Section |
Page |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD 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 |
19 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
19 |
Safety Belts |
19 |
Passenger Sensing System |
20 |
Mirror Adjustment |
20 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
23 |
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment |
23 |
Interior Lighting |
23 |
Exterior Lighting |
24 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
25 |
Climate Controls |
26 |
Transmission |
28 |
Four-Wheel Drive |
29 |
Vehicle Features |
31 |
Radio(s) |
31 |
Satellite Radio |
32 |
Portable Audio Devices |
32 |
Bluetooth® |
33 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
33 |
Cruise Control |
34 |
Navigation System |
34 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
34 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
35 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
35 |
Power Outlets |
36 |
Universal Remote System |
36 |
Sunroof |
36 |
Performance and Maintenance |
38 |
StabiliTrak® System |
38 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
38 |
Engine Oil Life System |
39 |
E85 or FlexFuel |
39 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
39 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
40 |
OnStar® |
40 |
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 |
47 |
Lockout Protection |
47 |
Safety Locks |
48 |
Doors |
48 |
Rear Doors (Extended Cab) |
48 |
Tailgate |
49 |
Vehicle Security |
50 |
Vehicle Alarm System |
50 |
Immobilizer |
51 |
Immobilizer Operation |
51 |
Exterior Mirrors |
53 |
Convex Mirrors |
53 |
Manual Mirrors |
53 |
Trailer-Tow Mirrors |
53 |
Power Mirrors |
54 |
Folding Mirrors |
55 |
Heated Mirrors |
56 |
Park Tilt Mirrors |
56 |
Interior Mirrors |
57 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
57 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
57 |
Windows |
58 |
Manual Windows |
58 |
Power Windows |
58 |
Rear Windows |
59 |
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) |
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 |
129 |
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 |
145 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
146 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
147 |
Airbag On-Off Light |
147 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
149 |
Charging System Light |
150 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
151 |
Brake System Warning Light |
153 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
154 |
Four-Wheel-Drive Light |
154 |
Tow/Haul Mode Light |
155 |
StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
155 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
155 |
Tire Pressure Light |
156 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
156 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
157 |
Security Light |
157 |
High-Beam On Light |
157 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
158 |
Cruise Control Light |
158 |
Information Displays |
158 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
158 |
Vehicle Messages |
167 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
167 |
Brake System Messages |
168 |
Door Ajar Messages |
168 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
169 |
Engine Oil Messages |
170 |
Engine Power Messages |
170 |
Fuel System Messages |
171 |
Key and Lock Messages |
171 |
Lamp Messages |
171 |
Object Detection System Messages |
171 |
Ride Control System Messages |
172 |
Airbag System Messages |
173 |
Security Messages |
173 |
Starting the Vehicle Messages |
173 |
Tire Messages |
173 |
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 |
189 |
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 |
198 |
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 |
215 |
Fixed Mast Antenna |
216 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
216 |
Audio Players |
217 |
CD Player |
217 |
CD/DVD Player |
223 |
Auxiliary Devices |
233 |
Rear Seat Infotainment |
238 |
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System |
238 |
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System |
247 |
Phone |
249 |
Bluetooth |
249 |
Trademarks and License Agreements |
256 |
Climate Controls |
257 |
Climate Control Systems |
257 |
Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) |
257 |
Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) |
260 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
261 |
Air Vents |
266 |
Driving and Operating |
267 |
Driving Information |
268 |
Distracted Driving |
268 |
Defensive Driving |
269 |
Drunk Driving |
269 |
Control of a Vehicle |
269 |
Braking |
269 |
Steering |
270 |
Off-Road Recovery |
270 |
Loss of Control |
271 |
Off-Road Driving |
271 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
276 |
Highway Hypnosis |
277 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
277 |
Winter Driving |
278 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
279 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
281 |
Truck-Camper Loading Information |
286 |
Starting and Operating |
288 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
288 |
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal |
289 |
Ignition Positions |
289 |
Starting the Engine |
291 |
Fast Idle System |
293 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
293 |
Engine Coolant Heater |
293 |
Shifting Into Park |
294 |
Shifting out of Park |
296 |
Parking (Manual Transmission) |
296 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
297 |
Active Fuel Management® |
297 |
Engine Exhaust |
297 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
298 |
Automatic Transmission |
298 |
Manual Mode |
302 |
Tow/Haul Mode |
303 |
Manual Transmission |
304 |
Drive Systems |
306 |
Four-Wheel Drive |
306 |
Brakes |
318 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
318 |
Parking Brake |
320 |
Brake Assist |
321 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
321 |
Ride Control Systems |
322 |
StabiliTrak® System |
322 |
Locking Rear Axle |
324 |
Cruise Control |
325 |
Object Detection Systems |
328 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
328 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
329 |
Fuel |
334 |
Recommended Fuel |
334 |
Gasoline Specifications |
335 |
California Fuel Requirements |
335 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
336 |
Fuel Additives |
336 |
E85 or FlexFuel |
336 |
Filling the Tank |
337 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
338 |
Towing |
339 |
General Towing Information |
339 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
339 |
Trailer Towing |
342 |
Towing Equipment |
350 |
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) |
361 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
362 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
362 |
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment |
362 |
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab |
366 |
Vehicle Care |
367 |
General Information |
368 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
368 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
369 |
Accessories and Modifications |
369 |
Vehicle Checks |
369 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
369 |
Hood |
370 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
371 |
Engine Oil |
372 |
Engine Oil Life System |
375 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission) |
376 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) |
378 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
381 |
Cooling System |
382 |
Engine Coolant |
383 |
Engine Overheating |
386 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
388 |
Engine Fan |
388 |
Power Steering Fluid |
389 |
Washer Fluid |
389 |
Brakes |
390 |
Brake Fluid |
391 |
Battery |
393 |
Four-Wheel Drive |
393 |
Front Axle |
395 |
Rear Axle |
396 |
Noise Control System |
397 |
Starter Switch Check |
398 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
399 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
399 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
399 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
400 |
Glass Replacement |
400 |
Headlamp Aiming |
401 |
Bulb Replacement |
401 |
Halogen Bulbs |
401 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps |
401 |
Pick-Up Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps |
402 |
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) |
402 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
403 |
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp |
403 |
License Plate Lamp |
404 |
Replacement Bulbs |
404 |
Electrical System |
405 |
Electrical System Overload |
405 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
406 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
406 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
410 |
Wheels and Tires |
413 |
Tires |
413 |
All-Season Tires |
414 |
Winter Tires |
415 |
Summer Tires |
415 |
All-Terrain Tires |
415 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
416 |
Tire Designations |
418 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
419 |
Tire Pressure |
422 |
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation |
423 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
424 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
425 |
Tire Inspection |
428 |
Tire Rotation |
429 |
Dual Tire Rotation |
431 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
431 |
Buying New Tires |
432 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
434 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
434 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
436 |
Wheel Replacement |
436 |
Tire Chains |
437 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
438 |
Tire Changing |
439 |
Full-Size Spare Tire |
450 |
Jump Starting |
450 |
Towing |
455 |
Towing the Vehicle |
455 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
455 |
Appearance Care |
459 |
Exterior Care |
459 |
Interior Care |
462 |
Floor Mats |
465 |
Service and Maintenance |
467 |
General Information |
467 |
Maintenance Schedule |
469 |
Special Application Services |
474 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
475 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
478 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
478 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
481 |
Maintenance Records |
482 |
Technical Data |
485 |
Vehicle Identification |
485 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
485 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
485 |
Vehicle Data |
486 |
Capacities and Specifications |
486 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
490 |
Customer Information |
491 |
Customer Information |
491 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
491 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
493 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
494 |
Online Owner Center |
494 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
495 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
495 |
Scheduling Service Appointments |
497 |
Courtesy Transportation Program |
497 |
Collision Damage Repair |
499 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
501 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
502 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
502 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
503 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
503 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
503 |
Event Data Recorders |
504 |
OnStar® |
504 |
Navigation System |
505 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
505 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
505 |
OnStar |
507 |
OnStar Overview |
507 |
OnStar Services |
508 |
Emergency |
508 |
Security |
508 |
Navigation |
508 |
Connections |
509 |
Diagnostics |
511 |
OnStar Additional Information |
511 |
Index |
515 |
Index_A |
515 |
Index_B |
516 |
Index_C |
516 |
Index_D |
517 |
Index_E |
518 |
Index_F |
519 |
Index_G |
519 |
Index_H |
520 |
Index_I |
520 |
Index_J |
520 |
Index_K |
520 |
Index_L |
520 |
Index_M |
521 |
Index_N |
522 |
Index_O |
522 |
Index_P |
523 |
Index_R |
523 |
Index_S |
524 |
Index_T |
525 |
Index_U |
526 |
Index_V |
526 |