2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup Owner's Manual
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup Manual
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 2
, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name SILVERADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 4
to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle: v - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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 Inflate? ...1-71 1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-3 Power Seats - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 8
System Check ...1-85 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-85 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-86 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-75 Passenger Sensing System ...1-80 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-84 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-84 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 9
{CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden lever to unlock the seat. Using your body, slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 10
raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. To increase support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease support, press and hold the rear of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. You can also reshape the side wing area of the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 11
control. To decrease support, press and hold the bottom of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support is near body temperature. The indicator light on control this feature are located on the front doors. The engine must be running for the heated seat - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 Power Seats on page 1-4 for further information on how to operate the reclining seatback feature. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-6 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Seatback Latches Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear Seat The extended cab's rear seat can be folded up 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 15
The extended cab's 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 center occupant and are not under the seat cushions. Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The second row rear seat has a 60/40 split seat. Either - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-36. In most states and in all Canadian - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 20
the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead 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 to buckle up to get - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 21
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 can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn't protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 30
the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger's frontal air bag. If this happens the center positions. When you sit in the center rear seat position of a crew cab you have a lap-shoulder belt which is similar to the rear outside seat - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 31
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 belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 33
back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31. Make sure the release button on the buckle 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 37
's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 39
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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 40
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child 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, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 41
safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. {CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 42
are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection 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 with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. 1-36 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 46
restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An pad which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward- - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 48
There is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model. If you need to secure a child restraint in a 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 to see if there is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 49
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 50
(Regular and Extended Models) For regular and extended cab models, you will find the top strap anchor for the right front passenger seat behind the seat, near the floor. If your vehicle is a crew cab model, a . Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 seatback. In addition to the top strap - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 be ready to secure the child restrain itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. 1-46 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 53
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 center and second row right passenger - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Front) Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger's frontal air bag. See the following illustration. Your switch may vary slightly. See - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 57
child restraint in the right front seat 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 58
light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger's air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced Manual instructions - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 59
7. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the air bag is off, the off indicator will be lit and stay lit in the inside rearview mirror when the key is turned to RUN or START. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off. If a child - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 60
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 that came with your child restraint to see if - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 62
Position If you have a extended cab or crew cab pickup, you can secure a 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 outside seat positions. For instructions - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 63
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 instructions say. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 64
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 you would be able to unbuckle the safety - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) If your child restraint is equipped with 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 69
child restraint in the right front seat 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 70
instructions say. 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal air bag. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75 and Passenger Sensing System on page 1-80. If your child restraint is forward-facing, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the restraint in this seat. See Manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 72
8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the air bag is off, the off indicator will be lit and stay lit in the inside rearview mirror when the key is turned to RUN or START. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off. If a child - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 73
{CAUTION: If the air bag ON indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger's seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger's frontal air bag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 74
Air Bag Systems This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags - one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 75
bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) not for young children and infants. adults, but CAUTION: (Continued) There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 77
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? {CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put anything between an - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Single Stage 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 79
the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 80
breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 81
a crash in which the air bag nearly deploys. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. Air Bag Off Switch Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models If your vehicle is a regular cab model or an extended cab model, it has a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 82
United States without Passenger Sensing System Canada with Passenger Sensing System 1-76 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 83
age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: • my vehicle has no rear seat; • although children ages 1 to 12 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 member - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 84
the passenger's air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. United States with Passenger Sensing System United States without Passenger Sensing System Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System 1-78 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 85
bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger's air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup or an extended cab pickup and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 86
have the passenger sensing system. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator − Canada The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger's the instrument panel. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 87
that a small child 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 is occupied by the off position • or if there is a critical problem with the air bag system or the passenger sensing system 1-81 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 88
in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) on page 1-62 or Securing a Child air bag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the air air bag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 89
CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle 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 Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more on this, including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 90
bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 91
and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, will affect my advanced air bag sysgem? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnostic Manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-85 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 92
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 system may not - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 93
Drive ...2-44 Parking Brake ...2-44 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-46 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-49 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-49 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-50 Engine Exhaust ...2-51 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-52 Mirrors ...2-53 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-53 Automatic - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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- - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 96
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Notice: If you - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 97
If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and ash and the interior lights will come on. 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 98
(+) side up. 3. Align the covers and snap them together. 4. Resynchronize the transmitter. 5. Check the operation of the transmitter. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 2-6 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 101
once. Delayed Locking If your vehicle is a Crew Cab, it may be equipped with this feature. When locking the doors with the power lock switch manual transmission, when the vehicle reaches 8 mph (24 km/h). To unlock the doors, refer to the instructions listed previously. The automatic locking feature - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 102
second timer will begin. You are now ready to program the automatic door lock feature. 3. Press the door lock switch once. You will hear one, two, pre-programmed in the factory for manual transmission vehicles. Mode 3: No automatic door locking. The following instructions tell you how to change the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 103
-programmed in the factory for manual transmission vehicles. Mode 4: No automatic door unlock. The following instructions tell you how to change the second timer will begin. You are now ready to program the automatic door unlock feature. 3. Press the door unlock switch once. You will hear one, two, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 104
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 door and open the door from the outside. Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 105
that allows easier access to the rear area of the extended cab. To open a rear access door from the outside, Crew Cab®, you can open your doors from the inside or outside. Your vehicle may also have a feature which prevents children from opening the rear doors. See Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 108
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 control down to lower the window. Express Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows also have an express down feature - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 from operating, except from the driver's position, when the driver's door button is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 110
alarm is not armed until the security light goes off. If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about two minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power. Remember, the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 111
tampered with, fuel is disabled. If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember and wait for the security light to go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 112
in the long run your new brake linings are 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): This position allows you to use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 114
is stopped. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 116
-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. How long - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 117
is equipped with an automatic transmission, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 118
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 119
manually select SECOND (2) in a light duty automatic transmission, the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 120
overdrive disable feature prevents the transmission from shifting into fifth (5) gear. The selector button is located on the end of the column shift lever. You can turn overdrive disable on and off by pressing and holding the button at the end of the column shift lever until the indicator light, on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 121
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 accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 122
to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle. Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 123
DURAMAX™ 6600 V8 Engines) Here's how to operate your transmission. During the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, start the vehicle moving in FIRST (1) gear. This allows the clutch components to wear-in properly. FIRST (1): With the vehicle at a stop, release the brake light pressure manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 124
goes down the grade. Monitor your vehicle speed, acceleration and engine rpm while applying the brakes as you go down the grade to ensure you have complete control over the vehicle. If your engine speed drops below 600 rpm, or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you may have a shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 127
front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4-Wheel High (4HI): Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 128
4LO) you may experience reduced fuel economy. Avoid driving in 4-Wheel into NEUTRAL (N), or with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal, extend the life of your transfer case. • • • Shifting In or Out of NEUTRAL 1. With the vehicle running and the engine at an idle set the parking brake - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 129
Your front axle is not engaged in two- wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. AUTO 4WD: 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 130
last chosen setting. If the SERVICE 4WD light stays on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. See Service on page 5-3 for further brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-44. Shifting into 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press and release the 4HI or AUTO 4WD - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 131
bump when shifting between 4LO and 4HI ranges or from NEUTRAL 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 indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 132
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 the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position. Excessively shifting the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Electronic Transfer Case If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: Recommended - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 134
setting will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-44. To shift from 2HI or - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 135
OFF. 9. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P). 10. Release the parking brake prior to towing. Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 136
has shifted out of NEUTRAL the red light will go out. 5. Release the parking brake. 6. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired SS package, it may be equipped with all-wheel drive. With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time. This is like - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 137
when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 138
be dangerous to get out of your 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 140
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 and you don't shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 141
control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is in the LOCK position. You have to fully apply your regular brakes (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY. There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) {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 exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your vehicle gets - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 144
you are on fairly level ground, always 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 145
case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See feature. When on, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. Mirrors Manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 146
will return. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 147
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 compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 148
when on, automatically dim to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a display in the the buttons. If your vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the word ON, or an air bag symbol in Canada, when the passenger air bag is enabled. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 149
last selection made. If an abnormal reading is displayed, for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, the TEMP button to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off is approximately eight seconds. The indicator light to the left of the TEMP button will - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 150
you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for just above the buttons. If you have this feature the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when the passenger air bag is enabled. For - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 151
that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Camper-Type Mirrors Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have behind you. Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. 2-59 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 152
to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust, then press the dots located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. The mirrors can be adjusted by turning the mirror head (B) and moving the outer mirror frame (A) backward or forward. You - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 153
clear view of objects behind you. To extend the mirrors move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the left side of the mirror control to slide the mirror heads away from the body of the vehicle. Press the right side - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 154
adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings found on the a preselected position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb when you are parallel parking. When the vehicle is shifted - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 155
can upgrade or extend your OnStar® service plan to services. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar® services and Bag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 156
services • Personal Concierge OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls g: If your vehicle is equipped with the steering wheel control Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® owner's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call on the road. See the OnStar® manual provided with your vehicle for more information. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 157
for the rear seat passengers to use. The front cupholder pulls out and swivels 180° to provide clearance between tall beverage containers and the manual transmission shift lever (if equipped). Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have cupholders located in the front console, or in the fold-down armrest - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 159
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 driver's door. To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. If necessary, use a soft - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 160
stored for the identified driver, 1 or 2. To use the seat exit position, do one of the following: • Press the exit button on the memory control. • If this feature is has been enabled in the DIC, removing the key from the ignition will cause the seat to move to the exit position. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Light ...3-45 Traction Off Light ...3-46 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-47 Transmission Temperature Gage ...3-47 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-49 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-51 Cruise Control Light ...3-52 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-52 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-53 Overdrive Disable ...3-53 Fuel - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 162
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 Radio Reception ...3-128 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-128 Care of Your CDs and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 163
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 165
Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-19, and Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-20. R. Storage Area. See "Storage Areas" in Section 2. S. Ashtray. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-20. T. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped). See Manual Selectable Ride on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 166
hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals 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 reflective triangles, you can use them - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 167
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 Lamps on page 3-14. 3-7 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. To - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 169
the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They'll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 170
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on band on mist longer. N(Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 171
control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 172
at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at resume/accelerate. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the set button at - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 173
There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal, • move the cruise control switch to off, or • shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). • If your vehicle has the Stabilitrak® feature, cruise control will turn off if road conditions cause Stabilitrak® to activate - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 174
the system into automatic headlamp mode. ; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Roof Marker Lamps, if equipped 2(Headlamps): Turning the switch - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 175
sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See "Instrument Panel Brightness Control" under Interior Lamps on page lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is off, in LOCK, ACCESSORY, or your door is open. To disable the chime, turn the light off Canada. 3-15 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 176
shift the transmission out of PARK (P). To idle a manual transmission equipped vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. Press the button to turn the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 177
fog lamps after you restart the vehicle, you will need to press the fog 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 light near - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control D: This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the headlamp control. Turn the thumbwheel up, or down, to adjust the instrument panel lights. Turn the thumbwheel up to return - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 179
located below the exterior lamps control, to set the dome lamps a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off installation instructions included with the equipment. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 180
Your vehicle may be equipped with a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. Climate Controls Climate Control System Notice: If you put papers or other flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 181
outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob. The temperature can also be the knob is placed between the settings. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 182
can control the will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob. The recirculation mode on or off. The light on the recirculation button will illuminate. Recirculation cannot be may fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the blend - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 183
the climate control panel is 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 184
window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Outlet Adjustment Use the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you louvers. For the most efficient airflow and temperature control, keep the outlet in the fully opened position. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 185
(such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 186
seconds. Both the driver and passenger arrows will be displayed. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 187
air inlet will be automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor will help quickly cool down your vehicle. The light on the button will illuminate in recirculation. windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load, and also turns engine coolant temperature. Pressing the fan switch will - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 188
off the entire climate control system. Outside air to the floor See "Defogging and Defrosting" later in Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. )(Bi- the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on the recirculation button will glow. This is helpful - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 189
light in the button will flash and then go out to let you know that this is not allowed. This is normal and helps to prevent fogging. When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system in recirculation for extended periods of time may cause fogging the entire climate control system. Outside air - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 190
conditioning mode has been canceled. On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it conditioner to work its best. On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air prevent fogging. 3-30 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 191
vehicle has this feature, the lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 192
The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. • Keep the air path under the front outlet to close the louvers. For the most efficient airflow and temperature control, keep the outlet in the fully opened position. Rear seat outlets can - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 193
save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 194
cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 195
far 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 196
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, light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 197
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 United States with Passenger Sensing System 3-37 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System 3-38 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 199
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 right front passenger's seat) until you have your vehicle serviced. {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 200
will have a passenger air bag status indicator. the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 201
, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all status 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 202
other charging system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 203
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 you when to shift to the next highest gear, and will help you get the best fuel economy. 3-43 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 204
system is divided into two 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. Have your brake system inspected right away. This - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on 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 hear a chime sound when the light is on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 206
turn the automatic engagement feature back on, see Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 4-8. • If the Traction Assist System is affected by an anti-lock brake system, TAS or engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the light will come on. Have your vehicle serviced. • If the vehicle is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides , it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity. See Engine Overheating on page 5-35. Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 208
is safe to do so. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle until the transmission temperature falls below 265 temperature gage reading is above normal. See your dealer for service. A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 209
has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 210
electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 212
may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. See Oil Pressure Low under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65 and Engine Oil on page 5-17. Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 213
4-71. Overdrive Disable This light will illuminate when the overdrive disable feature is activated. The overdrive disable feature will prevent your vehicle from shifting into fifth (5) gear. United States Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 on the instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and personalization features. • At the gas station - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 215
have all of the features listed above, and you 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 216
the business trip. • BUSINESS: XX.X MPG - This shows the amount of fuel used 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 217
control buttons you will not be able to display the fuel information. Fuel Range Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears to display the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It's based on fuel economy and the fuel will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 218
fuel economy cannot be reset. Personalization Button You can program certain features System Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears manual. Also, the oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine engine. So, be sure to check your oil level often. See Engine - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: LOCK DOORS MANUALLY: The doors will not be locked automatically. LOCK DOORS WITH SPEED: The doors - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 220
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 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 221
on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on seat position recall see Memory Seat on page 2- you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. PERIMETER LIGHTING OFF: The perimeter lights will not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 222
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 Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your personalization for the feedback you will - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 223
EXIT appears in the display. To select your personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on when you turn off the vehicle, to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on tilt mirror in reverse see Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors on page 2-62. HEADLAMP DELAY: - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 224
displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on seat position exit see Memory Seat on page 2- information will be displayed in English units. For example, distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon. Choose one of the two options and press the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 225
four seconds, as long as you are in FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and toggle through the languages you can select the DIC to display information in. 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 226
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 is corrected, pressing the select button will clear this message from the DIC display. BUCKLE PASSENGER If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 227
acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the DIC and The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter. Press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 228
AJAR (Crew Cab) If coolant level sensor, this message will appear on the DIC if the engine coolant level is low. Adding coolant will clear the message. OIL Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED (Allison Transmission® Only) If the transmission is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 230
. If the brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but the supplemental brake assist system may not operate properly. In the event of a vacuum loss, you may not have vacuum power assist for braking. The brake CAUTION: (Continued) SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER If a problem occurs with the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 231
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system, this message will appear on patterns will return to normal. TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly thsi message may appear along with the check engine light on the instrument panel. See Malfunction - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 232
signal/multifunction lever to the off position. Press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE (Allison Transmission® Only) If the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot, this message will appear on the DIC, and you will hear a chime - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 233
out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 235
for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 236
gured properly for your vehicle and 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 237
a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 238
DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition off. 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, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 239
show the speaker balance. To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. ALL will appear on the display, you CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. 3-79 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 240
seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 241
you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear on the display. Press - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 242
radio will interrupt the 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 243
needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 244
you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your service. If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0, you may have a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. If this message does not clear - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 245
the CD-R has been handled. You may experience an increase in skipping, 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 could get caught in the CD player. Do not play 3 inch CDs - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 246
seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the CD. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning. DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time of the track - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 247
, 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 speakers - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 248
a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 249
DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 250
show the speaker balance. To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. ALL will appear on the display, you will CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. 3-90 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 251
seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. 3-91 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 252
you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear on the display. Press - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 253
the play of a cassette 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 254
needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 255
you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your service. If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0, you may have a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. If this message does not clear - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 256
built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work 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 the display and an arrow - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 257
the tape, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each selection on the current side of the tape. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning. Your tape - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 258
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 your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 259
seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the CD. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning. DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time of the track - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 260
cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error 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 Entertainment (RSE) system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 261
a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. speakers. XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 263
adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. CENTERED will CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 264
. The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position. To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls are displayed. CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. 3-104 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 265
stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) The six numbered pushbuttons let you - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 266
. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 268
you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your service. If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0, you may have a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. If this message does not clear - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 269
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 2. Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button. 3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. Load a CD. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 270
currently playing, press and release this button. To eject multiple CDs, press and hold this button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the light will flash to let you know when a CD is being ejected. REMOVE CD will appear on the display. You can now remove the CD. If - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 271
button 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 CD, push the PWR knob off and then on again. This will clear the CD-sensing feature and enable CDs to be loaded into the player again. Press and hold this button to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 272
until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the currently selected CD. Press 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 273
To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved. You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN arrows. Seeking past the last saved track will return - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 274
If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control. Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers. The driver - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 275
control. See "Remote Control" later in this section for more information. The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 contiguous US on or off. The power indicator light will illuminate when the power is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 276
vehicle ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when RAP is title, refer to the on-screen instructions, as the DVD may be displaying zoom). The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce control. To resume playback, press the play/pause button on the DVD player or the remote control. As long - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 277
video screen. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to freeze the video and mute the audio. The video screen will display Parental Control ON and the power indicator light on the DVD player will flash. It will also disable all other button operations from the remote - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 278
the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 279
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 player and an auxiliary source. Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight will time out after about 7 to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 280
on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones. Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 281
XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 contiguous US for a long period of time, remove the batteries and 's instructions for control will toggle the RSE system between the auxiliary device and the DVD player. Battery Replacement To change the batteries, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw on the battery - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 282
How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In some countries, the video format may be in PAL system. To change the video format, perform the following: 1. Press the display menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to highlight the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 283
on or accessory. Check to make sure the parental control button has not been activated. (The power indicator light will flash if parental control is active is no obstruction between the remote control and the infrared window located below the video screen. Check the batteries to make sure they are not - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 284
the DVD player. This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player. Problem Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. I lost the the wired headphones. Recommended Action Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular telephone towers or - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Rear Seat Audio (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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 286
feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display. When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK® is armed - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Audio Steering Wheel Controls You can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your OnStar®, 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 289
it is possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it as a broken tape, in error. 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 290
alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen. Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen. Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer. To change the volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-42 Highway Cab ...4-70 Towing a Trailer ...4-71 Power Take-Off (PTO) ...4-99 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Manual - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 292
the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task - such as concentrating on - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 294
, this means that a woman 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 increasing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 295
a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 296
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 braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your brakes - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem, both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10-second chime. The lights and chime will come 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 298
you more than even the very best braking. Traction Assist System (TAS) As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Your vehicle may have a to lose traction. When this happens, the system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. 4-8 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 299
, slows down or stops, the light will go off and TAS will be on again. This is normal. • 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 TAS system on for long periods of time, or if - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Turn the ignition to RUN; do not start the engine. 3. Apply the brake pedal, shift into NEUTRAL (N), press the accelerator automatically come on. You can restore the automatic feature by repeating the same procedure. Whether the TAS the system off, the traction off light will come on and stay on. You - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 301
fully loaded, driving off-road, or when personal preferences demand more control, the button should be pressed in with the indicator light lit. This switch position indicates FIRM levels of ride control or damping. The following guide can also be used to help determine the best setting. NORMAL: The - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 302
feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine much of those places. You can lose control. See Traction Assist System (TAS) on Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 303
a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking - if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can not; there is not room. That is the time for evasive action - steering around - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 304
QUADRASTEER™ The QUADRASTEER™ System has a control and diagnostic module that monitors and records current mode, press the button until the 2 indicator, located to the right of the 4 Wheel Steer button, lights up. If the 2 indicator is flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 305
lane changes. In this mode the system operates much like the 4 mode, but is enhanced for trailer towing. It is recommended for all types and weights of trailers. 4-15 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 306
To engage the 4 Wheel Steer tow mode, press the button until the 4 and tow mode indicators light up on the instrument panel. If the tow indicator is flashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 308
one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. • Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. • If you are being passed, make it easy for the following driver - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 309
on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6. If your vehicle at the front 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- - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 311
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 your vehicle to be damaged. Always be - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 312
you 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) read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 313
open fires (where permitted), camp stoves and lanterns. • Never park your 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. combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 314
eyes, for example, need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 315
with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. or two wheels, you can not control the vehicle as well or at all sudden acceleration, sudden turns or sudden braking. In a way, off-road driving signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. You have to use your own - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 316
: Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive down them, you can not control your speed. If you drive across them, you will roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt about the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 318
will need to restart it. With the brake pedal 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 319
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 control. Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 320
they will not have to do all the work. 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 321
. Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. across the incline of the hill. A 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 322
down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from the front wheels to the over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a Find another route instead. • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 324
, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control. {CAUTION: Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be dangerous. Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or sudden thaws - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 325
checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check 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 due to off-road use. Refer to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 326
vehicles. • Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for animals you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear problems, or by fatigue. 4-36 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 327
. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should to 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 328
puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can not CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 332
not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 333
• Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 334
. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how 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 down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes could get - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 335
well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when • You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 337
be 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 rain begins to 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 338
or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 339
the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust engine only as long as you 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 340
the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 341
(R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission have recovery hooks that are concealed by the front bumper trim covering. Use of the recovery hooks could - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4. Securely attach - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 345
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 case to NEUTRAL. 5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. See Four - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 346
your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, and the Silverado SS package, your vehicle was not designed to be towed transmission to PARK (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 3. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Securely attach the vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 347
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 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 350
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 information label for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 351
parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you and others. If you put things in the bed - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 353
of gravity height must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard. Any load that extends beyond the vehicle's taillamp area 113 kg per side) *The combined weight for all rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) excludes 1500 crew cab models (with 5'8'' box length.) - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 354
any additional cargo you intend to carry. Say, for example, you have 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 you may only be able to carry one passenger. But, even this may - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 355
do I calculate it? • Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers. Basically, it is the amount of weight weight distribution ratio, even though the actual weight weight distribution ratio. • The total vehicle must not exceed the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 357
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 work properly, you could have a crash. To help your brakes work properly when a snow plow is installed, always follow the snow plow manufacturer or - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 358
is the difference between your GVWR and the weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers. It is the amount of weight you can add to your vehicle 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 359
point C for the CWR. It is the point where the mass of a body is concentrated and, if suspended at that point, would balance the front and You must weigh 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 360
you load 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 361
the information in "Weight of the Trailer 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 lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 362
control. See "Hitches" later in this section. • The weight of the trailer • The weight of the trailer tongue • The weight on your vehicle's tires Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 500 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 363
the button again, at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off. The engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. Weight control of the vehicle is desired. 4-73 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 364
based upon your vehicle model and options. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight Weight GCWR C-1500 Regular Cab 9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 5,500 lbs. (2 495 kg) - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 365
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 -wheel or gooseneck. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (2WD)* 3.73 8,300 lbs. (3 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Crew Cab (2WD)* 3.42 5300 V8 3.73 Maximum Trailer Weight 6,800 lbs. (3 084 kg) 7,800 lbs. (3 538 kg) GCWR 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 897 kg) Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Regular Cab Long kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 5,300 lbs. (2 404 kg) 10, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 369
897 kg) 3.73 5,000 lbs. (2 267 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual) 4.10 6,000 lbs. (2 721 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 3.73 8,000 lbs. (3 ) for fifth-wheel and gooseneck. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (4WD)* 3.73 6,600 lbs. (2 993 kg) 12,000 lbs. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 12,000 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 371
. (9 979 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Vehicle* 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communications Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 377
weight for your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) for the 2500 series with a weight distributing hitch. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 378
room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the 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-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 379
attaching points on the bumper. If you are towing a trailer up to your vehicle's trailer rating limit you may attach the safety chains to the attaching point on the hitch platform. If you • The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure. • The trailer's brake system will use - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 380
. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-51. To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: • Have your exhaust system inspected brakes are still working. While towing a trailer or when exposed to long periods of sunshine, the floor of the truck bed may become very warm. Avoid putting items in the truck bed - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 381
up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so Light on page 3-53. 4-91 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 382
in PARK (P) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. For manual transmissions, let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the transmission out of gear and the parking brake applied, for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If you do get the overheat warning - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 383
. 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 trailering, it's a good - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 384
circuits: 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 385
/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Light Blue: CHMSL Red: Battery Feed Dark Blue: Trailer Brake If your trailer is equipped with electric brakes, you can get a jumper harness (electric trailer brake control) with a trailer battery feed fuse from your dealer. Your - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 386
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 your vehicle is equipped with the the vehicle and are tied to the vehicle's frame. • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake 4-96 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 387
brake harness, the one intended for use on your vehicle. If you use some other trailer brake harness, even if it seems to fit, your trailer brakes 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. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 389
, next to the auxiliary battery. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical battery. Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. 2. Set the parking brake - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 390
sure your foot is off the brake pedal (and off the clutch on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission). 4. Select the desired engine speed for PTO operation. Read the following preset mode information regarding operation. Preset Mode: PTO speed control mode is used for stationary applications - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 391
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 variable mode (while stationary) do the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 392
of the installed PTO 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 393
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-38 Engine Fan Noise ...5-43 Power Steering Fluid ...5-44 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-45 Brakes ...5-47 Battery ...5-50 Jump Starting ...5-51 All-Wheel Drive ...5-57 Rear Axle ...5-58 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-58 Noise Control System ...5-61 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 394
Paint Spotting ...5-119 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-120 Vehicle Identification ...5-121 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-121 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-121 Electrical System ...5-121 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-121 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-122 Power Windows and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 396
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 can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 397
.org. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. In Canada, look for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 398
engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel. that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 399
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 you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 400
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 full, and is more - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 401
. {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground. • Bring the smoke while pumping gasoline. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 not - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Breakers on page 5-122. N. Battery. See Battery on page 5-50. O. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-45. Engine Oil If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Oil" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 410
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-130. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 411
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 412
change 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 dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 414
Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for location of engine air cleaner/filter and and reset the indicator. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains "caked" with dirt, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 415
the housing. Care should be 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 416
that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transmission doing frequent trailer towing. • Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If your vehicle's GVWR is not over 8,600 and you do not use - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 417
Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 418
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 419
to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transmission to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 420
dipstick back in all the way. • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 421
4. Safe operating level is within the HOT RUN band on the dipstick. The width of the HOT RUN band represents approximately 1.06 quart (1.0 liter) of fluid at normal operating temperature. 5. If the fluid level is not within the HOT RUN band, add or drain fluid as necessary to bring the fluid level to - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 422
dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little speed for VORTEC™ 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines Shown, Other Manual Transmissions Similar 1. Remove the filler plug. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 423
the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 424
extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Notice: Using - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 426
information 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 427
a safe place in an emergency. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 429
and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this section. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Idle for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 431
needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection . {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 435
the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 437
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 , use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. What to Use - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 438
can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fl which could damage the tank if it is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 439
too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 440
area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. {CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 441
Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system 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. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. {CAUTION: - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 442
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location. Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Replacing Brake System Parts The - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 443
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 can explode or - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 444
you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries (or more), you should manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL. Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 445
remote negative (−) terminal is located on a tab attached to the 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 can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 448
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 Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 450
a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.. How to Check Lubricant The proper level for the of the filler plug hole. The proper level for the 1500 HD Series, 2500 Series, 2500 HD, and 3500 Series is from 0 to 1/2 inch (0 to 13 mm) - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 451
unless you suspect there is 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 the filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. Manual Transfer Case 5-59 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 452
is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you 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 surface. If the level is below the bottom of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 453
the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the control system warranty is given in your warranty booklet. Insulation: • Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation. Engine: • Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if equipped) inoperative so as to allow engine - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 454
muffler and/or resonator. • Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 5-62 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 456
into the vehicle. Install and tighten the two pins. If your vehicle has one pin, install it and turn it into the locking feature. A. B. C. D. Sidemarker Lamp Retainer Clip Front Turn Signal Lamp Daytime Running Lamp 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as mentioned previously. 2. Press the retainer clip - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 457
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands. 7. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks. 8. Reinstall the turn signal housing onto the vehicle, placing - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 459
Center High-Mounted 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 460
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps 1. Remove the screws and lamp assembly. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness. 3. Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp housing. 4. Unplug the lamp. 5. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing. 6. Reinstall the lamp housing. 4. If a CHMSL - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 463
-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, peel the rubber seal away from the lens. 2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the old bulb straight out - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 464
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. 2. Push the release - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 465
have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For tire manufacturer's booklet included with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. 5-73 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 469
following examples show the different parts of a tire size. 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 vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. 5-77 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 470
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. 5-78 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 There are 6.9 kPa's to one psi. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 472
Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 473
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 much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 474
evenly and last longer if you rotate the tires periodically. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" earlier in this section. Also see "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't tell - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 475
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-85 and Wheel - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 477
inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 478
, ride, tire pressure monitoring system performance and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design as your original tires. {CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 479
tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. 5-87 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 480
grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 481
, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 482
cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 483
wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 484
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 remain in the vehicle. CAUTION - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 485
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Extended Cab® Regular Cab and Crew Cab 5-93 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 486
For Extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger's side second row seat. 1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it. For crew cab models, pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 490
Jacking Locations A. Front Location (2-Wheel Drive 1500 Series) B. Front Location (All Other Series) C. Rear 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 491
jacked up is dangerous. 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 493
5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 496
an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See "Capacities and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 497
, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 500
stem pointing down. See "Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools" earlier 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. Read and follow the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 502
jack handle, extension, and 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 503
hand. If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, insert the 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 the way. 13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 504
57 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see Changing a burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 505
Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Materials on page 5-120. Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can - before they set. 5-113 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 506
Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaning instructions - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 507
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 509
rinse the blade with water. Check the 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 luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use chrome - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 510
tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 511
areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 512
Concentrate Usage Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches and protects finish. Cleans, shines and protects in Lifter Odor Eliminator See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 514
you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 515
) RR FOG LP BRAKE DRIVER UNLOCK Fuses RR Wiper SEO ACCY WS WPR TBC ACCY IGN 3 Usage Not Used Special Equipment 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 516
Fuses VEH STOP RT TRLR ST/TRN RT TRN BODY DDM AUX PWR 2 LOCKS ECC TBC 2C FLASH CB LT DOORS TBC 2B TBC 2A Usage Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Harness Connector Driver Door Module Not Used Power - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 517
Right Power Windows Circuit Breaker Not Used Infotainment Harness Connection 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/relay block. To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 518
5-126 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 519
Gasoline Engine; ECMRPV - Diesel Engine. *3 - Gasoline Engine; FUEL HT - 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 520
Electronic Brake Controller Instrument Panel Cluster, 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 521
A/C COMP RR WPR RADIO SEO B1 LO HDLP-LT BTSI CRANK Usage Climate Control Controller Cigarette Lighter High Beam Headlamp-Right Headlamp Low Beam Seats, HomeLink Headlamp Low Beam-Left Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System Starting System Fuses LO HDLP-RT FOG LP FOG LP HORN W/S WASH W/S WASH - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 522
for 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 Gap 0.060 inches cab. 5-130 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 523
Transmission 16.0 quarts VORTEC™ 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 524
V8 (Vin N) VORTEC™ 8100 V8 (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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 525
Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 6-1 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 526
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 527
few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to get service information, see Service fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 528
you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine GM parts. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 529
equipped). If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-73. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 530
footnote (l). Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Vehicles 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 532
services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage and parking brake cable guides. Ball joints belt reminder light and all safety belt system parts. If you see body door fuel - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 533
service. (i) Drain, flush and refill cooling system. See Engine problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (k) Inspect system. Check all fuel control performance of your vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 534
DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 535
Shift Lock Control System Check engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 537
Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4 brake fluid. Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering GM No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada System 89021186). Manual GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. (5-Speed with U.S. 12346190 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 538
of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849). Usage Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Front Axle Rear Axle Rear Axle (Steerable) Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 539
of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Usage Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt and Linkage Weatherstrip Conditioning - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 **/GF626* 15153642** ITTA 22 inches (56.0 cm) *ACDelco® part number ** GM part number †A1518C high-capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted. 6-17 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 545
...7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 546
matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 547
and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility 's manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 548
has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 549
Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/ scooter lifts, etc.). This call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 550
Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. • Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet's Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 551
, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 552
for reasonable fuel expenses (five day maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 553
as shuttle service, may not Motors of Canada New control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control was operated, such as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position, vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 554
, please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. police or similar government office, • as part of GM's defense of litigation through the - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 555
may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 556
model name of the vehicle. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 557
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 lock Brake System ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 558
Feature Battery Warning Light ...3-42 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-42 Before You Drive ...3-114 Before You Go Off-Roading ...4-22 Brake Parking ...2-44 System Warning Light ...3-44 Brake Adjustment ...5-50 Brake Fluid ...5-47 Brake Pedal Travel ...5-50 Brake Wear ...5-49 Brakes ...5-47 Braking - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 559
Buying New Tires ...5-86 C California Fuel ...5-5 Canada - Customer Assistance ...7-4 Canadian Owners ... ENGINE OIL ...3-67 Check Engine Light ...3-49 Check Engine Light ...3-49 CHECK OIL LEVEL ...3-66 CHECK WASHER FLUID ...3-66 Checking Brake Fluid ...5-48 Checking Coolant ...5-33 Checking Engine - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 560
Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Coolant 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 10 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 4 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 561
, 3-31 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Dinghy Towing ...4-54 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dolly Towing ...4-55 Dome Lamps ...3-18 Door Delayed Locking 27 Driving with a Trailer ...4-90 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-25 Dual Climate Control System ...3-22 Dual Stage Air Bags ...1-72 Dual Tire - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 562
23 Event Data Records (EDR) ...7-9 Exit Lighting ...3-18 Express Down Windows ...2-16 Extended Cab ...1-57 Extended Cab and Crew Cab ...1-54 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-31 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 F Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering ...4-88 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-22 Finding a Program Type - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 563
Stereo ...3-128 Fog Lamps ...3-16 Folding the Rear Seat ...1-8 Following Distance ...4-90 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-33, 5-58 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-52 Front Axle ...5-60 Front Axle Locking Feature ...2-33 Front Reading Lamps ...3-18 Front Storage Area ...2-65 Fuel ...5-4 Additives ...5-6 California - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 564
Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-31 Hydroplaning ...4-39 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...5-37 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...5-36 If the Light is Flashing ...3-50 If the Light Panel Brightness Control ...3-18 Instrument Panel Fuse Block - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 565
the 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 Warning ...3-42 Brake System Warning ...3-44 Cruise Control ...3-52 Four-Wheel-Drive ...3-52 Low Fuel - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 566
...4-19 LOW COOLANT LEVEL ...3-68 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-54 Lumbar Power Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 567
Reference ...vi MyGMLink.com ...7-3 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Noise Control System, Tampering ...5-61 Normal Maintenance 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 568
Parking Brake Cab ...4-70 Plan Ahead When Possible ...7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape ...3-96 Playing a CD ...3-85, 3-98, 3-109 Playing a Specific Loaded CD ...3-110 Playing 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 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500 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 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 571
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER ...3-70 SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM ...3-69 Service Bulletins ...7-12 Service Manuals ...7-11 SERVICE RIDE CONTROL ...3-71 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ...3-81, 3-92, 3-105 Setting Preset Stations ...3-75, 3-78, 3-89, 3-103 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3- - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 572
® ...2-19 TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ...3-71 Tilt 48 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires ...4-87 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-53 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-11 Off Light ...3-46 TRACTION ACTIVE ...3-71 Trailer Recommendations ...4-70 Trailer Brakes ...4-89 Trailer Wiring Harness ...4-94 TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 573
Assistance ...7-4 Up-Shift Light ...3-43 Using Cleaner on (VIN) ...5-121 Service Parts Identification Label 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 to Use ...5-18 17 V Vehicle Control - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 574
and Tire Balance ...Replacement ...When to Add Engine Oil ...When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ...When ...Where to Put the Restraint ...Why Safety Belts Work ...Windows ...Manual ... 5-48 5-21 5-58 5-88 5-88 5-18 5-20 5-82 ...3-130 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States)
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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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1
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