2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 175
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Manual
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Instruments and Controls GRADE BRAKING ON This message displays when the grade braking has been activated while driving on downhill grades. This message will only appear the first time the feature is activated in an ignition cycle. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑38, Automatic Transmission on page 9‑33, and Cruise Control on page 9‑59. 5-45 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument cluster and/or DIC, or the transmission can be damaged. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by the warranty. This message displays and a chime may sound if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. Vehicle Reminder Messages CHECK TRAILER WIRING On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the following conditions exists: . SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, this message may display if a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ OFF position for at least one minute and then restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive system needs service. See your dealer. A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnected from the vehicle. ‐ If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stopped, this message clears itself after a short time. ‐ If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is moving, this message stays on until the ignition is turned off. . There is a short in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer brakes.