2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup Owner's Manual
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup Manual
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup manual content summary:
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...19 Safety Belts ...22 Child Restraints ...44 Airbag System ...92 Restraint System Check ...111 Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ... - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 2
and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Rear Axle ...Four-Wheel Drive ...Front Axle ...Noise Control System ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ... 461 464 466 474 524 525 526 528 529 539 541 587 Vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 3
, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in it the vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 4
How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. {CAUTION: These - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 5
. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle's warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 6
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: 6 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 7
...85 Front Seats ...9 Manual Seats ...9 Power Seats ...10 Power Lumbar ...11 Heated Seats ...11 Memory Seat and Mirrors ...12 Reclining Seatbacks ...15 Head Restraints ...18 Seatback Latches ...18 Rear Seats ...19 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ...19 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ...20 Safety - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 8
and Restraint Systems Passenger Sensing System ...103 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...109 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...110 Restraint System Check ...111 Checking the Restraint Systems ...111 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...112 Airbag System ...92 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 9
's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat, you can adjust the seat forward or rearward with cushion. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 10
up or down. • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. If your vehicle has power reclining seatbacks, the control is located rear of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the buttons are located on the front doors. The engine must be running for the heated seats to work. To increase or decrease support, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for the memory function are located on the driver's door. These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat and both the driver's and passenger's outside mirrors. The settings for these features can - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 13
the memory settings, 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. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, and both outside mirrors to your preference. 3. Press and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 14
for this memory function are located on the driver's door. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 15
: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and be sure it is locked. To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 16
position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 17
belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Head Restraints Seatback Latches The front seatbacks fold forward to allow access to the rear of the cab. To fold the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear Seat The rear seat in the extended cab can be folded up to provide more cargo space. To fold the seat up, do the following: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The second row seat is a 60/40 split seat. Either side of the rear seat may be flipped and folded for added cargo space. Make - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 21
To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way. {CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 22
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 to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 23
40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 23 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 24 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 25
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 25 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 26
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 27
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 are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 44 or Infants and Young - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 28
lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see " sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 43. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 29
the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 30
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. 30 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 32
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 33
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 34
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 35
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. 35 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 36
, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 37
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Center Front Passenger Position Lap - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 38
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 not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 43. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 39
it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 43. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 40
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. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 41
the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. 41 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 42
2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 42 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 43
and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide onto the storage clip. Safety Belt Extender the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 45
the child toward the center of the vehicle. Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 41. If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint the belts provide. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 46
{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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 47
. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's adult safety belts alone - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 48
{CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much - until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 49
{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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 50
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 51
low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. Young children always should be secured in appropriate child - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 52
the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 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. 52 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 53
or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. 53 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 54
in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are attached - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 55
are different systems, it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint. A child can be endangered in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Your vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why: CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 57
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 following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 58
the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 59
tether, and that the tether be attached. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top tether. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 60
i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Regular Cab Front Seat - Bench Regular Cab Front Seat - Bucket Do not install a child restraint in the center front seat position. See Securing a Child Restraint in - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 61
in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For extended cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For regular and crew cab models, there is an anchor symbol on the trim covers to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 62
tether anchor is located under a trim covers on the back panel behind the passenger seat. Remove the trim plug to access the anchor. 62 For extended cab models, the top tether anchors are located near the top of the seatback for each rear seating position. In addition to the top tether anchors - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 63
local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must Where to Put the Restraint on page 55 for additional information. Crew Cab For crew cab models, there are covered top tether anchors for each seating position - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 64
{CAUTION: Each top tether anchor, except the center top tether anchor in an extended cab model, and lower anchors in the vehicle are designed to hold only one child to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 64 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 65
to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed. Be sure to follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacturer. Notice: Contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle's safety belt assembly may cause damage to these - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Regular Cab Models 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if your vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 1.1. Pull the passenger seatback forward by - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Airbag Off Switch) on page 78 or Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) on page 85 for instructions on installing the child restraint using the safety belts. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Extended Cab Models 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 69
the top tether to the metal anchor point located at the rear passenger position. 2.4. Tighten the top tether when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 69 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Seat Operation (Extended Cab) on page 19 or Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) on page 20 for additional information. 1.2. Place the child restraint in the vehicle, near the seating position that you are using. 1.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 71
stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1.6. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward. Then lower the seat cushion until the seatback and the seat cushion lock into position. If the position - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 72
your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 2.1. Find the lower Extended Cab and Crew Cab There is limited space in the rear seating of an extended cab model. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seating position, be sure to study the instructions - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 73
3. 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. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 73 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 74
6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 57. 7. Push and pull the restraint in - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 75
restraint in the rear seat. Do not use child restraints in this position. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 76
child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 9 or Power Seats on page 10. 2. Put the child - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 77
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. 77 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 78
adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch) 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull off switch that you can use to manually turn off the right front passenger's airbag. 78 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 79
CAUTION: (Continued) This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle unless the passenger's airbag has been turned off. Even though the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 80
is why: before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 9 or Power Seats on page 10. {CAUTION: A child in a rear is off. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly. Until you have the vehicle serviced, do not let anyone whom the national government has - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 81
and as the instructions say. 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. See Airbag Off Switch on page 99. If your child restraint is forward-facing, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the restraint in this seat. See Manual Seats on page 9 or Power Seats on - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 82
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. 82 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 83
tether, and the position you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 57. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 84
To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it. 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 85
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 safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Your vehicle may have a label on your sun visor that says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front." This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 87
restraint in the right front seat position, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. See Power Seats on page 10 or Manual Seats on page 9. 87 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 88
or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be go before securing the child restraint in this seat. See Power Seats on page 10 or Manual Seats on page 9. When the passenger sensing system has turned - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 89
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. 89 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 90
tether, and the position you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 57. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 91
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 92
Airbag System Your vehicle has an airbag for the driver and an airbag for the right front passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 93
-shoulder belts offer the best CAUTION: (Continued) The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 245 for more information. 93 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 94
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. 94 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 95
{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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 96
simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of full deployment occurs. Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Airbags Depending on the weight of your vehicle, you will have either "Single Stage Airbags" or " - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 97
distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But airbags would not help you in . The inflator, airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 98
hot for a short time. The parts of the airbag that come into trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 99
system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 100
passenger's position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows: 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 102
with the airbag system. The right front passenger's airbag could inflate even though the switch is off. If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup or an extended 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 103
the right front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver's airbag is not part of the passenger sensing system. United States 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 104
than the front seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Your vehicle may have a label on your sun visor that says, "Never put - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag is off. Here is why: CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 106
weight off of the seat for a period of time. • The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints. • Or, if there is a critical problem the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) in the Index - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 107
passenger's frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 108
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 have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 109
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 110
plowing with vehicles that have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, the inside review - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 111
are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 112
belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 113
...117 Doors and Locks ...120 Door Locks ...120 Power Door Locks ...121 Delayed Locking ...122 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...122 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...125 Lockout Protection ...125 Rear Doors ...126 Tailgate ...127 Windows ...128 Manual Windows ...128 Power Windows ...129 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Area ...202 Tonneau Cover ...203 Sunroof ...205 Mirrors ...177 Manual Rearview Mirror ...177 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass Manual Mirrors ...183 Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...184 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ...185 Outside Power Mirrors ...186 Outside Power Foldaway - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 115
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 116
for the ignition, all door locks, and the spare tire FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 117
are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 three seconds will cause the remaining doors to unlock. You can choose different feedback options for each press of the unlock - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 118
Q (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds may cause the horn to chirp for lock confirmation. You can choose different feedback options for each press of the lock button. See "Lock Feedback" and "Unlock Feedback" under DIC Vehicle Customization - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 119
, stand close to your vehicle and press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the transmitter at the same time for 15 seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 120
death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. {CAUTION: Unlocked - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 121
the top of the switch to unlock all the doors at once. The power door locks will operate at any time even when the ignition is off. The power door locks 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Delayed Locking If your vehicle is a crew cab, it may have this feature. When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a door is open, the doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door is closed. Three chimes will sound to signal that - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 123
options this, the doors will lock and unlock, the horn program the automatic door lock feature. 3. Press the door lock switch once Continue to press the door lock switch until the ignition to RUN (the doors will automatically lock and options: Mode 1: Driver's door doors doors unlock when the key - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 124
The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door unlock mode (automatic transmission only). Choose one of the four programming options listed above before entering the program mode. To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 125
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 on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use one of the locks do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. To engage - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 126
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 have a feature which prevents children from opening the rear doors. See Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) on page 125 for more - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 127
vehicle. To remove the tailgate, do the following: 1. Raise the tailgate slightly and release both retaining cable clips. To release the retaining cable clips, lift the cable so it points straight out and push the cable clip forward. 2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, pull back on the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 128
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 manually raise or lower the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 129
is at the desired position. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): If your crew cab vehicle If your vehicle has power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors in the front and rear for crew cab models. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger's and rear windows as well. Your - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will flash as you open the door, while the ignition is off, to indicate the system is being activated. Sliding Rear Window If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 131
and the horn will sound for about two minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if you lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or the power door lock switch. It activates only if you use the RKE transmitter. You should also remember - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 132
. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. If the alarm off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock® at this time - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 133
the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 134
(ACCESSORY): This position 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 key hard. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 134 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 135
and park your vehicle, a chime will sound, when you open the driver's door. Always remember to remove your key from the ignition and take it with your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to ACCESSORY, then - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 136
Power (RAP), certain features will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK unless a door If you have a diesel engine refer to the diesel supplement for the starting procedure Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 137
race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects the electrical system. If the ignition - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 138
clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 139
unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. If you have a diesel engine, refer to diesel supplement for location. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 140
has the Allison Transmission®, with the Power Take-Off (PTO), use PARK (P) when starting. The Allison Transmission® has a park pawl that is designed to hold the weight of commercial medium duty trucks. Therefore, the Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmissions. These - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 141
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 shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 171. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 142
is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 143
provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more power. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 144
This position reduces vehicle speed even more than THIRD (3) without using your brakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2) in an automatic transmission, the transmission - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 145
feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to the MANUAL MODE (M). When in the MANUAL MODE, the transmission's current gear range will be the highest control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used. Grade braking is not available while in the Range Selection mode. See Tow/Haul Mode on - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 146
Mode (Allison Transmission®) If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® diesel engine and the Allison Transmission®, it has a you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Cold Weather Operation (Allison Transmission®) On cold days, approximately - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 147
on page 262 for more information. If your vehicle has the Performance Package-Enhanced Towing, activating the manual selectable ride will adjust the shock absorber characteristics to enhance the ride and handling of the vehicle for towing or hauling heavy loads. Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 148
the vehicle. The system constantly monitors the vehicle's speed, acceleration, engine torque, and brake pedal usage. It detects when the truck is on a downhill grade and the driver's desire to slow down by pressing the brake. If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission®, it may have a Tow/Haul mode - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 149
is available on the 6.6L DURAMAX® diesel engine. Cruise Grade Braking monitors a vehicle's cruise state, engine torque, acceleration, vehicle speed, and the cruise set speed. Using this information, it detects when the truck is accelerating on a downhill grade and will automatically downshift - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 150
clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 151
clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 152
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. Monitor your vehicle speed, acceleration and engine RPM while applying the brakes as you go down the grade to ensure you have complete control - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 153
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 . If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case is in Four-Wheel - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 154
Manual Transfer Case A 4WD indicator light comes on when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. See Four-Wheel-Drive Light on page 261. Some delay between shifting and when the indicator light comes on is normal. Recommended Transfer Case - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 155
extended periods of time. 4L (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need 4L. It sends maximum power you have a manual transmission, even if you are in parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 156
2H to 4H or 4H to 2H while the vehicle is moving. The front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for a necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4H. When Using the Manual Transfer Case • Shifting should be made using quick motions. Shifting slowly may make - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 157
the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL (N), or with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal, or shift into NEUTRAL 45 mph. This will reduce wear and extend the life of the transfer case. Shifting In at an idle set the parking brake and apply the regular brake. 2. Place the transmission into - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 158
. You can choose among five driving settings: Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle's powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 159
you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. Fast in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is primarily sent to the to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 170. N - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need Four-Wheel Drive Low. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might shift feel will be exaggerated. If the SERVICE 4WD message stays on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you should take - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low Notice: Shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel Drive Low while moving at speeds faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) may cause premature wear to the transfer case, and may cause the gears to grind. To avoid causing premature wear, and grinding the gears, do not shift the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 162
Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO 4WD, or Two-Wheel Drive High, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 163
vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 4. DRIVE (D) for one second, or FIRST (1) for vehicles that have a manual transmission. 8. Turn the engine off, by turning the key to ACCESSORY. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 164
4WD, or Four-Wheel Drive Low). 5. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the red light will go out. 6. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. 7. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position. Excessively shifting the transfer case into or - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 165
dealer for service. An Brake on page 170. (N) NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 418 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 417 for more information. 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): This setting engages the front axle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 166
also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need Four-Wheel Drive Low. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. (N) for an automatic transmission, or the clutch pedal pressed for a manual transmission. The preferred method for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low is - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 167
slowly. It may be necessary to shift the transmission momentarily into REVERSE (R) and DRIVE (D), for an automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) and FIRST (1) for a manual transmission to make the light stop flashing. Shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel Drive High or Two-Wheel Drive High - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 168
DRIVE (D) for an automatic transmission, or FIRST (1) for vehicles that have a manual transmission. Then let out the clutch. This is to ensure the transfer case (1) for vehicles that have a manual transmission. 10. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. 11. Turn the ignition to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 169
of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL: 1. Set the parking brake and press and hold the regular brake pedal. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) for an automatic transmission, or press the clutch pedal for vehicles that have a manual transmission. Then turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 170
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 171
(P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 172
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 and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 173
the ignition is in the LOCK position. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. to hold the higher weight of commercial medium duty trucks. Therefore, the Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmissions. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 174
ACCESSORY. There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 175
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your vehicle gets rusty - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 176
sure your vehicle will not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 177
{CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, even if your automatic transmission shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake. Follow the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 178
to the desired unit of measurement. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 179
. 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the button. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as described next. 179 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 180
example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. • The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 181
seconds of inactivity, the display will stop blinking and display the last selection made. If an abnormal reading is displayed, for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 182
example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. • The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 183
on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing show a compass direction within a few seconds. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments may adversely affect - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 184
clear view of the objects behind you. Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. Adjust each mirror by turning it the set screw to hold the mirror in place. These mirrors can also be manually folded in. On the lower portion of the mirror is a convex mirror. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 185
be adjusted so you can have a clear view of the objects behind you. Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. These mirrors can also be manually folded in. On the lower portion of the mirror is a convex mirror. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 186
mirrors, the controls are located on the driver's door armrest. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the controls are located on the driver's door armrest. Move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or right to choose the mirror - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 187
happens, you will need to reset the mirrors. See "Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors" next. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the following occurs: • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 188
tilt position, adjust the mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position. This feature can be turned on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 189
and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they can contact Roadside Service for you. A complete OnStar® Owner's Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle's OnStar - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert through OnStar® Shared Minutes Plan. To find out more, refer to the OnStar® Owner's Guide in the vehicle's glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 191
-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following be repeated and then say "dial". See the OnStar® Owner's Guide for more information. 191 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 192
cations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject ) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. 192 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 193
reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the for fixed code programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, the programmed buttons should be - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 194
Programming Universal Home Remote - Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. Follow these steps to program up to three - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Example of Switch Settings Example 2. Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right. When the switch is in the up position, write "on," and when a switch is in the down position, write "off". If a switch is set between the up and down position, write "middle". 3. Enter these - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 196
after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. Programming a rolling code garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 197
on your garage control unit. If you cannot locate the "learn" button, refer to the owners guide for your garage door opener. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1 through 6, choosing a different function button in Step - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 198
your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (with three round LED). Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 199
instructions Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Home Remote button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code device, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. The Universal Home Remote should now activate the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 201
manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the "Programming Universal Home Remote" procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under "Programming Universal Home Remote" with - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 202
down for the rear seat passengers to use. The front cupholder pulls out and swivels 180° to provide clearance between tall beverage containers and the manual transmission shift lever. Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. 202 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Tonneau Cover If your vehicle has 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 strap located at the front of the box. A. Back rail B. Side rail C. Rear bow D. Center bow E. Front bow F. Front rail 2. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 204
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 and rear to remind you of the order in which to reinstall them. To clean the tonneau cover, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 205
sunroof, the ignition must be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 136 for more information. The used to block the rays of the sun. The roller sunscreen can be manually operated with the sunroof in an open or closed position. To open the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 206
✍ NOTES 206 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Section 3 Instrument Panel Exit Lighting ...225 Front Reading Lamps ...225 Cargo Lamp ...226 Electric Power Management ...226 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...227 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ...228 Climate Controls ...228 Climate Control System ...228 Dual Climate Control System ...230 Dual - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Radio Antenna System ...348 Chime Level Adjustment ...348 Voltmeter Gage ...251 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...252 Brake System Warning Light ...252 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...253 Traction Off Light ...254 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...254 Transmission Temperature - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 209
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Instrument Panel Overview Automatic Transmission Version shown, Manual Transmission Version similar 210 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 211
page 225. B. Headlamp Controls. See Headlamps on page 220. C. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 241. D. Automatic Transfer Case/Electronic See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 140 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 149 for manual transmissions. I. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Brake on page 170. R. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 213. S. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 228. T. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 227. U. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped). See Manual Selectable Ride a problem. Your - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 213
Tilt Wheel The tilt wheel will allow you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • G - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 214
• L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 216. • I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 217. For information on the headlamps, see Headlamps on page 220. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Turn and Lane-Change Signals - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 215
them. Damaged wiper blades may not clear the windshield well, making it harder to see and drive safely. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 539. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 216
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 217
Tow/Haul Mode on page 147 for an explanation of how cruise control interacts with the tap up/down gear selection, tow/haul and grade braking systems. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 218
come on when the cruise control is engaged. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 219
pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to 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 and do not use cruise control on steep hills. 219 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal, • Move the cruise control switch to off, or • Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). Headlamps • Hold the accelerator pedal for 60 seconds or longer. Erasing - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 221
checked right away if this happens. Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is off and a door is open. To disable the chime, turn the light off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 222
is not available for vehicles first sold in Canada. Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille that regulates when the automatic headlamps turn on. Be sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will come on whenever the ignition is on - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 223
You may be able to turn off your Automatic Headlamp System. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 221 for more information. Your headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle. You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 279 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 224
, this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This button is located on Plow or Similar Equipment on page 410. 224 The dome lamps come on when a door is opened. The dome lamps can be turned on by moving the thumbwheel, located - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 225
open. To return the lamps to automatic operation, press the button again to return it to the extended position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will come on when you open a door. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when the key is removed from - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 226
Power Management (EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. 226 The battery can be discharged at - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 227
adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 228
have a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable speed. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise, to increase or decrease airflow. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to the off position. 9 (Off - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. H (Vent): This mode directs the air through the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs air through the floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets. The flow can be divided - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 230
outside odors and/or dust from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside of your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation position to turn off the fan. If the knob is in off, outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed based on the position of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 231
knob to select one of the following modes: - (Defog): This mode directs the air to the floor outlets, windshield and the side window outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 232
to the windshield and the side window outlets, with only a little air directed to the floor outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 233
coming through the system on the driver's side. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always flow through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See "Recirculation" later in this section - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 234
system on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always flow through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See "Recirculation" later in this section - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 235
cool any faster. Be careful not to cover the solar sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun intensity. It also turns on the headlamps. For more information on the solar sensor, see "Sensors" later in this section. To - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 236
to decrease fan speed. Pressing this button when the system is off will turn the system on. C (Mode): Press this button to manually change the direction of the airflow in your vehicle; repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display. If you press the mode button to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 237
the weather is cool or damp, operating the system in recirculation for extended periods of time may cause fogging of the vehicle's windows. To clear select either defog or front defrost. You may also notice that the air condition compressor will run while in recirculation mode. This is normal and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 238
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 desired setting. In AUTO mode - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, that is in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 240
exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature moisture. Press the mode button to select this setting. This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets. 0 (Front Defrost): Press the front - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 241
the button is pressed. Pressing the button while the defogger is running can also turn off the defogger. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work better, reducing the chance of fogging the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Instrument Panel Cluster United States Heavy Duty 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 will know how fast you - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Operation and Displays on page 264 for more information. Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). See "Grade Braking (Allison Transmission®)" under Tow/Haul Mode on page 147 for more information. Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 245
for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, driving, the airbag system may not be working properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 267 for more information - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Airbag Off Light If your vehicle has an airbag off switch, it also has an airbag off light. See Airbag Off Switch on page 99 for more on this, including important safety information. When you turn the right front passenger's airbag off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Continued) 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, your rearview mirror will have a passenger airbag status indicator. will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger's frontal airbag. Your vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why: {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger's seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 250
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 251
problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If you must drive a short distance with this light on, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and the air an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 252
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. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) Your vehicle may have an up-shift light. It - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 253
be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle needs service. A chime will sound when the light stays on. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have ABS. If - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 254
the system is turned off. If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your Traction Assist System and your vehicle may need service. When this light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. United States Canada This - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 255
will sound until the temperature falls below 265°F (130°C). Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle until the transmission temperature falls below 265°F (130°C). 255 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 256
transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be service. The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: • Towing a trailer • Hot outside air problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 257
good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modifications made to and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. • Light On Steady - An emission control system - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 258
on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 259
the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 260
may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 261
/Low-Beam Changer on page 215. Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel-drive light comes on when you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on is normal. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 153 for - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. Fuel Gage For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 147. United States Canada Cargo Lamp Light This light comes on when the cargo lamp is in use. For more information see Cargo Lamp on page 226. When the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 263
may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the to empty when you turn off the ignition. If you have a diesel engine, see "Fuel Gage" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center ( - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 264
If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission® and the shift lever is in the MANUAL MODE (M) position, the DIC will display the current gear range. The DIC will also display the gear range as it is shifted up or down. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Trip Information Button 3 (Trip Information): Press the trip information button to scroll through the ODOMETER, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIMER, ENGINE HOURS, and SELECTED RANGE. Odometer: Press the trip information button until ODOMETER appears on the display. This mode shows the total distance the vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 266
If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission® and the vehicle is in the MANUAL MODE (M) position, press the trip information button until SELECTED RANGE: M# appears on the display. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (MPG) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 267
addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 482 and Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 615. Customization Button 4 (Customization): Press the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 268
take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 269
information. CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the generator and battery charging system, this message will appear light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 270
be sure this message will clear. Once the problem is corrected, pressing any of the four DIC on page 482 for additional information. DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver's door is not fully closed, this message will will appear in the DIC. Turn off the air conditioning. If the message is still on, or - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Stop the vehicle and let the engine idle in PARK (P) for a few minutes, or NEUTRAL with the parking brake set for manual transmissions, to allow the coolant to reach a safe temperature. This message will clear when the coolant temperature drops to safe operating temperature. FUEL LEVEL LOW - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 272
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If the driver's side rear door is not fully closed, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 273
been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 482. engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. 273 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR If the passenger's door is not - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 274
be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. SERVICE 4WD (Four-Wheel-Drive) If a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system the four-wheel-drive system needs service. See your dealer. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If the passenger's side rear door is not fully closed, this - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 275
message displayed it can lead to a crash. Have the brake system serviced as soon as possible. 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 after - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 276
SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the battery charging system, this message will appear on the DIC. Under certain conditions, the battery warning light may also turn on in the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 277
/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Do not drive the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: • Towing a trailer • Hot outside air temperatures • Hauling a large or heavy load • Over-loading • Low transmission - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 278
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 would not be covered by your warranty. Do not drive your vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 279
off. Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options. After pressing the customization button, VEHICLE SETTINGS will momentarily display before going to a customization option. Lock Doors (Automatic Transmission only) If you have an automatic transmission vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 280
, see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 122. Door Lock Delay (Crew Cab only) If your DIC does not have this feature, you still may be able to program the delayed locking feature. See Delayed Locking on page 122 for more information. When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 281
DOOR LOCK DELAY: OFF (default): The doors will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the RKE transmitter. DOOR LOCK DELAY: ON: The doors locking the vehicle. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 282
the second time you press the unlock button. UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedback when unlocking the vehicle. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. Headlamp Delay Press - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 283
unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to through the following choices: EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default): No seat exit recall will occur. EASY EXIT SEAT: ON: The driver's seat will move to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 284
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 is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 285
the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and end out of the customizable options. • FRANCAIS (French) • ESPANOL (Spanish) Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it. If you accidentally choose - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 286
See Defensive Driving on page 350. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle's audio system, you can use it with eyes on the road and your mind on the drive - avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 287
been added. Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio/ entertainment cations on page 464. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 288
minutes for the time to update. AM-FM Radio Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 289
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display shows the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 290
appears on the display. Fade may not be available if the vehicle is a regular cab model. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and must be returned to your dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 291
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 292
service. For more information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696) or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677). The display options OFF appears on the display. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 293
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. The radio will go to a preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 294
this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 295
To adjust the balance or fade to the middle position, while it is displayed, push the AUDIO knob, then push it again and hold it until the radio produces one beep. The balance or fade will be adjusted to the middle position and the display will show the speaker balance. To adjust all tone and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 296
to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the INFO button. A new group of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 297
for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed will appear on the display. As each new track starts to play, the track number will or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the detail. Playing a CD Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 299
6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON will appear on the display. RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play. Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play. RDM OFF will appear on the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 300
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 message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Radio with Cassette and CD Base Radio Shown, Bose® Similar If your - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 301
is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696) or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677). Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 302
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 303
The radio will go to a preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 304
this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 305
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 306
must be returned to your GM dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the INFO button. A new group of words will appear - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 307
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 308
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): - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 309
player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly. • The tape is broken. Try a new tape. • The and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable tape slot. It will power up the radio and begin playing. The override feature will - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 310
a CD part way into is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the display. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 311
If an error appears on the display, see "CD Messages" later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. TRACK and the track number will appear on the display. If this pushbutton is held or pressed more - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 312
road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 313
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 314
is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696) or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677). Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 315
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 316
The radio will go to a preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 317
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system, the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 318
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 pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 319
artist, song 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 release the INFO button. A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of this button. Once the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 320
in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, green. 4. Load a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. 320 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 321
# will appear on the display. 3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green, INSERT CD # will appear on the display, load a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. Once the CD is loaded, the indicator light will begin flashing - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 322
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 323
RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs. To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press and release the RDM button. RANDOM ONE will appear on - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 324
BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. Inactive CD(s) will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 325
To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to select the desired track to be deleted. 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 326
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 , write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. 326 Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 327
audio and (after 4 second delay) text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. CH Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. available - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 328
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 mute the audio. The video screen will display Parental Control ON and the power indicator light on the DVD player will flash. It will also disable - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 329
the DVD player power on and automatically resume with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, instead the complete headphone set. The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs. See your dealer for more - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 330
compartment. 3. Tighten the screw to close the compartment door. If the headphones are to be stored for a and left audio. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device. both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 331
the display menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to highlight the Video Format option. 3. Press the enter button to select Video Format. 4. Press the right or as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on. Refer to Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 341 for more - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 332
power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power media are fully supported by this DVD player. DVD-R and DVD-RW media is supported if formatted as CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 333
DVD disc, press and hold this button to display and to remove the track and time information. O (Power): Press this button to turn the RSE system on and off. The power indicator light will illuminate when the power is on. X (Eject): Press this button to eject a DVD or CD. SRCE (Source): Press this - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 334
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. 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 335
not be covered by your warranty. Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place. To extend the life of the batteries, the remote control does not have a press and hold feature. Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off. v (Title): Press this button - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 336
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. t (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this button to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 337
. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc. { (Subtitle): Press this button to turn on subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc. s (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 338
the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery door securely. If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. Problem No power. Disc will not play. The picture does not fill the screen. There - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 339
batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed incorrectly. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. Problem After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning. The auxiliary - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Problem Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. I lost the remote and/or the headphones. The DVD is playing, but there is no picture - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 341
DVD Distortion There may be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 342
seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape. P (Power): Press this button to turn the system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on unless your vehicle is equipped with the Bose® audio system. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 343
: g (OnStar®/Mute): If your vehicle has OnStar, press this button to interact with the OnStar system. See the OnStar® System on page 189 in this manual for more information. If your vehicle does not have OnStar, press this button to silence the system. Press it again, or any other radio button - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 344
at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations will boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 345
tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 346
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is serviced. 346 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 348
the chime, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off. The volume level will change from the normal level to loud, and LOUD is changed, three chimes will sound to indicate the new volume selected. Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Driving ...350 Drunken Driving ...351 Control of a Vehicle ...354 Braking ...354 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...355 Braking in Emergencies ...357 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...357 Manual Selectable Ride ...359 Locking Rear Axle ...360 Steering ...361 Off-Road Recovery ...363 Passing ...363 Loss - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 22. {CAUTION: Defensive driving really means " - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 351
on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 352
is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 353
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 drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 354
three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a second, a vehicle moving or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 355
power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake is a problem with ABS, this warning light will stay on. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . If there is a DRP problem, both the brake and ABS warning lights will come - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 356
tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely , an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 357
will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops this happens, the system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The feel the system working or notice a lack of accelerator response, but this is and doesn't mean there's a problem with your vehicle. Examples of these - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 358
, the TAS is off and will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. • A Traction Assist System, Anti-Lock Brake System or engine-related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. • If the vehicle has been driven with the TAS system on for long periods of time, or if the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 359
To turn the system on or off, press the TAS on/off button located on the instrument panel. Manual Selectable Ride The main function of this system is to provide superior ride comfort while trailering or fully loaded, as well as for unloaded driving. This system also helps to provide: • Improved - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 360
lit. This switch position indicates FIRM levels of ride control or damping. The following guide can also be used to help determine the best best ride and handling. Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change. Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 361
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. Suppose you are - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 362
steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 363
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 364
So here are some tips for passing: • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 365
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. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Brake System (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. 366 Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking nature. Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that is why it is very important that you read this guide. You will find many driving - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 367
: 1. Insert a tool into the push-pin slot and pull downward until the push-pin snaps loose. The front bumper lower air dam is held in place by a series of push-pins located around the lower edge of the front bumper. The push-pins are accessible from - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 368
releases from the retainer. When you are back on roads, though, be sure to replace the air dam. Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front bumper lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the front - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 369
the lower air dam, go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 370
some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. • Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain does not - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 371
. If something happens to one of them, the other can help quickly. Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck. But you will want to know how to use it properly. 371 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 372
the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different driving skills. Here is what we sounds. With your arms, hands, feet and body, you will need to respond to vibrations and over obstacles. • You will need more distance for braking, especially since you are on an unpaved surface. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 373
can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the steering, acceleration, and braking of your vehicle in different ways. Depending upon the kind of surface you are on, you may experience slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 374
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 a serious - or even fatal - accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. See Drunken Driving on page 351. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 376
gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Do not use more power than you need, because you do not want your wheels to start spinning or sliding. • Try to drive straight up the hill if at all - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 377
your engine has stopped running, you will need to restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) (or shift to NEUTRAL if your vehicle has a manual transmission) and restart the engine. Then, shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just cannot do it. What should I do? 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 379
can go down a hill safely, then try to keep 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, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. {CAUTION: Heavy - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 380
drive straight down. • Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), or with 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 and fade. Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: It - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 381
not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 382
If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 383
accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, see Four-Wheel Drive 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. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 384
will not get through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. able to start your engine. When you go through water, remember that when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer to stop. {CAUTION: Driving through - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 385
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 drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. have less trouble adjusting to night - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 386
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 387
through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you cannot, try to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 388
much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 389
Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps - not just your parking lamps - to help make you more visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 390
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 intersection or may be running the red light. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 391
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 392
day's work - do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 393
• Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 394
off-road. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. {CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 395
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. Always have your an 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 396
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 397
can 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 when rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. If you do not have TAS, accelerate gently. Try not to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 398
want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 355. • Allow greater following distance on any slippery you. If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 399
{CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 400
: If you let your vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others 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 are stuck, spin the wheels as little as - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 401
Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If on/off button. Then shift back 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 wheels as little as possible. Release - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 402
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. {CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 403
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 center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 404
important loading information on the 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 axles. See "Certification/Tire Label" later in this section. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 405
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 Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (136 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 406
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. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 407
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 stop or collision, things carried in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you and others. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 408
loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" extends beyond the vehicle's taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 409
or rear axle. *Equipment Ladder Rack and Cargo Cross Toolbox and Cargo Side Boxes and Cargo Maximum Weight 750 lbs (340 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg) 250 lbs per side (113 kg per side) *The combined weight for all rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 1,000 lbs (454 kg), excluded 1500 crew cab models - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 410
built with a special snow plow prep package, called RPO VYU. If your vehicle has this option, you can add a plow to it, provided certain weights, such as the weights on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), are not exceeded. Q: How heavy can a snow plow safely be? A: The plow your - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 411
a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow. The total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 300 lb (135 kg). This means that /vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. • The total vehicle must - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 412
is the difference between your front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of your vehicle 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 capacity for your vehicle can be - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 413
have certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance. If your brakes can not work properly, you could have a crash. To help your - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 414
numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo your truck can carry. If you are unsure of your vehicle's front, rear, or total weight, go to a weigh station Mounted Lamp on page 224 for switch location. A. Body Side Inner Panel B. Emergency Roof Lamp Harness 414 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 415
weight of the people inside. But, you can figure about 150 lbs (68 kg) for each seat. The total cargo load must not be more than your vehicle's CWR. Refer to the Truck- It is the point where the mass of a body is concentrated and, if suspended at that point, would balance the front and rear. 415 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 416
will tell you the loads on the axles. The loads on the front and rear axles should not be more than either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Open the driver's door and look at the Certification/ Tire - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 417
on curb weights, cargo weights, Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can help you. Just ask for a copy of "Consumer Information, Truck-Camper Loading." Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 418
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 419
even if the transmission is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 420
tow your vehicle: 1. Drive the vehicle up onto the tow dolly. 2. Shift an automatic transmission to PARK (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 3. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow dolly. 420 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 421
rear: 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 170 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 dolly and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 422
rear: 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 170 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 dolly and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 423
with your vehicle. Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Notice - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 424
new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts manual transmission - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 425
driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Above the 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) trailer rating, the handling/trailering suspension is - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 426
vehicle model and options. C-1500 Regular Cab Standard Box (2WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 9,500 weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up maximum. C-1500 Extended Cab Standard Box (2WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 427
. C-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD)* 5300 V8 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 3.23 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 448 kg) 3.73 8,000 lbs (3 629 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 902 kg) *This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. C-1500 Crew Cab Short Box - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 428
(3 447 kg). Silverado SS* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 6000 V8 3.73 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) *This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. K-1500 Regular Cab Standard Box (4WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) Axle Ratio 3.73 3.73 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 429
up maximum. *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer rating limited to 7,300 lbs (3 311 kg). K-1500 Extended Cab Standard Box (4WD)* 4800 V8 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 3.42 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 3.73 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4.10 7,700 lbs (3 493 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 430
. K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD)* 5300 V8 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 3.42/3.73 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 902 kg) 4.10 8,700 lbs (3 946 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) *This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. K-1500 Crew Cab Short Box - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 431
kg) 4.10 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg) *This vehicle has insufficient payload for fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailering. C-2500 Extended Cab Standard Box HD (2WD)* Axle Ratio 6000 V8 4.10 3.73 8100 V8 4.10 Maximum Trailer Weight 10,300 lbs (4 672 kg) 13,900 lbs (6 305 kg) 15,900 lbs (7 212 kg) GCWR 16,000 lbs - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 432
rating limited to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch. C-2500 Crew Cab Maximum Trailer Weight Standard Box HD (2WD)* Axle Ratio 6000 V8 4.10 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) 3.73 13,600 lbs (6 169 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 15,600 lbs (7 076 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 15,400 lbs (6 985 kg) *Fifth-wheel - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 433
Diesel 3.73 15,500 lbs (7 031 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer (1 361 kg) maximum. *Trailer rating limited to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch. C-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (2WD)* 6000 V8 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 434
rating limited to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch. K-2500 Crew Cab Maximum Trailer Weight Standard Box HD (4WD)* Axle Ratio 6000 V8 4.10 9,800 lbs (4 445 kg) 3.73 13,300 lbs (6 033 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 15,300 lbs (6 940 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 14,200 lbs (6 441 kg) *Fifth-wheel or - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 435
Diesel 3.73 14,800 lbs (6 713 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer (1 361 kg) maximum. *Trailer rating limited to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch. K-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 436
443 kg) with weight distributing hitch. C-3500 Crew Cab (2WD)* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight 6000 V8 4.10 9,600 lbs (4 354 kg) 6000 V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 15,300 lbs (6 940 kg) 8100 V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 15,100 lbs (6 849 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 15,100 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 437
15,200 lbs (6 895 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) (Manual) 6.6L V8 Dual Rear Wheel 3.73 16,700 lbs (7 575 kg) 23,500 limited to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch. K-3500 Extended Cab (4WD)* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 6000 V8 Single Rear Wheel 4.10 9,600 lbs - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 438
K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight 6000 V8 Single Rear Wheel 4.10 9,400 lbs (4 264 kg) 6000 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 4.10 9,200 lbs (4 173 kg) 8100 V8 Single Rear Wheel 4.10 15,000 lbs (6 804 kg) 8100 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 4.10 14,800 lbs (6 713 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel Single Rear 3.73 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 439
measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in your vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 440
may be limited by the vehicle's ability to carry tongue weight. Tongue weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce your trailering capacity more than the total of the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 441
some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle weight. Your vehicle now weighs: Weight is still below - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 442
edge of the driver's door or see Loading 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 trailer tongue. If you use a weight distributing hitch, make sure you don't go over the rear axle limit before you apply - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 443
270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This axle. Take care that it is not so far forward that it will contact the back of the cab rails. Do not use the pickup box for support. Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering Notice: Pulling a - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 444
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 445
recirculates the air inside your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 228. Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 446
brakes are still working. While towing a trailer or when exposed to long periods of sunshine, the floor of the truck bed may become very warm. Avoid putting items in the truck Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 447
steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. If you too often. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 262. If you have a 5-speed manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it's better not to use FIFTH (5) gear. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 448
you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet for an automatic transmission, or into gear for a manual transmission. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 449
CAUTION: (Continued) 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 450
brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 451
harness (electric trailer brake control) with a trailer battery feed fuse from your dealer. If you need to tow a light-duty trailer with a standard four-way round pin connector, you can also get an adapter from your dealer. Basic Trailer Wiring All regular, extended cab and crew cab pickups have an - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 452
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 453
Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps If your vehicle is equipped with the "Heavy-Duty Trailering" option, refer to "Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package" earlier in this section. When the camper-wiring Light Blue: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake 453 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 454
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 455
The auxiliary battery provision can be used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that you may choose to add, the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 456
If you are using a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without the spring Power Take-Off (PTO), if equipped, refer to the manufacturer's or installer's instructions. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with a manual transmission do the following: 1. Hold the clutch pedal down. 2. Set the parking brake - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 457
) do the following: 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 458
) do the following: 1. Engage the PTO. 2. Vehicle speed must be less 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 459
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 sure the PTO switch is turned off. Step-Bumper Pad Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper. If you will - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 460
✍ NOTES 460 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 461
Mode (V8 Engines Only) ...504 Cooling System ...504 Engine Fan Noise ...510 Power Steering Fluid ...510 Windshield Washer Fluid ...511 Brakes ...513 Battery ...517 Jump Starting ...518 Rear Axle ...524 Service ...464 Accessories and Modifications ...464 California Proposition 65 Warning ...465 Doing - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 462
Service and Appearance Care Tires ...541 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...542 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...546 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...550 Dual Tire Operation ...552 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...553 When It Is Time for New Tires ...555 Buying New Drive ...525 Front Axle ...526 Noise Control - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 463
Identification ...596 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...596 Service Parts Identification Label ...597 Electrical System ...597 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...597 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...597 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...597 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...598 Instrument Panel Fuse Block - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 464
supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle's performance and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 465
, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 466
outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement. For vehicles - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 467
rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If your vehicle has the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code N), use at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 468
provide cleaner air, all injectors and intake valves clean, or if your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be service. 468 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 469
meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U. for your climate according to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E85, it may be because your E85 fuel is not properly - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 470
caused by additives would not be covered by your new vehicle warranty. Do not use additives with E85 corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 471
. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do let children pump fuel. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver's side of the vehicle. If the vehicle has E85 fuel - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 472
cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 473
. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 474
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 475
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 hood and close it firmly. 475 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 476
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.3L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 476 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 477
C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/ Power Steering Fluid on page 510. I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Jump Starting on page 518. J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 518. K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 478
When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine (4.8L and 6.0L V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 478 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 479
page 502. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 510. J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 518. K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 480
When you open the hood on the 8.1L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 480 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 481
Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 502. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 487. 518. J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 510. K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 513 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 482
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Oil" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument cluster, except vehicles that have the 4.3L engine, it means you need to - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 483
When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 476 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. All - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 484
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 485
be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. 485 Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 486
the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of used oil, ask your dealer, a service station, or a local recycling center for help. How to Reset the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 487
engine, see "Pickup Models" under "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for the correct inspection and replacement procedures. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 476 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter and the air filter restriction indicator, if the vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 488
/filter removed, lightly shake it to release loose dust and dirt. If the engine air cleaner/filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly on the front corner of the engine compartment on the passenger's side of the vehicle. 2. Loosen the screws - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 489
, by pressing the button at the end of the indicator. {CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is not there and the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 490
some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transmission to to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 491
fill the hydraulic system. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 4. Allow the engine to run at idle (500-800 rpm). Slowly release the brake pedal. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Cold Check Procedure The purpose of the cold check is to determine if the transmission - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 492
5. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the normal operating temperature of 160°F (71°C) to 200°F (93°C) is reached. 6. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 5. If the fluid level is not within the HOT RUN band, add or drain fluid as - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 493
Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 494
your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 495
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick handle with this graphic is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 476 for more information on location. 1. Flip the handle up - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 496
when to change your transmission fluid. How to Check Manual Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 497
add more fluid as described in the next steps. How to Add Manual Transmission Fluid Here is how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 498
Adding fluid will not correct a leak. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. When to Check and What to Use The clutch master cylinder proper fluid. See Owner Checks and Services on page 622 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 626. 498 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 499
in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap. Engine Coolant extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 500
could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 501
" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 267. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 502
gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 254. In addition, you will find an ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 267. 502 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 503
your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your indicate a serious problem. If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. 2. Turn on your - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 504
Mode" later in this section. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the a loss in power and engine performance. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency. Driving extended miles (km) - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 505
{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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 506
the accelerator pedal down. If it does not, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 507
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Cooling System" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for the proper coolant fill procedure. If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 508
recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 509
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 510
loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, or if you are operating your air conditioning system, the fans may change to high speed and you may hear an increase is no longer required. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 476 for reservoir location. 510 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 511
power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 512
. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fl - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 513
linings are worn, then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 514
fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 626. Always - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 515
to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 516
during scheduled maintenance. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 517
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 518
steps to do it safely. Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. weather, you may not be able to get enough power from a single battery in another vehicle to start your diesel engine. If your vehicle has more than one - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 519
automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you have a four-wheel accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio and all on all V8 and diesel engines, and on the thermostat housing on the 8.1L engine - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 520
if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 521
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 or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 522
not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part of the vehicle with the dead battery, or to a remote negative (-) terminal battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 523
remote positive (+) terminal cover, if your vehicle has one, to its original position. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 524
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. All axle stationary for an hour or two. Remember that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading. How to Check Lubricant 1500 Series - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 525
level for the 2500HD with the 6.6L diesel engine (RPO LLY) or 8.1L V8 engine (RPO L18), and 3500 Series is from 0.6 to 0.8 inch leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. What to Use To determine what kind of Manual Transfer Case 525 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 526
of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 626. Front Axle When to Check Lubricant Automatic Transfer Case To get an accurate reading, the vehicle is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 527
How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant: • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below the fi - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 528
with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 lbs (4 536 of any device or element of 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 529
or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Air Intake: • Removal of the air cleaner silencer. • Modification of the air cleaner. Exhaust: • Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. • Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 530
Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 4. Unplug the electrical connector. 5. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 6. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 2. Remove the pin on the headlamp assembly by turning the pin up - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 531
7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Reinstall the headlamp assembly. 9. Install the pin and turn it into the locking feature. Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 532
3. Pull the turn signal assembly out from the vehicle. A. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp C. Sidemarker Lamp 4. Press the locking release lever. The sidemarker lamp does not have a locking release lever. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 533
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. Reinstall the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly and turn it vehicle. Roof Marker Lamps To replace a roof marker lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lens. 533 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 534
2. Install a new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise until it locks into place. To replace a center roof marker lamp bulb, do the following: 3. Reinstall the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 535
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. A. Cargo Lamp B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb 2. Remove the back plate from the assembly by pressing the release tabs. 3. Remove the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 536
turning the socket counterclockwise. 5. Reinstall the back plate into the lamp assembly. 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws. 5. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the assembly. 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace one of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 537
and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 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 assembly. 7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Turn Signal - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 538
. To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Peel the rubber seal away from the lens. 2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 4. Install a new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight. 5. Reinstall the lens and the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 539
912 4114K 194 3457A Exterior Lamp Rear Turn Signal Lamp* Stoplamp and Taillamp* * Chassis Cab Models Bulb Number 1156 1157 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines) on page 629. 539 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 540
To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (A) out of the blade (C). 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 541
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 403. CAUTION: ( - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 542
vehicle has the optional 20-inch P275/55R20 . The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 543
Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 559. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 550 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 403. 543 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 544
: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration. For information on of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 545
: 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 Your Vehicle on page 403. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. (A) Passenger - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 546
C of the light truck (LT-Metric) tire illustration, Service Description: The service Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission/ transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 547
. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 403. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 548
Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended In extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 549
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 555. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 559. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 550
to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver's door lock post (striker). This label lists your vehicle's original equipment minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 551
tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. High Speed Operation (SS Silverado) {CAUTION - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 552
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 for information on proper tire inflation. Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 553
wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 555 and Wheel Replacement on page 560 for more information. Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 554
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is different from the dual rear tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here when rotating your tires. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for your front tires is the same as your rear - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 555
When It Is Time for New Tires {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel See Changing a Flat Tire on page 564. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 556
The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 557
, and type tires on all wheels. Your vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires (those originally installed on your vehicle). When new, your vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as your vehicle's road tires and wheels, so it is all right - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 558
tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if a GM certified technician. See Buying New Tires on page 556 and Accessories and Modifications on page 464 for additional information. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 559
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 560
, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. 560 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 561
them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, 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 braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 562
new GM original equipment wheel. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 563
axle. Don't use chains on the tires of the front axle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. 563 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 564
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). CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle . If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 564 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 565
CAUTION: (Continued) When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of the wheel blocks. 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 566
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab and Crew Cab (Except 1500 Crew Cab) 1500 Crew Cab A. Knob B. Retaining Hook C. Wheel Blocks D. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks E. Jack A. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks B. Wheel Blocks C. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut D. Tool Kit - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 567
Extended Cab Extended Cab Short Box A. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks B. Wheel Blocks C. Retaining Hook D. Jack E. Knob F. Tool Kit and Jack Tools G. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut A. Wing Nut - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 568
is behind the passenger's seat. For extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger's side second row seat. 1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it. For crew cab models, pull up the second row - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 569
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock, if equipped with a spare tire lock (J). To remove the spare tire lock, insert the key, turn and pull straight out. 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 570
hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. 6. Tilt the retainer (D) at the end of the cable (C) when the tire has been lowered, so - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 571
1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened. Remove the entire center cap. If the wheel has a smooth center - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 572
models), position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire. If the flat tire is on the rear, position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket. 572 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 573
jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. Front Position - All Other - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 574
Rear Position - 2WD Pickup Models Rear Position - All Other Models 4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 575
off. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. {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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 576
8. Install the spare tire. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 10. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 577
Front Position - 2WD 1500 Model Rear Position 11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 577 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 578
correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 579
and Tools on page 582. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: {CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 580
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 566. 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 581
to lower the spare the rest of the way. 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 582
, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 583
Use the following art and text to assist you: 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Tilt the retainer (D) downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. A. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 584
ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire. 3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I) as shown. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer (D) is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 585
To store the jack and jack tools, do the following: 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped). A. Wing Nut B. Wheel Blocks C. Retaining - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 586
costs would new, had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 550 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 403 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 587
vehicle's breathing space. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening your vehicle's doors and windows. Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle's interior - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 588
soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. • Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning. • Damage to your vehicle's interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 589
To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 590
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 591
. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 591. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 592
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Windshield and Wiper replace blades that look worn. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 593
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Your vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: If you use strong - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 594
is 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. 594 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 595
dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first. Vehicle Care - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 596
's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Certification/Tire and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code will - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 597
should. Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle's battery, even if your vehicle is not operating. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 598
. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, it as soon as you can. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver's side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 599
Relay (Lock Function) Climate Control System Driver's Door Harness Connection Cruise Control, Power Take Off (PTO) Power Door Lock Relay (Unlock Function) Not Used Anti-Lock Brake System Power Door Lock Relay (Driver's Door Unlock Function) TCM Truck Body Controller Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 600
Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Harness Connector Driver Door Module Not Used Power Door Lock System Tire Pressure Monitoring System Truck Body Controller Flasher Module Left Power Windows Circuit - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 601
SPARE RELAY CB SEAT CB RT DOOR SPARE INFO Usage Upfitter (Not Used) Ride Control Harness Connection Headliner Wiring Connector Body Wiring Connector Rear Defogger Relay Headliner Wiring Connector 1 Not Used Driver and Passenger Seat Module Circuit Breaker Right Power Windows Circuit Breaker Not Used - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 602
602 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 603
Engine; Engine Control Module B-Diesel Engine. 7* Supplemental Brake Assist - Gasoline Engine; Electronic Viscous Fan - Diesel Engine. 8* Rear Climate Control. 9* Sunroof. Fuses GLOW PLUG CUST FEED Usage Diesel Glow Plugs and Intake Air Heater Gasoline Accessory Power Fuses HYBRID STUD #1 Hybrid - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 604
Stoplamps Truck Body Controller Battery Feed Off-Road Lamps Not Used Auxiliary Power Outlet - Console Powertrain Control Module B/U LP IGN E RTD Fuses ETC/ECM Usage Electronic Throttle Control, Electronic Brake Controller-Gasoline Engine, Fan Clutch-Diesel Engines Instrument Panel Cluster, Air - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 605
Fuses DRL SEO IGN TBC IGN1 HI HDLP-LT LH HID DRL RVC IPC/DIC HVAC/ECAS CIG LTR HI HDLP-RT HDLP-LOW Usage Daytime Running Lamps (Relay) Rear Defog Relay Truck Body Controller Ignition High Beam Headlamp-Left Not Used Daytime Running Lamps Regulated Voltage Control Instrument Panel Cluster/Driver - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 606
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. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. Fuses COOL/FAN COOL/FAN COOL/FAN Relays COOL/FAN 1 COOL/FAN 3 COOL/FAN 2 Usage Cooling - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 607
with Front A/C** 4.8L V8 Automatic with Front A/C* 4.8L V8 Automatic with Front A/C** 4.8L V8 Manual with Front A/C* 4.8L V8 Manual with Front A/C** 5.3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C* For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 608
6.0L V8 Automatic** 6.0L V8 Manual* 8.1L V8 HD Automatic* 8.1L V8 Automatic* 8.1L V8 Manual* * Engine Fan Driven cooling system ** and 4L70-E Automatic Six Speed Allison 2WD Manual Five Speed Getrag 4WD Manual Five Speed Getrag 2WD Manual Five Speed New Venture Gear Capacities English 16.8 qt 16.2 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 609
4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 8.1L 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 Transfer Case Fluid Wheel Nut Torque Capacities English Metric 4.5 qt 6.0 qt 6.5 qt 4.3 L 5.7 L 6.1 L 26.0 gal 34 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 610
™ 5.3L V8 VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 VORTEC™ 8.1L V8 VIN Code X V Z T B U N G Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 0.040 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 611
6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...622 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ...622 At Each Fuel Fill ...623 At Least Once a Month ...623 At Least Once a Year ...624 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...626 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 612
DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual of the air we breathe. - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 613
Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 614
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 651. Owner Checks and Services on page 622 tells you what should be checked, when - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 615
diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced -trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 616
® only: Replace external transmission filter at the first maintenance service performed on the vehicle. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner filter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary, replace - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 617
fluid as needed. Perform any needed additional services. See "Additional Required Services" in this section. Inspect suspension and steering footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. Inspect shields, vehicles with diesel engine or - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 618
applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 619
and (k). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Change manual transmission fluid. Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 620
wear or cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 621
system parts. If body door Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( service. See Engine Coolant on page 499 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 622
trailer towing. − 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: obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specifi - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 623
covered by your warranty. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 553. Engine Coolant Level - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 624
room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 170. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and starts in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 625
's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 626
in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Engine Coolant coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 499. Hydraulic Brake Delco - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 627
10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB. Front Axle (1500 Series) Front Axle (1500 HD, 2500, 2500 HD, and 3500 Series) Rear Axle Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Floor - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 628
Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Rear Driveline Center Spline Fluid/Lubricant Usage Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge Fluid/Lubricant Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 629
number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter High Capacity Standard Oil Filter 4.3L V6 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 8.1L V8 Spark Plugs 4.3L - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 630
Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines V6 Engines (A) Air Conditioning Compressor 630 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 631
are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 612. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 622 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 632
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 632 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 633
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 633 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 634
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 634 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 635
to the Canadian Government ...652 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...653 Service Publications Ordering Information ...653 Customer Assistance and Information ...636 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...636 Online Owner Center ...639 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...640 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 636
level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. . • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage (kilometers). When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 637
STEP THREE - U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 638
-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 639
about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 640
encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 641
0 800 This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 642
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service nearest service station (approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres in Canada). Service to provide diesel - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 643
scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your trip. To request this service, please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800. We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 644
the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 645
, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 646
options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 647
Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 648
OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 649
not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 650
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver's name, the service position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. • - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 651
replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 652
control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 653
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 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 654
and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 655
Power Outlet(s) ...227 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...410 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...110 Additives, Fuel ...468 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...597 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...487 Air System ...103 Servicing Your Airbag- Brake System (ABS) ...355 Anti-Lock Brake - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 656
...224 B Battery ...Electric Power Management ...Battery Warning Light ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Emergencies ...Parking ...System Warning Light ...Brakes ...Braking ...Braking in Emergencies ...Break-In, New Vehicle ...Bulb Replacement ...Center - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 657
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...Buying New Tires ... 529 530 538 536 539 Fuel ...467 California Proposition 65 Warning ...465 Canadian Owners ...3 Capacities and Specifications ...607 Carbon Monoxide (Crew Cab) ...75 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 658
...241 Clutch, Hydraulic ...498 Collision Damage Repair ...648 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ...41 Compass ...177, 181 Content Theft- Safety Defects to the United States Government ...Roadside Assistance Program ...Service Publications Ordering Information ... 254 138 502 504 217 261 202 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 659
Service Work ...465 Dome Lamp Override ...225 Dome Lamps ...224 Door Delayed Locking ...122 Locks ...120 Power Door Locks ...121 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...122 Rear Door Security Locks ...125 Rear Doors 396 233 230 552 328 E Electric Power Management ...Electrical System Add-On Equipment - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 660
...225 Extender, Safety Belt ...43 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...487 Fixed Mast Antenna ...347 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...212 660 F Flash-to-Pass ...Flat Tire ...Flat Tire, Changing ...Flat Tire, Storing ...Fluid Automatic Transmission ...490, Manual Transmission ...Power Steering ...Windshield - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 661
...474 Release ...475 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...Fuel ...Oil Pressure ...Speedometer ...Tachometer ...Transmission Temperature ...Voltmeter Gage ...Garage Door Opener ...191, Gasoline Octane ...Specifications ...Glove Box ...GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...254 262 260 244 244 255 251 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 662
Manual ...4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...27 Hydraulic Clutch ...498 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...542 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ...224 Cargo ...226 Dome ...224 Dome Lamp Override ...225 Electric Power Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...253 Battery Warning ...251 Brake System Warning - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 663
...612 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...629 Owner Checks and Services ...622 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...626 Scheduled Maintenance ...615 Using ...613 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...612 Malfunction Indicator Light ...256 Manual Seats ...9 Manual Selectable Ride ...359 663 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 664
260 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...485 Older Children, Restraints ...44 Online Owner Center ...639 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...189 Other Warning Devices ...212 Outlet Adjustment ...241 Outlet(s), Accessory Power ...227 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...187 Convex Mirror ...188 Curb View - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 665
...189 Manual Mirrors ...183 Power Foldaway Mirrors ...186 Power Mirrors ...186 Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...184 West Coast-Type Mirrors ...185 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...504 Owner Checks and Services ...622 Owners, Canadian ...3 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...227 Door Locks ...121 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 666
Understanding Reception ...344 Rear Axle ...524 Locking ...360 Rear Door Security Locks ...125 Rear Doors ...126 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...41 Rear Seat Restraint Systems ...111 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...112 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...136 Right Front Passenger - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 667
Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...75 Rear Seat Position ...72 Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) ...75 Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ...78, 85 Security Light ...261 Service ...464 Accessories and Modifications ...464 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 668
, Radio ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Content Theft-Deterrent ...Passlock® ...Tilt Wheel ...Tires ...Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ...Buying New Tires ...Chains ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Cleaning ...Different Size ...Dual Tire Operation ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Inflation - Tire - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 669
Replacement ...When It Is Time for New Tires ...Tonneau Cover ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Tow/Haul Mode Light ...Towing Power Take-Off (PTO) ...Recreational Vehicle ...Towing a Trailer ...Your Vehicle ...Traction Assist System (TAS) ...Manual Selectable Ride ...Off Light ...Trailer Recommendations ... 566 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 670
and Event Data Recorders ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...Service Parts Identification Label ...Ventilation Adjustment ...Visors ...Voltmeter Gage ... ...560 Where to Put the Restraint ...55 Windows ...Manual ...Power ...Sliding Rear ...Swing-Out Windows ...Windshield Washer ...Washer
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Seats and Restraint Systems
.......................
7
Front Seats
..............................................
9
Rear Seats
.............................................
19
Safety Belts
............................................
22
Child Restraints
......................................
44
Airbag System
........................................
92
Restraint System Check
.......................
111
Features and Controls
..............................
113
Keys
.....................................................
115
Doors and Locks
..................................
120
Windows
...............................................
128
Theft-Deterrent Systems
.......................
130
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
.....
133
Mirrors
..................................................
177
OnStar
®
System
...................................
189
Universal Home Remote System
..........
191
Storage Areas
......................................
202
Sunroof
................................................
205
Instrument Panel
.......................................
207
Instrument Panel Overview
...................
210
Climate Controls
...................................
228
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
..........................................
242
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............
263
Audio System(s)
...................................
286
Driving Your Vehicle
.................................
349
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
.....................................
350
Towing
.................................................
417
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