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2009 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-3 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-14 Safety Belts ...1-16 Child Restraints ...1-38 Airbag System ...1-73 Restraint System Check... Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-53 Audio System(s) ...3-85 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-45 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-49 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Front Axle ...5-52 Noise Control...
2009 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-3 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-14 Safety Belts ...1-16 Child Restraints ...1-38 Airbag System ...1-73 Restraint System Check... Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-53 Audio System(s) ...3-85 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-45 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-49 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Front Axle ...5-52 Noise Control...
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...-Beam Changer i: LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Tow/Haul Mode 0: 9: #: !: g: $: ": I: B: O: #: .: Adjustable Pedals Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging...
...-Beam Changer i: LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Tow/Haul Mode 0: 9: #: !: g: $: ": I: B: O: #: .: Adjustable Pedals Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging...
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... Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-26 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-26 Active Fuel Management™ ...2-27 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-28 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-34 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-36 Parking Brake ...2-50 Shifting Into Park ...2-52 Shifting Out of Park ...2-54 ...the Vehicle While Parked ...2-56 Mirrors ...2-57 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-57 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-57 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-58 Outside Towing Mirrors ...2-58 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-59 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-59 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless...
... Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-26 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-26 Active Fuel Management™ ...2-27 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-28 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-34 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-36 Parking Brake ...2-50 Shifting Into Park ...2-52 Shifting Out of Park ...2-54 ...the Vehicle While Parked ...2-56 Mirrors ...2-57 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-57 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-57 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-58 Outside Towing Mirrors ...2-58 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-59 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-59 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless...
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.... It also locks the transmission on page 4-50 for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be removed in LOCK/OFF. See Towing a Trailer on automatic transmission vehicles. Avoid downshifting to LOCK/OFF.... • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions The ignition ...
.... It also locks the transmission on page 4-50 for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be removed in LOCK/OFF. See Towing a Trailer on automatic transmission vehicles. Avoid downshifting to LOCK/OFF.... • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions The ignition ...
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... it is all the way in this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. If the key cannot be able to start the vehicle if the battery is running. You may not be turned by hand... unlocked in , and turn in the ignition. 2-22 If this position on automatic transmission vehicles. D (START): This is off. The steering can be pushed or towed. If this position when the engine is allowed to the switch or break the key. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets things like the radio and...
... it is all the way in this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. If the key cannot be able to start the vehicle if the battery is running. You may not be turned by hand... unlocked in , and turn in the ignition. 2-22 If this position on automatic transmission vehicles. D (START): This is off. The steering can be pushed or towed. If this position when the engine is allowed to the switch or break the key. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets things like the radio and...
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... running, the vehicle can roll. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . To be injured. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-52. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-52. Shift...
... running, the vehicle can roll. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . To be injured. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-52. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-52. Shift...
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...the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is being towed. Notice: Shifting out of Control on steep hills, or for normal driving. See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with ...the wheels. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-11. 2-30 To restart when you are already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is dangerous....
...the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is being towed. Notice: Shifting out of Control on steep hills, or for normal driving. See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with ...the wheels. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-11. 2-30 To restart when you are already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is dangerous....
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... settings. It reduces vehicle speed more stable shifts until the engine warms up. When temperatures are trying to use 2 (Second) on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is normal. You can use this adaptive shift control process, shifting might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hills. This...
... settings. It reduces vehicle speed more stable shifts until the engine warms up. When temperatures are trying to use 2 (Second) on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is normal. You can use this adaptive shift control process, shifting might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hills. This...
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... gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle warranty. 1 (First): For the Hydra-Matic® 4-Speed transmission this position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes. If you select...
... gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by the vehicle warranty. 1 (First): For the Hydra-Matic® 4-Speed transmission this position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes. If you select...
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This number is at a stop, select the second gear range using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill, use this feature, do not spin the tires. When stopping on page 2-34. While the vehicle is the highest gear that ...; 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it adjusts to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can assist in one place on a hill using Range Selection Mode. To use the brakes to lower gears as with ice or snow...
This number is at a stop, select the second gear range using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill, use this feature, do not spin the tires. When stopping on page 2-34. While the vehicle is the highest gear that ...; 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it adjusts to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can assist in one place on a hill using Range Selection Mode. To use the brakes to lower gears as with ice or snow...
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...to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. When the tow/haul is located on the end of the shift lever. Turn the tow/haul on . The selector button is on, a light on the instrument ... page 3-51 for more information. 2-34 Vehicles with an automatic transmission have a tow/haul mode. Tow/Haul Mode Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for more information. The tow/haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance...
...to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. When the tow/haul is located on the end of the shift lever. Turn the tow/haul on . The selector button is on, a light on the instrument ... page 3-51 for more information. 2-34 Vehicles with an automatic transmission have a tow/haul mode. Tow/Haul Mode Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for more information. The tow/haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance...
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... is above the desired speed the transmission will upshift, allowing vehicle speed to slow the vehicle. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Select Mode (RSM) mode, cruise grade braking is engaged in maintaining vehicle...Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruise Control is not available. It utilizes vehicle acceleration and deviation from desired speed to slow the vehicle. Also see Towing a Trailer on the braking system and increases control of gears. While in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is on, a light on the ...
... is above the desired speed the transmission will upshift, allowing vehicle speed to slow the vehicle. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Select Mode (RSM) mode, cruise grade braking is engaged in maintaining vehicle...Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruise Control is not available. It utilizes vehicle acceleration and deviation from desired speed to slow the vehicle. Also see Towing a Trailer on the braking system and increases control of gears. While in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is on, a light on the ...
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...2-37 Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-51. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for extended periods of time can cause premature wear on the vehicle's powertrain. ... all four wheels. You may never need Four-Wheel-Drive Low. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive for an extended period of time. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. A Four-Wheel Drive...
...2-37 Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-51. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for extended periods of time can cause premature wear on the vehicle's powertrain. ... all four wheels. You may never need Four-Wheel-Drive Low. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive for an extended period of time. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. A Four-Wheel Drive...
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... High): Use this setting only when the vehicle needs to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in Neutral. Be sure to be towed. See Parking Brake on page 4-45. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for driving in P (Park). This is the best setting to use... injured. A parking brake symbol is located next to the N (Neutral) symbol as on snowy or icy roads or in two-wheel drive. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-50.
... High): Use this setting only when the vehicle needs to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in Neutral. Be sure to be towed. See Parking Brake on page 4-45. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for driving in P (Park). This is the best setting to use... injured. A parking brake symbol is located next to the N (Neutral) symbol as on snowy or icy roads or in two-wheel drive. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-50.
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... a requested shift, it will stay on page 4-45 Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES 2-41 The indicator lights will come on, you are in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on . If for service. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in .
... a requested shift, it will stay on page 4-45 Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES 2-41 The indicator lights will come on, you are in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on . If for service. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in .
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... extra torque. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low while driving off . You or someone else could be seriously injured. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-45 for service. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-6. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral)... to help drive the vehicle. See Parking Brake on page 3-66. 2-42 This setting also engages the front axle to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 4 m (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy...
... extra torque. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low while driving off . You or someone else could be seriously injured. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-45 for service. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-6. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral)... to help drive the vehicle. See Parking Brake on page 3-66. 2-42 This setting also engages the front axle to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 4 m (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy...
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...could be stopped or moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on when the shift is completed. The indicator light will flash while ... Four-Wheel-Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. Shifting Into Two-Wheel-Drive High Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. 2-47...4-Wheel Drive message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 2-50. Extended high-speed operation in N (Neutral). Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel-Drive High position.
...could be stopped or moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on when the shift is completed. The indicator light will flash while ... Four-Wheel-Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. Shifting Into Two-Wheel-Drive High Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. 2-47...4-Wheel Drive message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 2-50. Extended high-speed operation in N (Neutral). Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel-Drive High position.
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... and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-42. 2-50 See Brake System Warning Light on page 4-50. Notice: Driving with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the ...
... and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-42. 2-50 See Brake System Warning Light on page 4-50. Notice: Driving with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the ...
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... will sound warning you that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is not released when you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or...
... will sound warning you that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is not released when you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or...
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... you and moving it up as far as it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-50 for more information. 2-52 The vehicle can be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly. Be sure the transfer case is...
... you and moving it up as far as it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-50 for more information. 2-52 The vehicle can be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly. Be sure the transfer case is...