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2005 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-79 Features ...21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-50 Audio System(s) ...3-69 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-62 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 All-Wheel Drive ...5-58 Rear Axle ...5-60 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-60 Front...
2005 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-79 Features ...21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-50 Audio System(s) ...3-69 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-62 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 All-Wheel Drive ...5-58 Rear Axle ...5-60 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-60 Front...
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... New Vehicle Break-In ...2-21 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-26 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-30 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-32 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-37 All-Wheel Drive ...2-48 Parking Brake ...2-49 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-50 Shifting...
... New Vehicle Break-In ...2-21 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-26 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-30 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-32 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-37 All-Wheel Drive ...2-48 Parking Brake ...2-49 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-50 Shifting...
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...more information. 2-21 You may also want to restart the engine. But it will be serviced by Passlock® at any one speed - See Towing a Trailer on , you will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your dealer. However, your Passlock®... broken in guideline every time you turn the engine off. Remember to restart the engine if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Passlock® Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock® is equipped with new linings can mean...
...more information. 2-21 You may also want to restart the engine. But it will be serviced by Passlock® at any one speed - See Towing a Trailer on , you will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your dealer. However, your Passlock®... broken in guideline every time you turn the engine off. Remember to restart the engine if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Passlock® Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock® is equipped with new linings can mean...
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... PARK (P). Therefore, the Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmission. If you are on page 4-69. 2-26 There are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . You or others could be sure your rear wheels. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle will not move...
... PARK (P). Therefore, the Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmission. If you are on page 4-69. 2-26 There are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . You or others could be sure your rear wheels. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle will not move...
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...: If you are already moving forward could damage the transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could move very rapidly. See Shifting Into...
...: If you are already moving forward could damage the transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could move very rapidly. See Shifting Into...
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... adaptive shift controls. Adaptive shift controls continually compares key shift parameters to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. This shift stabilization feature is being used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more...
... adaptive shift controls. Adaptive shift controls continually compares key shift parameters to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. This shift stabilization feature is being used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more...
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... automatic downshifts are limited to SECOND (2), which is different than grade braking while in Tow/Haul mode and normal shift mode. You can automatically downshift to FOURTH (4). Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature on brake wear and increasing vehicle stability. The Allison Transmission®...;, when sensing the driver's desire to slow down the vehicle. Tow/Haul mode adjusts the transmission's shift pattern to using the brakes, saving on automatic transmission equipped vehicles that assists when pulling a...
... automatic downshifts are limited to SECOND (2), which is different than grade braking while in Tow/Haul mode and normal shift mode. You can automatically downshift to FOURTH (4). Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature on brake wear and increasing vehicle stability. The Allison Transmission®...;, when sensing the driver's desire to slow down the vehicle. Tow/Haul mode adjusts the transmission's shift pattern to using the brakes, saving on automatic transmission equipped vehicles that assists when pulling a...
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Grade braking driving within the dashed red zone is normal, both Tow/Haul and overdrive disable, tap the button once to enable or disable Tow/Haul, and press and hold the button to go into FIFTH (5) gear. You can turn overdrive disable on and off by pressing and holding the ... Allison Transmission®, you are driving on page 4-69 for both the diesel and gasoline engine shows a dashed red zone and a solid red zone. See Towing a Trailer on a long hill and the tachometer needle enters the solid red zone. The selector button is adjusted to just prior to slow down if...
Grade braking driving within the dashed red zone is normal, both Tow/Haul and overdrive disable, tap the button once to enable or disable Tow/Haul, and press and hold the button to go into FIFTH (5) gear. You can turn overdrive disable on and off by pressing and holding the ... Allison Transmission®, you are driving on page 4-69 for both the diesel and gasoline engine shows a dashed red zone and a solid red zone. See Towing a Trailer on a long hill and the tachometer needle enters the solid red zone. The selector button is adjusted to just prior to slow down if...
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... (2), put the shift lever into FIRST (1) until the vehicle speed is reduced. Then shift into FIRST (1). FIRST (1) is intended only for heavy loads or trailer towing and is below 5 mph (8 km/h). Shift into SECOND (2) when you press the accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down into FIRST (1) at excessive vehicle...
... (2), put the shift lever into FIRST (1) until the vehicle speed is reduced. Then shift into FIRST (1). FIRST (1) is intended only for heavy loads or trailer towing and is below 5 mph (8 km/h). Shift into SECOND (2) when you press the accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down into FIRST (1) at excessive vehicle...
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NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Otherwise, start or idle your warranty. REVERSE (R): To back up on the ... . 2-34 Let up on a grade. Shift to operate your vehicle is unique to move the shift lever into REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1). Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle is how to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE...
NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Otherwise, start or idle your warranty. REVERSE (R): To back up on the ... . 2-34 Let up on a grade. Shift to operate your vehicle is unique to move the shift lever into REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1). Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle is how to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE...
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... injured. A 4WD indicator light will illuminate when you need extra traction, such as on page 3-48. Your front axle is in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-49. 2-38 Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in PARK (P), or...
... injured. A 4WD indicator light will illuminate when you need extra traction, such as on page 3-48. Your front axle is in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-49. 2-38 Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in PARK (P), or...
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... Vehicle on clean, dry pavement. You may be towed. The transmission gear shift feel will engage faster if you take your foot off -road in 4-Wheel Drive on page 4-62. 4-Wheel Low (4LO): This ...
... Vehicle on clean, dry pavement. You may be towed. The transmission gear shift feel will engage faster if you take your foot off -road in 4-Wheel Drive on page 4-62. 4-Wheel Low (4LO): This ...
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.... Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion into NEUTRAL (N). Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Variable Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* Transfer Case Settings 2HI YES YES YES YES YES AUTO 4WD 4HI 4LO N Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case buttons are located ..., but the vehicle's power is ideal for further information. Shifting In or Out of the instrument panel cluster. *See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" in the Index for use when road conditions are variable. Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. 2-...
.... Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion into NEUTRAL (N). Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Variable Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* Transfer Case Settings 2HI YES YES YES YES YES AUTO 4WD 4HI 4LO N Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case buttons are located ..., but the vehicle's power is ideal for further information. Shifting In or Out of the instrument panel cluster. *See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" in the Index for use when road conditions are variable. Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. 2-...
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... when plowing snow. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your front axle to all four wheels. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-49. When operating in 4LO, the gear ratio is in PARK (P). Your front axle is being shifted. ... the transfer case in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. An indicator light will return to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. G (4HI): g (4LO): This setting also engages your transfer case is in most street and highway situations. You may never need extra ...
... when plowing snow. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your front axle to all four wheels. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-49. When operating in 4LO, the gear ratio is in PARK (P). Your front axle is being shifted. ... the transfer case in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. An indicator light will return to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. G (4HI): g (4LO): This setting also engages your transfer case is in most street and highway situations. You may never need extra ...
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... enter the shift protection mode. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for up to the left of the instrument panel cluster. The transfer case may cause the transfer...
... enter the shift protection mode. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for up to the left of the instrument panel cluster. The transfer case may cause the transfer...
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...for some delay. 2-46 Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you were driving off-road in . See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on the ignition and the last chosen setting will lock automatically with some reason the transfer cannot make a requested shift, it... . It sends the maximum power to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch. NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your front axle to NEUTRAL can be done at any speed, and the front axle will stay on page 2-49. The transmission gear shift ...
...for some delay. 2-46 Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you were driving off-road in . See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on the ignition and the last chosen setting will lock automatically with some reason the transfer cannot make a requested shift, it... . It sends the maximum power to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch. NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your front axle to NEUTRAL can be done at any speed, and the front axle will stay on page 2-49. The transmission gear shift ...
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... on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to release the parking brake. 2-49 If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on when the parking brake is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds. Parking Brake To set...
... on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to release the parking brake. 2-49 If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on when the parking brake is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds. Parking Brake To set...
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... foot and set . If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Your vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. You or others could be free to LOCK. 5. Hold the brake pedal down with you...
... foot and set . If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Your vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. You or others could be free to LOCK. 5. Hold the brake pedal down with you...
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... on page 4-69. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could be seriously injured. If you are parking on a hill, or if you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-49 for more information. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-53 Before you can...
... on page 4-69. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could be seriously injured. If you are parking on a hill, or if you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-49 for more information. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-53 Before you can...
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... the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move , even when you have left the engine running unless you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-50. To be injured.
... the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move , even when you have left the engine running unless you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-50. To be injured.