Chevrolet silverado 2012 User Manual

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-52
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-61
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-40
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-27
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-39
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-65
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-72
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-119

Chevrolet silverado 2012 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	silverado 2012
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Details about the layout and components of the instrument panel for different vehicle versions.

Initial Drive Information

Overview of key features for initial driving and operation of the vehicle.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Seats and Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Description of various controls within the vehicle, including steering wheel and lighting.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Information on exterior lamp controls, headlamps, and signals.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of climate control systems with air conditioning or heater only.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, adjustable pedals, and ignition positions.

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Drive Systems

Details on four-wheel drive operation and transfer case settings.

Brakes

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

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Fuel

Information on fuel types, recommended fuel, and fuel economy.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing your own service work and vehicle checks.

Electrical System

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire maintenance, pressure, and replacement.

Jump Starting

Towing

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Chart detailing owner checks and services at various intervals.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.