Chevrolet 2014 Silverado User Manual

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
5853506) - 2014 - CRC 3rd Edition - 8/29/13
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-23
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-34
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-56
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-75
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-99

Chevrolet 2014 Silverado Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2014 Silverado
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Information on operating and securing the vehicle's keys, doors, and windows.

Seat Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Exterior Lamp Controls

Infotainment System

Climate Controls

Owner Checks and Services

Owner responsibilities for routine checks and scheduled maintenance services.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, keyless entry, and lock operation.

Power Door Locks

Windows

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Proper use, care, and importance of safety belts for all occupants.

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag system components, function, and safety precautions.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for safely installing and using child restraints in the vehicle.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators for vehicle status.

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Essential information and tips for safe driving practices, including distraction and drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

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

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Details on operating the automatic transmission, including modes and shifting.

Drive Systems

Explanation of the vehicle's four-wheel drive system and its operation.

Brakes

Information on the antilock brake system (ABS), parking brake, and brake assist features.

Ride Control Systems

Driver Assistance Systems

Overview of systems designed to help avoid crashes and reduce damage.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing routine checks and maintenance on the vehicle.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire types, maintenance, pressure, and replacement.

Jump Starting

Step-by-step instructions for safely jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Towing the Vehicle

Guidelines and procedures for safely towing the vehicle or using it as a recreational tow vehicle.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Schedule of required maintenance services based on mileage and time intervals.

Special Application Services

Additional Maintenance and Care

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report vehicle safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Event Data Recorders

OnStar®

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on available OnStar services like Emergency, Security, Navigation, and Diagnostics.