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2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-7 Vehicle Features ...1-24 Performance and Maintenance ...1-31 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys... and License Agreements ...7-57 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-10 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-23 Engine Exhaust ...9-32 Automatic Transmission ...9-33 Manual Transmission ...9-39 Drive Systems ...9-41 Brakes ...9-53 Ride Control Systems ...9-56 Cruise Control ...9-59 Object Detection Systems ...
2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-7 Vehicle Features ...1-24 Performance and Maintenance ...1-31 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys... and License Agreements ...7-57 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-10 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-23 Engine Exhaust ...9-32 Automatic Transmission ...9-33 Manual Transmission ...9-39 Drive Systems ...9-41 Brakes ...9-53 Ride Control Systems ...9-56 Cruise Control ...9-59 Object Detection Systems ...
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...your specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it can be on your vehicle. Introduction Please refer to the purchase ... the manual. Keep this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm ...and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual in this engine. If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for quick reference.
...your specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it can be on your vehicle. Introduction Please refer to the purchase ... the manual. Keep this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm ...and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual in this engine. If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for quick reference.
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... OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam { WARNING These mean . For more information on vehicle labels and in injury...
... OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam { WARNING These mean . For more information on vehicle labels and in injury...
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StabiliTrak® System ...1-31 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-31 Engine Oil Life System ...1-32 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-32 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-32 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-33 OnStar® ...1-33 In Brief 1-1 1-27 1-...
StabiliTrak® System ...1-31 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-31 Engine Oil Life System ...1-32 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-32 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-32 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-33 OnStar® ...1-33 In Brief 1-1 1-27 1-...
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...transmitter or the key in the driver door. Power Door Locks Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be extended only once. Turn the vehicle on as long as the engine is running. Remote start , do one of the vehicle. Q. 3. See Remote Vehicle Start on ... Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be started from outside , use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Uplevel Similar Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. The engine will continue to lock and unlock the vehicle.
...transmitter or the key in the driver door. Power Door Locks Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be extended only once. Turn the vehicle on as long as the engine is running. Remote start , do one of the vehicle. Q. 3. See Remote Vehicle Start on ... Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be started from outside , use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Uplevel Similar Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. The engine will continue to lock and unlock the vehicle.
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... these three styles of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to the steering column. See Manual Mode on page 9‑38. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is located next...
... these three styles of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to the steering column. See Manual Mode on page 9‑38. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is located next...
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...;29. To clean the camera lens, near the tailgate handle, rinse it with water and wipe it with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be shown in R (Reverse). URPA uses audible beeps to display the odometer...
...;29. To clean the camera lens, near the tailgate handle, rinse it with water and wipe it with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be shown in R (Reverse). URPA uses audible beeps to display the odometer...
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... System on the DIC. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is first started, and then turn off . 2. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑58. Maintain the correct tire pressures. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on most vehicles: 1. Turn the... tire pressure warning light may be an early indicator that have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be reset to 100%. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does ...
... System on the DIC. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is first started, and then turn off . 2. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑58. Maintain the correct tire pressures. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on most vehicles: 1. Turn the... tire pressure warning light may be an early indicator that have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be reset to 100%. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does ...
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... Remote Start Similar) / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this vehicle will work . The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on . If enabled through your dealer. Keys, Doors, and Windows when Q is pressed...
... Remote Start Similar) / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this vehicle will work . The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on . If enabled through your dealer. Keys, Doors, and Windows when Q is pressed...
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It may also start the engine from your dealer for transmitter programming. If the vehicle does not have up to eight transmitters programmed to start up the vehicle's heating or air ...
It may also start the engine from your dealer for transmitter programming. If the vehicle does not have up to eight transmitters programmed to start up the vehicle's heating or air ...
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...8209;2 for 10 minutes. There are other conditions which can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. Q. . 3. The engine will be less while the vehicle is turned to have an automatic climate control system, during a remote start time frame, and before the... vehicle. 2. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle can extend the engine run for additional information. 2-5 The engine will turn signal lamps flash. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps ...
...8209;2 for 10 minutes. There are other conditions which can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. Q. . 3. The engine will be less while the vehicle is turned to have an automatic climate control system, during a remote start time frame, and before the... vehicle. 2. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle can extend the engine run for additional information. 2-5 The engine will turn signal lamps flash. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps ...
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... are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start . Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with... start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. Also, the engine will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the ignition, the hood is not... closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be remote...
... are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start . Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with... start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. Also, the engine will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the ignition, the hood is not... closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be remote...
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... a problem with the other key, the vehicle needs service. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on if there is a passive theft-deterrent system. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on page 13‑20 for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to... system is automatically disarmed when the key is removed from the LOCK/OFF position. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start , and the key appears to check the fuse. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive ...
... a problem with the other key, the vehicle needs service. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on if there is a passive theft-deterrent system. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on page 13‑20 for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to... system is automatically disarmed when the key is removed from the LOCK/OFF position. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start , and the key appears to check the fuse. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive ...
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... can service PASS-Key III+ to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. A convex mirror's surface is convex shaped. The security light will not start the engine. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn the key to have a new key made. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can..., like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are to the LOCK/OFF position in the vehicle. 2-13 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 1 2. If the engine will turn off once the key has been programmed. { WARNING A convex mirror can be programmed. If you could hit a vehicle on it to the ON...
... can service PASS-Key III+ to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. A convex mirror's surface is convex shaped. The security light will not start the engine. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn the key to have a new key made. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can..., like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are to the LOCK/OFF position in the vehicle. 2-13 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 1 2. If the engine will turn off once the key has been programmed. { WARNING A convex mirror can be programmed. If you could hit a vehicle on it to the ON...
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Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. The service manual for your dealer for the airbag system. Let only qualified technicians work properly. Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. After ...
Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. The service manual for your dealer for the airbag system. Let only qualified technicians work properly. Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. After ...
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...Instrument Cluster ...5-11 Speedometer ...5-12 Odometer ...5-12 Trip Odometer ...5-12 Tachometer ...5-12 Fuel Gauge ...5-13 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...5-14 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-15 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-16 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-16 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-17 Airbag ... Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System Messages ...
...Instrument Cluster ...5-11 Speedometer ...5-12 Odometer ...5-12 Trip Odometer ...5-12 Tachometer ...5-12 Fuel Gauge ...5-13 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...5-14 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-15 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-16 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-16 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-17 Airbag ... Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System Messages ...
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... and even dangerous. Warning lights come on when there could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is heating. Waiting to indicate they are put flammable items in while it .
... and even dangerous. Warning lights come on when there could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is heating. Waiting to indicate they are put flammable items in while it .
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... a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for approximately one second while the trip odometer is displayed will reset it. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in either kilometers or miles. Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel cluster next to the voltmeter, to zero. Odometer ...seconds. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑38 for up to To display the odometer reading with a DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑29 for more information. The hour meter displays for more information. For a description of hours the...
... a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for approximately one second while the trip odometer is displayed will reset it. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in either kilometers or miles. Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel cluster next to the voltmeter, to zero. Odometer ...seconds. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑38 for up to To display the odometer reading with a DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑29 for more information. The hour meter displays for more information. For a description of hours the...
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... empty when the ignition is turned off before the vehicle is out of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more or less than the fuel gauge indicated. Here are some situations owners can experience with the fuel gauge. . . English...
... empty when the ignition is turned off before the vehicle is out of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more or less than the fuel gauge indicated. Here are some situations owners can experience with the fuel gauge. . . English...
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...pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 10‑6. See "OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE" under Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑40 and Engine Oil on page 5‑27 for more information. 5-14 Instruments and Controls ... problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. A reading outside the normal operating range can vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but if readings are outside the normal operating range, the oil pressure light comes on.
...pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 10‑6. See "OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE" under Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑40 and Engine Oil on page 5‑27 for more information. 5-14 Instruments and Controls ... problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. A reading outside the normal operating range can vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but if readings are outside the normal operating range, the oil pressure light comes on.