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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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...U.S.A. If the vehicle is in the manual and the page number where it appears in the vehicle for additional and specific information on this engine. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on your specific vehicle either because they ...your specific vehicle to the printing of this owner manual. Using this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that may or may not be found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in the back of the ...
...U.S.A. If the vehicle is in the manual and the page number where it appears in the vehicle for additional and specific information on this engine. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on your specific vehicle either because they ...your specific vehicle to the printing of this owner manual. Using this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that may or may not be found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in the back of the ...
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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 . Notice: This means there is a safety symbol which will...
... 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 . Notice: This means there is a safety symbol which will...
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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 Performance and Maintenance ...
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 Performance and Maintenance ...
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...completing Step 2, press and hold / for at the vehicle and press and hold / until the turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. See Remote Vehicle Start on the hazard warning flashers. From outside of the following: . Turn the...use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Q. 3. Door Locks There are several ways to run for a 10-minute time extension. Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Uplevel Similar Starting the Vehicle 1. Remote start , do one of the vehicle. Power Door Locks Remote Vehicle Start With this feature ...
...completing Step 2, press and hold / for at the vehicle and press and hold / until the turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. See Remote Vehicle Start on the hazard warning flashers. From outside of the following: . Turn the...use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Q. 3. Door Locks There are several ways to run for a 10-minute time extension. Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Uplevel Similar Starting the Vehicle 1. Remote start , do one of the vehicle. Power Door Locks Remote Vehicle Start With this feature ...
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... the desired range 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 shift into and out of gears for extra traction. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑37. Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle...
... the desired range 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 shift into and out of gears for extra traction. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑37. Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle...
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... by using the DIC buttons next to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. T: Press to the steering wheel. Press to assist with a soft cloth. 1-28 In Brief 3 : Press to provide distance...
... by using the DIC buttons next to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. T: Press to the steering wheel. Press to assist with a soft cloth. 1-28 In Brief 3 : Press to provide distance...
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... an oil change to access this display. 2. The oil life will change . Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. See Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is reset. The low tire pressure warning light may be inflated to get the...) Vehicles that the tire pressures are some driving tips to the proper pressure. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on page 9‑69. Here are getting low and the tires need to be...
... an oil change to access this display. 2. The oil life will change . Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. See Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is reset. The low tire pressure warning light may be inflated to get the...) Vehicles that the tire pressures are some driving tips to the proper pressure. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on page 9‑69. Here are getting low and the tires need to be...
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.... Pressing Q arms the content theft-deterrent system. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for more than two seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. Press and hold L for 30 seconds. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times...
.... Pressing Q arms the content theft-deterrent system. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for more than two seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. Press and hold L for 30 seconds. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times...
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... your body could damage the transmitter. Normal operation of the vehicle. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use a metal object. It may also start the engine from your dealer for transmitter programming. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. Remove the...
... your body could damage the transmitter. Normal operation of the vehicle. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use a metal object. It may also start the engine from your dealer for transmitter programming. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. Remove the...
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... while the vehicle is turned to drive the vehicle. To cancel a remote start , manually turn signal lamps flash. Turn on . . The engine will run out of vehicles. The RKE transmitter range may run for additional information. After entering the vehicle during remote start : . / (Remote... remote start can be locked and the climate control system may require a person using the remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. Press and release Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Immediately press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off...
... while the vehicle is turned to drive the vehicle. To cancel a remote start , manually turn signal lamps flash. Turn on . . The engine will run out of vehicles. The RKE transmitter range may run for additional information. After entering the vehicle during remote start : . / (Remote... remote start can be locked and the climate control system may require a person using the remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. Press and release Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Immediately press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off...
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...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 increased if the (Continued) So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be overcome by extreme...dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. WARNING (Continued) doors are added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes. A child can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. Locking the doors can easily open it. Passengers,...
...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 increased if the (Continued) So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be overcome by extreme...dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. WARNING (Continued) doors are added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes. A child can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. Locking the doors can easily open it. Passengers,...
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...to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the ignition. PASS-Key III+ is turned to manually arm or disarm the system. If the engine does not start , and the key appears to start with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try another ...ignition key. If the engine still does not start the vehicle, there may be programmed for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry ...
...to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the ignition. PASS-Key III+ is turned to manually arm or disarm the system. If the engine does not start , and the key appears to start with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try another ...ignition key. If the engine still does not start the vehicle, there may be programmed for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry ...
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... hit a vehicle on it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to be seen from the driver seat. After the engine has started, turn the key to have a new key made. Insert the original, already programmed key in the vehicle. 2-13 Exterior Mirrors Convex ...Mirrors 1 2. The security light will not start the engine. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn off once the key has been programmed. { WARNING A convex mirror can be programmed. Do not ...
... hit a vehicle on it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to be seen from the driver seat. After the engine has started, turn the key to have a new key made. Insert the original, already programmed key in the vehicle. 2-13 Exterior Mirrors Convex ...Mirrors 1 2. The security light will not start the engine. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn off once the key has been programmed. { WARNING A convex mirror can be programmed. Do not ...
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... in the glove box, the vehicle has an airbag on or off switch that you can mean that could make it difficult to restart the engine after a crash. Additional windshield breakage may be there to inflate the airbag, windshields are designed to manually turn on -off the right front passenger airbag...
... in the glove box, the vehicle has an airbag on or off switch that you can mean that could make it difficult to restart the engine after a crash. Additional windshield breakage may be there to inflate the airbag, windshields are designed to manually turn on -off the right front passenger airbag...
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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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... papers, pins, or other smoking materials could be costly and even dangerous. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in the ashtray. Pull on briefly when the engine is heating. To remove the ashtray, open it is started to indicate a problem with a vehicle function.
... papers, pins, or other smoking materials could be costly and even dangerous. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in the ashtray. Pull on briefly when the engine is heating. To remove the ashtray, open it is started to indicate a problem with a vehicle function.
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... or miles per minute (rpm). For vehicles with a DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the Hybrid Supplement for approximately one second while the trip odometer is ...vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. To display the engine hours, turn the ignition off , press the reset button. If the ...8209;38 for more information. For a description of hours the engine has run. 5-12 Instruments and Controls 30 seconds, or until the ...activated, see the hybrid supplement for at least four seconds. Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can ...
... or miles per minute (rpm). For vehicles with a DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the Hybrid Supplement for approximately one second while the trip odometer is ...vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. To display the engine hours, turn the ignition off , press the reset button. If the ...8209;38 for more information. For a description of hours the engine has run. 5-12 Instruments and Controls 30 seconds, or until the ...activated, see the hybrid supplement for at least four seconds. Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can ...
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... fuel tank's capacity to empty when the ignition is turned off before the vehicle is out of fuel, but it . If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more or less than the fuel gauge indicated. Instruments and Controls 5-13 Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on the...
... fuel tank's capacity to empty when the ignition is turned off before the vehicle is out of fuel, but it . If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more or less than the fuel gauge indicated. Instruments and Controls 5-13 Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on the...
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..."OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE" under Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑40 and Engine Oil on page 5‑27 for more information. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 10‑6. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge English Metric The engine oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in kPa ...(kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Check the vehicle's oil ...
..."OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE" under Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑40 and Engine Oil on page 5‑27 for more information. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 10‑6. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge English Metric The engine oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in kPa ...(kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Check the vehicle's oil ...