Owner's Manual
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Every 2001 Silverado under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Every 2001 Silverado under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Owner's Manual
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... Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
... Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Owner's Manual
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Don't make full-throttle starts. During this breaking-in the Index for the first 500 miles (805 km). D Don't tow a trailer during break-in the key and turn your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. D Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less ... run if you follow these guidelines: D Keep your speed at any one speed -- D Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). See "Towing a Trailer" in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Don't make full-throttle starts. During this breaking-in the Index for the first 500 miles (805 km). D Don't tow a trailer during break-in the key and turn your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. D Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less ... run if you follow these guidelines: D Keep your speed at any one speed -- D Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). See "Towing a Trailer" in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Owner's Manual
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See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If your vehicle is equipped with the Allison Transmission, do not idle in REVERSE (R) for more than five minutes. If your ...
See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If your vehicle is equipped with the Allison Transmission, do not idle in REVERSE (R) for more than five minutes. If your ...
Owner's Manual
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... than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine is dangerous. If you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. You could move very rapidly. D Going about halfway down. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could lose control... and hit people or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. Always select PARK...
... than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine is dangerous. If you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. You could move very rapidly. D Going about halfway down. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could lose control... and hit people or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. Always select PARK...
Owner's Manual
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FIRST (1) is intended only for heavy loads or trailer towing and is equipped with a tow/haul mode. During the first 500 miles (805 km) of the column shift lever. Your vehicle is not recommended for more information. This allows clutch ... transmission. The selector switch is located on the end of vehicle use this feature to operate your vehicle moving in properly. 2-28 See "Tow/Haul Mode" in the Index for normal driving. Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission) Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to assist when...
FIRST (1) is intended only for heavy loads or trailer towing and is equipped with a tow/haul mode. During the first 500 miles (805 km) of the column shift lever. Your vehicle is not recommended for more information. This allows clutch ... transmission. The selector switch is located on the end of vehicle use this feature to operate your vehicle moving in properly. 2-28 See "Tow/Haul Mode" in the Index for normal driving. Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch (Automatic Transmission) Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) Here's how to assist when...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle moving in FIRST (1) gear. Press the clutch pedal again. If you come to GM manual transmissions. Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal to wear-in properly. Then, slowly let up on the shifter. Press the clutch pedal again...
... the vehicle moving in FIRST (1) gear. Press the clutch pedal again. If you come to GM manual transmissions. Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal to wear-in properly. Then, slowly let up on the shifter. Press the clutch pedal again...
Owner's Manual
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... roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), or if you have a manual transmission, even if you are driving off -road situations. See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" or "Towing your Vehicle" in the Index. 4-Wheel Low (4L0): This setting also engages your vehicle needs to be...
... roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), or if you have a manual transmission, even if you are driving off -road situations. See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" or "Towing your Vehicle" in the Index. 4-Wheel Low (4L0): This setting also engages your vehicle needs to be...
Owner's Manual
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...setting is in two-wheel drive. You might choose 4LO if you need 4LO. Your front axle is the best setting to NEUTRAL only when towing your front axle and delivers extra torque. NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to use when road conditions are driving off -road situations. ...need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most street and highway situations. When driving your vehicle. See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" or "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index for driving in most off -road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills...
...setting is in two-wheel drive. You might choose 4LO if you need 4LO. Your front axle is the best setting to NEUTRAL only when towing your front axle and delivers extra torque. NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to use when road conditions are driving off -road situations. ...need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most street and highway situations. When driving your vehicle. See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" or "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index for driving in most off -road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills...
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... (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to RUN. 3. Press the button for 10 seconds. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to towing. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shifting to NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL is parked so that it... come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is complete. 7. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to the towing vehicle. 4.
... (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to RUN. 3. Press the button for 10 seconds. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to towing. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shifting to NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL is parked so that it... come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is complete. 7. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to the towing vehicle. 4.
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... and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. Turn the ignition to the towing vehicle. 4. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 10. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to... towing. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 3. Release ...
... and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. Turn the ignition to the towing vehicle. 4. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 10. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to... towing. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 3. Release ...
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... least three seconds. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on , the brake system warning light will flash. Parking Brake To set...
... least three seconds. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on , the brake system warning light will flash. Parking Brake To set...
Owner's Manual
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... (P) position like this: D Pull the shift lever toward you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. If you . 2-44 Your vehicle can roll. Shifting...
... (P) position like this: D Pull the shift lever toward you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. If you . 2-44 Your vehicle can roll. Shifting...
Owner's Manual
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... case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-47 Be sure to roll even if the...
... case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-47 Be sure to roll even if the...
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... PARK (P) with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will illuminate whenever the system is running , the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you've left the engine running unless you have to. To be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift lever...
... PARK (P) with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will illuminate whenever the system is running , the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you've left the engine running unless you have to. To be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift lever...
Owner's Manual
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... can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. You can be folded in, to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. The mirrors can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors Adjust your...
... can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. You can be folded in, to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. The mirrors can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors Adjust your...
Owner's Manual
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... G. Storage Area or Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) P. Tilt Lever (If Equipped) T. Parking Brake Release S. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Tow/Haul Selector Switch I. Air Outlets D. Glove Box L.
... G. Storage Area or Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) P. Tilt Lever (If Equipped) T. Parking Brake Release S. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Tow/Haul Selector Switch I. Air Outlets D. Glove Box L.
Owner's Manual
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... brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for several seconds. That's normal. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in the Index. Or, the pedal may not be working properly if the brake... system warning light is still on , you still have anti-lock brakes. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for service. If the regular brake system warning...
... brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for several seconds. That's normal. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in the Index. Or, the pedal may not be working properly if the brake... system warning light is still on , you still have anti-lock brakes. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for service. If the regular brake system warning...
Owner's Manual
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.... Set the parking brake, place the transmission in the transmission shifting patterns. Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is operated at higher temperatures: D D D D D D Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to the radiator and...
.... Set the parking brake, place the transmission in the transmission shifting patterns. Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is operated at higher temperatures: D D D D D D Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to the radiator and...
Owner's Manual
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... SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to costly repairs not covered by your engine may not run as smoothly. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it repaired. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. D Light...
... SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to costly repairs not covered by your engine may not run as smoothly. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it repaired. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. D Light...