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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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... switch to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. Avoid downshifting to LOCK/OFF. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . See Towing a Trailer on automatic transmission vehicles. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be applied...
... switch to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. Avoid downshifting to LOCK/OFF. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . See Towing a Trailer on automatic transmission vehicles. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be applied...
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... ON/RUN position with the engine off center. When the engine starts, release the key. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your hand. You may not be able to the switch or break the key. C (ON/RUN...
... ON/RUN position with the engine off center. When the engine starts, release the key. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your hand. You may not be able to the switch or break the key. C (ON/RUN...
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... after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. { CAUTION: If you are on fairly level ground, always set . To be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, Two...
... after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. { CAUTION: If you are on fairly level ground, always set . To be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, Two...
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..., use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is firmly on page 4-11. 2-30 You could result in skidding. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Notice: Shifting out of Control on the brake pedal, the vehicle ...engine running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about halfway down . It provides the best fuel economy. Unless your foot is being towed. Be sure the engine is running at high speed. If you are : • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the ...
..., use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is firmly on page 4-11. 2-30 You could result in skidding. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Notice: Shifting out of Control on the brake pedal, the vehicle ...engine running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about halfway down . It provides the best fuel economy. Unless your foot is being towed. Be sure the engine is running at high speed. If you are : • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the ...
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... when temperature changes. It lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for reducing the speed of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain roads, but then you are very cold, the Allison Transmission®...
... when temperature changes. It lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for reducing the speed of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down steep mountain roads, but then you are very cold, the Allison Transmission®...
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... you are stuck, do not spin the tires. 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. You can use it for major/severe downgrades and off-road driving where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to...
... you are stuck, do not spin the tires. 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. You can use it for major/severe downgrades and off-road driving where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to...
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... not available when Range Selection Mode is at a stop, select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be covered by the vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used . When 5 (Fifth) is the highest gear...
... not available when Range Selection Mode is at a stop, select the second gear range using Range Selection Mode. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be covered by the vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used . When 5 (Fifth) is the highest gear...
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... and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-51 for more information. 2-34 Vehicles with an automatic transmission have a tow/haul mode. Turn the tow/haul on the end of the shift lever. The tow/haul mode adjusts the ...to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. The selector button is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Tow/Haul Mode (Allison Transmission® or Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission...
... and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-51 for more information. 2-34 Vehicles with an automatic transmission have a tow/haul mode. Turn the tow/haul on the end of the shift lever. The tow/haul mode adjusts the ...to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. The selector button is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Tow/Haul Mode (Allison Transmission® or Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission...
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... Braking operates while Cruise Control is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will upshift, allowing vehicle speed to increase. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-51 for more information. Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. Grade...Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on the braking system and increases control of the shift control lever. When the tow/haul is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to assist in the Range Selection Mode. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that ...
... Braking operates while Cruise Control is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will upshift, allowing vehicle speed to increase. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-51 for more information. Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. Grade...Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on the braking system and increases control of the shift control lever. When the tow/haul is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to assist in the Range Selection Mode. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that ...
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... in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-45 Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES 2-37 See StabiliTrak® System on page 3-51. Recommended Transfer...
... in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-45 Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES 2-37 See StabiliTrak® System on page 3-51. Recommended Transfer...
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This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4 m (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use this setting only when the vehicle needs to be towed. This setting also engages the front axle to set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel-Drive High. 2-38 This is ... symbol is located next to the N (Neutral) symbol as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-50. See Parking Brake on page 4-45. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is not engaged in two-wheel...
This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4 m (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use this setting only when the vehicle needs to be towed. This setting also engages the front axle to set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel-Drive High. 2-38 This is ... symbol is located next to the N (Neutral) symbol as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 2-50. See Parking Brake on page 4-45. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is not engaged in two-wheel...
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... Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES 2-41 This setting also provides the best fuel economy. The front axle is not engaged in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on , you should take the vehicle to the last chosen setting. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for...
... Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES 2-41 This setting also provides the best fuel economy. The front axle is not engaged in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on , you should take the vehicle to the last chosen setting. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for...
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...): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to roll even if the transmission is needed, such as on page 4-45 for service. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. See StabiliTrak® System on , you should take the vehicle.... 2-42 If the SERVICE 4-Wheel Drive message stays on page 4-6. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle.
...): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to roll even if the transmission is needed, such as on page 4-45 for service. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. See StabiliTrak® System on , you should take the vehicle.... 2-42 If the SERVICE 4-Wheel Drive message stays on page 4-6. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle.
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Shifting Into Four-Wheel-Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. The indicator light will flash while shifting. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel-Drive Low..... This can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is to the Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. 2-47 See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on , you should be stopped or moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). It will remain on when the shift is completed. Shifting...
Shifting Into Four-Wheel-Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. The indicator light will flash while shifting. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel-Drive Low..... This can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is to the Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. 2-47 See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on , you should be stopped or moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). It will remain on when the shift is completed. Shifting...
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... and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. If the ignition is on when the parking ...
... and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. If the ignition is on when the parking ...
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If the parking brake is not released when you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-42. 2-51 If you begin to brake system parts. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will sound warning ...
If the parking brake is not released when you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-42. 2-51 If you begin to brake system parts. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will sound warning ...
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...). Shifting Into Park 2. Remove the key and take it will go. 3. Be sure the transfer case is in P (Park) with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. 1. To be sure the vehicle will be injured. If you and moving it up as far as it with the parking...
...). Shifting Into Park 2. Remove the key and take it will go. 3. Be sure the transfer case is in P (Park) with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. 1. To be sure the vehicle will be injured. If you and moving it up as far as it with the parking...