Chevrolet 2012 Silverado Bedienungsanleitung

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-4 In BriefN. Dome Lamps on page 6‑9.Fog Lamps on page 6‑7(If Equipped).O. Cruise Control on

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-28 Seats and RestraintsDriver Side Shown, PassengerSide SimilarIf the vehicle has seat‐moun

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-29When Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-30 Seats and RestraintsThe vehicle may have dual‐stagefrontal airbags. Dual-stage airbagsad

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-31What Makes an AirbagInflate?In a deployment event, the sensingsystem

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-32 Seats and RestraintsWhat Will You See afteran Airbag Inflates?After the frontal airbags

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-33In many crashes severe enough toinflate the airbag, windshields areb

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-34 Seats and RestraintsCanada and MexicoIf the vehicle does not have anairbag off switch, i

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-35Medical Condition. A passengerhas a medical condition which,accordin

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-36 Seats and RestraintsCanada and MexicoTo turn off the right front passengerairbag, insert

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-37Canada and MexicoTo turn the right front passengerairbag on again, i

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-52 NOTES

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-38 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger sensing system willturn off the right front passengerf

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-39If the vehicle does not have a rearseat that will accommodate arear-

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-40 Seats and RestraintsIf the On Indicator is Lit for aChild RestraintIf a child restraint

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-41If the Off Indicator is Lit for anAdult-Size OccupantIf a person of

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-42 Seats and RestraintsA thick layer of additional material,such as a blanket or cushion,or

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-43Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-44 Seats and RestraintsQ: What if I added a snow plow?Will it keep the airbags fromworking

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-45Replacing Airbag SystemParts after a Crash{WARNINGA crash can damage

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-46 Seats and RestraintsThe manufacturer's instructions thatcome with the booster seat

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-47{WARNINGNever allow more than one childto wear the same safety belt.

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-6 In BriefInstrument Panel (Premium Version)

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-48 Seats and RestraintsInfants and YoungChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needsprotection! This

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-49{WARNINGChildren who are up against,or very close to, any airbag whe

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-50 Seats and RestraintsThe restraint manufacturer'sinstructions that come with therest

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-51(B) Forward-Facing Child SeatA forward-facing child seat (B)provides

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-52 Seats and RestraintsChildren can be endangered in acrash if the child restraint is notpr

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-53Seat Position) on page 3‑63 formore information, includingimportant

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-54 Seats and RestraintsDepending on where you place thechild restraint and the size of thec

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-55Lower AnchorsLower anchors (A) are metal barsbuilt into the vehicle.

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-56 Seats and RestraintsLower Anchor and Top TetherAnchor LocationsRegular Cab — Two-Passeng

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-57For regular cab models, there is ananchor symbol on the covers toass

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-7A. Air Vents on page 8‑11.B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSi

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-58 Seats and RestraintsThese loops will be used to routethe top tether through, as well as,

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-59{WARNINGChildren can be seriously injuredor strangled if a shoulder

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-60 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restr

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-612. If the child restraint manufacturerrecommends that the top tether

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-62 Seats and Restraints2.3. When using a child restraintwith a top tether in the rearpassen

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-63Securing Child Restraints(Rear Seat Position)When securing a child r

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-64 Seats and Restraints3. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Position the

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-656. If the child restraint has a toptether, follow the child restrain

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-66 Seats and RestraintsA label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat in

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-67In Canada, the law requires thatforward-facing child restraints have

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-8 In BriefV. StabiliTrak®System onpage 9‑65 (If Equipped).Pedal Adjust Button(If Equipped).

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-68 Seats and Restraints6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull thesho

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-69A label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat in

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-70 Seats and RestraintsIf the child restraint has the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchors andTet

Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-715. Pull the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set the

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-72 Seats and RestraintsIf you turned the airbag off with theswitch, turn on the right front

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-73You will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20123-74 Seats and Restraints6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull thesho

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsInstrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1Glove Box . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20124-2 StorageCenter Console StorageVehicles with an upper and lowercenter console storage area h

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-9Q : Press to lock all doors. Lockand unlock feedback can bepersonalized. See Vehic

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-2 Instruments and ControlsTransmission Messages . . . . . 5-51Vehicle ReminderMessages . . .

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-3Steering Wheel ControlsIf equipped, some audio controlscan be adju

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-4 Instruments and ControlsNavigating an iPod or USB Deviceon the Main Audio Screen(Vehicles

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-5While listening to a CD/DVD, pressand hold¨ to quickly move forwar

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-6 Instruments and ControlsWindshield Washer{WARNINGIn freezing weather, do not usethe washer

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-72. Find the vehicle's currentlocation and variance zonenumber

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-8 Instruments and ControlsTo calibrate the compass, use thefollowing procedure:Compass Calib

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-95. Press the H button again untilthe clock display stops flashingt

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-10 Instruments and ControlsMP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CDPlayerTo set the time and date:1. Tu

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-11The accessory power outlets arepowered, even when the ignition i

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-10 In BriefPower Door LocksCrew Cab Premium Trim Shown,Up-Level SimilarBase TrimFor vehicle

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-12 Instruments and ControlsAshtraysThe vehicle may have a frontashtray located near the cen

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-13Instrument ClusterEnglish Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uple

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-14 Instruments and ControlsFor vehicles with a DURAMAX®Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX®Diese

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-15Fuel GaugeMetricEnglishWhen the ignition is on, the fuelgauge sh

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-16 Instruments and ControlsEngine Oil PressureGaugeMetricEnglishThe engine oil pressure gau

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-17Notice: Lack of proper engine oilmaintenance can damage theengin

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-18 Instruments and ControlsSee Engine Overheating onpage 10‑24.If the vehicle is a hybrid,

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-19Safety Belt RemindersDriver Safety Belt ReminderLightThere is a

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-20 Instruments and ControlsAirbag Readiness LightThe system checks the airbag'selectri

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-21Airbag On-Off LightIf the vehicle has an airbag on-offswitch, it

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-11Power WindowsCrew Cab Premium Trim Shown,Others Models SimilarThe driver door ha

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-22 Instruments and ControlsUnited StatesCanada and Mexico{WARNINGIf the right front passeng

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-23If, after several seconds, both statusindicator lights remain on

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-24 Instruments and ControlsIf the word ON or the on symbol islit on the passenger airbag st

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-25MalfunctionIndicator LampA computer system called OBD II(On-Boar

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-26 Instruments and ControlsTo prevent more serious damage tothe vehicle:.Reduce vehicle spe

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-27Emissions Inspection andMaintenance ProgramsSome local governmen

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-28 Instruments and ControlsIf the warning light comes on and achime sounds there could be a

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-29If the regular brake system warninglight is also on, the vehicle

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-30 Instruments and ControlsStabiliTrak®OFF LightThis light comes on briefly whilestarting t

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-31When the Light Is On SteadyThis indicates that one or more ofthe

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-12 In BriefSeat AdjustmentManual SeatsTo adjust the seat:1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-32 Instruments and ControlsLow Fuel Warning LightThis light, under the fuel gauge,comes on

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-33Front Fog Lamp LightFor vehicles with fog lamps, thislight comes

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-34 Instruments and ControlsThe DIC has different displayswhich can be accessed by pressingt

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-35Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with DICButtons)3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-36 Instruments and ControlsThe fuel range estimate is based onan average of the vehicle&apo

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-37To reset the timer to zero, press andhold the set/reset button w

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-38 Instruments and ControlsWhen the remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmes

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-39OUTPUT shows the power output tothe trailer any time a trailer w

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-40 Instruments and ControlsThe trip odometer has a featurecalled the retro-active reset. Th

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-413. Continue to press and hold thetrip odometer reset stem to scr

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-13Power LumbarTo adjust the power lumbar support,if equipped:.On vehicles with two

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-42 Instruments and ControlsTo adjust trailer gain see “IntegratedTrailer Brake Control Syst

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-43Vehicle MessagesMessages displayed on the DICindicate the status

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-44 Instruments and ControlsSERVICE BRAKES SOONOn some vehicles, this messagedisplays if the

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-45PASSENGER DOOR OPENThis message displays and a chimemay sound if

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-46 Instruments and ControlsENGINE OVERHEATED STOPENGINENotice: If you drive the vehiclewhil

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-47Engine Power MessagesENGINE POWER IS REDUCEDThis message display

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-48 Instruments and ControlsObject Detection SystemMessagesPARK ASST BLOCKED SEEOWNERS MANUA

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-49TRACTION XXSTABILITRAK XXThis message displays when thetraction

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-50 Instruments and ControlsAnti-theft Alarm SystemMessagesSERVICE THEFT DETERRENTSYSTEMThis

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-51to those shown on the Tire LoadingInformation label. See Tires o

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual MVehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1Gene

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-14 In BriefTo return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully withoutapp

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-52 Instruments and ControlsAs soon as it is safe to do so,carefully pull the vehicle over t

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-53To change customizationpreferences, use the followingprocedure.E

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-54 Instruments and ControlsPress the customization button untilAUTO DOOR LOCK appears on th

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-55Press the customization button untilREMOTE DOOR LOCK appears ont

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-56 Instruments and ControlsDELAY DOOR LOCKOn vehicles with a crew cab, thisfeature turns th

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-571 MINUTE: The exterior lamps willstay on for one minute.2 MINUTE

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-58 Instruments and ControlsNO CHANGE: No change will bemade to this feature. The currentset

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-59BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): Ifthe features are enabled throu

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-60 Instruments and ControlsNO CHANGE: No change will bemade to this feature. The currentset

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-61EXIT FEATURE SETTINGSThis feature allows you to exit thefeature

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-15Storing Memory PositionsTo save into memory:1. Adjust the driver seat andseatbac

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-62 Instruments and ControlsUniversal Remote SystemProgrammingVehicles with the Universal Re

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-63To program up to three devices:1. From inside the vehicle, press

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-64 Instruments and ControlsTo program another Rolling Codedevice such as an additional gara

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-65Your hand-held transmitter canhave between 8 to 12 dipswitches d

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-66 Instruments and Controls.If a switch is set betweenthe up and down position,write “Middl

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-675. After entering all of the switchpositions, once again firmlyp

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20125-68 Instruments and Controls2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20126-2 LightingThe exterior lamps control has fourpositions:O (Off): Turns off the automaticheadl

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-3Exterior Lamps OffReminderFor vehicles with a radio, a reminderchime sounds when t

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-16 In BriefHeated and VentilatedSeatsHeated and Cooled Seat ButtonsShown, Heated Seat Butto

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20126-4 Lighting.The transmission is not in Park..The light sensor determines it isdaytime.When th

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-5There is a delay in the transitionbetween the daytime and nighttimeoperation of th

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20126-6 LightingTurn and Lane-ChangeSignalsAn arrow on the instrument panelcluster flashes in the

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-7Fog LampsFor vehicles with fog lamps, thecontrol is located next to the exteriorla

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20126-8 LightingThe emergency roof lamp circuit isfused at 30 amps, so the totalcurrent draw of th

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-9Dome LampsThe dome lamps are located in theoverhead console.They come on when any

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20126-10 LightingLighting FeaturesEntry LightingThe vehicle has an illuminated entryfeature.When

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-11Normally, these actions occur insteps or levels, without beingnoticeable. In rar

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20126-12 Lighting2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-17Safety BeltsRefer to the following sections forimportant information on how to u

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-2 Infotainment SystemTo minimize taking your eyes off theroad while driving, do the followin

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-3OperationAM-FM Radio

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-4 Infotainment SystemRadio with CD (MP3) Shown; Radio with USB and CD (MP3), Radio withUSB a

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-5Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)The vehicle has one of these radiosas

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-6 Infotainment SystemUsing the RadioO (Power/Volume): Press to turnthe system on and off.Tur

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-7Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) (All ExceptAM-FM Radio and Radi

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-8 Infotainment SystemAdjusting the Speakers(Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radioand AM-FM Radio with C

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-9RadioAM-FM RadioRadio Data System (RDS)For radios with the Radio DataSy

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-10 Infotainment SystemStoring Radio StationsDrivers are encouraged to store theradio statio

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-11Satellite RadioXM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM is a satellite radio ser

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-18 In BriefMirror AdjustmentUsing hood-mounted air deflectorsand add-on convex mirrorattach

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-12 Infotainment System2. Press either of the two softkeysbelow the desired category tabto i

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-13The number of favorites pages canbe set up using the MENU button.To s

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-14 Infotainment SystemNo Information: No text orinformational messages areavailable at this

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-15FM StereoFM signals only reach about16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Althou

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-16 Infotainment SystemAudio PlayersCD PlayerCare of the CD PlayerDo not add any label to a

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-17Inserting a CD (Single CDPlayer)Insert a CD partway into the slot,lab

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-18 Infotainment SystemWhen a CD is inserted, the CDsymbol displays on the left side ofthe r

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-19For the Radio with CD (MP3) andRadio with USB and CD (MP3):1. Press t

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-20 Infotainment SystemRoot DirectoryThe root directory is treated as afolder. Files are sto

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-21Playlists can be changed by usingthe softkeys below theS c andc T tab

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-19Crew Cab Up-Level Trim withoutPower Folding Mirrors1. Move the selector switch l

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-22 Infotainment SystemFor the Radio with USB andSix-Disc CD (MP3):1. Press the softkey posi

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-23CD Player MessagesCHECK DISC: If this messagedisplays and/or the CD e

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-24 Infotainment SystemCare of CDs and DVDsIf playing a CD-R or CD-RW, thesound quality can

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-25Ejecting a DiscZ CD (Eject): Press and releaseto eject the disc that

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-26 Infotainment SystemIf a front auxiliary device isconnected, the DVD/CD AUX buttoncycles

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-27The CD player reads bothuncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files on a mix

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-28 Infotainment SystemOrder of PlayCompressed audio files areaccessed in the following orde

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-29¨ SEEK: Press to go to the nexttrack.Press and hold, or press multipl

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-30 Infotainment SystemTo exit music navigator mode, pressthe softkey below the Back tab tor

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-31Playing a DVDDVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press tocycle through DVD, CD, o

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-20 In BriefPark Tilt MirrorsIf the vehicle has the memorypackage, the exterior mirrors tilt

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-32 Infotainment Systems REV (Fast Reverse): Press toquickly reverse the CD or DVD atfive ti

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-33The rear seat passenger cannavigate the DVD-V and DVD-Amenus and cont

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-34 Infotainment SystemTo resume DVD playback, press ther / j button on the remote control,o

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-35Auxiliary DevicesUsing the Auxiliary Input JackRadios with an auxilia

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-36 Infotainment SystemUsing the USB PortRadios with a USB port can controla USB storage dev

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-37To connect an iPod, connect oneend of the USB cable that camewith the

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-38 Infotainment SystemUsing Softkeys to Control aUSB Storage Device or iPodThe five softkey

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-39.Songs.ComposersTo select files:1. Press the softkey belowh.2. Turnf

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-40 Infotainment SystemRear SeatInfotainmentRear Seat Entertainment(RSE) SystemThe vehicle m

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-41HeadphonesA. Battery coverB. Channel 1 or 2 switchC. Power buttonD. V

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-21Steering WheelAdjustmentThe tilt lever is located on the lowerleft side of the s

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-42 Infotainment SystemNotice: Do not store theheadphones in heat or directsunlight. This co

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-43The A/V jacks, located on the rearof the floor console, allow audio o

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-44 Infotainment SystemThe DVD player is capable ofoutputting audio to the wiredheadphone ja

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-45Remote ControlTo use the remote control, aim it atthe transmitter win

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-46 Infotainment Systemn, q, p, o (Menu NavigationArrows): Use the arrow buttons tonavigate

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-47e (Audio): Press this button tochange audio tracks on DVDs thathave t

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-48 Infotainment SystemTips and Troubleshoo ting ChartProblem Recommended ActionThere is no

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-49Tips and Troubleshoo ting Chart (cont'd)Problem Recommended Acti

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-50 Infotainment SystemCleaning the RSE OverheadConsoleWhen cleaning the RSE overheadconsole

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-51To listen to an iPod or portableaudio device through the RSA,attach t

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-22 In BriefDome Lamp OverrideThe dome lamp override button islocated next to the exterior l

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-52 Infotainment SystemPROG (Program): Press thisbutton to go to the next preset radiostatio

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-53A Bluetooth system can use aBluetooth‐capable cell phone with aHands‐

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-54 Infotainment SystemPairing Information.A Bluetooth phone with MP3capability cannot be pa

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-55Listing All Paired and ConnectedPhonesThe system can list all cell ph

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-56 Infotainment SystemUsing the “Store” Command1. Press and holdb / g fortwo seconds.2. Say

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-57Digit Dial: This command allows aphone number to be dialed byentering

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-58 Infotainment SystemCall WaitingCall waiting must be supported onthe cell phone and enabl

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-59Voice Pass-ThruVoice pass‐thru allows access to thevoice recognition

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20127-60 Infotainment SystemTrademarks andLicense AgreementsManufactured under license underU.S.

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems(with Air Co

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-23AUTO: Automatically turns on theheadlamps, parking lamps,taillamps, instrument p

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20128-2 Climate ControlsTemperature Control: Turnclockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or decre

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-3The recirculation mode cannot beused with floor, defog or defrostmodes. If

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20128-4 Climate ControlsClimate Control Systems (with Heater Only)With this system the heating and

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-50 (Defrost): This mode removesfog or frost from the windshieldmore quickly

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20128-6 Climate ControlsO (On/Off): Press to turn theclimate control system on or off.Outside air

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-7Use the steps below to place theentire system in automatic mode:1. Press t

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20128-8 Climate ControlsH G (Air Delivery Mode Control):Press these buttons to change thedirection

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-9# (Air Conditioning): Press toturn the air conditioning (A/C)compressor on

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20128-10 Climate ControlsRear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses awarming grid to remov

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-11The interior temperature sensor,located in the headliner, measuresthe te

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body design

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-24 In BriefClimate ControlsThese systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.Clim

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20128-12 Climate Controls2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDistracted Driving . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-2 Driving and OperatingFuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-83Filling the Tank . . . . . . . .

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-3{WARNINGTaking your eyes off the road toolong or too often could caus

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-4 Driving and OperatingBrakingBraking action involves perceptiontime and reaction time. Deci

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-5Off-Road RecoveryThe vehicle's right wheels can dropoff the edge

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-6 Driving and Operating.Try to avoid sudden steering,acceleration, or braking,including redu

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-7.Make sure all underbodyshields, if equipped, are properlyattached..K

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-8 Driving and OperatingDriving on HillsDriving safely on hills requires goodjudgment and an

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-9{WARNINGIf the vehicle has the two‐speedautomatic transfer case, shif

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-25Climate Control System (With Heater Only)A. Fan ControlB. Temperature ControlC.

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-10 Driving and Operating3. If the vehicle cannot be restartedafter stalling, set the parkin

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-11Traction is reduced on hard packedsnow and ice and it is easy to lo

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-12 Driving and OperatingDriving on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reducevehicle traction a

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-13.Keep your eyes moving — scanthe road ahead and to the sides..Check

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-14 Driving and OperatingWinter DrivingDriving on Snow or IceDrive carefully when there is s

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-15{WARNINGSnow can trap engine exhaustunder the vehicle. This maycaus

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-16 Driving and OperatingIf the Vehicle Is StuckSlowly and cautiously spin thewheels to free

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-17Notice: Never use recoveryhooks to tow the vehicle. Yourvehicle cou

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-18 Driving and OperatingTire and Loading InformationLabelLabel ExampleA vehicle specific Ti

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-19Steps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit1.Locate the statement “Thec

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-26 In BriefDual Automatic Climate Control SystemA. Driver and PassengerTemperature Controls

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-20 Driving and OperatingExample 1A. Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 1 = (453 kg) (1,000

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-21Refer to your vehicle's tire andloading information label fors

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-22 Driving and OperatingNever exceed the GVWR foryour vehicle, or the GAWR foreither the fr

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-23{WARNINGThings you put inside thevehicle can strike and injurepeopl

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-24 Driving and OperatingAdd-On EquipmentWhen you carry removableitems, you may need to put

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-25points to remove gap. The holes forthe Cargo Management System (C)a

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-26 Driving and OperatingHere is an example of propertruck and camper match:A. Camper Center

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-27Starting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does n

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-28 Driving and OperatingThe vehicle may have a memoryfunction which lets pedal settings bes

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-29{WARNINGTurning off the vehicle whilemoving may cause loss of power

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-272. Press the plus/minus buttons,located on the steering columnshift lever, to se

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-30 Driving and OperatingStarting the EngineIf the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duram

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-31damage, this system alsoprevents cranking if the engineis already r

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-32 Driving and OperatingWhen the fast idle is active theDriver Information Center (DIC) wil

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-33To Use the Engine CoolantHeater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the h

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-34 Driving and OperatingShifting Into Park{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehi

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-35If you have to leave the vehicle withthe engine running, be sure yo

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-36 Driving and OperatingTo shift out of P (Park) use thefollowing:1. Apply the brake pedal.

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-37Active Fuel Management®Vehicles with V8 engines may haveActive Fuel

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-38 Driving and OperatingRunning the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theeng

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-39AutomaticTransmissionIf the vehicle is a hybrid, see thehybrid supp

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-28 In BriefElectronic Transfer CaseThis transfer case knob is locatednext to the steering c

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-40 Driving and OperatingP (Park): This position locks therear wheels. It is the best positi

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-41N (Neutral): In this position, theengine does not connect with thew

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-42 Driving and OperatingThe transmission uses adaptiveshift controls. Adaptive shift contro

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-43For an Allison Transmission orHydra-Matic 6-Speed transmission,this

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-44 Driving and OperatingGrade Braking is not available whenRange Selection Mode is active.S

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-45The selector button is located on theend of the shift lever. Turn t

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-46 Driving and OperatingManual TransmissionIf the vehicle is equipped with amanual transmis

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-47Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)while the vehicle is movingforward c

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-48 Driving and OperatingFront AxleThe front axle engages anddisengages automatically when y

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-49Recommended Transfer Case SettingsDriving ConditionsTransfer Case S

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-29Vehicle FeaturesRadio(s)Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)O : Press to turn the s

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-50 Driving and OperatingA parking brake symbol is locatednext to the N (Neutral) symbol as

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-51When Using the ManualTransfer Case.Shifts into or out of Four-Wheel

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-52 Driving and OperatingShifting In or Out of Four-WheelDrive LowNotice: Shifting the trans

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-53Electronic Transfer CaseThe transfer case knob is locatednext to th

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-54 Driving and Operating4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Usethe Four-Wheel Drive High positionw

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-55Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator lightto stop flashing and remain onb

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-56 Driving and OperatingShifting into NeutralTo shift the transfer case toN (Neutral) do th

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-57Excessively shifting the transfercase into or out of the differentm

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-58 Driving and Operating4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): Thissetting also engages the front axle

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-59Extended high-speed operation inFour-Wheel Drive Low may damageor s

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-30 In BriefStoring Radio StationsA maximum of 36 stations can bestored as favorites using t

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-60 Driving and OperatingIf the knob is turned to theFour-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,or Two-Whee

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-614. Release the parking brake priorto moving the vehicle.Notice: Shi

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-62 Driving and OperatingABS can change the brake pressureto each wheel, as required, faster

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-63Parking BrakeFor vehicles with a release handle,set the parking bra

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-64 Driving and OperatingIf the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light will come on.S

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-65Hill Start Assist (HSA)Non‐hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrakhave a H

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-66 Driving and OperatingStabiliTrak is on automaticallywhenever the vehicle is started. Toa

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-67The traction control part ofStabiliTrak can be turned off bypressin

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-68 Driving and OperatingTraction Control OperationThe TCS is part of the StabiliTraksystem.

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-69Locking Rear AxleVehicles with a locking rear axle cangive more tra

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-31Portable Audio DevicesThis vehicle may have an auxiliaryinput located on the rad

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-70 Driving and OperatingWhen road conditions allow thecruise control to be safely usedagain

Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-71Increasing Speed While UsingCruise ControlIf the cruise control sys

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-72 Driving and OperatingWhen the brakes are manuallyapplied the cruise control isdisengaged

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-73When the distance is less than30 cm (12 in) the beeping is acontinu

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-74 Driving and Operating.A trailer was attached to thevehicle, or an object washanging out

Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-75Turning the RVC System On or OffTo turn off the RVC system, pressan

Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-76 Driving and OperatingAdjusting the Brightness andContrast of the ScreenTo adjust the bri

Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-774. Select the Rear Camera Optionsscreen button. The Rear CameraOpti

Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-78 Driving and OperatingA. Chassis harness connectorB. Release tabC. Camera connector3. Plu

Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-79The RVC system display in therearview mirror may turn off or notapp

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-32 In Briefb / g : Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound

Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-80 Driving and OperatingLook for the TOP TIER label on thefuel pump to ensure gasoline meet

Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-81Gasoline Specifications(U.S. and Canada Only)At a minimum, gasoline

Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-82 Driving and OperatingFuel AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolinesin the United St

Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-83Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badgeand a yell

Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-84 Driving and OperatingFilling the TankIf the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax

Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-85The TIGHTEN GAS CAP messagedisplays on the Driver InformationCenter

Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-86 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment that hasbe

Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-87Driving with a Trailer{WARNINGWhen towing a trailer, exhaustgases m

Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-88 Driving and OperatingPassingMore passing distance is neededwhen towing a trailer. Thecom

Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-89Parking on Hills{WARNINGParking the vehicle on a hill withthe trail

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-33Driver InformationCenter (DIC)The DIC display is located at thebottom of the ins

Black plate (90,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-90 Driving and OperatingMaintenance when TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften w

Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-91Notice: Pulling a trailerimproperly can damage thevehicle and resul

Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-92 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)1500 Series 2WD R

Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-93Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)5.3L V8 K5L HD Co

Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-94 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)5.3L V8 (LMG) K5L

Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-95Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)5.3L V8 K5L HD Co

Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-96 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)5.3L V8 K5L HD Co

Black plate (97,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-97Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)1500 Series 4WD R

Black plate (98,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-98 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)2500 Series 2WD E

Black plate (99,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-99Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)2500 Series 2WD E

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-34 In BriefRear VisionCamera (RVC)If available, the RVC displays aview of the area behind t

Black plate (100,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-100 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)2500 Series 4WD

Black plate (101,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-101Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)6.0L V8 (Dual R

Black plate (102,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-102 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)3500 Series 2WD

Black plate (103,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-103Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)3500 Series 4WD

Black plate (104,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-104 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)6.0L V8 (Dual R

Black plate (105,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-105Trailer tongue weight (A) should be10 to 15 percent and fifth-whe

Black plate (106,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-106 Driving and OperatingTrailering may be limited by thevehicle's ability to carry t

Black plate (107,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-107Weight-Distributing HitchAdjustmentA. Body to Ground DistanceB. F

Black plate (108,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-108 Driving and OperatingSafety ChainsAlways attach chains between thevehicle and the trai

Black plate (109,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-109Basic Trailer WiringAll regular, extended cab and crewcab pickups

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-35Universal Remote SystemVehicles with the Universal RemoteSystem will have these

Black plate (110,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-110 Driving and OperatingIf charging a remote (non-vehicle)battery, press the Tow/Haul Mod

Black plate (111,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-111Electric Brake Control WiringProvisionsThese wiring provisions ar

Black plate (112,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-112 Driving and OperatingTow/Haul is designed to be mosteffective when the vehicle andtrai

Black plate (113,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-113Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrakhave a Hill Start Assist (HSA

Black plate (114,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-114 Driving and OperatingTrailer Brake Control PanelA. Manual Trailer Brake ApplyLeverB. T

Black plate (115,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-115TRAILER GAIN: This setting isdisplayed any time the Trailer Brake

Black plate (116,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-116 Driving and OperatingTrailer Gain Adjustment ProcedureTrailer Gain should be set for a

Black plate (117,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-1176. Adjust the Trailer Gain to justbelow the point of trailer whee

Black plate (118,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-118 Driving and Operating4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRINGmessage re-appears, theelectrical f

Black plate (119,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-119Conversions andAdd-OnsAdd-On ElectricalEquipmentNotice: Do not ad

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-36 In BriefClose: From the vent, or openposition, press and hold the front ofthe switch to

Black plate (120,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-120 Driving and OperatingSay, for example, you have a 318 kg(700 lb) snow plow. The total

Black plate (121,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-121United StatesCanadaIn order to calculate the amount ofweight any

Black plate (122,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-122 Driving and OperatingHeavier equipment can be added onthe front of the vehicle if it i

Black plate (123,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-123Emergency Roof LampProvisionsVehicles with the RPO VYU snowplow p

Black plate (124,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20129-124 Driving and Operating2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Ca

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-2 Vehicle CareElectrical SystemElectrical SystemOverload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-3General InformationFor service and parts needs, visityour dealer. You will re

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-4 Vehicle CareAccessories andModificationsAdding non‐dealer accessories ormaking modificati

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-5If doing some of your own servicework, use the proper servicemanual. It tells

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-37When the sunroof is opened, an airdeflector will automatically raise.The air def

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V8 E

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑18.B. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure C

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-8 Vehicle CareChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fue

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-9Selecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oildepends on both t

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-10 Vehicle CareWhat to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certainelements that can b

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-11How to Reset the Engine OilLife SystemReset the system whenever theengine o

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-12 Vehicle CareHow to Check AutomaticTransmission FluidBecause this operation can be alitt

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-13Checking the Fluid LevelPrepare the vehicle as follows:1. Park the vehicle

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-14 Vehicle CareConsistency of ReadingsAlways check the fluid level at leasttwice using the

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-15Change the fluid and filter at thescheduled maintenance intervalslisted in

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-38 In BriefTire Pressure MonitorThis vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-16 Vehicle CareUse this cold check procedure tocheck fluid level when thetransmission temp

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-17The hot check is the most accuratemethod to check the fluid level. Thehot c

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-18 Vehicle CareManual TransmissionFluidIt is not necessary to check themanual transmission

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-19When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-20 Vehicle Care5. Inspect or replace the engine aircleaner/filter.6. Reinstall the cover a

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-21{WARNINGHeater and radiator hoses, andother engine parts, can be veryhot. D

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-22 Vehicle Care.Will not damage aluminum parts.Helps keep the proper enginetemperatureNoti

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-23How to Add Coolant to theCoolant Surge Tank forGasoline EnginesIf the vehic

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-24 Vehicle Care3. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper mixture to the FULLCOLD mark.

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-25If the decision is made not to lift thehood when this warning appears,get s

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-39On all vehicles, the Engine Oil LifeSystem can be reset as follows:1. Turn the i

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-26 Vehicle CareIf No Steam is Coming fromthe Engine CompartmentThe ENGINE OVERHEATEDSTOP E

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-27Overheated EngineProtectionOperating ModeIf an overheated engine conditione

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-28 Vehicle CarePower Steering FluidSee Engine Compartment Overviewon page 10‑6 for reservo

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-29Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen windshield washer fluid needsto be added, be su

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-30 Vehicle CareBrakesThis vehicle has front disc brakesand could have rear drum brakes orr

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-31Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle iscomplex. Its

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-32 Vehicle CareRefer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine when to check thebrake fluid.

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-33BatteryIf the vehicle is a Hybrid, see theHybrid Supplement for moreinforma

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-34 Vehicle CareManual Shift Transfer CaseA. Fill PlugB. Drain PlugActive Transfer CaseA. F

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-35Front AxleWhen to Check and ChangeLubricantIt is not necessary to regularly

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20121-40 In BriefRoadside AssistanceProgramU.S.: 1-800-243-8872TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438Ca

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-36 Vehicle CareWhat to UseRefer to Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11‑13 todeterm

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-37To get an accurate reading, thevehicle should be on a levelsurface..For all

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-38 Vehicle CareAmong those acts presumed toconstitute tampering are the actslisted below.I

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-39Automatic TransmissionShift Lock ControlFunction Check{WARNINGWhen you are

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-40 Vehicle CarePark Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing this check

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-413. Install the new blade onto thearm connector and make surethe grooved are

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-42 Vehicle CareTo adjust the vertical aim:1. Open the hood. See Hood onpage 10‑52. Locate

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-437. Locate the vertical headlampaiming screws, which are underthe hood near

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-44 Vehicle CareHalogen Bulbs{WARNINGHalogen bulbs have pressurizedgas inside and can burst

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-45Pick-Up Box Identificationand Fender MarkerLampsThe pick-up box identificat

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors, andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-46 Vehicle CareTaillamps, Turn Signal,Stoplamps, and Back-UpLampsA. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-47To replace one of these bulbs:1. Remove the two screws and liftoff the lamp

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-48 Vehicle CareReplacement BulbsExterior Lamp BulbNumberBack-up Lamp 921LLBack-up Lamp* 11

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-49Headlamp WiringAn electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off,

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-50 Vehicle CareLift the cover to access the fuseblock.Notice: Spilling liquid on anyelectr

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-51Fuses Usage4 Engine Controls5Engine ControlModule, ThrottleControl6Trailer

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-52 Vehicle CareFuses Usage32Driver SideHigh-BeamHeadlamp33Daytime RunningLamps 234 Sunroof

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-53J-CaseFusesUsage57 Cooling Fan 158 Not Used59Heavy DutyAntilock BrakeSystem

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-54 Vehicle CareInstrument Panel FuseBlockThe instrument panel fuse blockaccess door is loc

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-55Fuses Usage6Driver Side TurnSignal, Stoplamp7Instrument PanelBack Lighting8

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20122-2 Keys, Doors, and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ig

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-56 Vehicle CareCenter Instrument Panel FuseBlockThe center instrument panel fuseblock is l

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-57Wheels and TiresTiresEvery new GM vehicle hashigh-quality tires made by ale

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-58 Vehicle Care20‐Inch TiresIf the vehicle has 20‐inch P275/55R20 size tires, they areclas

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-59(B) TPC Spec (TirePerformance CriteriaSpecification): Originalequipment tir

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-60 Vehicle Care(B) TPC Spec (TirePerformance CriteriaSpecification): Originalequipment tir

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-61Tire DesignationsTire SizeThe examples show a typicalpassenger vehicle and

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-62 Vehicle Care(B) Tire Width : The three‐digitnumber indicates the tire sectionwidth in m

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-63Cold Tire Pressure : Theamount of air pressure in a tire,measured in kPa (k

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-64 Vehicle CareNormal Occupant Weight: Thenumber of occupants a vehicleis designed to seat

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-65UTQGS (Uniform Tire QualityGrading Standards):A tire information systemthat

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3If there is a decrease in the RKEoperating range:.Check the distan

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-66 Vehicle CareFor additional informationregarding how much weight thevehicle can carry, a

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-67Vehicles with P265/70R17 or P275/55R20 size tires require inflationpressure

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-68 Vehicle CareWhen the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not beable to

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-69and displays, see Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 5‑33 and TireMessa

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-70 Vehicle Care.One or more TPMS sensors aremissing or damaged. Themalfunction light and t

Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-71If the vehicle does not have RKEor DIC buttons, press the tripodometer rese

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-72 Vehicle CareTire RotationTires should be rotated every12 000 km (7,500 mi). SeeMaintena

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-73Vehicles with polished forgedaluminum dual wheels havethree unique wheels;

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-74 Vehicle CareReset the Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS), if the vehiclehas one. See Ti

Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-75When It Is Time for NewTiresFactors, such as maintenance,temperatures, driv

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the veh

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20122-4 Keys, Doors, and WindowsQ (Lock): Press to lock all thedoors.If enabled through the Driver

Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-76 Vehicle CareGM's exclusive TPC Spec systemconsiders over a dozen criticalspecifica

Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-77If the vehicle tires must be replacedwith a tire that does not have a TPCSp

Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-78 Vehicle CareUniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on t

Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-79Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, fromhighest to lowest, are AA, A

Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-80 Vehicle CareWheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted or

Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-81Tire Chains{WARNINGIf the vehicle has dual wheels orP265/65R18, P275/55R20,

Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-82 Vehicle CareIf a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowoutwhile driving, especi

Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-83{WARNINGChanging a tire can bedangerous. The vehicle can slipoff the jack a

Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-84 Vehicle CareTire ChangingRemoving the Spare Tire andToolsCrew CabA. Wing Nut Retaining

Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-85For regular cab models, theequipment you will need is behindthe passenger s

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5Battery ReplacementReplace the battery if the REPLACEBATTERY IN RE

Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-86 Vehicle Care3. Insert the hoist end (openend) (F) of the extension throughthe hole (G)

Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-87The tools you will be using includethe jack (A), the wheel blocks (B),the j

Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-88 Vehicle CareFront Position - 1500 Models4. Position the jack under thevehicle, as shown

Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-89Rear Position – All Other ModelsFor all other models, position thejack unde

Black plate (90,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-90 Vehicle Care{WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or on theparts to which it is fastened, ca

Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-91{WARNINGIf wheel studs are damaged, theycan break. If all the studs on awhe

Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-92 Vehicle CareWhen reinstalling the regular wheeland tire, also reinstall either thecente

Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-93A. Flat or Spare Tire (Valve StemPointed Down)B. Hoist AssemblyC. Hoist Cab

Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-94 Vehicle Care5. Raise the tire part way upward.Make sure the retainer is seatedin the wh

Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-95G. JackH. Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks1. Put the tools (D) in the toolbag (E

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 20122-6 Keys, Doors, and WindowsDuring a remote start, if the vehiclehas an automatic climate cont

Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-96 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onp

Black plate (97,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-973. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach,but be sure

Black plate (98,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-98 Vehicle CareIf your vehicle has a dieselengine, the remote negative (-)terminal is the

Black plate (99,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-99Do not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get ashort that woul

Black plate (100,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-100 Vehicle CareNotice: If the jumper cables areconnected or removed in thewrong order, e

Black plate (101,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-101TowingTowing the VehicleNotice: To avoid damage, thedisabled vehicle shou

Black plate (102,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-102 Vehicle CareDinghy TowingTwo-Wheel-Drive VehiclesNotice: If the vehicle is towedwith

Black plate (103,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1035. Release the parking brake onlyafter the vehicle being towed isfirmly a

Black plate (104,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-104 Vehicle CareFront Towing (Front Wheels Offthe Ground) – Four-Wheel-DriveVehiclesUse t

Black plate (105,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-105Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Offthe Ground)Two‐Wheel‐Drive VehiclesUse the fo

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7To cancel a remote start:.Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle an

Black plate (106,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-106 Vehicle Care6. Use an adequate clampingdevice designed for towing toensure that the f

Black plate (107,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-107Finish CareApplication of aftermarket clearcoatsealant/wax materials is n

Black plate (108,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-108 Vehicle CareWeatherstripsApply silicone grease onweatherstrips to make them lastlonge

Black plate (109,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-109Body Component LubricationLubricate all key lock cylinders,hood hinges, l

Black plate (110,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-110 Vehicle CareCleaners may contain solvents thatcan become concentrated in theinterior.

Black plate (111,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-111To clean:1. Saturate a clean lint-freecolorfast cloth with water or clubs

Black plate (112,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201210-112 Vehicle CareNotice: Use of air fresheners maycause permanent damage toplastics and pa

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201211-2 Service and MaintenanceYour dealer has trained technicianswho can perform requiredmainten