2007 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual

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helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 639 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 640 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 641 Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. The following services are provided in the U.S. during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and, in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to a maximum coverage of $100. (cid:127) Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service. (cid:127) Lock-out Service: To ensure security, the driver must present the vehicle registration and personal ID before lock-out service is provided. Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. If your vehicle will not start, Roadside Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealership. In the U.S., replacement keys made at the customer’s expense will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). (cid:127) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. 642 (cid:127) Flat Tire Change: If your vehicle has a spare tire, installation of the tire in good condition will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. (cid:127) Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. Additional Services for Canadian Customers (cid:127) Trip Routing Service: Upon Request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer-personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your trip. To request this service, please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800. We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible, but it is best to allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year. (cid:127) Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from original point of departure, you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance. (cid:127) Alternative Service: There may be times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance, your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. 643 In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. (cid:127) Telephone number of your location. (cid:127) Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:127) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) Description of the problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. U.S. customers call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. 644 Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation program. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. 645 Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation and participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters for the dealer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used as ‘shuttle service,’ the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance and must be supported by original receipts. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. 646 Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if the vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called Event Data Recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. 647 To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, (cid:127) (cid:127) as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or (cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: (cid:127) use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or (cid:127) share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. 648 Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle has OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. 649 If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:127) Try to relax and then check to make sure you (cid:127) are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. 650 (cid:127) (cid:127) If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 642 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. (cid:127) If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. 651 If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. 652 To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. 653 In Canada, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US + Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 654 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..................... 464 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 227 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ................................................ 410 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ........................... 110 Additives, Fuel ............................................ 468 Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 597 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 487 Air Conditioning ......................... 228, 230, 233 Airbag Off Light .................................................. 246 Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 248 Readiness Light ....................................... 245 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .......................................... 647 Airbag System ............................................... 92 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................... 110 Airbag Off Switch ....................................... 99 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 97 Passenger Sensing System ...................... 103 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 109 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 97 Airbag System (cont.) What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................. 98 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ................. 95 Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 94 AM-FM Radio .............................................. 288 Antenna, Fixed Mast ................................... 347 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....................................... 348 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 355 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 253 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ........ 593 Care of Safety Belts ................................ 590 Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 595 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 591 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 587 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 588 Finish Care .............................................. 591 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 590 Leather .................................................... 589 Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 594 Tires ........................................................ 594 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 594 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 595 655 Appearance Care (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 591 Weatherstrips ........................................... 590 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 592 Ashtray(s) .................................................... 228 Audio System(s) .......................................... 286 AM-FM Radio .......................................... 288 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 343 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .......... 345 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 347 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 347 Chime Level Adjustment ........................... 348 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................. 347 Radio with Cassette and CD .................... 300 Radio with CD ......................................... 291 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 313 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................ 341 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................. 288 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................. 287 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 343 Understanding Radio Reception ............... 344 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 348 Automatic Headlamp System ....................... 222 656 Automatic Transmission Fluid ............................................... 490, 493 Operation ................................................. 140 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch .......... 224 Battery ........................................................ 517 Electric Power Management ..................... 226 Battery Warning Light .................................. 251 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 392 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 355 Emergencies ............................................ 357 Parking .................................................... 170 System Warning Light .............................. 252 Brakes ........................................................ 513 Braking ....................................................... 354 Braking in Emergencies ............................... 357 Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 133 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 529 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ................................... 535 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ....................... 531 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 529 Headlamps ............................................... 530 License Plate Lamps ................................ 538 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps .......................... 536 Replacement Bulbs .................................. 539 Roof Marker Lamps ................................. 533 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..................................... 536 Buying New Tires ........................................ 556 Calibration .......................................... 177, 181 California Fuel ............................................. 467 California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 465 Canadian Owners ........................................... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...................... 607 Carbon Monoxide .............. 127, 175, 396, 423 Care of Safety Belts ............................................. 590 Your Cassette Tape Player ....................... 345 Your CD and DVD Player ........................ 347 Your CDs and DVDs ................................ 347 Cargo Lamp ................................................ 226 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 202 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 37 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...................................... 535 Chains, Tire ................................................. 562 Check Engine Light ............................................ 256 Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 474 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 595 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................. 51 Infants and Young Children ........................ 47 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ....... 57 Older Children ........................................... 44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................. 72 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ..................... 75 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) ....... 75 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ........... 78, 85 Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 55 Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 348 657 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 228 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ........ 593 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 591 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 588 Finish Care .............................................. 591 Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 587 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 590 Leather .................................................... 589 Tires ........................................................ 594 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 594 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 591 Weatherstrips ........................................... 590 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 592 Climate Control System ............................... 228 Dual ......................................................... 230 Dual Automatic ......................................... 233 Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 241 Clutch, Hydraulic ......................................... 498 Collision Damage Repair ............................. 648 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 41 Compass ............................................ 177, 181 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 130 Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 354 658 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 254 Heater, Engine ......................................... 138 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ........................ 502 Cooling System ........................................... 504 Cruise Control ............................................. 217 Cruise Control Light .................................... 261 Cupholder(s) ................................................ 202 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ........................... 645 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 640 Customer Assistance Offices .................... 640 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 636 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ........ 641 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..................................... 653 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .......................... 652 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .................... 652 Roadside Assistance Program .................. 642 Service Publications Ordering Information ........................................... 653 D Daytime Running Lamps ............................. 221 Defensive Driving ........................................ 350 Delayed Locking .......................................... 122 Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 465 Dome Lamp Override .................................. 225 Dome Lamps ............................................... 224 Door Delayed Locking ...................................... 122 Locks ....................................................... 120 Power Door Locks ................................... 121 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 122 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 125 Rear Doors .............................................. 126 Position, Safety Belt ................................... 28 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 263 DIC Operation and Displays ..................... 264 DIC Vehicle Customization ....................... 279 DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 267 Driver Driving At Night ................................................... 385 City .......................................................... 390 Defensive ................................................. 350 Drunken ................................................... 351 Driving (cont.) Freeway ................................................... 391 Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 394 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 386 Off-Road .................................................. 366 Recovery Hooks ....................................... 402 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 401 Winter ...................................................... 396 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....... 233 Dual Climate Control System ....................... 230 Dual Tire Operation ..................................... 552 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ............. 328 Electric Power Management ........................ 226 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ................................... 597 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........ 600 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 598 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 598 Power Windows and Other Power Options ................................................. 597 Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 601 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 597 659 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 487 Battery ..................................................... 517 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ........ 256 Coolant .................................................... 499 Coolant Heater ......................................... 138 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 254 Drive Belt Routing .................................... 630 Engine Compartment Overview ................ 476 Exhaust ................................................... 175 Fan Noise ................................................ 510 Oil ........................................................... 482 Oil Life System ........................................ 485 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...... 504 Overheating ............................................. 502 Starting .................................................... 136 Entry Lighting .............................................. 225 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 647 Exit Lighting ................................................ 225 Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 43 Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 487 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 347 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 212 Filter 660 Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 215 Flat Tire ...................................................... 563 Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 564 Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 582 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................... 490, 493 Manual Transmission ................................ 496 Power Steering ........................................ 510 Windshield Washer .................................. 511 Fog Lamps .................................................. 223 Four-Wheel Drive ............................... 153, 525 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ................................ 261 Front Axle ................................................... 526 Front Reading Lamps .................................. 225 Front Storage Area ...................................... 202 Fuel ............................................................ 466 Additives .................................................. 468 California Fuel .......................................... 467 E85 (85% Ethanol) ................................... 469 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 473 Filling Your Tank ...................................... 471 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 470 Gage ....................................................... 262 Gasoline Octane ...................................... 467 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ............................ 467 Low Warning Light ................................... 263 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........ 600 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 598 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 598 Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 601 Windshield Wiper ..................................... 597 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 254 Fuel ......................................................... 262 Oil Pressure ............................................. 260 Speedometer ........................................... 244 Tachometer .............................................. 244 Transmission Temperature ........................ 255 Voltmeter Gage ........................................ 251 Garage Door Opener .......................... 191, 192 Gasoline Octane ..................................................... 467 Speciﬁcations ........................................... 467 Glove Box ................................................... 202 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 641 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 212 Head Restraints ............................................ 18 Headlamps ......................................... 220, 530 Automatic Headlamp System .................... 222 Bulb Replacement .................................... 529 Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 221 Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 215 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ....................... 531 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 529 High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 215 On Reminder ........................................... 221 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps .......................... 536 Roof Marker Lamps ................................. 533 Heated Seats ................................................ 11 Heater ................................................ 228, 230 Heater ......................................................... 233 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 261 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 393 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 394 Hood Checking Things Under ............................ 474 Release ................................................... 475 661 Horn ............................................................ 212 How to Use This Manual ................................ 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 27 Hydraulic Clutch .......................................... 498 Ignition Positions ......................................... 134 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 47 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................... 550 Instrument Panel Overview .................................................. 210 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ................................................ 224 Cluster ..................................................... 243 Jump Starting .............................................. 518 Keyless Entry System ................................. 116 Keys ........................................................... 115 662 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 542 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp .................. 224 Cargo ...................................................... 226 Dome ....................................................... 224 Dome Lamp Override ............................... 225 Electric Power Management ..................... 226 Fog .......................................................... 223 Front Reading .......................................... 225 LATCH System Child Restraints ......................................... 57 Latches, Seatback ......................................... 18 License Plate Lamps ................................... 538 Light Airbag Off ................................................ 246 Airbag Readiness ..................................... 245 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 253 Battery Warning ....................................... 251 Brake System Warning ............................. 252 Cruise Control .......................................... 261 Four-Wheel-Drive ..................................... 261 Highbeam On .......................................... 261 Low Fuel Warning .................................... 263 Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator ................................ 256 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 248 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 245 Security ................................................... 261 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................ 262 Traction Off .............................................. 254 Up-Shift ................................................... 252 Lighting Entry ........................................................ 225 Exit .......................................................... 225 Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 403 Locking Rear Axle ....................................... 360 Lockout Protection ....................................... 125 Locks Delayed Locking ...................................... 122 Door ........................................................ 120 Lockout Protection ................................... 125 Power Door ............................................. 121 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ......... 122 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 125 Loss of Control ........................................... 365 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................... 263 Lumbar Power Controls .......................................... 11 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services .................... 618 At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 623 At Least Once a Month ............................ 623 At Least Once a Year .............................. 624 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ................ 622 Introduction .............................................. 612 Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 620 Maintenance Record ................................ 631 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 612 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............................... 629 Owner Checks and Services .................... 622 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 626 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 615 Using ....................................................... 613 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 612 Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 256 Manual Seats .................................................. 9 Manual Selectable Ride ............................... 359 663 Manual Transmission Fluid ........................................................ 496 Operation ................................................. 149 Manual Windows ......................................... 128 Memory Seat and Mirrors .............................. 12 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 267 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ....... 181 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ................................................. 177 Manual Rearview Mirror ........................... 177 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ........... 187 Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 188 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ............. 188 Outside Heated Mirrors ............................ 189 Outside Manual Mirrors ............................ 183 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .............. 186 Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 186 Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors ....................... 184 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ............. 185 MyGMLink.com ............................................ 639 New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 133 Noise Control System, Tampering ................ 528 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ....... 629 Odometer .................................................... 244 Odometer, Trip ............................................ 244 Off-Road Driving .......................................... 366 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 363 Oil Engine ..................................................... 482 Pressure Gage ......................................... 260 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 485 Older Children, Restraints ............................. 44 Online Owner Center ................................... 639 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 189 Other Warning Devices ................................ 212 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 241 Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 227 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ........................ 187 Convex Mirror .......................................... 188 Curb View Assist Mirrors .......................... 188 664 Outside (cont.) Heated Mirrors ......................................... 189 Manual Mirrors ......................................... 183 Power Foldaway Mirrors ........................... 186 Power Mirrors .......................................... 186 Trailer-Tow Mirrors ................................... 184 West Coast-Type Mirrors .......................... 185 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ....................................... 504 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 622 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3 Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ............................................. 171 Shifting Out of ......................................... 173 Brake ....................................................... 170 Over Things That Burn ............................ 174 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 248 Passenger Sensing System ......................... 103 Passing ....................................................... 363 Passlock® .................................................... 132 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab .............. 417 Power Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 227 Door Locks .............................................. 121 Electrical System ..................................... 597 Lumbar Controls ........................................ 11 Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 136 Seat .......................................................... 10 Steering Fluid .......................................... 510 Windows .................................................. 129 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .......... 122 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................... 26 Radios ........................................................ 286 AM-FM Radio .......................................... 288 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .......... 345 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 347 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 347 Radio with Cassette and CD .................... 300 Radio with CD ......................................... 291 665 Radios (cont.) Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 313 Rear Seat Audio ...................................... 341 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................. 288 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................. 287 Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 343 Understanding Reception ......................... 344 Rear Axle .................................................... 524 Locking .................................................... 360 Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 125 Rear Doors ................................................. 126 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 41 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 341 Rear Seat Entertainment System ................. 328 Rear Seat Operation .............................. 19, 20 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 38 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display .......... 181 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..................................................... 177 Rearview Mirrors ......................................... 177 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 15 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 626 666 Recovery Hooks .......................................... 402 Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 418 Remote Keyless Entry System .................... 116 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ................................................. 117 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 570 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 566 Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 539 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ............................. 652 General Motors ........................................ 653 United States Government ....................... 652 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ............... 111 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ........................................ 112 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 136 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 37 Roadside Assistance Program ................................. 642 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 401 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 630 Running the Engine While Parked ............... 176 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ........................................ 245 Care of .................................................... 590 Center Front Passenger Position ................ 37 Driver Position ........................................... 28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 27 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................ 26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 41 Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 38 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 37 Safety Belt Extender .................................. 43 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 36 Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 22 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 615 Seatback Latches .......................................... 18 Seats Head Restraints ......................................... 18 Heated Seats ............................................. 11 Manual ........................................................ 9 Memory, Mirrors ......................................... 12 Power Lumbar ........................................... 11 Power Seats .............................................. 10 Seats (cont.) Rear Seat Operation ........................... 19, 20 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 15 Seatback Latches ...................................... 18 Secondary Latch System ............................. 579 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ......................... 75 Rear Seat Position ..................................... 72 Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) ........ 75 Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ........... 78, 85 Security Light .............................................. 261 Service ........................................................ 464 Accessories and Modiﬁcations .................. 464 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ......................................... 466 California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 465 Doing Your Own Work ............................. 465 Engine Soon Light ................................... 256 Publications Ordering Information ............. 653 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....... 109 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..................................... 288 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..................................... 287 667 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 594 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 171 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 173 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 214 Sliding Rear Windows ................................. 130 Snow Plow .................................................. 410 Spare Tire ................................................... 586 Installing .................................................. 570 Removing ................................................ 566 Storing ..................................................... 582 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................ 607 Speedometer ............................................... 244 Starting Your Engine ................................... 136 Steering ...................................................... 361 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 343 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 213 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ................... 202 Cupholder(s) ............................................ 202 Front Storage Area .................................. 202 Glove Box ................................................ 202 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 400 Sun Visors .................................................. 130 Sunroof ....................................................... 205 Swing-Out Windows .................................... 130 668 Tachometer ................................................. 244 Tailgate ....................................................... 127 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..................................... 536 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 343 Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 130 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 130 Passlock® ................................................ 132 Tilt Wheel .................................................... 213 Tires ........................................................... 541 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ............................................... 593 Buying New Tires ..................................... 556 Chains ..................................................... 562 Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 564 Cleaning .................................................. 594 Different Size ........................................... 558 Dual Tire Operation .................................. 552 If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 563 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................ 550 Inspection and Rotation ............................ 553 Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 570 Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 570 Tires (cont.) Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 566 Secondary Latch System ......................... 579 Spare Tire ................................................ 586 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ......... 582 Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 542 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ............... 546 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 559 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 560 Wheel Replacement ................................. 560 When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 555 Tonneau Cover ............................................ 203 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 147 Tow/Haul Mode Light ................................... 262 Towing Power Take-Off (PTO) .............................. 456 Recreational Vehicle ................................. 418 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 423 Your Vehicle ............................................. 417 Transmission Fluid, Automatic .............................. 490, 493 Fluid, Manual ........................................... 496 Temperature Gage ................................... 255 Up-Shift Light ........................................... 252 Transmission Operation, Automatic .............. 140 Transmission Operation, Manual .................. 149 Trip Odometer ............................................. 244 Truck-Camper Loading Information .............. 415 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 214 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 213 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 344 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 559 Universal Home Remote System ........ 191, 192 Operation ........................................ 193, 198 Up-Shift Light .............................................. 252 Traction Trailer Assist System (TAS) ................................ 357 Manual Selectable Ride ........................... 359 Off Light .................................................. 254 Vehicle Recommendations .................................... 456 Control ..................................................... 354 Damage Warnings ....................................... 5 Loading .................................................... 403 Symbols ...................................................... 5 669 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......................... 279 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ................................................ 647 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) .......................................... 596 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .............. 597 Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 241 Visors .......................................................... 130 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 251 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 242 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 267 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 212 Other Warning Devices ............................ 212 Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4 Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 560 Different Size ........................................... 558 Replacement ............................................ 560 Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 55 Windows ..................................................... 128 Manual ..................................................... 128 Power ...................................................... 129 Sliding Rear ............................................. 130 Swing-Out Windows ................................. 130 Windshield Washer .................................................... 216 Washer Fluid ........................................... 511 Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 539 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ............................ 592 Wiper Fuses ............................................ 597 Wipers ..................................................... 215 Winter Driving ............................................. 396 XM Radio Messages ................................... 327 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 348 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 612 670 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 9 Rear Seats ............................................. 19 Safety Belts ............................................ 22 Child Restraints ...................................... 44 Airbag System ........................................ 92 Restraint System Check ....................... 111 Features and Controls .............................. 113 Keys ..................................................... 115 Doors and Locks .................................. 120 Windows ............................................... 128 Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 130 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 133 Mirrors .................................................. 177 OnStar® System ................................... 189 Universal Home Remote System .......... 191 Storage Areas ...................................... 202 Sunroof ................................................ 205 Instrument Panel ....................................... 207 ................... 210 ................................... 228 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) .......................................... 242 ............ 263 ................................... 286 Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 349 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..................................... 350 ................................................. 417 Towing Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................. 596 Electrical System .................................. 597 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................ 607 Maintenance Schedule .............................. 611 .......................... 612 Customer Assistance Information ........... 635 Maintenance Schedule Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ........................................ 636 ...................... 652 Index .......................................................... 655 Service and Appearance Care .................. 461 Service ................................................. 464 Fuel ...................................................... 466 Checking Things Under the Hood ......... 474 Rear Axle ............................................. 524 Four-Wheel Drive .................................. 525 Front Axle ............................................ 526 Noise Control System ........................... 528 Bulb Replacement ................................ 529 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care ..................................... 539 ..................................................... 541 .................................. 587 This manual describes features that may be available in this model, but your vehicle may not be equipped with all of them. For example, more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in it the vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15856886 A First Printing ©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 (cid:127) Features and Controls in Section 2 (cid:127) (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ..................................................... 9 Manual Seats ................................................ 9 Power Seats ............................................... 10 Power Lumbar ............................................. 11 Heated Seats .............................................. 11 Memory Seat and Mirrors ............................ 12 Reclining Seatbacks .................................... 15 Head Restraints .......................................... 18 Seatback Latches ........................................ 18 Rear Seats .................................................... 19 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) .......... 19 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ................ 20 Safety Belts .................................................. 22 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ........... 22 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................. 26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............. 27 Driver Position ............................................. 28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .............. 36 Right Front Passenger Position ................... 37 Center Front Passenger Position ................. 37 Rear Seat Passengers ................................ 38 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................ 41 Safety Belt Extender ................................... 43 Child Restraints ............................................ 44 Older Children ............................................. 44 Infants and Young Children ......................... 47 Child Restraint Systems .............................. 51 Where to Put the Restraint .......................... 55 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) .................................... 57 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ........................................... 72 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position .................................. 75 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) ........... 75 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch) ............................................... 78 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) ...................................... 85 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Passenger Sensing System ....................... 103 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .... 109 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ........................ 110 Restraint System Check ............................. 111 Checking the Restraint Systems ................ 111 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ......................................... 112 Airbag System .............................................. 92 Where Are the Airbags? .............................. 94 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 95 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ................... 97 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ................... 97 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................... 98 Airbag Off Switch ........................................ 99 Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat, you can adjust the seat forward or rearward with the bar located under the front of the seat cushion. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: (cid:127) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. (cid:127) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down. (cid:127) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. (cid:127) Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. If your vehicle has power reclining seatbacks, the control is located rear of the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 15. Power Seats 10 Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature. Heated Seats The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. If your vehicle has this feature, the buttons are located on the front doors. The engine must be running for the heated seats to work. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium and low and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator lights will come on to designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. 11 To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the seatback button will come on to designate that only the seatback is being heated. Additional presses of the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only. Press the horizontal button again to heat the whole seat. The heated seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off. If you still want to use the heated seat feature after you restart your vehicle, you will need to press the heated seat button again. Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for the memory function are located on the driver’s door. These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seat and both the driver’s and passenger’s outside mirrors. The settings for these features can be saved for up to two drivers. 12 To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. If you have an automatic transmission, place the vehicle in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, set the parking brake. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, and both outside mirrors to your preference. 3. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. To recall a memory position, do one of the following: (cid:127) If you have an automatic transmission, press and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in PARK (P). A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), the memory position will not be recalled. If you have a manual transmission, press and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the parking brake is set. A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. If the parking brake is not set, the memory position will not be recalled. (cid:127) To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. 13 To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. To use the seat exit position, do one of the following: (cid:127) If you have an automatic transmission, press and release the exit button on the memory control while the vehicle is in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, press and release the exit button on the memory control while the parking brake is set. If this feature is activated in the Driver Information Center (DIC), removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position. (cid:127) (cid:127) See “Easy Exit Seat” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 279 for more information on activating this feature in the DIC. Easy Exit Seat The controls for this memory function are located on the driver’s door. B (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat position when exiting or entering the vehicle. The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers. To store the seat exit position, do the following: 1. If you have an automatic transmission, place the vehicle in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, set the parking brake. 2. Press and release the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to the stored memory position. 3. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position. 4. Press and hold the exit button of the memory control for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2. 14 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 15 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat(s). (cid:127) To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. (cid:127) To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle. 16 {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 17 Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Push the head restraint down to lower it. The rear seats may have head restraints that can be adjusted up and down. 18 Seatback Latches The front seatbacks fold forward to allow access to the rear of the cab. To fold the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback rearward until it latches. After returning the seatback to its upright position, push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear Seat The rear seat in the extended cab can be folded up to provide more cargo space. To fold the seat up, do the following: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback. 3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull forward on it to make sure it is locked. The seat can also be folded down for more seating space. To fold the seat down, do the following: 1. Push the seat cushion while pulling the

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual