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1-20 In Brief Climate Control System (With Heater Only) A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control See Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8‑4.

Section	Page
2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)	8
Instrument Panel (Premium Version)	11
Initial Drive Information	13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	13
Remote Vehicle Start	14
Door Locks	14
Windows	15
Seat Adjustment	16
Memory Features	18
Heated and Ventilated Seats	18
Head Restraint Adjustment	19
Safety Belts	19
Passenger Sensing System	19
Mirror Adjustment	20
Steering Wheel Adjustment	22
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	22
Interior Lighting	23
Exterior Lighting	23
Windshield Wiper/Washer	24
Climate Controls	24
Transmission	27
Four-Wheel Drive	28
Vehicle Features	30
Radio(s)	30
Satellite Radio	31
Portable Audio Devices	31
Bluetooth®	32
Steering Wheel Controls	32
Cruise Control	33
Navigation System	33
Driver Information Center (DIC)	33
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	34
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	34
Power Outlets	35
Universal Remote System	35
Sunroof	35
Performance and Maintenance	37
StabiliTrak® System	37
Tire Pressure Monitor	37
Engine Oil Life System	38
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	38
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	38
Roadside Assistance Program	39
OnStar®	39
Keys, Doors, and Windows	41
Keys and Locks	41
Keys	41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	42
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	42
Remote Vehicle Start	44
Door Locks	46
Power Door Locks	47
Delayed Locking	47
Automatic Door Locks	48
Lockout Protection	48
Safety Locks	48
Doors	49
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	49
Tailgate	49
Vehicle Security	50
Vehicle Alarm System	50
Immobilizer	52
Immobilizer Operation	52
Exterior Mirrors	53
Convex Mirrors	53
Manual Mirrors	54
Trailer-Tow Mirrors	54
Power Mirrors	54
Folding Mirrors	55
Heated Mirrors	56
Park Tilt Mirrors	57
Interior Mirrors	57
Manual Rearview Mirror	57
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	57
Windows	58
Manual Windows	58
Power Windows	58
Rear Windows	60
Sun Visors	60
Roof	60
Sunroof (Extended Cab)	60
Sunroof (Crew Cab)	61
Seats and Restraints	63
Head Restraints	64
Front Seats	65
Seat Adjustment	65
Center Seat	67
Power Seat Adjustment	67
Lumbar Adjustment	67
Reclining Seatbacks	68
Memory Seats	70
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	71
Rear Seats	73
Rear Seats (Extended Cab Full Bench)	73
Rear Seats (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench)	73
Safety Belts	74
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	75
Lap-Shoulder Belt	76
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	81
Lap Belt	81
Safety Belt Extender	82
Safety System Check	82
Safety Belt Care	83
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	83
Airbag System	84
Where Are the Airbags?	86
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	87
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	89
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	90
Airbag On-Off Switch	91
Passenger Sensing System	94
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	98
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	99
Airbag System Check	100
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	100
Child Restraints	101
Older Children	101
Infants and Young Children	103
Child Restraint Systems	105
Where to Put the Restraint	107
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	109
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	117
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	117
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	120
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	120
Storage	129
Storage Compartments	129
Instrument Panel Storage	129
Glove Box	129
Cupholders	129
Armrest Storage	130
Center Console Storage	130
Instruments and Controls	131
Controls	132
Steering Wheel Adjustment	132
Steering Wheel Controls	132
Horn	134
Windshield Wiper/Washer	134
Compass	135
Clock	137
Power Outlets	139
Cigarette Lighter	139
Ashtrays	140
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	140
Instrument Cluster	141
Speedometer	142
Odometer	142
Trip Odometer	142
Tachometer	142
Fuel Gauge	143
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	144
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	145
Voltmeter Gauge	146
Safety Belt Reminders	146
Airbag Readiness Light	147
Airbag On-Off Light	148
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	150
Charging System Light	151
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	151
Brake System Warning Light	154
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	154
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	155
Tow/Haul Mode Light	155
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	155
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	156
Tire Pressure Light	156
Engine Oil Pressure Light	157
Low Fuel Warning Light	157
Security Light	158
High-Beam On Light	158
Front Fog Lamp Light	158
Cruise Control Light	158
Information Displays	159
Driver Information Center (DIC)	159
Vehicle Messages	167
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	168
Brake System Messages	168
Door Ajar Messages	169
Engine Cooling System Messages	169
Engine Oil Messages	170
Engine Power Messages	171
Fuel System Messages	171
Key and Lock Messages	171
Lamp Messages	171
Object Detection System Messages	172
Ride Control System Messages	172
Airbag System Messages	173
Security Messages	173
Starting the Vehicle Messages	173
Tire Messages	174
Transmission Messages	174
Vehicle Reminder Messages	175
Washer Fluid Messages	176
Vehicle Personalization	176
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	176
Universal Remote System	184
Universal Remote System Programming	184
Universal Remote System Operation	188
Lighting	191
Exterior Lighting	191
Exterior Lamp Controls	191
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	192
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	192
Flash-to-Pass	193
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	193
Automatic Headlamp System	193
Hazard Warning Flashers	195
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	195
Fog Lamps	196
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	196
Interior Lighting	197
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	197
Cargo Lamp	197
Dome Lamps	197
Reading Lamps	198
Lighting Features	198
Entry Lighting	198
Exit Lighting	198
Battery Load Management	199
Battery Power Protection	199
Infotainment System	201
Introduction	201
Infotainment	201
Theft-Deterrent Feature	202
Overview (AM-FM Radio)	203
Overview (Radio with CD (MP3))	204
Overview (Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3))	206
Operation	207
Radio	210
AM-FM Radio	210
Satellite Radio	212
Radio Reception	216
Fixed Mast Antenna	216
Satellite Radio Antenna	217
Audio Players	217
CD Player	217
CD/DVD Player	223
Auxiliary Devices	234
Rear Seat Infotainment	238
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	238
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	248
Phone	250
Bluetooth	250
Trademarks and License Agreements	257
Climate Controls	259
Climate Control Systems	259
Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning)	259
Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only)	262
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	263
Air Vents	268
Driving and Operating	269
Driving Information	270
Distracted Driving	270
Defensive Driving	271
Drunk Driving	271
Control of a Vehicle	271
Braking	271
Steering	272
Off-Road Recovery	272
Loss of Control	273
Off-Road Driving	273
Driving on Wet Roads	278
Highway Hypnosis	279
Hill and Mountain Roads	279
Winter Driving	280
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	282
Vehicle Load Limits	283
Truck-Camper Loading Information	289
Starting and Operating	291
New Vehicle Break-In	291
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	292
Ignition Positions	292
Starting the Engine	294
Fast Idle System	296
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	296
Engine Coolant Heater	297
Shifting Into Park	297
Shifting out of Park	299
Parking (Manual Transmission)	299
Parking over Things That Burn	300
Active Fuel Management®	300
Engine Exhaust	300
Running the Vehicle While Parked	301
Automatic Transmission	301
Manual Mode	305
Tow/Haul Mode	306
Manual Transmission	307
Drive Systems	309
Four-Wheel Drive	309
Brakes	321
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	321
Parking Brake	322
Brake Assist	323
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	323
Ride Control Systems	324
StabiliTrak® System	324
Locking Rear Axle	327
Cruise Control	327
Object Detection Systems	330
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	330
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	332
Fuel	336
Recommended Fuel	337
Gasoline Specifications	337
California Fuel Requirements	337
Fuels in Foreign Countries	338
Fuel Additives	338
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	339
Filling the Tank	340
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	342
Towing	342
General Towing Information	342
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	343
Trailer Towing	345
Towing Equipment	361
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	372
Conversions and Add-Ons	373
Add-On Electrical Equipment	373
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	373
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	376
Vehicle Care	377
General Information	378
California Proposition 65 Warning	378
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	379
Accessories and Modifications	379
Vehicle Checks	379
Doing Your Own Service Work	379
Hood	380
Engine Compartment Overview	381
Engine Oil	382
Engine Oil Life System	385
Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)	386
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)	388
Manual Transmission Fluid	391
Hydraulic Clutch	391
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	392
Cooling System	393
Engine Coolant	394
Engine Overheating	397
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	399
Engine Fan	399
Power Steering Fluid	400
Washer Fluid	400
Brakes	401
Brake Fluid	402
Battery	404
Four-Wheel Drive	405
Front Axle	406
Rear Axle	407
Noise Control System	408
Starter Switch Check	409
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	409
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	410
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	410
Wiper Blade Replacement	411
Glass Replacement	411
Headlamp Aiming	411
Bulb Replacement	412
Halogen Bulbs	412
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	412
Pick-Up Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps	413
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)	413
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	413
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	414
License Plate Lamp	415
Replacement Bulbs	415
Electrical System	416
Electrical System Overload	416
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	416
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	417
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	421
Wheels and Tires	423
Tires	423
All-Season Tires	425
Winter Tires	425
Summer Tires	426
Tire Sidewall Labeling	426
Tire Designations	428
Tire Terminology and Definitions	430
Tire Pressure	432
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	434
Tire Pressure Monitor System	434
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	435
Tire Inspection	438
Tire Rotation	439
Dual Tire Rotation	441
When It Is Time for New Tires	441
Buying New Tires	442
Different Size Tires and Wheels	444
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	444
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	446
Wheel Replacement	446
Tire Chains	447
If a Tire Goes Flat	448
Tire Changing	449
Full-Size Spare Tire	460
Jump Starting	460
Towing	465
Towing the Vehicle	465
Recreational Vehicle Towing	465
Appearance Care	469
Exterior Care	469
Interior Care	472
Floor Mats	475
Service and Maintenance	477
General Information	477
Maintenance Schedule	479
Special Application Services	484
Additional Maintenance and Care	485
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	488
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	488
Maintenance Replacement Parts	491
Maintenance Records	492
Technical Data	495
Vehicle Identification	495
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	495
Service Parts Identification Label	495
Vehicle Data	496
Capacities and Specifications	496
Engine Drive Belt Routing	500
Customer Information	501
Customer Information	502
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	502
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	504
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	505
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	505
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	506
Online Owner Center	506
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	507
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	507
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	511
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	512
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	513
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	514
Service Publications Ordering Information	516
Reporting Safety Defects	517
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	517
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	518
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	518
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	519
Event Data Recorders	519
OnStar®	520
Navigation System	520
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	520
Radio Frequency Statement	520
OnStar	521
OnStar Overview	521
OnStar Services	522
Emergency	522
Security	522
Navigation	522
Connections	523
Diagnostics	525
OnStar Additional Information	525
Index	529
Index_A	529
Index_B	530
Index_C	530
Index_D	531
Index_E	532
Index_F	533
Index_G	533
Index_H	534
Index_I	534
Index_J	534
Index_K	534
Index_L	534
Index_M	535
Index_N	536
Index_O	536
Index_P	537
Index_R	537
Index_S	538
Index_T	540
Index_U	541
Index_V	541