Owner Manual
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...and 3500HD Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-7 Vehicle Features ...1-25 Performance and Maintenance ...1-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-8 Vehicle Security...2-10 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-20 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety Belts ...3-12 Airbag System ...3-22 Child Restraints ...3-39 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges...
...and 3500HD Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-7 Vehicle Features ...1-25 Performance and Maintenance ...1-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-8 Vehicle Security...2-10 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-20 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety Belts ...3-12 Airbag System ...3-22 Child Restraints ...3-39 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges...
Owner Manual
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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD Owner Manual M 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 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-12 Maintenance Records ...11-16 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-12...
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD Owner Manual M 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 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-12 Maintenance Records ...11-16 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-12...
Owner Manual
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...) ...1-2 Instrument Panel (Premium Version) ...1-5 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-7 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-8 Door Locks ...1-8 Windows ...1-9 Seat Adjustment ...1-10 Memory Features ...1-12 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-13 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-13 Safety Belts ...Passenger Sensing System ...Mirror Adjustment ...Steering Wheel Adjustment ...Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield Wiper/Washer ...Climate Controls ...Transmission ...Four-Wheel Drive ... 1-13...
...) ...1-2 Instrument Panel (Premium Version) ...1-5 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-7 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-8 Door Locks ...1-8 Windows ...1-9 Seat Adjustment ...1-10 Memory Features ...1-12 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-13 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-13 Safety Belts ...Passenger Sensing System ...Mirror Adjustment ...Steering Wheel Adjustment ...Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield Wiper/Washer ...Climate Controls ...Transmission ...Four-Wheel Drive ... 1-13...
Owner Manual
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... page 5-9. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9-56 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. E. J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). StabiliTrak® System on page 5-4. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 5-4. V. O. Horn on page 9-62 (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission on page 9-36. See Manual Mode on page 9-32. Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-1. S. M. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5-2 (If Equipped). Hood Release. Q. In Brief A. Instrument Cluster on page 9-76. Tow/Haul Selector...
... page 5-9. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9-56 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. E. J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). StabiliTrak® System on page 5-4. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 5-4. V. O. Horn on page 9-62 (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission on page 9-36. See Manual Mode on page 9-32. Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-1. S. M. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5-2 (If Equipped). Hood Release. Q. In Brief A. Instrument Cluster on page 9-76. Tow/Haul Selector...
Owner Manual
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... the towing mirrors is started. This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with Heater Only) on page 8-4 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on when the vehicle is not heated. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-13. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 2-17. The lower convex part of the mirror is in the center and move it for better visibility when towing a trailer. See "Rear Window...
... the towing mirrors is started. This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with Heater Only) on page 8-4 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on when the vehicle is not heated. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-13. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 2-17. The lower convex part of the mirror is in the center and move it for better visibility when towing a trailer. See "Rear Window...
Owner Manual
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...keys in the ignition, and children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Park...
...keys in the ignition, and children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Park...
Owner Manual
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... it upward until it latches securely. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Tailgate { Warning It is extremely dangerous to lock or unlock the tailgate. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on its handle while pulling the tailgate down. Open the tailgate by lifting up on page 9-63. Assistance may result in a seat and using a safety belt properly. To open a rear access door from a moving vehicle may be removed...
... it upward until it latches securely. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Tailgate { Warning It is extremely dangerous to lock or unlock the tailgate. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on its handle while pulling the tailgate down. Open the tailgate by lifting up on page 9-63. Assistance may result in a seat and using a safety belt properly. To open a rear access door from a moving vehicle may be removed...
Owner Manual
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... This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. Close all doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. . If you use the power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 10-40. Close the door and wait for service. The horn fuse may be started with the manual door lock, and open the driver door. 2. PASS-Key III...
... This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. Close all doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. . If you use the power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 10-40. Close the door and wait for service. The horn fuse may be started with the manual door lock, and open the driver door. 2. PASS-Key III...
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... . Windows { Warning Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with children. Never leave keys in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is in a vehicle with the windows closed in the path of the windows. Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Other Models Similar The driver door has a switch to control that window. The power windows only work when the ignition is active. Each passenger door has a switch to control...
... . Windows { Warning Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with children. Never leave keys in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is in a vehicle with the windows closed in the path of the windows. Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown, Other Models Similar The driver door has a switch to control that window. The power windows only work when the ignition is active. Each passenger door has a switch to control...
Owner Manual
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...Radio and AM‐FM Radio with a Single CD or a Single CD and DVD Player To adjust the time and date: 1. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to set the clock: 1. Press the H button again until the hour numbers begin to flash, then turn the f knob to start... calibration is complete. Instruments and Controls 2. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press the trip odometer reset stem until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press the O button to change the time format. 5. Press...
...Radio and AM‐FM Radio with a Single CD or a Single CD and DVD Player To adjust the time and date: 1. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to set the clock: 1. Press the H button again until the hour numbers begin to flash, then turn the f knob to start... calibration is complete. Instruments and Controls 2. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press the trip odometer reset stem until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press the O button to change the time format. 5. Press...
Owner Manual
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... in the Maintenance Schedule in the instrument cluster. Multiple messages may require a jump start. See Charging System Light on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may also turn on page 10-6. Driving with the battery charging system. To reset the engine oil life system, see the Duramax® diesel supplement for more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see Engine Oil Life...
... in the Maintenance Schedule in the instrument cluster. Multiple messages may require a jump start. See Charging System Light on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may also turn on page 10-6. Driving with the battery charging system. To reset the engine oil life system, see the Duramax® diesel supplement for more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see Engine Oil Life...
Owner Manual
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... Drunk Driving ...9-3 Control of a Vehicle ...9-3 Braking ...9-3 Steering ...9-4 Off-Road Recovery ...9-4 Loss of Control ...9-5 Off-Road Driving ...9-5 Driving on Wet Roads ...9-10 Highway Hypnosis ...9-11 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-11 Winter Driving ...9-12 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...9-13 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-15 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...9-20 Starting the Engine ...Fast Idle System ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking (Manual Transmission) ...Parking over Things That Burn ...Active Fuel Management...
... Drunk Driving ...9-3 Control of a Vehicle ...9-3 Braking ...9-3 Steering ...9-4 Off-Road Recovery ...9-4 Loss of Control ...9-5 Off-Road Driving ...9-5 Driving on Wet Roads ...9-10 Highway Hypnosis ...9-11 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-11 Winter Driving ...9-12 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...9-13 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-15 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...9-20 Starting the Engine ...Fast Idle System ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking (Manual Transmission) ...Parking over Things That Burn ...Active Fuel Management...
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... with vehicle features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Use a hands-free method to driving. Many local governments have fallen to handle potential distractions. Designate a front seat passenger to the floor. Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Do not read, take your eyes on the road...
... with vehicle features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Use a hands-free method to driving. Many local governments have fallen to handle potential distractions. Designate a front seat passenger to the floor. Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Do not read, take your eyes on the road...
Owner Manual
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... Selection Mode helps control the 9-36 Driving and Operating To disable or enable Normal Mode Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle, press and hold the vehicle in place. For iother forms of gears. vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by using only the accelerator pedal may have Normal Mode Grade Braking that can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts...
... Selection Mode helps control the 9-36 Driving and Operating To disable or enable Normal Mode Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle, press and hold the vehicle in place. For iother forms of gears. vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by using only the accelerator pedal may have Normal Mode Grade Braking that can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts...
Owner Manual
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... the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is on, the brake system warning light will come on . Parking Brake For vehicles with the parking brake symbol, located above the parking brake pedal. Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is off . For vehicles without a release handle, set the parking brake by...
... the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is on, the brake system warning light will come on . Parking Brake For vehicles with the parking brake symbol, located above the parking brake pedal. Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is off . For vehicles without a release handle, set the parking brake by...
Owner Manual
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... absorb the load. 4. Maintenance when Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. If the transmission is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. Driving and Operating Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. Release the brake pedal. The Tow/Haul Mode may show signs similar to engine overheating. Then apply the parking brake and shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5.
... absorb the load. 4. Maintenance when Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. If the transmission is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. Driving and Operating Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. Release the brake pedal. The Tow/Haul Mode may show signs similar to engine overheating. Then apply the parking brake and shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5.
Owner Manual
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... time vehicle loading, trailer loading, or road surface conditions change. In this case, adjust the Trailer Gain to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition: 1. A trailer that is under-gained may result in poorer stopping and stability of these conditions may result in locked trailer brakes. Use the following procedure to the highest allowable setting for the towing condition. . . 4. In the Trailer Output display on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. Adjusting trailer...
... time vehicle loading, trailer loading, or road surface conditions change. In this case, adjust the Trailer Gain to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition: 1. A trailer that is under-gained may result in poorer stopping and stability of these conditions may result in locked trailer brakes. Use the following procedure to the highest allowable setting for the towing condition. . . 4. In the Trailer Output display on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. Adjusting trailer...
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... driving. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of optional accessories. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Accessory Weight: The combined weight of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. Aspect...
... driving. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of optional accessories. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Accessory Weight: The combined weight of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. Aspect...
Owner Manual
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... same time. GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of grease, gasoline or other substances that can cause flat spots on the tires that will help to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. Uniform tread depth on page 10-50 for dual rear wheels). Braking and handling performance may result in a cool, dry, clean area away from the tires. See Tire Rotation...
... same time. GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of grease, gasoline or other substances that can cause flat spots on the tires that will help to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. Uniform tread depth on page 10-50 for dual rear wheels). Braking and handling performance may result in a cool, dry, clean area away from the tires. See Tire Rotation...
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...in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for deletion instructions. Customer Information OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on a radio frequency that...the system may result in connection with a navigation system, use or record See the navigation manual for information on stored data and for garage door openers. Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on the OnStar website...
...in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for deletion instructions. Customer Information OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on a radio frequency that...the system may result in connection with a navigation system, use or record See the navigation manual for information on stored data and for garage door openers. Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on the OnStar website...
