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9-90 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 4.10 3.73 4.10 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 4.10 Maximum Trailer Weight 4 355 kg (9,600 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 6 396 kg (14,100 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 214 kg (13,700 lb) 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 6 486 kg (14,300 lb) GCWR (a) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 6.0L V8 - Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Fifth-Wheel Trailer

Section	Page
2014 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
Initial Drive Information	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	11
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	17
Heated and Cooled Front Seats	17
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	18
Passenger Sensing System	18
Mirror Adjustment	19
Steering Wheel Adjustment	20
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	21
Interior Lighting	21
Exterior Lighting	22
Windshield Wiper/Washer	23
Climate Controls	24
Transmission	26
Four-Wheel Drive	27
Vehicle Features	28
Radio(s)	28
Satellite Radio	29
Portable Audio Devices	29
Bluetooth®	30
Steering Wheel Controls	30
Cruise Control	31
Infotainment System	31
Driver Information Center (DIC)	31
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	32
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	32
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	32
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	32
Power Outlets	33
Universal Remote System	33
Sunroof	33
Performance and Maintenance	34
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	34
Tire Pressure Monitor	35
Engine Oil Life System	35
E85 or FlexFuel	36
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	36
Roadside Assistance Program	36
OnStar®	36
Keys, Doors, and Windows	37
Keys and Locks	38
Keys	38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	40
Remote Vehicle Start	42
Door Locks	44
Power Door Locks	45
Delayed Locking	45
Automatic Door Locks	45
Lockout Protection	46
Safety Locks	46
Doors	46
Tailgate	46
Vehicle Security	48
Vehicle Alarm System	48
Immobilizer	49
Immobilizer Operation	49
Exterior Mirrors	50
Convex Mirrors	50
Manual Mirrors	50
Trailer-Tow Mirrors	50
Power Mirrors	50
Folding Mirrors	51
Heated Mirrors	52
Automatic Dimming Mirror	53
Blind Spot Mirrors	53
Park Tilt Mirrors	54
Interior Mirrors	54
Interior Rearview Mirrors	54
Manual Rearview Mirror	55
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	55
Windows	55
Manual Windows	55
Power Windows	55
Rear Windows	58
Sun Visors	58
Roof	59
Sunroof	59
Seats and Restraints	61
Head Restraints	62
Front Seats	63
Seat Adjustment	63
Center Seat	63
Power Seat Adjustment	64
Lumbar Adjustment	64
Reclining Seatbacks	65
Memory Seats	66
Heated and Cooled Front Seats	68
Rear Seats	70
Rear Seats (Extended Cab Full Bench)	70
Rear Seats (Split Bench)	71
Safety Belts	72
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	73
Lap-Shoulder Belt	74
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	79
Lap Belt	79
Safety Belt Extender	80
Safety System Check	80
Safety Belt Care	80
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	81
Airbag System	81
Where Are the Airbags?	83
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	85
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	86
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	87
Airbag On-Off Switch	88
Passenger Sensing System	90
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	95
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	95
Airbag System Check	96
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	97
Child Restraints	97
Older Children	97
Infants and Young Children	99
Child Restraint Systems	102
Where to Put the Restraint	103
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	105
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	114
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	115
Securing Child Restraints (Front Outboard Passenger Seat)	115
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	124
Storage	127
Storage Compartments	127
Instrument Panel Storage	127
Glove Box	128
Cupholders	128
Sunglasses Storage	129
Center Console Storage	129
Floor Console Storage	130
Additional Storage Features	131
Cargo Tie-Downs	131
Instruments and Controls	133
Controls	134
Steering Wheel Adjustment	134
Steering Wheel Controls	135
Heated Steering Wheel	135
Horn	136
Windshield Wiper/Washer	136
Compass	137
Clock	137
Power Outlets	138
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	140
Instrument Cluster	141
Speedometer	144
Odometer	144
Trip Odometer	144
Tachometer	144
Fuel Gauge	145
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	147
Voltmeter Gauge	147
Safety Belt Reminders	148
Airbag Readiness Light	149
Airbag On-Off Light	149
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	151
Charging System Light	152
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	152
Brake System Warning Light	155
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	156
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	156
Tow/Haul Mode Light	157
Hill Descent Control Light	157
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	157
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	157
Traction Off Light	158
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	158
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	158
Tire Pressure Light	159
Low Fuel Warning Light	159
Security Light	160
High-Beam On Light	160
Front Fog Lamp Light	160
Lamps On Reminder	160
Cruise Control Light	161
Information Displays	161
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)	161
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)	163
Vehicle Messages	166
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	166
Brake System Messages	167
Compass Messages	167
Door Ajar Messages	167
Engine Cooling System Messages	168
Engine Oil Messages	168
Engine Power Messages	169
Fuel System Messages	169
Key and Lock Messages	169
Lamp Messages	170
Object Detection System Messages	170
Ride Control System Messages	170
Airbag System Messages	172
Security Messages	172
Tire Messages	172
Transmission Messages	173
Vehicle Reminder Messages	174
Vehicle Speed Messages	175
Washer Fluid Messages	175
Vehicle Personalization	176
Universal Remote System	179
Universal Remote System Programming	179
Universal Remote System Operation	182
Lighting	183
Exterior Lighting	183
Exterior Lamp Controls	183
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	184
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	184
Flash-to-Pass	185
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	185
Automatic Headlamp System	185
Hazard Warning Flashers	186
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	186
Fog Lamps	187
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	187
Interior Lighting	188
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	188
Cargo Lamp	188
Dome Lamps	189
Reading Lamps	189
Lighting Features	190
Entry Lighting	190
Exit Lighting	190
Battery Load Management	190
Battery Power Protection	191
Infotainment System	193
Introduction	194
Infotainment	194
Theft-Deterrent Feature	195
Overview	195
Home Page	197
Software Updates	200
Radio	200
AM-FM Radio	200
Satellite Radio	202
Radio Reception	203
Fixed Mast Antenna	203
Multi-Band Antenna	203
Pandora Internet Radio	204
Audio Players	207
CD Player	207
USB Port	210
SD Card Reader	212
Auxiliary Jack	213
Bluetooth Audio	213
Voice Recognition	214
Phone	221
Bluetooth (Overview)	221
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)	223
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio)	227
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Connected Radio)	232
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Connected Radio)	237
Trademarks and License Agreements	238
Climate Controls	245
Climate Control Systems	245
Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only)	245
Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning)	247
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	249
Air Vents	252
Maintenance	253
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	253
Driving and Operating	255
Driving Information	256
Distracted Driving	256
Defensive Driving	257
Drunk Driving	257
Control of a Vehicle	258
Braking	258
Steering	258
Off-Road Recovery	259
Loss of Control	260
Off-Road Driving	260
Driving on Wet Roads	265
Highway Hypnosis	266
Hill and Mountain Roads	266
Winter Driving	267
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	268
Vehicle Load Limits	269
Truck-Camper Loading Information	276
Starting and Operating	278
New Vehicle Break-In	278
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	278
Ignition Positions	279
Starting the Engine	281
Fast Idle System	282
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	283
Engine Coolant Heater	284
Shifting Into Park	285
Shifting out of Park	286
Parking (Manual Transmission)	286
Parking over Things That Burn	287
Active Fuel Management®	287
Engine Exhaust	287
Running the Vehicle While Parked	288
Automatic Transmission	288
Manual Mode	292
Tow/Haul Mode	293
Manual Transmission	294
Drive Systems	296
Four-Wheel Drive	296
Brakes	309
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	309
Parking Brake	310
Brake Assist	311
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	312
Ride Control Systems	312
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	312
Hill Descent Control (HDC)	314
Locking Rear Axle	315
Cruise Control	315
Driver Assistance Systems	318
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	319
Assistance Systems for Driving	322
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	322
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	324
Fuel	326
Recommended Fuel	327
Gasoline Specifications	328
California Fuel Requirements	328
Fuels in Foreign Countries	328
Fuel Additives	328
E85 or FlexFuel	328
Filling the Tank	329
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	331
Trailer Towing	332
General Towing Information	332
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	332
Towing Equipment	349
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	358
Conversions and Add-Ons	359
Add-On Electrical Equipment	359
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	359
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	363
Vehicle Care	365
General Information	367
California Proposition 65 Warning	367
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	367
Accessories and Modifications	367
Vehicle Checks	368
Doing Your Own Service Work	368
Hood	369
Engine Compartment Overview	370
Engine Oil	375
Engine Oil Life System	378
Automatic Transmission Fluid	379
Manual Transmission Fluid	382
Hydraulic Clutch	382
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	383
Cooling System	384
Engine Coolant	385
Engine Overheating	388
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (6.0L V8 Engine Only)	390
Engine Fan	391
Power Steering Fluid (4.3L V6, 5.3L V8, and 6.2L V8 Engines)	391
Power Steering Fluid (6.0L V8 and 6.6L V8 Engines)	391
Washer Fluid	392
Brakes	393
Brake Fluid	394
Battery	396
Four-Wheel Drive	396
Front Axle	397
Rear Axle	398
Noise Control System	400
Starter Switch Check	401
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	401
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	402
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	402
Wiper Blade Replacement	402
Glass Replacement	403
Headlamp Aiming	403
Bulb Replacement	404
Halogen Bulbs	404
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	404
Fog Lamps	405
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)	405
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	405
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	406
License Plate Lamp	407
Replacement Bulbs	407
Electrical System	408
Electrical System Overload	408
Fuses	408
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	409
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)	413
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)	416
Wheels and Tires	419
Tires	419
All-Season Tires	420
Winter Tires	420
Low-Profile Tires	420
All-Terrain Tires	421
Tire Sidewall Labeling	421
Tire Designations	424
Tire Terminology and Definitions	425
Tire Pressure	428
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	429
Tire Pressure Monitor System	430
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	431
Tire Inspection	434
Tire Rotation	435
Dual Tire Rotation	437
When It Is Time for New Tires	437
Buying New Tires	438
Different Size Tires and Wheels	440
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	440
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	442
Wheel Replacement	442
Tire Chains	443
If a Tire Goes Flat	444
Tire Changing	446
Full-Size Spare Tire	456
Jump Starting	457
Towing the Vehicle	461
Recreational Vehicle Towing	462
Appearance Care	464
Exterior Care	464
Interior Care	469
Floor Mats	473
Service and Maintenance	475
General Information	475
Maintenance Schedule	477
Special Application Services	483
Additional Maintenance and Care	484
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	487
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	487
Maintenance Replacement Parts	490
Maintenance Records	491
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	499
Customer Information	501
Customer Information	501
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	501
Customer Assistance Offices	503
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	504
Online Owner Center	504
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	505
Roadside Assistance Program	505
Scheduling Service Appointments	507
Courtesy Transportation Program	507
Collision Damage Repair	509
Service Publications Ordering Information	511
Reporting Safety Defects	512
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	512
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	513
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	513
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	513
Event Data Recorders	514
OnStar®	515
Infotainment System	515
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	515
Radio Frequency Statement	515
OnStar	517
OnStar Overview	517
OnStar Services	518
Emergency	518
Security	518
Navigation	518
Connections	519
Diagnostics	521
OnStar Additional Information	521
Index	527
Index_A	527
Index_B	528
Index_C	528
Index_D	529
Index_E	530
Index_F	531
Index_G	531
Index_H	532
Index_I	532
Index_J	533
Index_K	533
Index_L	533
Index_M	534
Index_N	534
Index_O	535
Index_P	535
Index_R	536
Index_S	537
Index_T	538
Index_U	539
Index_V	539