transmission CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LD 2019 Get To Know Guide

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TILT/TELESCOPINGF STEERING WHEEL
With the vehicle in Park, pull the lever (A) on the left side of the steering
column to adjust the tilt position of the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
With the vehicle in Park, push down the leverF (B) closer to the instrument panel on the left side of the steering column to move the steering wheel in or out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
F Optional equipment *Screen measured diagonally
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays\
a variety of
vehicle messages and system information.
3.5-INCH* DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
Menu Items
Turn the reset stem on the instrument cluster to scroll through the following menu items: Digital Speedometer, Trip Odometer, Fuel Range, Average Fuel Economy, Tire Pressure, Remaining Oil Life, Transmission Fluid Temperature, Trailer Brake, Hourmeter, and Units.
Reset an Item
Press the reset stem to set a menu item or clear a message. Press and ho\
ld the stem to reset a menu item.
4.2-INCH* COLOR DRIVER INFORMATION CENTERF
Use the control pad on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Info (includes the trip odometers and fuel information), Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings menus.
Menu Items
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Press the or button to move through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu, or to select or reset an item.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RANGE SELECTION MODE
Range Selection Mode allows the driver to select the range of gears desired for the current driv-ing conditions.
1. Move the shift lever to the L (Manual) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button (A) on the shift lever to select a lower or higher gear. The current gear is displayed next to the L on the Driver Information Center.
The transmission will be limited to the gear selected and lower gears. I\
f vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
TOW/HAUL MODE
The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shifts to reduce shift cyclin\
g, such as when towing or hauling heavy loads or driving on steep grades.
Press the Tow/Haul Mode button (B) on the end of the shift lever to turn the
system on or off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (ITBC)F
The ITBC system can be used to adjust the amount of power output, or Trailer Gain, avail-able to the trailer brakes. The control panel is located on the left side of the instrument panel. ITBC information is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Adjust the Trailer Gain by pressing the +/– adjustment buttons on the control panel.
Squeeze the levers together on the control panel (left lever does not m\
ove) to manually apply the trailer brakes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicl\
e is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the center of the instrument panel to turn traction control off or back on. The Traction Control Off light will
illuminate on the instrument cluster when the system is off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK SYSTEMS
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HILL DESCENT CONTROLF (Z71)
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 1–19 mph w\
hile descending a steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.
1. Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center of the instrument panel. Vehicle speed must be below 31 mph to enable the system. The Hill Descen\
t Control symbol will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
2. Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal or\
use the Cruise Control +/– buttons on the steering wheel. The adjusted speed \
becomes the new set speed. The symbol flashes when the system is actively applying the brakes to maintain vehicle speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODELS ONLY)
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates wh\
en one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires \
to the proper tire pres-sures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below th\
e driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center.
The Tire Fill Alert provides visual and audible alerts to help when inflating a tire to th\
e recommended tire pressure. When the recommended pressure is reached, the\
horn sounds and the turn signals change from flashing to solid.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (DIESEL MODELS ONLY)
The engine exhaust brake enhances the vehicle brake system by using engine braking and automatically downshifting the transmission, depending on the length of time the brakes are applied, to help slow the vehicle on downhill grades.
Press the Diesel Exhaust Brake button on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.See your Duramax Diesel Owner’s Manual.