2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup Owner's Manual
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup Manual
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup manual content summary:
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-62 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 All-Wheel Drive ...5-58 Rear Axle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 2
the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name SILVERADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell 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 "Do Not," "Do Not - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Also, in this manual you will find what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 6
✍ NOTES vi - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Manual Seats ...1-3 Power Seats ...1-4 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Head Restraints ...1-7 Seatback Latches ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1-28 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 8
System Check ...1-79 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-80 Airbag System ...1-62 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-69 Passenger Sensing System ...1-72 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-77 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1- - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 9
the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat, you can adjust it with this lever located at the 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 10
the vehicle. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6. Power Lumbar Your vehicle's seats may be equipped with power lumbar. You can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback with this control, located on the outboard sides of the front seat(s). If your vehicle has a power seat - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 11
the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the buttons are located on the front doors. The engine must be running for the heated seats to work - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the front seatback, lift the manual lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Lift the lever again without - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback rearward until it latches. After returning the seatback to its upright position, push and pull on the seatback - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 15
and push it rearward all the way. 2. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. 3. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion and 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 side - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 17
You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not 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 would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-12 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 20
in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 22
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 is - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Q: What is 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: What is 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Q: What is 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. 1-22 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 29
your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in the center rear seat position of a crew cab, you have a lap-shoulder belt which is similar to the rear outside seat positions. To learn how to wear this belt see "Lap-Shoulder Belt - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 30
in the center front seat position of a crew cab, 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 is - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 31
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 is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 32
force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal 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. 1-26 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 33
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. 1-27 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 34
belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger in the rear seat. Here is 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 35
To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-28. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 38
{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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 40
{CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 41
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 42
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 43
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 44
is a permanent part of the motor rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system or the LATCH manual. The child restraint instructions - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 45
is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model. If you want 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 enough - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 46
Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch) on page 1-54 or Securing a Child Restraint in top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 47
top strap anchored, you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 48
strap anchored, you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Extended Cab There is a top strap anchor for the right front passenger position located on the back panel of your vehicle, behind the right - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 49
be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger position of an extended cab if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 50
passenger's position of a crew cab if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child LATCH System) Your vehicle may have the LATCH system. For extended cabs, you will find anchors for the rear outside seating positions. For crew cabs - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 51
A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage C. Top Tether A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-45 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 52
could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed 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. 1-46 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 53
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 and as the instructions say. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate and run - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 54
4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 55
have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap belt to secure a child restraint in the center rear seat position of an extended cab. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. Crew Cab When you - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 56
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) Your vehicle has Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Power Seats on page 1-4. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 58
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. 1-52 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 59
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch) Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. There is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag. See the following - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 61
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. United States Canada Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat unless - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 62
light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The right front passenger's airbag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly. Until you - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 63
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. 1-57 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 64
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. If you had turned the airbag off with the switch, remember to be sure to use the airbag off - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rear seat is a before securing the forward-facing child restraint. See Power Seats on page 1-4 or Manual Seats on page 1-3. 1-59 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 66
cab and your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH page 1-4 or Manual Seats on page latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 67
pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the inside rearview mirror will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START. 1-61 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 68
If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 69
offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. CAUTION: (Continued) There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-64 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 71
{CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, 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 airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 72
a passenger sensing system also have dual stage airbags. If the rearview mirror in your vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator printed on it, system and therefore, it has dual stage airbags. If the rearview mirror in your vehicle does not have a passenger airbag status indicator printed - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 73
the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But airbags would not help you and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. 1-67 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 74
driver's airbag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag - will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 75
the right front passenger airbag. Airbag Off Switch If your instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • my vehicle has no rear seat; • my vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 77
cab pickup and this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for example, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 78
the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-36. If your rearview mirror does not have either of the indicators pictured below, then your vehicle does - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 79
turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver's airbag is not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 80
refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch) on page 1-54 or Securing a Child Restraint in who has outgrown child restraints • or if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system 1-74 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 81
adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 82
{CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger's seat may not - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 83
affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not 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 airbag - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-78 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 85
latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts need regular maintenance.) A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the 's seat), or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the advanced - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 86
belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts. If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-13 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Rear Doors ...2-14 Tailgate ...2-14 Windows ...2-16 Manual Windows ...2-16 Power Windows ...2-17 Swing-Out Windows ...2-18 Sliding Rear Window ...2-18 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Temperature Display ...2-58 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-61 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-61 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ...2-62 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-62 Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ...2-62 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-63 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-64 Outside Curb - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 90
Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks as well as the spare tire hoist lock, if equipped. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 91
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Operation on page 2-6. • If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. 2-5 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 92
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 100 feet (30 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Q (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds may - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 93
is probably time to change the battery. 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. To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: 1. Insert a thin object - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 94
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 95
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 96
lock all the doors at once. Delayed Locking If your vehicle is a crew cab, it may be equipped with this feature. When locking the doors with the will also automatically lock when the vehicle is out of PARK (P), or for manual transmission, when the vehicle reaches 8 mph (24 km/h). Operating the power - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 97
the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h). This is the mode that is pre-programmed in the factory for manual transmission vehicles. The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door lock mode (automatic transmission only). Choose one of the two programming options listed - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 98
when the key is removed from the ignition. This is the mode that is pre-programmed in the factory for manual transmission vehicles. Mode 4: No automatic door unlock. The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door unlock mode (automatic transmission only). Choose one of the four - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 99
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) With this feature, you can lock the rear side doors so that they cannot be opened from the inside by passengers. This feature is located - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 100
use the handle located on the inside of the rear access door to open it. Crew Cabs If your vehicle is a crew cab, you can open your doors from the inside or outside. Your vehicle may also firmly push it upward until it latches. After you put the tailgate back up, pull it back towards you to be sure - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 101
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. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 102
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 103
position. If your vehicle is equipped with power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors in the front and rear for crew cab models. 2-17 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Lock-Out Switch If you have power windows on a crew cab, the driver's door power window switch has a lockout feature. have swing-out windows. To open a rear swing-out window, flip the latch open and swing the glass out. The latch will catch when the window is fully open and it will also hold it in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 105
visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows. The passenger's side sun visor may have a vanity mirror. With this system, the security light will flash as you open the door, with the ignition off, to let you know that you are activating - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 106
won't activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch or the vehicle's headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized service center. • If you don't want to activate the theft-deterrent system - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 107
fuel is disabled. If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced this time your new brake linings are not yet - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 108
allows you to use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. {CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-22 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 109
engine and protects the electrical system. This feature may cause the engine to crank even after the ignition key is not in START. Automatic Transmission To remove the key on manual NEUTRAL (N) only. If you have a diesel engine refer to the diesel supplement for the starting procedure. Notice: Do - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 110
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 will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that is a safety feature. When starting your engine in very cold weather (below - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Coolant Heater In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 112
indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display must Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmission. These larger parts 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Use this gear to back up. If your vehicle is equipped with the Allison Transmission®, the R may blink on the PRNDL if the shift inhibitor is Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 114
stabilization feature is designed to determine before making an upshift if the engine will be able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such hanging shift, however the transmission is operating normally. The Allison Transmission® also uses adaptive shift controls. Adaptive shift controls - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 115
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 off and on. If you manually a warm-up mode shift schedule until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. While the transmission is - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 116
® transmission, you may have both Tow/Haul mode and overdrive disable. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on page 4-69 for more information. Grade Braking (Allison Transmission® Only) Grade braking uses the engine and transmission to slow a loaded vehicle on hills in addition to using the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 117
engine braking. Grade braking driving within the dashed red zone is normal, both the diesel and gasoline engine have been designed for this grade braking feature. Do not allow the engine column shift lever until the indicator light, on the instrument panel, illuminates. If your vehicle has both Tow/ - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 118
Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 6000 V8 Engine) Here is how to operate your transmission. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 119
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 is how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 120
along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle. Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8100 V8 and DURAMAX™ 6600 V8 Engines) Here is how to operate your transmission. This six-speed pattern is unique to GM manual transmissions. The - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 121
pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving , use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle. 2-35 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 122
climbing a grade. This will allow the vehicle's engine to provide some braking and help to slow the vehicle as it goes down the grade. 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. When this - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 123
downshift. Manual Transfer Case 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. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 124
A 4WD indicator 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 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 125
slow the vehicle to shift into 4-Wheel High (4HI). When Using the Manual Transfer Case • All shifts should be made using quick motions. Slow shifts 4-Wheel High (4HI) or 4-Wheel Low (4LO) you may experience reduced fuel economy. • Avoid driving in 4-Wheel Drive on clean, dry pavement. It may cause - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 126
to slow or stop the vehicle to shift into 4HI until your vehicle has warmed up. • Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL (N), or with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal, or shift into NEUTRAL. • While in 4HI, your vehicle can be driven at any posted legal speed limit. • Shift - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 127
. When driving your vehicle in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is sent to the rear wheels. When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. 2-41 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 128
two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2- you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash while the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 129
for service. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for further information. Shifting into 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press and release the 4HI or AUTO 4WD switch. bump when shifting between 4LO and 4HI ranges or from NEUTRAL with the engine running. If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 130
(D) for one second, or FIRST (1) for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 2. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 3. After the transfer - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 131
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. h (2HI): This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 132
If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-49. NEUTRAL: Shift the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically with some delay. Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 134
to DRIVE (D) for one second, for FIRST (1) for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift 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 four - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 135
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 driving. If you are towing a trailer and are - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 136
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 137
{CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 138
trucks. Therefore, the Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmissions. These larger parts may sometimes make . There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 139
manual transmission is in gear. Your or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake : Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 140
Have your vehicle fixed immediately. {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 2-54. Also, idling in a closed-in place - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 141
have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Pull or push the tab under the mirror to adjust it to the night or to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass reading and the outside temperature will both - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 143
function by pressing and holding the on/off button for approximately six seconds, until the green indicator light turns off. Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 144
compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 145
compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push in the COMP button for approximately eight seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 146
Press and hold the COMP button for five seconds until a zone number appears in the display. 3. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds. 2-60 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 147
may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. The mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow areas. The use of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 148
or forward. You can also loosen the nut (C) on the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the mirror head. Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with outside power camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. 2-62 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 149
or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the mirrors. You may notice the mirror glass adjust as the mirrors fold in; this is normal. The mirror glass will reposition itself once the mirrors are unfolded. If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or flutter - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 150
off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds. To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and unfold them at least three times using the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 151
are turned on. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25 for further information. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 152
centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the OnStar®-equipped vehicle's glove box literature. For more information - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 153
voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To find out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® user's guide in the vehicle's glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com; or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 154
system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to is equipped with the HomeLink® Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the of your HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 155
future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased erase all of the programmed channels. Programming HomeLink® Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 156
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor- - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button To program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink® button previously trained, follow these - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 158
front bench seat. To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latch handle located at the front of the armrest. Then, let the lid pop up swivels 180° to provide clearance between tall beverage containers and the manual transmission shift lever (if equipped). Coinholder(s) Your vehicle may have - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Tonneau Cover If your vehicle is equipped with a tonneau cover, follow the directions below to remove the cover. 1. To remove, unsnap the cover. Roll it up and stow it using the buckle and the strap located at the front of the box. A. Back rail B. Side rail C. Rear bow D. Center bow E. Front bow - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 160
4. To add cargo to the box, remove all bows and the back rail and stow them safely. 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. To clean the tonneau cover, use - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 161
can be used to block the rays of the sun. The roller sunscreen can be manually operated with the sunroof in an open or close position. To open the sunscreen, to unlatch it and roll it back. To close, pull it forward and latch it to the close position. Do not leave the sunroof open for long periods - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 162
If you have an automatic transmission, place the vehicle in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, set the parking brake. • If you have a manual transmission, press and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the parking brake is set. A single chime will sound and the memory position will be - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 163
the seat exit position, do the following: 1. If you have an automatic transmission, place the vehicle in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, set the parking brake. 2. Press and release the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to the stored memory position. 3. Adjust the seat to the desired - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 164
✍ NOTES 2-78 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 165
...3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-32 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-33 Trip Odometer ...3-33 Gage ...3-38 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...3-39 Brake System Warning Light ...3-40 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 166
Adjustment ...3-126 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-41 Traction Off Light ...3-41 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-42 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-49 Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission® Only) ...3-49 Fuel Gage ...3-49 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-50 Driver Information Center (DIC) - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 167
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 169
on page 3-19. M. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-13. N. Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50. O. Center Instrument Panel Block. See Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-130. P. Parking Brake Release. See Parking Brake on page - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 170
Hazard Warning Flashers 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. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 171
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever • N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. • L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-10. • I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. For information on the headlamps, see Headlamps on page 3-13. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 172
An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 173
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 instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation. N(Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Windshield Washer LQ (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. Cruise Control 9(Off - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 175
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise symbol on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. 3-11 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 176
your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don't 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 177
brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble turn off. ® The control on the driver's side of your instrument panel operates the headlamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 178
A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is off, in LOCK, ACCESSORY, or on. ; (Parking Lamps): Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Roof Marker Lamps (If Equipped) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 179
system when parked at night by applying the parking brake before starting your vehicle. The headlamps will remain brake is not released before you begin to drive, the exterior lamps will turn on above 2 mph (3.2 km/h). Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor located on the top of the instrument - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 180
to DRL if it is bright enough outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 181
If your vehicle has this feature, this switch includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the climate controls. Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Dome Lamp Override E (Dome Lamp Override): You can use the dome override button, located below the exterior lamps control, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened, or to remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the button into the in position. With the button in this - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 183
on or off, press the button located next to the lamp. The lamps are fixed and cannot be adjusted. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will illuminate when the cargo lamp is turned on, and the ignition key is turned to RUN. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 184
or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper the slides at the side of its location in the instrument panel. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 185
off, turn the knob to the off position. H (Vent): This setting directs the air through the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is delivered through the floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets. The flow can be divided between vent and floor outlets depending upon where the knob - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 186
6 (Floor): This setting directs most of the air through the floor outlets, and the rest of the air is divided between the windshield defroster outlets and the side window defroster outlets. Airflow is delivered through the floor outlets, the windshield defroster outlets and the side window defroster - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 187
(Vent): panel vents. This mode directs air to the instrument )(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel vents; then directs most of the remaining air to notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 188
still have a rear window defogger button to activate the heated outside rearview mirrors, if equipped. < (Rear): -(Defog): This mode directs the air also turn off the defogger. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors this button will activate them. Notice: Don't use anything sharp on the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 189
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 system described later in this section. Driver's Side Temperature Knob The driver's side knob is used to adjust the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 190
setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster. Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load, and also turns on your headlamps. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 191
air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the off. Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. H (Panel): This setting will deliver air to the instrument panel outlets - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Pressing this button also cancels the auto recirculation feature. To resume the auto recirculation function, press the AUTO button. Each time the vehicle is started, the system will revert to the auto recirculation function. If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog or floor, the light in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 193
for the air 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 to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, turn the temperature knob to the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 194
have a rear window defogger button to activate the heated outside rearview mirrors, if equipped. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Indicators This part describes the pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. If you are familiar gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Automatic Transmission version shown. Canada, Light Duty Automatic and Manual Transmission Clusters similar. Your instrument 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 197
in Canada). Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). See "Grade Braking" under Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-30 trip odometer to zero. Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display, to toggle between the trip - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 198
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem serviced right away. 3-34 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 199
right front passenger's position (for example, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. If your vehicle is an extended cab pickup and this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of the passenger - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, your rearview mirror will have a passenger airbag status indicator. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 201
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 airbag off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 202
is in RUN until the engine is started. If the light stays on after starting the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem. Have it checked right . The voltmeter gage may also read lower when in fuel economy mode. This is normal. 3-38 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 203
the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) 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. 3-39 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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. If the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for a problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and then restarted. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40. If the light doesn't come on then, the system may require service; have - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 206
• 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. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Allison transmission, and the fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the driver information center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE parking brake, place the transmission in PARK (P) and allow the engine to See your dealer for service. United States Canada Your - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 208
is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. A misfi - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 210
may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 211
a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 212
cruise control. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel-drive indicator will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 213
Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. When the fuel tank is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear. See DIC - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 214
Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. The DIC buttons, if equipped, are located on the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features and warning/status messages. If your - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 215
odometers, tire pressure for vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitor, timer and engine hours. B r (Fuel Information): Press this button to display the current range, fuel used, average fuel economy and engine oil life. C 4 (Customization): Press this button to access the vehicle settings menu - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 216
on the instrument cluster for about four seconds will also display the engine hour information after the odometer is displayed when the vehicle is off. Fuel Information Button t (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information button to scroll through the range, fuel used, average fuel economy and - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 217
fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be continually updated each time you drive. Engine Oil Life System: Press the fuel information button until ENGINE in this manual. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 218
wheel, press the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge messages and clear them from the display. Some during operation, this message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Have the electrical system checked by your GM - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 219
battery charging system, this message will appear on the DIC, a chime will sound and the battery warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 220
up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message will clear. Once the problem is corrected, pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will in the DIC. Stop the vehicle and let the engine idle in PARK (P), or FIRST (1) for manual transmissions, to allow the coolant to reach a safe - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 221
engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If the driver's display. FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 222
corrected. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-20. Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 223
The electronic shift position indicator on the instrument panel cluster may blink when this occurs. To it from the DIC display. SERVICE 4WD If a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive service. See your GM dealer. See QUADRASTEER™ on page 4-14 for more information. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 224
it can lead to a crash. Have the brake system serviced as soon as possible. SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes, this message will be displayed on the DIC when there is a problem with the Supplemental Brake Assist system. If the message is displayed immediately - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 225
begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your GM dealer. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the instrument panel cluster. See Battery Warning Light on page 3-38. The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 226
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE If the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot, this vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 227
TURN SIGNAL ON If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will acknowledge the message and clear it from - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 228
will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY: The doors will not be unlocked automatically. Choose one of the available options will not operate if the key is in the ignition. Door Lock Delay (Crew Cab only) If your DIC does not have this feature, you still may be - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Lock Feedback Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your preference for the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select button while LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 230
Headlamp Delay Press the customization button until HEADLAMP DELAY appears in the display. To select your preference for how long the headlamps will stay on when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button while HEADLAMP DELAY is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 231
the next feature. For more information on seat position exit, see Memory Seat on page 2-76. CURB VIEW: BOTH: The driver's and passenger's outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 232
displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following languages: Elevated Idle (DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine only) The elevated idle feature is available on diesel engine vehicles only. Press the customization button until ELEVATED IDLE appears in the display. To select your - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle will be displayed in English units. For example, distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon. Choose one of the available options and press the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 234
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that numbered - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 236
appear on the display. Fade may not be available if the vehicle is a regular cab model. Radio Messages CAL (Calibrated): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • Receive - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 238
talk, and children's programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). For XM™ (if equipped - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 240
equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If the radio is equipped with the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 241
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. 3-77 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 242
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and must be returned to your GM dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 243
audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is 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. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 244
dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your GM dealer. If this message does not clear - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Playing a CD Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it be 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 246
4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release this - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 247
humid. 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 write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. Base Radio Shown, Bose® Similar If your vehicle has the Bose® audio system, - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 248
available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous Untied States. XM™ offers 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 249
For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the INFO knob until you see the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 250
equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If the radio is equipped with the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 252
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. Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 253
title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and and must be returned to your GM dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 254
audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is 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. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 255
dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your GM dealer. If this message does not clear - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 256
Playing a Cassette Tape The tape player is 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 well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 257
3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to quickly reverse the tape. The radio will play while the tape reverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. The station frequency and REV will appear on the display. Select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE and SEEK. 4 FWD (Forward): - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 258
corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. • The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Playing a CD Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it may be 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 260
is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. 3-96 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 261
corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. Radio with Six-Disc CD Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 262
available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 263
For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available). For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 266
to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. RDS Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 267
audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is 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. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 268
dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your GM dealer. If this message does not clear - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. Load a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. To - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 270
the CD several times before stopping. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The player's 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of eject, causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 271
To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. • To repeat the CD you are listening to, press and hold the RPT button for two seconds. RPT will appear on the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Using Song List Mode The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD. See "LOAD CD" listed previously in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 273
down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for , write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. 3-109 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 274
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 the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle's speakers. To listen to the DVD, press the CD AUX button until RSE - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 275
using the wired headphones, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE. Notice: Do - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 276
to the RCA jacks. The yellow connector inputs video and the red and white connectors input right and left audio. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device. To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 277
the overhead console. To use the video screen, push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down. Adjust the screen's position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its latched position. The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the screen - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 278
CD and Photo CD/CD-R media are fully supported by this DVD player. DVD-R and DVD-RW media is supported if formatted as DVD-Video. DVD+R and DVD the Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, instead of the DVD - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 279
DVDs will begin playing after the previews have finished. If the DVD does not begin to play the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions. z (Set-up Menu): Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote control. If a disc is ejected from the player, but is not removed, the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time. The disc will be stored in the DVD - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 281
z (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 282
q (Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active. | (Camera Angle): Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. The format and - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 283
system might be in auxiliary mode. The disc is upside down or is not compatible. Check the display mode settings in the display menu. Problem In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. Recommended Action Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Change the Video Format to PAL - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 284
. Do not attempt to forcibly remove the disc from the DVD player. This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player. Problem Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Recommended Action Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 285
DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen: Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player. Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 286
SRC (Source): Press this button to select a source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. x SEEK w: When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 287
include the following: g (OnStar/Voice Recognition): If your vehicle has OnStar®, 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®, press this button to silence the system. Press it - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 288
. When a cassette tape or CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow to fast forward or reverse. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 289
to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is serviced. 3-125 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 290
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 291
...4-56 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-60 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-62 Towing ...4-62 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-62 Recreational Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Manual Selectable - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 gin, or vodka. • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking • - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 294
0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 295
and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 296
. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in three-fourths of 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 297
braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem with the anti-lock brake the brakes at each DRP problem, both the brake - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 298
This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you to lose traction. When this happens, the system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. 4-8 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 299
, either by pressing the TAS on/off button, located on the instrument panel, or by turning off the automatic engagement feature of the TAS • 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 300
the system on or off press the TAS on/off button located on the instrument panel. If desired, for a vehicle with QUADRASTEER™, you can change the , or in gear for a manual transmission. 2. Turn the ignition to RUN; do not start the engine. 3. Apply the brake pedal, shift into NEUTRAL (N), - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Manual 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 fully loaded This button is located on the center of the instrument panel near the radio. Press it to activate the selectable ride - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 302
until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 cannot; there is not room. That is the time for evasive action - steering around the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 304
. The 4-Wheel Steer system is equipped with three different driving modes: 2: Two-wheel steering 4: Four-wheel steering The switch is located on the instrument panel. 2: In this mode, the vehicle will operate like any other vehicle with two-wheel steering. If you want to use 2-wheel steer mode - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 305
4: In this mode, all four wheels will help steer the vehicle. If you want to use 4, and your vehicle is not in this mode, press the button, until the 4 indicator, located to the right of the 4-Wheel Steer button, comes on and stays on. If the 4 indicator is flashing, you will have to center the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 or right. While in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 309
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 tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6. If your vehicle involves some new skills. And that is why it is very important that you read this guide. You will find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 311
from the retainer. 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 sure to replace the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 313
res (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 4-50 and Tires on page 5-76. combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle's exhaust - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 314
winch? If so, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy over obstacles. • you will need more distance for braking, especially since you are on an unpaved surface. Getting for unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet and body, you will need to - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 315
as well or at all. Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns or sudden braking. In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways. There are no road signs, posted speed - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and cannot do. There are some hills that simply cannot be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. incline with - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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. • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. • Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 318
still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) (or shift to NEUTRAL if your vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Then, shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE (R). • Never attempt to turn around if - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 319
and shift the transmission to PARK (P). But do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P), or the manual transmission in FIRST (1), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 320
your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and they will not have to do all the work. Descend slowly, the clutch pedal pressed down with a manual transmission. This is called "free-wheeling." Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 321
(P) (or to NEUTRAL with the manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. 4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help. • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 322
Q: What if I am driving across an incline that is not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 323
cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud to sink into the sand. This has an effect on steering, accelerating and braking. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 324
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 325
• Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses problems, or by fatigue. 4-35 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 326
see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 327
car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid brakes work normally. Driving 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 328
prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 5-76. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 329
city driving: Freeway Driving • Know the best way to get to where 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 to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You will - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you will find experienced and able service - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for mirrors and your instruments frequently. • Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? • If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 332
fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 333
. 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 accident. • 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 335
will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 336
not to brake while you are actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from been stopped by the snow. 4-46 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 337
a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 338
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Recovery Hooks (Except SS Model) Notice: SS Models have recovery hooks that are concealed by the front bumper trim covering. Use of the recovery hooks could cause damage to your vehicle. If you have the SS Model, do not use the recovery hooks. Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Loading Information Label {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 341
vehicle Certification/Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Example 1 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 Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 343
pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 344
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and case of a sudden stop or collision, things carried in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 345
whenever you can. • Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. There's also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road Driving on page 4-20. By positioning four 2" x 6" wooden planks across the width of - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 346
. Your vehicle can be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings, or the GVW, are exceeded. *The combined weight for all rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 1,000 lbs (454 kg), excluded 1500 crew cab models (with 5'8" box length.) A reinforcement kit for rail-mounted add-on equipment is - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 347
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 help make sure your snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 348
how do I calculate it? A: Front axle reserve capacity is the difference between your front GAWR and the front axle weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers. Basically, it is the amount of weight you can add to your front axle before reaching your front GAWR. The front axle reserve - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 349
weight may be less than the front GAWR, and the total vehicle weight is less than the GVWR. Maintaining a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio is necessary to provide proper braking performance. Q: What if I want to add heavier equipment to my vehicle? A: You can add heavier equipment - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 350
? A: This 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 351
to the Truck-Camper Loading Information label in glove box for dimensions A and B as shown in the following illustration. Here is gravity is at 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 rear. The camper - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 352
your slide-in camper, check the manufacturer's instructions. If you want more information on curb chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which may affect vehicle safety. The components necessary to adapt a pickup to permit its safe use with a specialized body should be installed by a body - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing, towing your vehicle will all four wheels on the ground, and dolly towing, towing - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 354
unlocked. Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Shift an automatic transmission to PARK (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 the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 4-64 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 355
all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground. 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 wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, see - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 356
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 automatic transmission to PARK (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 3. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 4-66 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 357
vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, and the Silverado SS package, your vehicle was not designed to be in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to attach and secure the brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-49 for more information. 4-67 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 358
the vehicle onto the dolly. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-49 for more information. 3. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 359
attached, so that you won't go over the GVWR or GAWR. If you are using a weight-distributing , and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 360
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 full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in . If you have a manual transmission and you are towing - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Tow/Haul. When the button is pressed, a light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that Tow/Haul has been selected. Tow selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/Haul is recommended only when pulling - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 362
off-road suspension is required on K-1500 models. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Regular Cab Short Box (2WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.23 4,900 lbs (2 223kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.23 3,800 lbs (1 724 kg) 8,500 lbs (3 855 kg) 3.23 6,300 lbs (2 858 kg) 11,000 lbs - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Cab Short Box (2WD)* 3.23 4,600 lbs (2 087 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,100 lbs (2 313 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual Maximum 7,500 lbs (3 401 kg) for fifth-wheel or gooseneck. Vehicle* C-1500 HD (2WD)* 6000 V8 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 3.73 8,200 lbs (3 719 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 364
Vehicle* C-1500 Crew Cab (2WD)* 5300 V8 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 3.23 3.73 for this vehicle Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (2WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 3.23 3.23 3.23 3.73 3.23 3.73 3.23 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 365
weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-1500 Regular Cab Short Box (4WD) 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,100 lbs (2 313 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.73 4,100 lbs (1 860 kg) 9,000 lbs (4 086 kg) 3.42 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 12,000 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Cab Short Box (4WD)* 3.42 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4.10 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)** 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 3.42 4,700 lbs (2 132 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual fth-wheel or gooseneck. K-1500 HD (4WD)* 3.73 7,900 lbs (3 583 GCWR K-1500 Crew Cab (4WD)* 3.42 7, - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 367
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (4WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.73 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 3.42 6,900 lbs (3 130 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4.10 7,800 lbs - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 368
(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 lbs (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) C-2500 Extended Cab Short Box HD (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 10,300 lbs (4 676 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 3.73 12,000 lbs - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 369
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 lbs (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) C-2500 Crew Cab Short Box HD (2WD) 6000 V8 4.10 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 3.73 12,000 lbs - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Trailer Weight GCWR K-2500 Extended Cab Short Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 10,000 lbs (4 536 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 lbs - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 371
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 lbs (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) K-2500 Crew Cab Short Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 9,800 lbs (4 445 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 372
Diesel (Manual) 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)** 23,500 lbs (10 659 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel (Auto) 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 23,500 lbs (10 659 kg) C-3500 Crew Cab lbs (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch. Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-3500 Regular Cab (4WD) 6000 V8 Dual 4.10 Rear Wheel 6000 V8 Single 4.10 Rear - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 373
lbs (10 659 kg) Wheel (Manual) 6.6L V8 Single 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) Rear Wheel K-3500 Extended Cab (4WD)* 6000 V8 Dual 4.10 9,400 kg) Rear Wheel 6.6L V8 Diesel Dual 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 23,500 lbs (10 659 kg) Rear Wheel (Manual) 6.6L V8 Diesel Dual 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)* 6000 V8 Dual 4.10 9,100 lbs (4 128 kg) 16, 000 lbs (9 979 kg) Rear Wheel (Auto) 6.6L V8 Diesel Single 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) Rear Wheel (Manual) 6.6L V8 Diesel Dual 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 23,500 lbs - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 375
you will tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Loading Your Vehicle , and up to a maximum of 750 lbs (340 kg) for the 2500 HD or 3500 series with a weight carrying hitch. The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Your Vehicle for more information. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars. A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 377
. The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that it's centerline is over or slightly that it will contact the back of the cab in sharp turns. This is especially important for rails. Do not use the pickup box for support. Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering Fifth wheel and GVWR. 4-87 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 378
be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Your trailer brake system can tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system only if: • The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 379
can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-54. To the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes brakes are still working. While towing a - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 380
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 381
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 382
When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 383
steps that follow. Always put the automatic transmission shift lever fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have a manual transmission, turn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake. If the transfer case on four-wheel-drive vehicles is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 384
. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Light Blue: CHMSL* Red: Battery Feed** Dark Blue: Trailer Brake * The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wire is tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a trailer, slide-in camper or cap - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 386
and separate CHMSL connector are located at the rear of the vehicle and are tied to the vehicle's frame. • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake 4-96 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 injured. Use only the trailer brake harness intended for your vehicle part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. This harness is for an electric brake - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 389
. The auxiliary battery circuit is protected by a megafuse located behind the auxiliary battery. Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 390
installer's instructions. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with a manual transmission do the following: 1. Hold the clutch pedal down. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. into PARK (P). 2. Turn the PTO rotary switch ON. 3. If the engine speed is below the PTO engage speed limit, the PTO will start. The - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 391
1. Engage the PTO. 2. Vehicle speed must be greater than 5 mph. 3. Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal (and off the clutch for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission). 4. Select the desired engine speed by using the foot pedal, and select SET on the PTO switch or the cruise control. To - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 392
shown here, then they may have already been altered in order to satisfy the requirements of the installed PTO system and body equipment. When the PTO switch is turned on, the engine is limited to 2,200 rpms. If there are no accessories installed on the vehicle, make sure the PTO switch is - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 393
...5-9 Filling Your Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) ...5-20 Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) ...5-23 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-25 Automatic - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 394
Latch System ...5-110 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-114 Spare Tire ...5-117 Appearance Care ...5-118 Fabric/Carpet ...5-118 Vinyl ...5-120 Leather ...5-120 Instrument Cargo Lamp ...5-70 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps ...5-71 Taillamps ...5-72 Replacement Bulbs ...5-74 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Electrical System ...5-127 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-127 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-127 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-128 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-128 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-128 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-130 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 396
harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 397
with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Fuel If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. For vehicles with gasoline engines - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 398
is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If you have the 6000 V8 (VIN Code N) engine, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 399
that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 400
climate according to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E-85, it may be because your E-85 fuel is not properly formulated for your climate. If this happens, switching to gasoline or adding gasoline to your fuel tank may improve starting. Your vehicle is designed to accommodate - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 401
vehicle warranty. Do not use additives with E-85 fuel. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 402
the cap all the way. If your vehicle is a dual fuel tank chassis cab model, and it runs out of fuel, refuel the front fuel tank first to ensure a quick restart. Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 403
fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel Fuel Container {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than the of fuel by shutting off the pump or a new fuel cap, be - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 404
Checking Things Under the Hood {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 to drop or spill things that - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 405
the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull down the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 406
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 4300 V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 407
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-35 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-38. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. D. Engine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 408
When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 5-16 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 409
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-35 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-38. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. D. Engine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 410
When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-18 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 411
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-35 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-38. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. D. Engine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 412
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) 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 cluster (except vehicles equipped with the 4.3L engine), it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 413
so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 414
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 415
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 check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to your oil. The - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 416
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. How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 417
information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. How to Inspect Vehicles with an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air filter restriction indicator on the engine air cleaner/filter cover. When the indicator turns black or is in the red - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 418
Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly on the front corner of the engine compartment on - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 419
indicator. Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission®) When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle's GVWR is over 8,600 lbs (3 901 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 420
sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 421
• With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). • Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 422
Fluid (Allison Transmission®) When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil doing frequent trailer towing. • Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 423
sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 424
3. Check the fluid level reading. Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading. 4. If the fluid level is within the COLD CHECK band, the transmission may be operated until the fluid is hot enough to perform a hot check. If the fluid level is not within the COLD CHECK band, add or drain fluid as - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 425
yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 426
the plug is fully seated. Hydraulic Clutch 5-speed for VORTEC™ 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines Shown, Other Manual Transmissions Similar 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 5-34 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 427
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-38. A 50/50 mixture of instructions on the reservoir cap. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 428
badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 429
mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. {CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 430
. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 431
Mode" later in this section. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 432
loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-20. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 8100 V8 Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine-Driven Cooling Fan 5-40 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 433
{CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 434
service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 435
, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. See Engine Coolant on page 5-35 for more information. If no coolant is visible in the surge - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 436
{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. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 437
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. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. Then replace - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 438
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 439
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. How to Check Power Steering Fluid Locate the cap with this symbol. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. All other - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 440
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 with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for reservoir location. What to Use - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 441
reservoir. • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 442
fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. {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 be burned, and your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 443
keep dirt from entering the reservoir. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 444
something is wrong with your brakes. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your brakes adjust for wear. 5-52 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 445
to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system - for example, when your brake linings wear down and ACDelco® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for battery location. 5-53 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 446
to jump start your vehicle. 2. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries (or more), you should know before you begin that, Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 447
save both batteries. And it could save the radio! 5. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the other the engine drive bracket on all V8 and diesel engines, and on the thermostat housing on the 8.1L engine. On V8 engines it is marked GND. On V6 engines - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 448
know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or a remote positive terminal (+) if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 449
metal engine part of the vehicle with the dead battery, or to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. V8 engine shown, other engines similar engine for a while. 13. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 450
also apply to these vehicles. There are two additional systems that need lubrication. 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 Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 451
How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the all-wheel drive transfer case, you'll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 452
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 plug hole. • The proper level for the 1500HD Series, 2500 Series, 2500HD, and 3500 Series is from 0 to 1/2 inch (0 to 13 mm) below the bottom of - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 453
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 5-61 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 454
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. 5-62 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 455
Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 456
design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or 2. The noise shields or any underhood insulation. Engine: • Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if equipped) inoperative so as to allow - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 457
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. 1. If your vehicle is equipped with two pins, remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly. To remove - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 458
A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp If your vehicle has one pin on the headlamp assembly, remove the pin. To remove the pin, turn the pin up and pull it out straight out. 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 3. Unplug the electrical connector. 4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 459
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Sidemarker Lamp B. Retainer Clip C. Front Turn Signal Lamp D. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) 2. Press the retainer clip (B), located behind the turn signal housing, towards the outside of the vehicle. 3. Pull the turn signal housing out of - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 460
6. Put a new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands. 7. Put the bulb socket back into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks. 8. Put the turn signal housing back into the vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 461
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-69 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 462
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace a center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL) bulb, do the following: A. Cargo Lamps B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamps 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. 2. Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from the housing by pressing - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 463
Lamps To replace a pickup box identification or fender marker lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the screws and lamp assembly. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness. 3. Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 464
the following: 1. Open the tailgate. Tailgate on page 2-14 for more information. 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly. 3. Determine which of the following taillamp assembly applies to your vehicle. A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal C. Back-up - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 465
4. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing. 7. Reinstall the rear lamp - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 466
Running Lamps (DRL) Fender Marker Lamps Front Parking and Turn Lamp Front Roof Marker Lamps Headlamps High-Beam Low-Beam Rear Marker Lamp, Taillamp and Stoplamp* Rear Turn Signal Lamp Rear Turn Signal Lamp* Sidemarker Lamp (If Equipped) Stoplamp and Taillamp* * Chassis Cab Models For replacement - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 467
for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 468
you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer's booklet included with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose the same danger - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 469
sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 470
Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Pressure on page 5-84 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-50. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 471
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to . (G) Single Tire Maximum 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 pressure see Inflation - Tire - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 472
Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters LT as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 473
of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 474
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-50. GAWR face outward when mounted on a vehicle. KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load Index: An assigned - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 475
: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 476
label, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-50. Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air (over-inflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 477
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the spare tire. For additional information regarding the spare tire, see Spare Tire on page 5-117. Improved Ride with Light Load {CAUTION: Do not overload your vehicle or underinflate the tires. Overloading your vehicle or - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 478
• No trailer is attached to your vehicle. • You have not added any additional equipment to your vehicle, like a truck cap or tool box. The vehicle load capacity and the rear axle load capacity are reduced when the tire pressure is lowered to the amount recommended for improved ride. Before operating - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 479
{CAUTION: If you operate your vehicle with a tire that is badly underinflated, the tire can overheat. An overheated tire can lose air suddenly or catch fire. You or others could be injured. Be sure all tires (including the spare) are properly inflated. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-84, for - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 480
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 481
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 482
the damage. Whenever you replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating , speed rating, load range, traction, ride, and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 483
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 484
. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 485
wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 486
the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 487
the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. {CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it flat tire. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 5-95 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 488
the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear--not in NEUTRAL. 4. Turn off the engine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 489
When you have a flat tire, use the following as a guide to assist you in the placement of the wheel blocks. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. Regular Cab and Crew Cab (Except 1500 Crew Cab) 5-97 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 490
'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 the seat cushion to access the tools. 5-98 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 491
2. Turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the bottle jack from its holder. 3. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. 4. Remove the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools by turning it - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 492
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock (if your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J)). 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 493
can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 5-110. 5. Use the wheel wrench hook which allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 494
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. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 495
If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel, and gently pry out. If the wheel has bolt-on wheel covers, loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench in a counterclockwise direction. If needed, finish loosening them by hand. The - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 496
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. Jacking Locations A. Front Location (Two-Wheel-Drive 1500 Series) B. Front Location (All Other Series) C. Rear Location (All Series) 3. Position the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 497
Front Position - All Other Models Front Position - 2WD 1500 Series 5-105 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 498
ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. {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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 499
6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 7. After mounting the spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 500
Front Position - All Models Front Position - 2WD 1500 Series 5-108 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 501
and Specifications on page 5-136 for wheel nut torque specification. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 502
spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem {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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 503
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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 504
it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 505
{CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare. 13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 506
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 507
To store the jack and jack tools, do the following: 1. Put the jack tools in the tool bag and place them in the retaining bracket. 2. Tighten down the wing nut. 3. Assemble the wheel blocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook. 4. Position the jack in the mounting bracket. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 508
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 vehicle by turning the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 509
ation - Tire Pressure on page 5-84 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-50 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-102 and Storing a Flat - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 510
struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes , be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. Always open the doors or windows of the vehicle Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 511
dry, clean, soft, white cloth. 7. If the cleaner leaves a ring effect, follow up with the club soda water instructions given earlier in this section. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 512
3. If a stain remains, follow the "Using Cleaner on Fabric" instructions described earlier. • Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately. can harm the leather. Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 513
Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-125. Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 514
a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-121. Finish Care Occasional garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 515
Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap, or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a glass cleaning liquid or powder and water solution. The - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 516
damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. Finish - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 517
ice and snow removal and dust 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 system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 518
vinyl, leather and carpet. See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Recommended Fluids and instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 519
the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-77. Service Parts Identification Label You will find problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed. 5-127 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 520
is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver's side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. Fuses and Circuit Breakers - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 521
Fuses IGN 3 4WD HTR A/C LOCK (Relay) HVAC 1 L DOOR CRUISE UNLOCK (Relay) RR FOG LP BRAKE Fuses RR WPR SEO ACCY WS WPR TBC ACCY Usage Not Used Special Equipment Option Accessory Windshield Wipers Truck Body Controller Accessory DRIVER UNLOCK IGN 0 TBC IGN 0 Usage Ignition, Heated Seats Four-Wheel - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 522
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 and Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp Left Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module Right Turn Signal - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 523
INFO Usage Special Equipment Option Trailer Brake Wiring Upfitter (Not Used) Ride Control Harness Connection Headliner Wiring Connector Body Wiring Connector Rear Defogger Relay Headliner and pull straight out. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on its location. 5-131 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 524
5-132 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 525
*1 - Gasoline Engine and Diesel Engine. *2 - 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 HYBRID STUD #1 Usage Diesel Glow Plugs and Intake Air Heater Gasoline Accessory - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 526
Relay Powertrain Control Module Electronic Throttle Control, 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) Back-up Lamps, Automatic - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 527
Seat Entertainment Radio Amplifier Not Used Horn Not Used All-Wheel Drive Module Supplemental Brake Assist Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Block The auxiliary electric cooling fan fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle next to the underhood fuse block - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 528
4300 V6 VORTEC™ 4800 V8 VORTEC™ 4800 V8 VORTEC™ 4800 V8 Automatic with Front A/C* Automatic with Front A/C** Manual with Front A/C* Manual with Front A/C** Automatic with Front A/C* Automatic with Front A/C** Manual with Front A/C* 14.8 qts 16.4 qts 15.1 qts 16.6 qts - 16.8 qts - 14.0 L 15.5 L 14 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 529
Front A/C** Automatic* Automatic** Manual* Manual** HD Automatic* HD Automatic** Automatic* Automatic** Manual* Manual** 17.0 qts - 16.8 qts 16.0 qts 16.7 qts 16.4 qts - 25.0 qts - 26.9 qts - 27.1 qt - 16.1 L - 15.9 L 15.1 L 15.8 L 15.5 L - 23.7 L - 25.5 L - 25.6 L - * Engine Fan Driven cooling - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 530
Application Engine Oil with Filter 4300 V6 4800 V8; 5300 V8; 6000 V8 8100 V8 Fuel Tank Short Bed and 2500 LD Long Bed and Chassis Cab (Pickup Box Delete) Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD - front Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD - rear Wheel Nut Torque Capacities English 4.5 qt 6.0 qt 6.5 qt Metric 4.3 L 5.7 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 531
Specifications Engine VORTEC™ 4300 V6 VORTEC™ 4800 V8 VORTEC™ 5300 V8 VORTEC™ 5300 V8 VORTEC™ 6000 V8 VORTEC™ 6000 V8 VORTEC™ 8100 V8 VIN Code W V Z T U N G Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Spark Plug Gap 0.060 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 532
✍ NOTES 5-140 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 533
Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-11 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 6-1 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 534
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 535
. When you go to your GM Goodwrench® dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-13. Owner Checks and - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 536
time the system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench® dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. 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 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 537
. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-23. An Emission Control Service. Allison Transmission® only: Replace external control-main filter only at the first maintenance service performed on the vehicle. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 538
Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. Inspect shields, vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only. See footnote (n). Maintenance I Maintenance II Additional Required Services The following services should - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 539
Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 6-speed manual transmission only: Change clutch fluid. See footnote (l). Allison Transmission® only: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote (m). Allison Transmission® only: Change automatic - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 540
Service. 5-speed manual transmission only: Change manual transmission fluid. 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage and parking brake cable guides - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 541
need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, body door hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinges, tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding seat hardware. More frequent - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 542
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (k) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. (n) Vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 543
to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 544
turn the ignition to RUN, 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. • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 545
. • To 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. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 546
) Synthetic Transmission Fluid Manual approved to Allison Transmission® Transmission specification TES-295 (GM Part No. U.S. 12378515 Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 547
Rear Driveline Center Spline Hood Hinges 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 Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 548
, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter High Capacity Standard Oil Filter 4300 V6 4800 V8; 5300 V8; 6000 V8 8100 V8 Spark Plugs 4300 V6 4800 V8; 5300 V8; 6000 V8 8100 V8 Wiper Blades (ITTA - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 549
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 6-10 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 550
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 551
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-19 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 552
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-20 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 553
...7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-13 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-13 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 554
. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. • Dealership name and location. • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage (kilometers). When contacting Chevrolet - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 555
-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. 7-3 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 556
, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual (United States only). • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 557
United States - Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA ( - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 558
-8872) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance representative. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: • Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 559
• Model, year, color, and license plate number. • Mileage, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Chevrolet - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 560
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 in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 561
of your daily schedule. This includes a one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 562
but it is not part of the New Vehicle options, such as shuttle service, may not be fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 563
subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, • in response to an official request of police or similar government office, • as part - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 564
NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 565
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 566
: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25 checks payable in U.S. funds. Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 567
Fuel ...5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-127 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine Restrain? ...1-67 Passenger Sensing System ...1-72 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-77 What Makes 126 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light Surfaces ...5-121 Instrument Panel ...5- - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 568
Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-21 Bulb Replacement ...5-65 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5-70 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-67 Halogen Bulbs ...5-65 Headlamps ...5-65 Pickup Box Identification and Fender - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 569
Fuel Check Engine Light ...3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood LATCH System) ...1-44 Older Children ...1-30 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH Crew Cab) ...1-51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab Surfaces ...5-121 Instrument Panel ...5- - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 570
Guides, Rear Safety Belt ...1-28 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-19 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ...3-42 Heater, Engine ...2-25 Surge Tank States Government ...7-12 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-13 D Daytime Running - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 571
Tire Operation ...5-86 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-110 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Oil ...Overheated Protection Operating - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 572
72 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-7 California Fuel ...5-6 E-85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Filling Your Tank ...5-10 Fuels in Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-128 Underhood Fuse Block ...5-131 Windshield Wiper ...5-127 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-42 Fuel - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 573
Hood Checking Things Under ...5-12 Release ...5-13 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-34 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-17 Cluster ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 574
Latches, Seatback ...1-8 Light Airbag Off ...3-34 Airbag Readiness ...3-34 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-41 Battery Warning ...3-38 Brake System Warning ...3-40 Cruise Control ...3-48 Four-Wheel-Drive ...3-48 Highbeam On ...3-48 Low Fuel Replacement Parts ...6-16 Owner Checks and Services ...6- - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 575
Manual Mirrors ...2-61 Outside Power Camper-Type ...2-62 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-63 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-62 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ...2-62 MyGMLink.com ...7-4 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-21 Noise Control System, Tampering ...5-63 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 576
Outside (cont.) Manual Mirrors ...2-61 Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-63 Power Mirrors ...2-62 West Coast-Type Mirrors ...2-62 Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ...2-62 Overdrive Disable ...3-49 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-40 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Owners, Canadian ...ii - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 577
Guides Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-58 Rearview Mirror Parts ...1-80 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-48 Running Your Engine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 578
Guides LATCH System ...1-46 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-47 Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) ...1-51 Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ...1-54, 1-59 Security Light ...3-48 Service ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 579
...2-18 Spare Tire ...5-117 Installing ...5-102 Removing ...5-97 Storing ...5-114 Specifications, Capacities ...5-136 Speedometer ...3-33 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-123 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 580
Flat Tire ...5-102 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-97 Secondary Latch System ...5-110 Spare Tire ...5-117 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire ...4-69 Your Vehicle ...4-62 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-11 Off Light ...3-41 Trailer Recommendations ...4-69 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 581
92 Replacement ...5-92 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-38 Windows ...2-16 Manual ...2-16 Power ...2-17 Sliding Rear ...2-18 Swing-Out Windows ...2-18 Recorders ...7-10 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-126 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-127 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat ...2-76 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 582
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-75 Fuses ...5-127 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Winter Driving ...4-44 X XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-126 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 16
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Seats and Restraint Systems
...........................
1-1
Front Seats
...............................................
1-3
Rear Seats
...............................................
1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................
1-10
Child Restraints
.......................................
1-30
Airbag System
.........................................
1-62
Restraint System Check
............................
1-79
Features and Controls
.....................................
2-1
Keys
........................................................
2-3
Doors and Locks
.......................................
2-8
Windows
.................................................
2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................
2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........
2-21
Mirrors
....................................................
2-56
OnStar
®
System
......................................
2-66
HomeLink
®
Transmitter
.............................
2-68
Storage Areas
.........................................
2-72
Sunroof
..................................................
2-75
Vehicle Personalization
.............................
2-76
Instrument Panel
.............................................
3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
..........................
3-4
Climate Controls
......................................
3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........
3-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................
3-50
Audio System(s)
.......................................
3-69
Driving Your Vehicle
.......................................
4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
.....
4-2
Towing
...................................................
4-62
Service and Appearance Care
..........................
5-1
Service
.....................................................
5-4
Fuel
.........................................................
5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............
5-12
All-Wheel Drive
........................................
5-58
Rear Axle
...............................................
5-60
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................
5-60
Front Axle
...............................................
5-62
Noise Control System
...............................
5-63
Bulb Replacement
....................................
5-65
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........
5-75
Tires
......................................................
5-76
Appearance Care
...................................
5-118
Vehicle Identification
...............................
5-126
Electrical System
....................................
5-127
Capacities and Specifications
...................
5-136
Maintenance Schedule
.....................................
6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................
6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
..............
7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
...........
7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................
7-12
Index
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