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Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 115

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
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 Belts	22
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	22
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Driver Position	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Right Front Passenger Position	37
Center Front Passenger Position	37
Rear Seat Passengers	38
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	41
Safety Belt Extender	43
Child Restraints	44
Older Children	44
Infants and Young Children	47
Child Restraint Systems	51
Where to Put the Restraint	55
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	72
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	75
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System)	75
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch)	78
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System)	85
Airbag System	92
Where Are the Airbags?	94
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	95
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	97
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	97
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	98
Airbag Off Switch	99
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
Features and Controls	113
Keys	115
Remote Keyless Entry System	116
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	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
Swing-Out Windows	130
Sliding Rear Window	130
Sun Visors	130
Theft-Deterrent Systems	130
Content Theft-Deterrent	130
Passlock®	132
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	133
New Vehicle Break-In	133
Ignition Positions	134
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	136
Starting the Engine	136
Engine Coolant Heater	138
Automatic Transmission Operation	140
Tow/Haul Mode	147
Manual Transmission Operation	149
Four-Wheel Drive	153
Parking Brake	170
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	171
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	173
Parking Over Things That Burn	174
Engine Exhaust	175
Running the Engine While Parked	176
Mirrors	177
Manual Rearview Mirror	177
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	177
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	181
Outside Manual Mirrors	183
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors	184
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors	185
Outside Power Mirrors	186
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	186
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	187
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors	188
Outside Convex Mirror	188
Outside Heated Mirrors	189
OnStar® System	189
Universal Home Remote System	191
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)	191
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED)	192
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	193
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	198
Storage Areas	202
Glove Box	202
Cupholder(s)	202
Front Storage Area	202
Center Console Storage Area	202
Tonneau Cover	203
Sunroof	205
Instrument Panel	207
Instrument Panel Overview	210
Hazard Warning Flashers	212
Other Warning Devices	212
Horn	212
Tilt Wheel	213
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	213
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	214
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	215
Flash-to-Pass	215
Windshield Wipers	215
Windshield Washer	216
Cruise Control	217
Headlamps	220
Headlamps on Reminder	221
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	221
Automatic Headlamp System	222
Fog Lamps	223
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp	224
Instrument Panel Brightness	224
Dome Lamps	224
Dome Lamp Override	225
Entry Lighting	225
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 Automatic Climate Control System	233
Outlet Adjustment	241
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	242
Instrument Panel Cluster	243
Speedometer and Odometer	244
Trip Odometer	244
Tachometer	244
Safety Belt Reminder Light	245
Airbag Readiness Light	245
Airbag Off Light	246
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	248
Battery Warning Light	251
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 Gage	255
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	256
Oil Pressure Gage	260
Security Light	261
Cruise Control Light	261
Highbeam On Light	261
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	261
Tow/Haul Mode Light	262
Cargo Lamp Light	262
Fuel Gage	262
Low Fuel Warning Light	263
Driver Information Center (DIC)	263
DIC Operation and Displays	264
DIC Warnings and Messages	267
DIC Vehicle Customization	279
Audio System(s)	286
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	287
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	288
AM-FM Radio	288
Radio with CD	291
Radio with Cassette and CD	300
Radio with Six-Disc CD	313
XM Radio Messages	327
Rear Seat Entertainment System	328
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	341
Theft-Deterrent Feature	343
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	343
Radio Reception	344
Care of the Cassette Tape Player	345
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	347
Care of the CD and DVD Player	347
Fixed Mast Antenna	347
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	348
Chime Level Adjustment	348
Driving Your Vehicle	349
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	350
Defensive 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 of Control	365
Off-Road Driving	366
Driving at Night	385
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	386
City Driving	390
Freeway Driving	391
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	392
Highway Hypnosis	393
Hill and Mountain Roads	394
Winter Driving	396
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	400
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	401
Recovery Hooks (Except SS Model)	402
Loading Your Vehicle	403
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	410
Truck-Camper Loading Information	415
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	417
Towing	417
Towing Your Vehicle	417
Recreational Vehicle Towing	418
Towing a Trailer	423
Trailer Recommendations	456
Power Take-Off (PTO)	456
Service and Appearance Care	461
Service	464
Accessories and Modifications	464
California Proposition 65 Warning	465
Doing Your Own Service Work	465
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	466
Fuel	466
Gasoline Octane	467
Gasoline Specifications	467
California Fuel	467
Additives	468
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	469
Fuels in Foreign Countries	470
Filling the Tank	471
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	473
Checking Things Under the Hood	474
Hood Release	475
Engine Compartment Overview	476
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	482
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)	485
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)	487
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission®)	490
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission®)	493
Manual Transmission Fluid	496
Hydraulic Clutch	498
Engine Coolant	499
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	502
Engine Overheating	502
Overheated Engine Protection Operating 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
Four-Wheel Drive	525
Front Axle	526
Noise Control System	528
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited	528
Bulb Replacement	529
Halogen Bulbs	529
Headlamps	530
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	531
Roof Marker Lamps	533
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	535
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps	536
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	536
License Plate Lamp	538
Replacement Bulbs	539
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	539
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 Tires	556
Different Size Tires and Wheels	558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	559
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	560
Wheel Replacement	560
Tire Chains	562
If a Tire Goes Flat	563
Changing a Flat Tire	564
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	566
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	570
Secondary Latch System	579
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	582
Spare Tire	586
Appearance Care	587
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	587
Fabric/Carpet	588
Leather	589
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	590
Care of Safety Belts	590
Weatherstrips	590
Washing Your Vehicle	591
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	591
Finish Care	591
Windshield and Wiper Blades	592
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	593
Tires	594
Sheet Metal Damage	594
Underbody Maintenance	594
Chemical Paint Spotting	595
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	595
Vehicle 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	598
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	600
Underhood Fuse Block	601
Capacities and Specifications	607
Maintenance Schedule	611
Maintenance Schedule	612
Introduction	612
Maintenance Requirements	612
Your Vehicle and the Environment	612
Using the Maintenance Schedule	613
Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)	615
Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine)	618
Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)	620
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 Engines)	629
Engine Drive Belt Routing	630
Maintenance Record	631
Customer Assistance Information	635
Customer Assistance and Information	636
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	636
Online Owner Center	639
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	640
Customer Assistance Offices	640
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	641
Roadside Assistance Program	642
Courtesy Transportation	645
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	647
Collision Damage Repair	648
Reporting Safety Defects	652
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	652
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	652
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	653
Service Publications Ordering Information	653