haven't found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32 for more information. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 433
pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. 2. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one full turn - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 434
mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. 5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 435
6. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 436
power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 5-44 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 437
engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 438
washer fluid reservoir. The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment toward the front of the vehicle on the driver's side. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 439
cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir : If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 440
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 441
parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 442
a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco® battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location. Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 443
getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 3-126. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 444
, near the engine accessory drive bracket. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover, if equipped. The remote negative (−) terminal is located on the engine drive bracket on all V8 and diesel engines, and on the thermostat housing on the 8.1L engine. On V8 engines it is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 445
engine accessory drive bracket where it is marked "GND." See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. {CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 446
has one. 9. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part of the vehicle with the dead battery, or to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-54 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 447
battery. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. V8 Engine 8.1L Engine not touch each other or other metal. V8 Engine, Diesel Similar 5-55 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 448
positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the positive (+) remote terminal cover to its original position. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 449
All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 450
fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.. How to Check Lubricant The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 5/8 inch to ) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. The proper level for the 1500 and 2500 Series vehicles with QUADRASTEER™ (4 Wheel Steer) is from 0 to 1/4 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 451
a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant Automatic Transfer Case To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. Manual Transfer Case 5-59 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 452
to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 453
the filler plug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element control, prior to its sale or delivery to the a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Engine: • Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if equipped) inoperative - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 454
any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-71 for the proper types of bulbs to use. • Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped). Air Intake: • Removal of the air cleaner silencer. • Modification of the air cleaner. Exhaust: • Removal of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 455
Headlamps 1. If your vehicle is equipped with two pins, remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin outward and pull it straight up. To remove the inner pin, turn it in and pull it straight up. If your vehicle has one pin on the headlamp assembly - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 456
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 3. Unplug the electrical connector. 4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 457
you hear a click. 9. Reinstall the headlamp assembly. Roof Marker Lamps 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lens. 2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 5-65 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 458
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-66 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 459
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. A. Cargo Lamps B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamps 2. Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from the housing by pressing the release tabs. 3. Remove the CHMSL bulb by pulling the bulb straight - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 460
the housing. 6. Reinstall the lamp housing. 4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight. If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp bulb into the socket and press it in until - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 461
Taillamps 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly. Your vehicle may have one of the following taillamp assemblies: A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal C. Back-up Lamp A. B. C. D. Stoplamp Turn Signal Lamp Back-up Lamp Side - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 462
3. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing. 6. Reinstall the rear lamp - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 463
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Stoplamp C. Back-up Lamp Replacement Bulbs Exterior 3157 Back-up Lamp** 1156 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 912 Cargo Lamp 912 Fender Marker Lamps 194 * For any Bulb not listed here, contact your dealer. ** Chassis Cab Models 1. Using your hands - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 464
blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 465
warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. {CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 466
size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size Code" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec): Original - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 467
Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 468
particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 469
Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (F) Service Description: The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire. The load the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. 5-77 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 470
. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 471
page 5-81. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. There are 6.9 kPa's to one psi. Light Truck (LT-Metric) - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 472
Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 473
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See Loading Your Vehicle on page - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 474
whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 section. Also see "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index for scheduled air until you reach the recommended amount. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 475
wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-85 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-88 for more information. Make sure the spare tire is stored . If it moves, use the wheel wrench/hoist shaft to tighten the cable. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-92. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, also - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 476
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is different from the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 477
or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index. You need a new tire if any of the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 478
traction, ride, tire pressure monitoring system performance and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, be followed by an "MS" (for mud and snow). When ever you replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 479
of most The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 480
. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 481
you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 482
amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your CAUTION: ( - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 483
to "blowout" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly. But if only for changing a flat tire. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 5-91 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 484
they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 485
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Extended Cab® Regular Cab and Crew Cab 5-93 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 486
the underbody-mounted spare tire. 1500 Crew Cab For regular cab models, the equipment you'll need is behind the passenger's seat. For Extended and crew cab models, to remove it. For crew cab models, pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 487
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J), open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown. A. Spare Tire (Valve Stem - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 488
3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. 5. The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. Be sure the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 489
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. 1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out. The tools you' - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 490
Location (All Series) 3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle (Two-Wheel Drive 1500 Series vehicles), position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle's frame, behind the flat tire. If the flat tire is on the front - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 491
. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Front Position 2WD 1500 Series {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 492
Front Position All Other Models Rear Position 4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 493
parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 494
7. After mounting the spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub. Front Position All Models 5-102 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 495
Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Rear Position 8. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 5-103 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 496
CAUTION: (Continued) nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts wheel nut torque specification. When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 497
and jack extensions to their location behind the passenger's seat. A. Wing Nut B. Wheel Blocks C. Retaining Bracket and Wingnut D. Gloves E. Wheel Wrench and Extensions F. Storage Bag G. Mounting Bracket H. Bottle Jack I. Retaining Hook 5-105 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 498
wheel blocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook. 3. Position the jack in the mounting bracket. Position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket. Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Use the art - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 499
retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 500
Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch in this section. {CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 501
To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following: 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 of "Removing the Spare Tire and Tools" earlier in this section. 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately six - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 502
wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 9. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 10. Continue - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 503
hoist handle, extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of using the hoist assembly until it has been replaced. To continue changing the flat tire, see "Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 504
instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-92. After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated. Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced hot part of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 505
manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can - - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 506
soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. • Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. • Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 507
in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. {CAUTION: Do not bleach window defogger and the integrated radio antenna. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 508
and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve Materials on page 5-120. Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be fl - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 509
calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 510
your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 511
be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 512
Finish Enhancer Usage Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 513
an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-84. 5-121 Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 514
access the fuse block. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 515
Option Accessory Windshield Wipers Truck Body Controller Accessory Ignition, Heated Seats IGN 0 TBC IGN 0 VEH CHMSL LT TRLR ST/TRN LT TRN Usage Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery Function) TCM Truck Body Controller Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp Left Turn Signal/Stop Trailer - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 516
Circuit Breaker Truck Body Controller Truck Body Controller Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel utility block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. Device SEO TRAILER UPFIT SL RIDE Usage Special Equipment Option Trailer Brake - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 517
SEAT CB RT DOOR SPARE INFO Usage Headliner Wiring Connector Body Wiring Connector Rear Defogger Relay Headliner Wiring Connector 1 Not Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/ - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 518
5-126 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 519
- Diesel Engine. *4 - Gasoline Engine; ECM I - Diesel Engine. *5 - IGN/EDU Fuses GLOW PLUG CUST FEED STUD #1 Usage Diesel Glow Plugs and Intake Air Heater Gasoline Accessory Power Auxiliary Power (Single Battery and Diesels Only)/ Dual Battery (TP2) Do not install fuse. Mid Bussed Electrical Center - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 520
, Air Conditioning Relay, Turn Signal/Hazard Switch, Starter Relay Ride Control Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Powertrain Control Module, Fuel Pump Fuel Pump (Relay) Fuses B/U LP RR DEFOG HDLP-HI PRIME 02B SIR FRT PARK DRL SEO IGN TBC IGN1 HI HDLP-LT LH HID DRL IPC/DIC Usage Back-up Lamps, Automatic - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 521
RR WPR RADIO SEO B1 LO HDLP-LT BTSI CRANK Usage Climate Control Controller Cigarette Lighter High Beam Headlamp-Right Headlamp Low Beam Relay Air Conditioning Compressor Air Conditioning Compressor Relay Not Used Audio System Mid Bussed Electrical Center, Rear Heated Seats, HomeLink Headlamp Low - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 522
charge capacity information and requirements. Capacities and Specifications Engine VORTEC™ 4300 V6 VORTEC™ 4800 V8 VORTEC™ 5300 V8 VORTEC™ 6000 V8 VORTEC™ 6000 V8 VORTEC™ 8100 V8 Model C/K 1500 & C/K 2500 C/K 3500 Tire Pressure VIN Code W V T U N G Spark Plug cab. 5-130 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 523
™ 8100 V8 Manual Transmission 22.0 quarts VORTEC™ 8100 V8 Automatic Transmission 21.0 quarts * Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler. ** Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner. Engine Oil With Filter After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 524
(Vin G) Fuel Tank Short Bed 1500 Crew Cab Long Bed Chassis Cab (pickup Box Delete) Chassis Cab 3500 Chassis Cab 3500 (California) Chassis Cab 3500 Chassis Cab 3500 (California) Chassis Cab 3500HD Chassis Cab 3500HD Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a Capacities - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 525
Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Maintenance Record ...6-18 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 6-1 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 526
: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 527
may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench dealer. This schedule is for vehicles that: The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 528
miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 529
. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner filter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 530
without a filter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. An Emission Control Service. 6-speed manual transmission only: Change clutch fluid. See footnote (n). Allison transmission only: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 531
plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 5-speed manual transmission only: Change manual transmission fluid. 25,000 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 532
swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 533
and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped). Replace as needed. (l) Change filter only at the first maintenance service performed on the vehicle. (m) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 534
. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-92. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 for further details. Notice: It is important to check your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 535
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. {CAUTION: - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 536
check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 537
89021184, Fluid (GM Part No. in Canada System 89021186). Manual GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. (5-Speed with U.S. 12346190, in Canada Low Gear, RPO 10953477) or equivalent SAE MW3) 75W-85 GL-4 gear oil. Manual Transmission Synchromesh Transmission Fluid - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 538
Axle (Steerable) Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. GM Part No. U.S. 12378557, in Canada 88901362. Do not add friction modifier. DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 539
Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Rear Driveline Center Spline Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Fluid. ® Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 540
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. VIN Code Oil Filter Engine Air Cleaner/Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Type Wiper Blade Length W 25010792**/PF47* 25313348 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 541
VIN Code Oil Filter Engine Air Cleaner /Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Type Wiper Blade Length U 25010633**/PF44* 25313349** A1518C* - 12571164**/41-985* 25121792**/GF626* 15153642** ITTA 22 inches (56.0 cm) N 25010633**/PF44* - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 542
performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 543
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-19 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 544
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-20 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 545
Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 546
sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Auto Line - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 547
change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Online Owner Center The Owner Center Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 548
toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet's Customer Assistance Center. United States - Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 549
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) - Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 550
a day, 365 days a year. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: • Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 551
for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 552
Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 553
program options, such as shuttle service, may Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as engine speed, brake the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 554
check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its . If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General similar government office, • as part of GM's defense of litigation through - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 555
Auto -1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 556
you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 557
Sensing System ...1-80 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-84 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-73 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-74 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-71 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-70 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-22 Air Conditioning ...3-30 Airbag - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 558
System ...3-15 Automatic Transfer Case ...2-37 Automatic Transmission ...2-22 Fluid ...5-24, 5-27 Operation ...2-25 Auxiliary Battery ...4-99 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ...3-17 B Backing Up ...4-91 Battery ...5-50 BATTERY NOT CHARGING ...3-65 Battery Replacement ...2-6 Battery Run-Down - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 559
Center Console Storage Area ...2-65 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5-67 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-124 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-24 Chains, Tires ...5-90 CHANGE ENGINE OIL ...3-67 Check Engine Light ...3-49 Check Engine Light ...3-49 CHECK OIL - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 560
Dual ...3-22 Dual Automatic ...3-25 Clutch, Engine Temperature Gage ...3-47 Heater, Engine ...2-24 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-34 Cooling System ...5-38 Crew Cab ...1-56 Cruise Control ...3-11 Cruise Control Light ...3-52 Cupholder(s) ...2-65 Current and Past Model Order Forms ...7-12 Customer - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 561
Door Delayed Locking ...2-9 Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Rear Doors ...2-13 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-16 DRIVER DOOR AJAR ...3-67 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-54 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-55 DIC - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 562
and Maintenance Programs ...3-51 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Battery ...5-50 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-49 Coolant ...5-32 Coolant Heater ...2-24 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-47 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-51 Fan Noise ...5-43 Oil ...5-17 Overheating ...5-35 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 563
...3-9 Flat Tire ...5-91 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-92 Fluid Automatic Transmission ...5-24, 5-27 Manual Transmission ...5-30 Power Steering ...5-44 Windshield 122 Windshield Wiper ...5-122 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-47 Fuel ...3-53 Oil Pressure ...3-51 Speedometer ...3-35 Tachometer - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 564
Changer ...3-9 Headlamps ...5-63 Bulb Replacement ...5-62 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker Horn ...3-6 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines ...5-40 How to Add Fluid ...5-26, 5-29, 5-31 How to 22 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-31 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 565
...5-51 K Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) ...2-21 KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW ...3-67 Keyless Entry System Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) ...2-48 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) ...3-68 Light Air Bag Off ...3-37 Air Bag Readiness ...3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-45 Battery - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 566
Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Owner Checks and Services Customer Assistance ...7-5 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-56 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-53 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-53 Outside Automatic - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 567
Replacement Parts ...6-16 O Odometer ...3-35 Off-Road Driving ...4-20 Off-Road Recovery ...4-17 Oil Engine ...5-17 Pressure Gage ...3-51 OIL LIFE RESET ...3-68 OIL PRESSURE LOW ...3-68 Older Children, Restraints ...1-31 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ...2-64 OnStar® Services - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 568
the Radio ...3-74, 3-77, 3-88, 3-102 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-19 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-122 Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Seat ...1-4 12 Power (cont.) Steering Fluid ...Windows ...Power Steering ...Power Winches ...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 5-44 2-16 4-12 4-99 2-10 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 569
Doors ...2-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 Rear Seat Audio Controls ...3-125 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-125 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-114 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8, 1-9 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Extended Cab and Crew Cab) ...1-26 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 570
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) ...3-69 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ...4-51 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-52 S Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-36 Safety Belts Care of ...5-115 Center Passenger Position ...1-24 Driver Position ...1-16 How to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 571
...4-33 Starting Your Engine ...2-22 Starting Your V8 Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-12 Steering in Emergencies ...4-13 Steering Tips ...4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-127 Step-Bumper Pad ...4-102 Stereo RCA Jacks ...3-121 Storage Areas ...2-64 Center Console Storage Area ...2-65 Cupholder - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 572
New Tires ...5-86 Chains ...5-90 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-92 Dual Replacement ...5-88 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-85 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ...2-24 Tonneau Cover ...2-65 Top Strap ...1-42 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-44 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ...2-48 Total Weight - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 573
68 Turn and Lane Change Signals ...3-8 TURN SIGNAL 87 United States - Customer Assistance ...7-4 Up-Shift VIN) ...5-121 Service Parts Identification Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches ...4-88 Weight of the Trailer ...4-73 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...4-86 What Kind of Engine Oil - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 574
What to Add ...What to Do with Used Oil ...What to Use ...5-32, 5-45, Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...Replacement ...When to Add Engine Oil ...When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ...When to Check ...5-30, When to Check and Change ...5-24, When to Check and What to Use ...When to
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Seats and Restraint Systems
...........................
1-1
Front Seats
...............................................
1-3
Rear Seats
...............................................
1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................
1-10
Child Restraints
.......................................
1-31
Air Bag Systems
......................................
1-68
Restraint System Check
............................
1-85
Features and Controls
.....................................
2-1
Keys
........................................................
2-3
Doors and Locks
.......................................
2-7
Windows
.................................................
2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................
2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........
2-20
Mirrors
....................................................
2-53
OnStar
®
System
......................................
2-63
Storage Areas
.........................................
2-64
Vehicle Personalization
.............................
2-67
Instrument Panel
.............................................
3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
..........................
3-4
Climate Controls
......................................
3-20
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........
3-33
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................
3-54
Audio System(s)
.......................................
3-72
Driving Your Vehicle
.......................................
4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
.....
4-2
Towing
...................................................
4-53
Service and Appearance Care
..........................
5-1
Service
.....................................................
5-3
Fuel
.........................................................
5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............
5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................
5-57
Rear Axle
...............................................
5-58
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................
5-58
Noise Control System
...............................
5-61
Bulb Replacement
....................................
5-62
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........
5-72
Tires
......................................................
5-73
Appearance Care
...................................
5-112
Vehicle Identification
...............................
5-121
Electrical System
....................................
5-121
Capacities and Specifications
...................
5-130
Maintenance Schedule
.....................................
6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................
6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
..............
7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
...........
7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................
7-10
Index
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