Chevrolet 2013 Chevrolet Silverado User Manual

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 4/5/12
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
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
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-38
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-56
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-104
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Chevrolet 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Vehicle Security

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Proper use, wear, and care of safety belts, including child restraints.

Airbag System

Information on airbag locations, inflation, and system checks for safety.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and securing child restraints for different age groups.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Information on steering wheel adjustment and controls, horn, wipers, and compass.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanations of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators for vehicle status.

Information Displays

How to use the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its various displays.

Vehicle Messages

Explanations of messages displayed on the DIC for system status and alerts.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning)

How to operate the heating, cooling, and ventilation system with AC.

Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only)

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Advice on distracted driving, defensive driving, and drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

Guidance on new vehicle break-in, starting the engine, and ignition positions.

Automatic Transmission

Operation of the automatic transmission, including manual mode and tow/haul.

Manual Transmission

Drive Systems

Information on Four-Wheel Drive systems and transfer case operation.

Brakes

Details on the antilock brake system, parking brake, and brake assist.

Ride Control Systems

Information on StabiliTrak, traction control, and hill start assist.

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel, gasoline specifications, and E85 usage.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing owner maintenance and checks, including fluid levels.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire care, pressure, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Jump Starting

Towing

Electrical System

Brakes

Details on brake systems, wear indicators, and fluid checks.

Battery

Engine Oil

Guidance on checking, adding, and changing engine oil, and oil life system.

Cooling System

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended owner checks and services at various intervals.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts