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 |