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W
ARNING:
Driving
on
frozen
lakes,
ponds,
or
rivers
can
be
dangerous.
Underwater
springs,
currents
under
the
ice,
or
sudden
thaws
can
weaken
the
ice.
Y
our
vehicle
could
fall
through
the
ice
and
you
and
your
passengers
could
drown.
Drive
your
vehicle
on
safe
surfaces
only
.
Driving
in
W
ater
{
W
ARNING:
Driving
through
rushing
water
can
be
dangerous.
Deep
water
can
sweep
your
vehicle
downstream
and
you
and
your
passengers
could
drown.
If
it
is
only
shallow
water,
it
can
still
wash
away
the
ground
from
under
your
tires,
and
you
could
lose
traction
and
roll
the
vehicle
over
.
Do
not
drive
through
rushing
water.
Heavy
rain
can
mean
flash
flooding,
and
flood
waters
demand
extreme
caution.
Find
out
how
deep
the
water
is
before
driving
through
it.
Do
not
try
it
if
it
is
deep
enough
to
cover
the
wheel
hubs,
axles,
or
exhaust
pipe
—
you
probably
will
not
get
through.
Deep
water
can
damage
the
axle
and
other
vehicle
parts.
If
the
water
is
not
too
deep,
drive
slowly
through
it.
At
faster
speeds,
water
splashes
on
the
ignition
system
and
the
vehicle
can
stall.
Stalling
can
also
occur
if
you
get
the
tailpipe
under
water
.
If
the
tailpipe
is
under
water
,
you
will
never
be
able
to
start
the
engine.
When
going
through
water,
remember
that
when
the
brakes
get
wet,
it
might
take
longer
to
stop.
See
Driving
in
Rain
and
on
Wet
Roads
on
page
5
‑
22
.
After
Off-Road
Driving
Remove
any
brush
or
debris
that
has
collected
on
the
underbody
,
chassis,
or
under
the
hood.
These
accumulations
can
be
a
fire
hazard.
After
operation
in
mud
or
sand,
have
the
brake
linings
cleaned
and
checked.
These
substances
can
cause
glazing
and
uneven
braking.
Check
the
body
structure,
steering,
suspension,
wheels,
tires,
and
exhaust
system
for
damage
and
check
the
fuel
lines
and
cooling
system
for
any
leakage.
The
vehicle
requires
more
frequent
service
due
to
off-road
use.
Refer
to
the
Maintenance
Schedule
for
additional
information.
5-21
I
n
f
o
r
m
a
t
i
o
n
P
r
o
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i
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Canadian Owners
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
Index
5
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
12
Canceling a Remote Start
13
Seat Adjustment
15
Manual Lumbar
16
Power Lumbar
16
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
17
Power Reclining Seatbacks
17
Memory Features
18
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
19
Mirror Adjustment
20
Exterior Mirrors
20
Interior Mirror
21
Power Foldaway Mirrors
21
Steering Wheel Adjustment
22
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
22
Interior Lighting
23
Exterior Lighting
24
Windshield Wiper/Washer
24
Electronic Transfer Case
28
Automatic Transfer Case
29
Vehicle Features
30
Setting the Clock
31
Portable Audio Devices
31
Satellite Radio
31
Steering Wheel Controls
32
Navigation System
32
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
34
Power Outlets
35
Universal Remote System
35
Crew Cab
36
Performance and Maintenance
37
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
39
How Onstar Service Works
40
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
42
Your Responsibility
42
Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
43
Seats and Restraint System
43
Table of Contents
43
Head Restraints
45
Front Seats
46
Manual Seats
46
Power Seats
47
Manual Lumbar
48
Power Lumbar
49
Heated Seats
50
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals
50
Reclining Seatbacks
52
Seatback Latches
55
Center Seat
55
Rear Seats
56
Rear Seat Operation
56
Full Bench)
56
Folding Rear Seat
57
Safety Belts
58
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
58
Why Safety Belts Work
59
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
62
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
63
Lap-Shoulder Belt
72
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
74
Safety Belt Pretensioners
76
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
76
Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab)
79
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
79
Safety Belt Extender
80
Child Restraints
81
Older Children
81
Infants and Young Children
84
Child Restraint Systems
87
Where to Put the Restraint
90
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
91
Position
91
Top Tether Anchor
92
Latch System
96
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front
103
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
103
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (with Airbag off Switch)
107
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
112
Airbag System
115
Where Are the Airbags
117
When Should an Airbag Inflate
120
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
121
How Does an Airbag Restrain
122
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
122
Airbag off Switch
124
Passenger Sensing System
128
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
134
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
134
Vehicle
134
Restraint System Check
136
Checking the Restraint Systems
136
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
137
Section 3 Features and Controls
139
Features and Controls
139
Keys
141
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
142
Operation
142
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
144
Battery Replacement
144
Remote Vehicle Start
145
Remote Start Ready
146
Doors and Locks
147
Door Locks
147
Power Door Locks
147
Delayed Locking
148
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
148
Rear Door Security Locks
148
Rear Doors
149
Lockout Protection
149
Tailgate
150
Tailgate Removal
151
Windows
152
Manual Windows
152
Power Windows
153
Power Sliding Rear Window
154
Sun Visors
155
Theft-Deterrent Systems
155
Content Theft-Deterrent
155
Testing the Alarm
156
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
157
Immobilizer Operation
157
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
159
New Vehicle Break-In
159
Ignition Positions
160
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
161
Starting the Engine
161
Starting Procedure
162
Fast Idle System
163
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
164
Engine Coolant Heater
164
Active Fuel Management
165
Automatic Transmission Operation
166
Tow/Haul Mode
172
Automatic Transmission
173
Four-Wheel Drive
174
Front Axle
174
Parking Brake
188
Shifting into Park
189
Torque Lock
190
Shifting out of Park
191
Parking over Things that Burn
191
Engine Exhaust
192
Running the Vehicle While Parked
193
Mirrors
194
Manual Rearview Mirror
194
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
194
Outside Manual Mirrors
194
Outside Towing Mirrors
195
Outside Power Mirrors
195
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
196
Park Tilt Mirrors
197
Outside Convex Mirror
197
Outside Heated Mirrors
197
Object Detection Systems
198
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
198
How the System Works
199
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
201
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen
203
Universal Home Remote System
207
Universal Home Remote System Operation
207
(With Three Round LED)
207
Storage Areas
213
Cupholders
213
Glove Box
213
Instrument Panel Storage
214
Center Console Storage
214
Roof Rack System
215
Rear Seat Armrest
216
Sunroof
216
Section 4 Instrument Panel
219
Instrument Panel Overview
221
Hazard Warning Flashers
221
Horn
221
Tilt Wheel
221
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
222
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
222
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
223
Flash-To-Pass
223
Windshield Wipers
224
Windshield Washer
224
Cruise Control
225
Exterior Lamps
228
Headlamps on Reminder
229
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
230
Automatic Headlamp System
230
Fog Lamps
231
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
232
Instrument Panel Brightness
232
Dome Lamps
232
Dome Lamp Override
233
Entry Lighting
233
Exit Lighting
233
Reading Lamps
233
Cargo Lamp
233
Electric Power Management
234
Battery Run-Down Protection
234
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
235
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
236
Climate Controls
236
Climate Control System
236
Conditioning)
236
Rear Window Defogger
238
Climate Control System (with Heater Only)
239
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
240
Automatic Operation
241
Manual Operation
242
Outlet Adjustment
246
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
246
Instrument Panel Cluster
247
Speedometer and Odometer
248
Trip Odometer
248
Safety Belt Reminders
249
Airbag Readiness Light
250
Airbag off Light
250
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
252
Charging System Light
254
Voltmeter Gauge
254
Brake System Warning Light
255
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
256
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
257
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
258
Tire Pressure Light
258
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
259
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
261
Maintenance Schedule
262
Oil Pressure Gauge
262
Maintenance Schedule
263
Oil Pressure Light
263
Security Light
264
Fog Lamp Light
264
Cruise Control Light
264
Highbeam on Light
264
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
265
Tow/Haul Mode Light
265
Fuel Gauge
265
Low Fuel Warning Light
266
Driver Information Center (DIC)
267
DIC Operation and Displays
267
Trip Odometer
269
Tire Pressure
271
DIC Compass
278
Compass Calibration
280
DIC Warnings and Messages
281
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
283
Fuel Level Low
283
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
284
Service Air Bag
285
Service Brake System
286
Service Tire Monitor System
287
Stabilitrak off
288
Turn Signal on
290
DIC Vehicle Customization
291
Buttons)
291
Display Language
292
Remote Door Lock
293
Remote Door Unlock
294
Approach Lighting
295
Remote Start
298
Factory Settings
299
Audio System(S)
300
Setting the Clock
300
Radio(S)
303
Playing the Radio
305
Finding a Station
306
Setting Preset Stations
306
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
307
Radio Messages
310
XM Satellite Radio Service
310
Care of the CD and DVD Player
311
Using the DVD Player
317
Playing a DVD
318
Inserting a Disc
320
DVD Radio Error Messages
321
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
321
Using the Usb Port
322
Using an Mp3 (Radios with CD)
323
Using an Mp3 (Radios with CD and DVD)
330
Playing an Mp3/Wma File from a Disc
333
XM Radio Messages
338
Voice Recognition
339
Audio System
339
Navigation/Radio System
339
Bluetooth Controls
340
Storing Name Tags
342
Deleting Name Tags
344
Making a Call
345
Receiving a Call
346
Call Waiting
347
Transferring a Call
348
Bluetooth System
348
Other Information
349
Before Driving
350
Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System
350
Audio Output
353
Remote Control
354
Remote Control Buttons
355
DVD Display Error Messages
358
DVD Distortion
358
Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
359
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
361
Theft-Deterrent Feature
361
Radio Reception
364
Fixed Mast Antenna
365
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle
367
Driving Your Vehicle
367
Defensive Driving
368
Drunk Driving
368
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
368
Braking
369
Control of a Vehicle
369
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
370
Braking in Emergencies
371
Stabilitrak ® System
372
Power Steering
374
Locking Rear Axle
374
Steering
374
Steering in Emergencies
375
Loss of Control
376
Off-Road Recovery
376
Passing
376
Off-Road Driving
377
Environmental Concerns
379
Traveling to Remote Areas
380
Scanning the Terrain
380
Driving on Hills
381
Approaching a Hill
382
Driving Uphill
382
Driving Downhill
384
Driving Across an Incline
385
Stalling on an Incline
386
Driving in Water
387
Driving at Night
388
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
388
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
389
Highway Hypnosis
389
Hill and Mountain Roads
390
Winter Driving
391
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice
393
Recovery Hooks
394
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
394
Loading the Vehicle
395
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
403
Truck-Camper Loading Information
407
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
409
Recreational Vehicle Towing
410
Dinghy Towing
411
Dolly Towing
413
Towing
410
Towing Your Vehicle
410
Towing a Trailer
417
Pulling a Trailer
418
Weight of the Trailer
418
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
427
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
430
Safety Chains
430
Trailer Brakes
431
Driving with a Trailer
438
Following Distance
439
Driving on Grades
439
Making Turns
439
Parking on Hills
440
Trailer Wiring Harness
441
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
441
Auxiliary Battery
444
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
445
Service and Appearance Care
445
Service
448
Accessories and Modifications
448
California Proposition 65 Warning
449
California Perchlorate Materials
449
Requirements
449
Doing Your Own Service Work
449
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
450
Fuel
450
Gasoline Octane
451
Gasoline Specifications
451
California Fuel
452
Additives
452
Fuels in Foreign Countries
455
Filling the Tank
455
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
457
Checking Things under the Hood
458
Hood Release
459
Engine Compartment Overview
460
Engine Oil
462
Cold Temperature Operation
463
Engine Oil Life System
464
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
465
Automatic Transmission Fluid
467
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
468
Checking the Fluid Level
468
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
470
Cold Check Procedure
471
Cooling System
473
Engine Coolant
475
Checking Coolant
476
Engine Overheating
478
Overheated Engine Protection
480
Operating Mode
480
Engine Compartment
480
Engine Fan Noise
481
Power Steering Fluid
481
Windshield Washer Fluid
482
Adding Washer Fluid
482
Brakes
483
Brake Fluid
483
What to Add
484
Checking Brake Fluid
484
Brake Wear
485
Brake Adjustment
486
Battery
487
Vehicle Storage
487
Jump Starting
488
Rear Axle
492
How to Check Lubricant
493
Four-Wheel Drive
494
Front Axle
496
Noise Control System
497
Headlamp Aiming
498
Bulb Replacement
501
Halogen Bulbs
501
Headlamps
501
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
502
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker
503
License Plate Lamp
506
Replacement Bulbs
506
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
507
Tires
508
Tire Sidewall Labeling
509
Tire Size
512
Tire Terminology and Definitions
514
Inflation - Tire Pressure
517
How to Check
518
High-Speed Operation
518
Dual Tire Operation
519
Tire Pressure Monitor System
519
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
520
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
521
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
522
Tire Inspection and Rotation
524
When It Is Time for New Tires
526
Buying New Tires
527
Different Size Tires and Wheels
529
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
529
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
531
Wheel Replacement
531
Used Replacement Wheels
532
If a Tire Goes Flat
533
Tire Chains
533
Changing a Flat Tire
534
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
536
Spare Tire
538
Secondary Latch System
547
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
550
Spare Tire
553
Appearance Care
554
Interior Cleaning
554
Fabric/Carpet
555
Care of Safety Belts
556
Leather
556
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
557
Washing Your Vehicle
557
Weatherstrips
557
Finish Care
558
Windshield and Wiper Blades
558
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
559
And Trim
559
Tires
560
Sheet Metal Damage
560
Finish Damage
560
Underbody Maintenance
560
Chemical Paint Spotting
560
Electrical System
561
Add-On Electrical Equipment
561
Windshield Wiper Fuses
562
Power Windows and Other Power Options
562
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
562
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
563
Top View
565
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
565
Underhood Fuse Block
566
Vehicle Identification
561
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
561
Service Parts Identification Label
561
Capacities and Specifications
570
Maintenance Schedule
574
Additional Required Services
577
Owner Checks and Services
583
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
584
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
585
Maintenance Replacement Parts
587
Engine Drive Belt Routing
588
Maintenance Record
589
Scheduled Maintenance
574
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
593
Customer Assistance Information
593
Customer Assistance and Information
594
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
594
Online Owner Center
597
P.O. Box
598
Customer Assistance Offices
598
Calling for Assistance
599
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
599
Roadside Assistance Program
599
Services Provided
600
Courtesy Transportation Program
602
Scheduling Service Appointments
602
Collision Damage Repair
603
Repair Facility
604
Insuring Your Vehicle
604
If a Crash Occurs
605
Detroit, MI
607
Reporting Safety Defects
607
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
607
Service Manuals
608
Owner Information
608
Service Publications Ordering Information
608
Event Data Recorders
609
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
609
Navigation System
610
Onstar
610
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
610
Radio Frequency Statement
610
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Chevrolet 2010 Silverado Specifications
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
2010 Silverado
Category
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Language
English
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