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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2021 Owner's Manual (461 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 11.63 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
2
Windows
8
Keysandlocks
8
Keys and Locks
8
Keys (Key Access)
8
Keys (Keyless Access)
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
14
Remote Vehicle Start
21
Door Locks
22
Automatic Door Locks
23
Delayed Locking
23
Lockout Protection
23
Power Door Locks
23
Safety Locks
24
Keys, Doors, and Windows
8
Doors
24
Tailgate
24
Power Assist Steps
31
Vehicle Alarm System
32
Vehicle Security
32
Vehiclesecurity
33
Immobilizer
33
Immobilizer Operation
33
Steering Column Lock
33
Exterior Mirrors
34
Convex Mirrors
34
Manual Mirrors
35
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
35
Power Mirrors
36
Folding Mirrors
37
Heated Mirrors
38
Automatic Dimming Mirror
38
Blind Spot Mirrors
38
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
39
Interior Mirrors
39
Interior Rearview Mirrors
39
Manual Rearview Mirror
39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
39
Rear Camera Mirror
39
Manual Windows
42
Power Windows
42
Rear Windows
44
Sun Visors
44
Roof Sunroof
44
Head Restraints
46
Headrestraints
46
Seats and Restraints
46
Head Restraints
46
Front Seats
47
Seat Adjustment
47
Center Seat
48
Power Seat Adjustment
48
Lumbar Adjustment
49
Reclining Seatbacks
49
Memory Seats
50
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
53
Rear Seats
54
Seatbelts
55
Heated Rear Seats
55
Seat Belts
55
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
56
Lap-Shoulder Belt
58
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
60
Seat Belt Extender
60
Safety System Check
61
Seat Belt Care
61
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a
61
Crash
61
Airbagsystem
62
Airbag System
62
Where Are the Airbags
63
When Should an Airbag Inflate
64
How Does an Airbag Restrain
65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
65
What will You See after an Airbag
66
Inflates
67
Passenger Sensing System
67
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
70
Airbag System Check
71
Child Restraints
72
Older Children
72
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a
72
Crash
72
Infants and Young Children
73
Child Restraint Systems
75
Where to Put the Restraint
77
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
78
(LATCH System)
78
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a
89
Crash
89
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
89
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat)
93
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)
93
Storage Storage Compartments Cupholders
96
Storagecompartments
96
Storage
96
Cupholders
96
Glove Box
96
Storage Compartments
96
Center Console Storage
97
Rear Storage
97
Underseat Storage
97
Additional Storage Features
98
Cargo Tie-Downs
98
Floor Console Storage
98
Instruments and Controls 99
100
Controls
101
Heated Steering Wheel
101
Steering Wheel Adjustment
101
Steering Wheel Controls
101
Horn
102
Windshield Wiper/Washer
102
Clock
103
Compass
103
Power Outlets
103
Wireless Charging
104
Instrument Cluster
107
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
107
Fuel Gauge
111
Odometer
111
Speedometer
111
Tachometer
111
Trip Odometer
111
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
113
Seat Belt Reminders
114
Voltmeter Gauge
114
Airbag Readiness Light
115
Charging System Light
116
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
116
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
117
Engine Light)
117
Brake System Warning Light
118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
119
Light
119
Electric Parking Brake Light
119
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
119
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
119
Hill Descent Control Light
120
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
120
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
120
Tow/Haul Mode Light
120
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off
121
Light
121
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Electronic Stability Control Light
121
Traction off Light
121
Driver Mode Control Light
122
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
122
Light
122
Engine Oil Pressure Light
123
Cluster)
123
Low Fuel Warning Light
123
Security Light
123
Tire Pressure Light
123
Cruise Control Light
124
Door Ajar Light
125
Front Fog Lamp Light
124
High-Beam on Light
124
Lamps on Reminder
124
Information Displays
125
Driver Information Center (DIC)
125
Level)
125
(Midlevel and Uplevel)
126
Head-Up Display (HUD)
129
Vehicle Messages
129
Vehicle Messages
131
Engine Power Messages
132
Vehicle Speed Messages
132
Vehicle Personalization
132
Universal Remote System Universal Remote System
137
Universal Remote System
137
Programming
137
Universal Remote System Operation
139
Lighting
140
Exteriorlighting
140
Lighting
140
Exterior Lamp Controls
140
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
142
Exterior Lamps off Reminder
142
Flash-To-Pass
142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
142
Automatic Headlamp System
143
Hazard Warning Flashers
143
Fog Lamps
144
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
144
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
145
Exterior Cargo Lamps
145
Task Lighting
145
Control
146
Dome Lamps
146
Instrument Panel Illumination
146
Interior Lighting
146
Battery Load Management
147
Entry Lighting
147
Exit Lighting
147
Lighting Features
147
Reading Lamps
147
Battery Power Protection
148
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
148
Introduction
149
Infotainment System
149
Introduction
149
Overview
150
Steering Wheel Controls
152
Using the System
153
AM-FM Radio
156
Software Updates
156
HD Radio Technology
157
Radio Data System (RDS)
158
Satellite Radio
158
Audio Players
159
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
159
Fixed Mast Antenna
159
Multi-Band Antenna
159
Radio Reception
159
USB Port
159
Auxiliary Jack
162
Bluetooth Audio
163
Onstar System
163
Using the Navigation System
164
Maps
167
Destination
168
Navigation Symbols
168
Onstar System
174
Global Positioning System (GPS)
175
Problems with Route Guidance
175
Vehicle Positioning
175
Database Coverage Explanations
176
If the System Needs Service
176
Map Data Updates
176
Voice Recognition
176
Bluetooth (Overview)
181
Phone)
182
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
186
Settings
187
Teen Driver
193
Trademarks and License
196
Trademarks and License Agreements
196
Radio
156
Onstarsystem
163
Navigation
164
Voicerecognition
176
Phone
181
Settings
187
Climate Controls
205
Cruise Control
212
Driving and Operating
212
Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy
213
Distracted Driving
213
Braking
214
Control of a Vehicle
214
Defensive Driving
214
Impaired Driving
214
Off-Road Recovery
215
Steering
215
Loss of Control
216
Off-Road Driving
216
Driving on Wet Roads
220
Hill and Mountain Roads
220
Winter Driving
221
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
222
Vehicle Load Limits
223
Truck-Camper Loading Information
227
Starting and Operating
229
New Vehicle Break-In
229
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
230
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
231
Starting the Engine
233
Stop/Start System
234
Engine Heater
235
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
236
Shifting into Park
236
Shifting out of Park
237
Active Fuel Management
238
Extended Parking
238
Parking over Things that Burn
238
Engine Exhaust
238
Automatic Transmission
239
Running the Vehicle While Parked
239
Manual Mode
241
Tow/Haul Mode
242
Drive Systems
242
Four-Wheel Drive
242
Electric Brake Boost
246
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
247
Electric Parking Brake
247
Brake Assist
248
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
248
Ride Control Systems
249
Control
249
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
249
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
250
Driver Mode Control
251
Limited-Slip Differential
254
Locking Rear Axle
255
Cruise Control
255
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera)
257
Driver Assistance Systems
265
Assistance Systems for Parking or
267
Backing
267
Assistance Systems for Driving
275
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
275
System
275
Automatic Emergency
277
Braking (AEB)
277
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
278
System
278
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
280
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
280
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
282
Top Tier Fuel
284
Recommended Fuel
284
V8 Engine)
284
Prohibited Fuels
285
Fuels in Foreign Countries
285
Fuel Additives
285
E85 or Flexfuel
285
Filling the Tank (Pickup Model)
286
Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab Model)
287
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
289
Trailer Towing
289
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
289
General Towing Information
289
Trailer Towing
293
Towing Equipment
297
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
306
Trailering App
307
Conversions and Add-Ons
318
Add-On Electrical Equipment
318
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
318
Equipment
318
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
320
General Information
321
Vehicle Care
321
General Information
322
California Perchlorate Materials
322
California Proposition 65 Warning
322
Requirements
322
Accessories and Modifications
323
Vehicle Checks
323
Doing Your Own Service Work
323
Hood
323
Engine Compartment Overview
325
Engine Oil
330
Engine Oil Life System
332
Automatic Transmission Fluid
333
Engine Air Filter Life System
333
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
334
Cooling System
335
Engine Overheating
338
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
340
Engine Fan
340
Washer Fluid
340
Brakes
341
Brake Pad Life System
342
Brake Fluid
343
Battery - North America
343
Four-Wheel Drive
346
Front Axle
346
Rear Axle
346
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
347
Check
347
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
347
Starter Switch Check
347
Glass Replacement
348
Windshield Replacement
348
Wiper Blade Replacement
348
Gas Strut(S)
349
Bulbreplacement
350
Bulb Replacement
350
Front Headlamp Aiming
350
Halogen Bulbs
350
Headlamp Aiming
350
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
350
LED Lighting
350
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
351
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
353
Electrical System Electrical System Overload
353
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
354
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
354
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
358
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
359
License Plate Lamp
353
Wheels and Tires
362
Tires
362
All-Season Tires
362
Winter Tires
363
All-Terrain Tires
363
Tire Sidewall Labeling
363
Tire Designations
365
Tire Terminology and Definitions
366
Tire Pressure
368
Tire Pressure Monitor System
369
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
370
Tire Inspection
375
Tire Rotation
375
When It Is Time for New Tires
376
Buying New Tires
377
Different Size Tires and Wheels
378
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
378
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
380
Wheel Replacement
380
Tire Chains
380
If a Tire Goes Flat
381
Tire Changing
382
Full-Size Spare Tire
392
Service and Maintenance
409
Technical Data
424
Customer Information
429
Customerinformation
429
Customer Information
429
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
429
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
431
(TTY) Users
431
Customer Assistance Offices
431
Online Owner Center
431
GM Mobility Reimbursement
432
Program
432
Roadside Assistance Program
432
Courtesy Transportation Program
434
Scheduling Service Appointments
434
Collision Damage Repair
435
Reporting Safety Defects
437
Publication Ordering Information
437
Radio Frequency Statement
437
States Government
437
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
438
Motors
438
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
438
Cybersecurity
439
Event Data Recorders
439
Infotainment System
440
Onstar
440
Onstar
441
Connected Services
446
Index
449
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2021 Trailering Manual (46 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Trucks
| Size: 9.81 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Selecting a Vehicle/Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings
3
Trailering Basics
4
Trailering Technologies
11
In-Vehicle Trailering App
13
Mychevrolet Mobile App with Trailering
14
Smart Trailer Integration
15
Camera Technologies - Silverado
16
Camera Technologies - Transparent Trailer View
23
Camera Technologies - Suburban and Tahoe
25
Silverado 1500 Conventional Trailer Weight Ratings
28
Silverado 1500 Gooseneck/5Th-Wheel Trailer Weight Ratings
30
Silverado Hd Conventional and Gooseneck/5Th-Wheel Trailer Weight Ratings
33
Colorado, Suburban and Tahoe Trailer Weight Ratings
40
Traverse, Blazer and Equinox Trailer Weight Ratings
41
Express Passenger Van and Express Cargo Van Trailer Weight Ratings
42
Silverado Box Delete, Silverado 3500 Hd Chassis Cab and Express Cutaway Gross Combination Weight Ratings
43
Low Cab Forward and Silverado 4500 Hd/5500 Hd/6500 Hd Gross Combination Weight Ratings
44
Dinghy Towing
45
Closing Remarks
46
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