Chevrolet Silverado 2013 User Manual

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/13/12
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-7
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
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 . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-56
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-105
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40

Chevrolet Silverado 2013 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	Silverado 2013
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Details about the base/uplevel and premium versions of the instrument panel.

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, remote keyless entry, and door locks.

Vehicle Security

Information on theft-deterrent features like alarm systems and immobilizers.

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Guidance on proper use, care, and replacement of safety belts.

Airbag System

Details on airbag types, deployment, and system checks for safety.

Child Restraints

Information on selecting and securing child restraints for various age groups.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Operation of steering wheel, horn, wipers, and climate controls.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Infotainment System

Radio

Operation of AM-FM radio, satellite radio, and reception.

Audio Players

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, starting the engine, and ignition positions.

Automatic Transmission

Details on shift positions, torque lock, and operating modes.

Manual Transmission

Instructions for operating the manual transmission and shift patterns.

Drive Systems

Explanation of Four-Wheel Drive operation and transfer case settings.

Brakes

Information on ABS, parking brake, brake assist, and emergency braking.

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Fuel

Guidance on recommended fuel, octane, and fuel additives.

Towing

General towing information, trailer characteristics, and safety rules.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on owner checks for fluids, tires, and basic maintenance.

Engine Oil

Instructions for checking, adding, and selecting the correct engine oil.

Engine Oil Life System

Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)

Bulb Replacement

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Tires

General information on tire care, including inflation and wear.

Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure for safety and performance.

Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation

Tire Pressure Monitor System

Tire Rotation

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled maintenance intervals and required services for normal and severe use.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and GM part numbers.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.