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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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Avoid downshifting to LOCK/OFF. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be removed in the long run if you get new ... shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be applied. A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition. The key can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. But...
Avoid downshifting to LOCK/OFF. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be removed in the long run if you get new ... shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be applied. A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition. The key can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. But...
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... while turning the key to drain for driving. Use this position when the engine is allowed to ACC/ACCESSORY. You may not be pushed or towed. The ignition switch returns to start the vehicle if the battery is running. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened, the ignition... is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is in this position if the vehicle must be able to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. The switch stays in the ignition. 2-22
... while turning the key to drain for driving. Use this position when the engine is allowed to ACC/ACCESSORY. You may not be pushed or towed. The ignition switch returns to start the vehicle if the battery is running. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened, the ignition... is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is in this position if the vehicle must be able to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. The switch stays in the ignition. 2-22
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... are pulling a trailer, see If Your Vehicle is running unless you have to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. { CAUTION: If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be free to roll - even if the shift lever is in...
... are pulling a trailer, see If Your Vehicle is running unless you have to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. { CAUTION: If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be free to roll - even if the shift lever is in...
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... economy. Unless your foot is running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about halfway down . The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-11. 2-30 See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. Do not shift... mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power for normal driving. Be sure the engine is being towed. If you are already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is not running at high speed may damage the transmission. Notice: Shifting out...
... economy. Unless your foot is running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about halfway down . The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-11. 2-30 See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. Do not shift... mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power for normal driving. Be sure the engine is being towed. If you are already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is not running at high speed may damage the transmission. Notice: Shifting out...
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... be more stable shifts until the engine warms up. During this feature for reducing the speed of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is operating normally. If the shift stabilization feature determines that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in the transmissions...
... be more stable shifts until the engine warms up. During this feature for reducing the speed of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is operating normally. If the shift stabilization feature determines that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in the transmissions...
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...; 6-Speed Transmission) The vehicle may damage the transmission. 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. If the shift lever is going slowly enough. When stopping on a hill, use it on a hill using only the accelerator...
...; 6-Speed Transmission) The vehicle may damage the transmission. 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. If the shift lever is going slowly enough. When stopping on a hill, use it on a hill using only the accelerator...
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However, the vehicle can assist in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are automatically shifted by the vehicle warranty. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill, use this feature, do not spin the tires. This will not be covered by the vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used ... from spinning. 2-33 This means that all gears below that number are stuck, do the following: 1. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used to change to the gear. When stopping on page 2-34. Move the shift lever to the M, indicating the current gear...
However, the vehicle can assist in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are automatically shifted by the vehicle warranty. See Tow/Haul Mode on a hill, use this feature, do not spin the tires. This will not be covered by the vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used ... from spinning. 2-33 This means that all gears below that number are stuck, do the following: 1. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used to change to the gear. When stopping on page 2-34. Move the shift lever to the M, indicating the current gear...
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... selector button is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 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, ...vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. When the tow/haul is located on and off by pressing the button. Tow/Haul Mode (Allison Transmission® or Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission) ...
... selector button is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 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, ...vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. When the tow/haul is located on and off by pressing the button. Tow/Haul Mode (Allison Transmission® or Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission) ...
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...instrument panel cluster will upshift, allowing vehicle speed to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is near or below desired speed the trans will come on page 2-28 for more information. Grade Braking assists in ...monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. If vehicle speed is selected and you are not in maintaining vehicle speed under Towing a Trailer on a downhill grade and the driver desires to increase. Using this information, it detects when the truck is deactivated allowing the...
...instrument panel cluster will upshift, allowing vehicle speed to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake. Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is near or below desired speed the trans will come on page 2-28 for more information. Grade Braking assists in ...monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. If vehicle speed is selected and you are not in maintaining vehicle speed under Towing a Trailer on a downhill grade and the driver desires to increase. Using this information, it detects when the truck is deactivated allowing the...
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Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-51. If the vehicle has StabiliTrak®, shifting into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. It sends maximum power ... 2-37 You may never need Four-Wheel-Drive Low. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle 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. Some delay between shifting and when the...
Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-51. If the vehicle has StabiliTrak®, shifting into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. It sends maximum power ... 2-37 You may never need Four-Wheel-Drive Low. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle 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. Some delay between shifting and when the...
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This setting also engages the front axle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in Neutral. You or someone else could be towed. A parking brake symbol is located next to the N (Neutral) symbol as on page 2-50. N (Neutral): Shift to this setting when you need ..., such as a reminder to set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel-Drive High. 2-38 See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-45. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides ...
This setting also engages the front axle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in Neutral. You or someone else could be towed. A parking brake symbol is located next to the N (Neutral) symbol as on page 2-50. N (Neutral): Shift to this setting when you need ..., such as a reminder to set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel-Drive High. 2-38 See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-45. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides ...
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...;ashes while shifting the transfer case and remains illuminated when the shift is located next to your dealer/retailer for driving in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on . Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in most street and highway situations. If the lights...
...;ashes while shifting the transfer case and remains illuminated when the shift is located next to your dealer/retailer for driving in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 Towing Your Vehicle on . Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in most street and highway situations. If the lights...
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It sends maximum power to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to all four wheels. If the SERVICE 4-Wheel Drive message stays on snowy or icy roads or ... Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak® off -road in P (Park). You or someone else could be seriously injured. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-66. 2-42 Be sure to your dealer/retailer for more information. 4 m (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel...
It sends maximum power to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to all four wheels. If the SERVICE 4-Wheel Drive message stays on snowy or icy roads or ... Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak® off -road in P (Park). You or someone else could be seriously injured. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-45 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-66. 2-42 Be sure to your dealer/retailer for more information. 4 m (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel...
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...Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to 3.2 km/h). The indicator light will remain on when the shift is completed. Extended high-speed operation in N (Neutral). This can be seriously injured. It will flash while shifting. It will flash while shifting. ...the shift is completed. To shift to the Four-Wheel-Drive Low position, the ignition must be in N (Neutral). 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 the Four-Wheel-Drive High or AUTO position....
...Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to 3.2 km/h). The indicator light will remain on when the shift is completed. Extended high-speed operation in N (Neutral). This can be seriously injured. It will flash while shifting. It will flash while shifting. ...the shift is completed. To shift to the Four-Wheel-Drive Low position, the ignition must be in N (Neutral). 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 the Four-Wheel-Drive High or AUTO position....
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... before driving. For vehicles with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-42. 2-50 Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake on .
... before driving. For vehicles with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-42. 2-50 Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake on .
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... the brake warning light is still on. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will sound warning you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-42. 2-51 Make sure that the parking brake is off the park brake pedal. To release the parking...
... the brake warning light is still on. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will sound warning you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-42. 2-51 Make sure that the parking brake is off the park brake pedal. To release the parking...
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... vehicle can be free to LOCK/OFF. 5. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-50 for more information. 2-52 Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in N (Neutral), the vehicle will not move...
... vehicle can be free to LOCK/OFF. 5. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-50 for more information. 2-52 Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in N (Neutral), the vehicle will not move...