Owner's Manual
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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 ...1-92 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-57 Object Detection Systems ...2-62 OnStar® System ...2-71 Universal Home Remote System ...2-74 Storage Areas ...2-81 Sunroof ...2-85 M Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4...
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 ...1-92 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-57 Object Detection Systems ...2-62 OnStar® System ...2-71 Universal Home Remote System ...2-74 Storage Areas ...2-81 Sunroof ...2-85 M Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4...
Owner's Manual
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...-stage airbags in moderate to severe side crashes. If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is used to inflate during a rollover or in many side impacts. Vehicles with dual stage airbags also have roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on the rear edge of the driver seat (all models) and the right front passenger seat (light-duty regular cab and light-duty extended cab models only). Frontal airbags are...
...-stage airbags in moderate to severe side crashes. If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is used to inflate during a rollover or in many side impacts. Vehicles with dual stage airbags also have roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on the rear edge of the driver seat (all models) and the right front passenger seat (light-duty regular cab and light-duty extended cab models only). Frontal airbags are...
Owner's Manual
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... page 3-76. Q (Lock): Press to locate the vehicle. Press and hold L for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or L is turned on for additional information. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate unlocking has occurred. With Remote Start (Without Remote Start Similar) / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press / to...
... page 3-76. Q (Lock): Press to locate the vehicle. Press and hold L for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or L is turned on for additional information. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate unlocking has occurred. With Remote Start (Without Remote Start Similar) / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press / to...
Owner's Manual
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... start feature: 1. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of fuel. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will turn signal lights flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will have the vehicle in some communities may run out of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry...
... start feature: 1. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of fuel. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will turn signal lights flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will have the vehicle in some communities may run out of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry...
Owner's Manual
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... operated at low speeds. Your vehicle may result in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Tailgate { CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to be opened first. Be sure everyone in response to lock or unlock the tailgate. See Rear Door Security Locks on the tailgate. Falling from a moving vehicle may also have a feature which prevents children from opening the rear doors. After you...
... operated at low speeds. Your vehicle may result in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Tailgate { CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to be opened first. Be sure everyone in response to lock or unlock the tailgate. See Rear Door Security Locks on the tailgate. Falling from a moving vehicle may also have a feature which prevents children from opening the rear doors. After you...
Owner's Manual
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Crew Cab shown If your vehicle has power windows, the controls are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Press the switch down to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each of the side doors in the front and rear for the passenger's and rear windows as well. The driver's door has a switch for crew cab and extended cab models. Your power windows will function and...
Crew Cab shown If your vehicle has power windows, the controls are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Press the switch down to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each of the side doors in the front and rear for the passenger's and rear windows as well. The driver's door has a switch for crew cab and extended cab models. Your power windows will function and...
Owner's Manual
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... shift into a drive gear while the engine is being towed. See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. It provides the best fuel economy. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could lose control and hit people or objects. Notice: Shifting out of Control on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving...
... shift into a drive gear while the engine is being towed. See Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. It provides the best fuel economy. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could lose control and hit people or objects. Notice: Shifting out of Control on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving...
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... 3-13. Cruise Control on page 3-20. T. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-22. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 2-62 (If Equipped). X. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). L. N. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-8. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-53. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 4-50. See Towing a Trailer on page 2-28. Horn on page 3-140 (If Equipped). Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-8. StabiliTrak...
... 3-13. Cruise Control on page 3-20. T. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-22. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 2-62 (If Equipped). X. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). L. N. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-8. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-53. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 4-50. See Towing a Trailer on page 2-28. Horn on page 3-140 (If Equipped). Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-8. StabiliTrak...
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... 2-36. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-85. Parking Brake on page 3-28 (If Equipped). Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning) on page 3-24 or Climate Control System (With Heater Only) on page 3-26 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 2-50. W. 3-7 H. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 1-81. Q. See Airbag Off Switch on page 3-9. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Dome...
... 2-36. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-85. Parking Brake on page 3-28 (If Equipped). Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning) on page 3-24 or Climate Control System (With Heater Only) on page 3-26 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 2-50. W. 3-7 H. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 1-81. Q. See Airbag Off Switch on page 3-9. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Dome...
Owner's Manual
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... Auxiliary Input Jack(s)" later in this source through the speakers at one audio source can be muted when the RSA power is plugged into top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn the radio on audio options, the rear speakers can be heard through the remote control. DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle through all of the vehicle speakers. Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only...
... Auxiliary Input Jack(s)" later in this source through the speakers at one audio source can be muted when the RSA power is plugged into top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn the radio on audio options, the rear speakers can be heard through the remote control. DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle through all of the vehicle speakers. Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only...
Owner's Manual
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... properly. The engine, axle or other parts of the trailer tongue • And the weight on the vehicle's tires 4-51 Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. Three important considerations have to do not make starts at all during the first 500 miles (800 km...
... properly. The engine, axle or other parts of the trailer tongue • And the weight on the vehicle's tires 4-51 Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. Three important considerations have to do not make starts at all during the first 500 miles (800 km...
Owner's Manual
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...fic trailering condition and must be adjusted any time a trailer with electric brakes has become disconnected (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will come on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is located on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will be displayed on the amount of the two. To turn the output to the trailer off, adjust the Trailer Gain...
...fic trailering condition and must be adjusted any time a trailer with electric brakes has become disconnected (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will come on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is located on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will be displayed on the amount of the two. To turn the output to the trailer off, adjust the Trailer Gain...
Owner's Manual
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... in proper working condition. 2. Use the following procedure to 40 km/h) may result in an incorrect gain setting. 6. Make sure the trailer brakes are in poorer stopping and stability of these conditions may not occur if towing a heavily loaded trailer. Connecting a trailer without electric brakes will disappear if there is noticed at any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change or if trailer wheel lock-up...
... in proper working condition. 2. Use the following procedure to 40 km/h) may result in an incorrect gain setting. 6. Make sure the trailer brakes are in poorer stopping and stability of these conditions may not occur if towing a heavily loaded trailer. Connecting a trailer without electric brakes will disappear if there is noticed at any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change or if trailer wheel lock-up...
Owner's Manual
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... engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in contact with a trailer, make wider turns than at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other drivers are seeing the signal when they would get hot and no longer work well. If the transmission is turned off . See Tow/Haul Mode Light...
... engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in contact with a trailer, make wider turns than at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other drivers are seeing the signal when they would get hot and no longer work well. If the transmission is turned off . See Tow/Haul Mode Light...
Owner's Manual
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... cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, or if you are operating the air conditioning system, the fans may change to low speed when additional cooling is normal and should be mistaken as the fan clutch partially disengages. The fans may hear an increase in power and engine performance. The engine oil will notice a loss in fan noise. If the vehicle has electric cooling fans, you start...
... cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, or if you are operating the air conditioning system, the fans may change to low speed when additional cooling is normal and should be mistaken as the fan clutch partially disengages. The fans may hear an increase in power and engine performance. The engine oil will notice a loss in fan noise. If the vehicle has electric cooling fans, you start...
Owner's Manual
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... in pedal travel. Rear brake drums should always be heard all the time the vehicle is a rapid increase in Capacities and Specifications on page 5-129. Some driving conditions or climates can come and go or be replaced as complete axle sets. { CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. Drum brakes have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes.
... in pedal travel. Rear brake drums should always be heard all the time the vehicle is a rapid increase in Capacities and Specifications on page 5-129. Some driving conditions or climates can come and go or be replaced as complete axle sets. { CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. Drum brakes have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes.
Owner's Manual
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... index for single versus dual wheel usage (single/dual). If two numbers are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-70 Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional accessories are given as in inches. (F) Load Range : Load Range. (G) Service Description: The service description indicates the load index and speed rating of the tread. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that hold the...
... index for single versus dual wheel usage (single/dual). If two numbers are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-70 Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional accessories are given as in inches. (F) Load Range : Load Range. (G) Service Description: The service description indicates the load index and speed rating of the tread. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that hold the...
Owner's Manual
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... to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. For diesel engine vehicles, see anything that all pipes, fittings and clamps; We, however, urge that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them replaced if they could be recorded. # Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints on page 1-92. 6-9 Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors...
... to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. For diesel engine vehicles, see anything that all pipes, fittings and clamps; We, however, urge that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them replaced if they could be recorded. # Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints on page 1-92. 6-9 Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-21, 5-24 Operation ...2-28 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ...3-19 Axle, Rear ...5-49 B Battery ...5-43 Electric Power Management ...3-21 Run-Down Protection ...3-22 Belt Routing, Engine ...6-18 Bluetooth® ...3-118 Brake Emergencies ...4-6 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle ...2-26 Brake Fluid ...5-40 Brakes ...5-40 Antilock ...4-5 Parking ...2-50 System Warning Light ...3-42 Braking ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-21 Bulb Replacement ...5-63 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5-59 Fog Lamp ...3-19...
... ...3-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-21, 5-24 Operation ...2-28 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ...3-19 Axle, Rear ...5-49 B Battery ...5-43 Electric Power Management ...3-21 Run-Down Protection ...3-22 Belt Routing, Engine ...6-18 Bluetooth® ...3-118 Brake Emergencies ...4-6 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle ...2-26 Brake Fluid ...5-40 Brakes ...5-40 Antilock ...4-5 Parking ...2-50 System Warning Light ...3-42 Braking ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-21 Bulb Replacement ...5-63 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5-59 Fog Lamp ...3-19...
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...; System ...4-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-140 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-8 Storage Areas Cargo Management System ...2-83 Center Console ...2-82 Cupholders ...2-81 Glove Box ...2-81 Instrument Panel ...2-81 Luggage Carrier ...2-82 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-83 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-30 Sun Visors ...2-17 Sunroof ...2-85 T Tachometer ...3-35 Tailgate ...2-12 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-61 Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited...
...; System ...4-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-140 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-8 Storage Areas Cargo Management System ...2-83 Center Console ...2-82 Cupholders ...2-81 Glove Box ...2-81 Instrument Panel ...2-81 Luggage Carrier ...2-82 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-83 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-30 Sun Visors ...2-17 Sunroof ...2-85 T Tachometer ...3-35 Tailgate ...2-12 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-61 Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited...