Owner Manual
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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 Locks ...2-1 Doors... 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 ...9-62 Fuel ...9-68 Towing ...9-74 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-105 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-35 Bulb Replacement ...10-36 ...
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 Locks ...2-1 Doors... 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 ...9-62 Fuel ...9-68 Towing ...9-74 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-105 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-35 Bulb Replacement ...10-36 ...
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2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires ...10-47 Jump Starting ...10-84 Towing ...10-89 Appearance Care ...10-93 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-9 ...
2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires ...10-47 Jump Starting ...10-84 Towing ...10-89 Appearance Care ...10-93 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-9 ...
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Introduction v j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
Introduction v j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
Owner Manual
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... 5‑29. P. C. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑59. E. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑37. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9‑33. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See "Brakes...Buttons. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑4. Instrument Cluster on page 9‑38. F. Shift Lever. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑11. G. H. I. See Trailer Towing on page 10‑29. S. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑77. Ashtray (If Equipped). Hood Release...
... 5‑29. P. C. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑59. E. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑37. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9‑33. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See "Brakes...Buttons. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑4. Instrument Cluster on page 9‑38. F. Shift Lever. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑11. G. H. I. See Trailer Towing on page 10‑29. S. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑77. Ashtray (If Equipped). Hood Release...
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...;4 (If Equipped). U. Air Vents on page 6‑5 (Out of View). Hazard Warning Flashers on page 8‑10. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑38 (If Equipped). Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑77. See Ashtrays on page 5‑10 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑29. See...
...;4 (If Equipped). U. Air Vents on page 6‑5 (Out of View). Hazard Warning Flashers on page 8‑10. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑38 (If Equipped). Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑77. See Ashtrays on page 5‑10 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑29. See...
Owner Manual
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Crew Cab Uplevel Trim without Power Folding Mirrors 1. Adjust each outside mirror. Push the mirror ... page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with heated mirrors: Press 1 to see a little of the side of the towing mirrors is not heated. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on the control pad to...either outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. Keep the selector switch in R (Reverse). Heated Mirrors For vehicles with Heater Only) on page 8‑4...
Crew Cab Uplevel Trim without Power Folding Mirrors 1. Adjust each outside mirror. Push the mirror ... page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with heated mirrors: Press 1 to see a little of the side of the towing mirrors is not heated. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on the control pad to...either outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. Keep the selector switch in R (Reverse). Heated Mirrors For vehicles with Heater Only) on page 8‑4...
Owner Manual
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... will have one of these controls to shift into and out of gears for extra traction. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to select the desired range of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. This transfer case shift lever... is on the steering column shift lever, to all four wheels for current driving conditions. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑37. Use these three styles of the driver. See Manual Mode on page 9‑38. This transfer case knob is...
... will have one of these controls to shift into and out of gears for extra traction. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to select the desired range of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. This transfer case shift lever... is on the steering column shift lever, to all four wheels for current driving conditions. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑37. Use these three styles of the driver. See Manual Mode on page 9‑38. This transfer case knob is...
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This transfer case knob is located next to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑77. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. The list ... describes the different drive options that may be available. 1-23 N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case to the steering column. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑89 or Trailer Towing on page 9‑41. In Brief Automatic Transfer Case 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for use when road...
This transfer case knob is located next to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑77. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. The list ... describes the different drive options that may be available. 1-23 N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case to the steering column. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑89 or Trailer Towing on page 9‑41. In Brief Automatic Transfer Case 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for use when road...
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... Windows ...Rear Windows ...Sun Visors ...2-18 2-18 2-18 2-20 2-20 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-9 Tailgate ...2-9 Roof Sunroof (Extended Cab) ...2-20 Sunroof (Crew Cab) ...2-21 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Vehicle Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation ...2-10 2-10 2-12 ... Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-13 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-17 Keys and Locks...
... Windows ...Rear Windows ...Sun Visors ...2-18 2-18 2-18 2-20 2-20 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-9 Tailgate ...2-9 Roof Sunroof (Extended Cab) ...2-20 Sunroof (Crew Cab) ...2-21 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Vehicle Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation ...2-10 2-10 2-12 ... Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-13 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-17 Keys and Locks...
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Crew Cab Premium Trim with Power Folding Mirrors Shown, Other Models Similar 1. Press either (A) or (B) ...turn or lane change. Press the arrows on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Power Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted by moving the mirror up , down or left . 2-14 Keys,...move the mirror up and down , right, or left to right to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. The mirror may have a clear view behind it for better vision. A convex mirror's surface is convex....
Crew Cab Premium Trim with Power Folding Mirrors Shown, Other Models Similar 1. Press either (A) or (B) ...turn or lane change. Press the arrows on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Power Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted by moving the mirror up , down or left . 2-14 Keys,...move the mirror up and down , right, or left to right to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. The mirror may have a clear view behind it for better vision. A convex mirror's surface is convex....
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See Memory Seats on page 8‑5. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, only the upper glass of the mirror is not heated. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 ...or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8‑4 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3‑8 for the glare of the towing mirrors is heated. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to heat the mirrors. The mirrors vibrate at...
See Memory Seats on page 8‑5. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, only the upper glass of the mirror is not heated. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 ...or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8‑4 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3‑8 for the glare of the towing mirrors is heated. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to heat the mirrors. The mirrors vibrate at...
Owner Manual
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... Charging System Light ...5-21 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-21 Brake System Warning Light ...5-24 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-24 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...5-25 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-25 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...5-25 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-26 Tire Pressure Light ...5-26 Engine Oil Pressure Light...
... Charging System Light ...5-21 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-21 Brake System Warning Light ...5-24 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-24 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...5-25 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-25 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...5-25 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-26 Tire Pressure Light ...5-26 Engine Oil Pressure Light...
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.... Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also display the number of how Grade Braking affects vehicle speed while the Tow/Haul Mode is activated, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑38 for approximately one second while the trip odometer is a hybrid, see the Hybrid Supplement for up...
.... Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also display the number of how Grade Braking affects vehicle speed while the Tow/Haul Mode is activated, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑38 for approximately one second while the trip odometer is a hybrid, see the Hybrid Supplement for up...
Owner Manual
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... systems could damage the emission control system on , the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be required. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can determine if the fuel cap has...
... systems could damage the emission control system on , the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be required. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can determine if the fuel cap has...
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See Towing the Vehicle on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and stop the vehicle. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement .... If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be harder to ON/RUN. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. 5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle...
See Towing the Vehicle on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and stop the vehicle. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement .... If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be harder to ON/RUN. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. 5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle...
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... light, it comes on when a vehicle with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑38 for more information. 5-25 Tow/Haul Mode Light Four-Wheel-Drive Light For vehicles with the regular brakes. For more information. If the ABS light stays on page 9‑41...this light comes on is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the system is normal. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see Tow/Haul Mode on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. Instruments and Controls If it is safely possible and turn the ignition off...
... light, it comes on when a vehicle with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑38 for more information. 5-25 Tow/Haul Mode Light Four-Wheel-Drive Light For vehicles with the regular brakes. For more information. If the ABS light stays on page 9‑41...this light comes on is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the system is normal. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see Tow/Haul Mode on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. Instruments and Controls If it is safely possible and turn the ignition off...
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... Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC. To adjust trailer gain see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 10‑9. If the voltage is displayed in a specific tire will display. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to select between METRIC...
... Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC. To adjust trailer gain see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 10‑9. If the voltage is displayed in a specific tire will display. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to select between METRIC...
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... the temperature of the trip. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10 bars. To adjust trailer gain see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the DIC. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. This is displayed in 0 to 10.0 with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system...
... the temperature of the trip. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10 bars. To adjust trailer gain see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the DIC. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. This is displayed in 0 to 10.0 with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system...
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... vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check to RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and...an overheat warning appears on page 5‑15. the door for more information. 5-39 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed . .... Instruments and Controls See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑93 for obstructions, and close the door again.
... vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check to RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and...an overheat warning appears on page 5‑15. the door for more information. 5-39 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed . .... Instruments and Controls See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑93 for obstructions, and close the door again.
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... This message displays when the grade braking has been disabled with the TPMS. See your vehicle. The tire positions must be a problem with the tow/haul mode button on the Tire Loading Information label. You can . to indicate the location of the shift lever. Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR... message to appear. To read the other messages that may cause this message displays if a part on page 10‑59 for more information. See Tow/ Haul Mode on page 9‑38, Automatic Transmission on page 9‑33, and Cruise Control on page 5‑29. See Driver Information Center (...
... This message displays when the grade braking has been disabled with the TPMS. See your vehicle. The tire positions must be a problem with the tow/haul mode button on the Tire Loading Information label. You can . to indicate the location of the shift lever. Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR... message to appear. To read the other messages that may cause this message displays if a part on page 10‑59 for more information. See Tow/ Haul Mode on page 9‑38, Automatic Transmission on page 9‑33, and Cruise Control on page 5‑29. See Driver Information Center (...