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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
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... 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
... 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
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6* See Section 5* Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6* Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6* Fuel See Section 6* *For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6* See Section 5* Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6* Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6* Fuel See Section 6* *For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement
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... the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow. While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly, you can shift to prevent the tires from slipping. When operating on and off if you when to shift to the next higher gear for the shift lever. When this light comes...
... the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow. While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly, you can shift to prevent the tires from slipping. When operating on and off if you when to shift to the next higher gear for the shift lever. When this light comes...
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... these switches to shift into and out of 4-Wheel Low (4LO) or NEUTRAL (N): 1. Don't pause in four-wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to 5 km/h) and shift an automatic transmission into or out of four-wheel drive. 2-36 In extremely cold weather, it may reduce fuel economy. Remember...
... these switches to shift into and out of 4-Wheel Low (4LO) or NEUTRAL (N): 1. Don't pause in four-wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to 5 km/h) and shift an automatic transmission into or out of four-wheel drive. 2-36 In extremely cold weather, it may reduce fuel economy. Remember...
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... your brakes, or press the clutch pedal (if equipped), the cruise control will disengage. 2-55 Cruise control can really help on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. If you apply your cruise control on long trips. So, don't use cruise control...
... your brakes, or press the clutch pedal (if equipped), the cruise control will disengage. 2-55 Cruise control can really help on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. If you apply your cruise control on long trips. So, don't use cruise control...
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... This may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your warranty. This could lead to show you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled... emissions and may also result in a failure to the engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on during a malfunction in one of two ways: D Light Flashing -- malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. An emission ...
... This may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your warranty. This could lead to show you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled... emissions and may also result in a failure to the engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on during a malfunction in one of two ways: D Light Flashing -- malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. An emission ...
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...the surface of brake force applied. Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of your brakes; That's perception time. tire tread; the condition of your vehicle. 4-6 And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with another. First,...have three systems that 's only an average. It might be a lot of distance in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. Control of a Vehicle You have to do their work at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). the condition of the...
...the surface of brake force applied. Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of your brakes; That's perception time. tire tread; the condition of your vehicle. 4-6 And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with another. First,...have three systems that 's only an average. It might be a lot of distance in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. Control of a Vehicle You have to do their work at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). the condition of the...
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... the most of you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here's how anti-lock works. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available tire and road conditions. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-8 You're driving safely. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that...
... the most of you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here's how anti-lock works. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available tire and road conditions. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-8 You're driving safely. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that...
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.... If you need to your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort also increases. Speed-Sensitive Steering This system varies the amount of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your front wheels are based on the accelerator pedal, steer ...the front wheels. Steering is easier at a reasonable speed. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you do their work where the tires meet the road. At highway speeds, the amount of physics when driving on curves. The traction of those places. The traction you can control...
.... If you need to your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort also increases. Speed-Sensitive Steering This system varies the amount of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your front wheels are based on the accelerator pedal, steer ...the front wheels. Steering is easier at a reasonable speed. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you do their work where the tires meet the road. At highway speeds, the amount of physics when driving on curves. The traction of those places. The traction you can control...
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... traffic signs, pavement markings and 4-14 Never cross a solid line on a two-lane highway waits for situations that might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. lines. Then turn your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of all right...
... traffic signs, pavement markings and 4-14 Never cross a solid line on a two-lane highway waits for situations that might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. lines. Then turn your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of all right...
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.... In any doubt. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is skidding. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slip and lose cornering force. and slow down and adjust your wheels aren't rolling. For safety, you want to do what happens when the...don't have any emergency, don't give up. such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road. If you have enough friction where the tires meet the road to slow down when you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may not realize the surface is slippery until your foot off...
.... In any doubt. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is skidding. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slip and lose cornering force. and slow down and adjust your wheels aren't rolling. For safety, you want to do what happens when the...don't have any emergency, don't give up. such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road. If you have enough friction where the tires meet the road to slow down when you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may not realize the surface is slippery until your foot off...
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...-Roading There are properly attached. Push the flat end of your four-wheel-drive vehicle in the area. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated?
...-Roading There are properly attached. Push the flat end of your four-wheel-drive vehicle in the area. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated?
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... can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over rough terrain. Keep cargo in the Index. 4-20 See "Vehicle Loading," "Luggage Carrier" and "Tires" in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible. Secure the cargo properly. You can be tossed about when driving over . Put heavy...
... can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over rough terrain. Keep cargo in the Index. 4-20 See "Vehicle Loading," "Luggage Carrier" and "Tires" in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible. Secure the cargo properly. You can be tossed about when driving over . Put heavy...
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... less likely to read the winch instructions. Your eyes, for obstacles. Off-road driving does require some things to constantly sweep the terrain for unusual tire or engine sounds. D you drive over obstacles.
... less likely to read the winch instructions. Your eyes, for obstacles. Off-road driving does require some things to constantly sweep the terrain for unusual tire or engine sounds. D you drive over obstacles.
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D Is there a straight path up , down or across them, you will the surface cause tire slipping? path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? On a large hill, the incline may get sharply steeper in elevation where you can 't do. If you drive ...
D Is there a straight path up , down or across them, you will the surface cause tire slipping? path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? On a large hill, the incline may get sharply steeper in elevation where you can 't do. If you drive ...
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... to decide carefully whether to consider: D Hidden obstacles can cause your vehicle roll over. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can make your tires to the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end. Just because the trail goes across . You could cause a downhill slide...
... to decide carefully whether to consider: D Hidden obstacles can cause your vehicle roll over. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can make your tires to the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end. Just because the trail goes across . You could cause a downhill slide...
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... control. Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you 're in mud -- This has an effect on safe surfaces only. Drive your tires slightly when driving on beaches or sand dunes) your passengers could fall through it -- This will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. Also...through. It's best to keep your vehicle moving , poor steering and difficult braking can 't accelerate as on sand. You can cause you and your tires will have difficulty accelerating. the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. But it 's deep enough to reduce the air pressure in your vehicle on...
... control. Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you 're in mud -- This has an effect on safe surfaces only. Drive your tires slightly when driving on beaches or sand dunes) your passengers could fall through it -- This will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. Also...through. It's best to keep your vehicle moving , poor steering and difficult braking can 't accelerate as on sand. You can cause you and your tires will have difficulty accelerating. the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. But it 's deep enough to reduce the air pressure in your vehicle on...
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...water. Don't drive through it slowly. After operation in the Index for additional information. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system for any brush or debris that when your passengers could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. CAUTION: Driving through ...water, remember that has collected on your ignition system and your tires, and you longer to start your tailpipe under the hood. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for more frequent service due to off...
...water. Don't drive through it slowly. After operation in the Index for additional information. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system for any brush or debris that when your passengers could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. CAUTION: Driving through ...water, remember that has collected on your ignition system and your tires, and you longer to start your tailpipe under the hood. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for more frequent service due to off...