reset CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2014 Owners Manual

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
5853506) - 2014 - CRC 3rd Edition - 8/28/13
1-22 In Brief
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 25 preset stations from all
bands can be stored in the favorite
lists in any order. Up to five stations
can be stored in each favorite page
and the number of favorite pages
can be set.
To store the station to a position in
the list, while on the active source
main page, such as AM, FM,
or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and
hold a Favorites/Soft Key button on
the faceplate.
See“Storing Radio Station Presets”
under AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.
Setting the Clock
SeeClock on page 5-5.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
For more information refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio on page 7-10.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input jack, SD card reader,
and USB ports in the center
console. External devices such as
iPods
®, laptop computers, MP3
players, CD changers, and USB
storage devices may be connected,
depending on the audio system.
See USB Port on page 7-18, SD
Card Reader on page 7-20,
Auxiliary Jack on page 7-21.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.

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1-24 In Brief
Cruise Control
5:Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light is white when
cruise control is on and turns off
when cruise control is off.
+RES: Press briefly to make the
vehicle resume to a previously set
speed, or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. SET−:
Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9-59.
Infotainment System
The base radio and base radio with
connectivity information is included
in this manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on the
uplevel radios, audio players,
phone, navigation system, Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE), and
voice or speech recognition,
if equipped.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems. If the vehicle has the base level
instrument cluster, the trip odometer
reset stem is used to operate
the DIC.
If the vehicle has the uplevel
instrument cluster, the right steering
wheel controls are used to operate
the DIC.
worx:
Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.

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In Brief 1-25
V:Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) on page 5-29 orDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
on page 5-31.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator when a vehicle is
detected directly ahead. This
indicator displays amber if you
follow another vehicle much too
closely. When approaching a vehicle
ahead too quickly, FCA provides a
red flashing alert on the windshield
and rapidly beeps or pulses the
driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-66.
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW is intended to help
avoid unintentional lane departures
at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The
LDW indicator,
@, appears green if
a lane marking is detected. If the
vehicle departs the lane, the
indicator will change to amber and
flash. In addition, the driver seat will
pulse or beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
on page 9-68.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, the RVC displays a
view of the area behind the vehicle,
on the center stack display, when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing on page 9-63.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If equipped, Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA
may display a warning triangle on
the Rear Vision Camera screen and
a graphic on the instrument cluster
to provide the object distance. In
addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing on page 9-63.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have up to four
accessory power outlets.

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1-28 In Brief
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-15.
The warning light will remain on until
the tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10-62.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and, on most vehicles, displays a
DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
To reset the engine oil life system:
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) on page 5-29 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) on page 5-31. If the
vehicle does not have DIC
buttons, the vehicle must be in
P (Park) to access this display.
2. Press and hold the
Vbutton on
the DIC, or the trip odometer
reset stem if the vehicle does
not have DIC buttons, for
several seconds. The oil life will
change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal
slowly three times within
five seconds.
3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows
100%, the system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-13.
E85 or FlexFuel
Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can
use either unleaded gasoline or
ethanol fuel containing up to 85%
ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel
on page 9-72. For all other vehicles,
use only the unleaded gasoline
described under Fuel on page 9-70.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Folding Mirrors
Crew/Double Cab Premium
Shown, Other Models Similar
Power Folding
If equipped with power folding
mirrors:
1. Press (2) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.
2. Press (2) again to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. The mirrors may also include a
memory function that works with the
memory seats. See
Memory Seats
on page 3-6.
Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
.The mirrors will not stay in the
unfolded position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors three
times using the mirror controls to
reset them to their normal position.
A popping noise may be heard. This
sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.
Manual Folding
If equipped, push the mirror toward
the vehicle to fold. Push the mirror
outward to return to its original
position.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and hold
Qon the RKE
transmitter for approximately
one second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and hold
K
on the RKE transmitter for
approximately one second to unfold.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3.
This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-44.

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2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows
.Will stop operation when any
door is opened.
Press the switch down to lower the
window, and pull up the front of the
switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows
If equipped, the express-down
feature allows the window to be
lowered without holding the switch.
Press the window switch down fully
and release it to activate the
express-down feature. The
express-down feature can be
canceled at any time by briefly
pressing the switch.
Express-Up Window
If equipped, the driver window
express-up feature allows the
window to be raised without holding
the switch. Pull the window switch
up fully and release it to activate the
express-up feature. The express-up
feature can be canceled at any time
by briefly pulling the switch.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged or disconnected,
or is not working, the driver power
window will need to be
reprogrammed for the express-up
feature to work.
To reprogram the power windows:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
START.
3. From any open position, pull the power window switch up until the
window is fully closed.
4. Hold the switch up for approximately two seconds after
the window is fully closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when express-up is active,
the window stops at the obstacle
and auto-reverses to a preset
factory position. Weather conditions
such as severe icing also cause the
window to auto-reverse. The
window returns to normal operation
once the obstacle or condition is
removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
{Warning
If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.

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5-8 Instruments and Controls
Power Outlet 110 Volt
Alternating Current
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar
If equipped with this power outlet, it
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.
For vehicles with a center console,
the 110 volt power outlet is in front
of the cupholders in the center
console.
For vehicles with bench seats, the
110 volt power outlet is on the
center stack. An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light
comes on when the ignition is in
ON/RUN, equipment requiring less
than 150 watts is plugged into the
outlet, and no system fault is
detected.
The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or
if the equipment is not fully seated
into the outlet.
If equipment is connected using
more than 150 watts or a system
fault is detected, a protection circuit
shuts off the power supply and the
indicator light turns off. To reset the
circuit, unplug the item and plug it
back in or turn the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) off and
then back on. See
Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-29. The power outlet is not designed for
the following, and may not work
properly if they are plugged in:
.Equipment with high initial peak
wattage, such as
compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools.
.Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply,
such as
microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets and touch
sensor lamps.

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Instruments and Controls 5-13
Info Pages:Presspwhile Info
Pages is displayed to enter the Info
Pages menu and select the items to
be displayed in the Info app. See
“Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel)” in the Index.
Speed Warning: The Speed
Warning display allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
press
pwhen Speed Warning is
displayed, or press
Von the main
view to set the speed value. Press
worxto adjust the value. PressVto set the speed. Once the speed
is set, this feature can be turned off
by pressing
Vwhile viewing this
page. If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a pop-up warning is
displayed with a chime.
Software Information: Press
p
while Software Information is
highlighted to display open source
software information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the
vehicle's speed in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
This vehicle has a tamper-resistant
odometer. If the vehicle needs a
new cluster installed, the new
odometer is set to the mileage of
the old odometer. If this is not
possible, it is set at zero and a label
is put on the driver door to show the
old mileage reading.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can show how far
the vehicle has been driven since
the trip odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and
reset through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) on page 5-30 orDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
on page 5-32.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).

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Instruments and Controls 5-25
If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. See
Towing the Vehicle on page 10-94.
{Warning
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after
the vehicle has been pulled off
the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for
service.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the
ignition off.
If the light comes on while driving,
stop as soon as it is safely possible
and turn off the vehicle. Then start
the engine again to reset the
system. If the ABS light stays on,
or comes on again while driving, the
vehicle needs service. A chime may
also sound when the light comes on
steady.If the ABS light is the only light on,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but
the antilock brakes are not
functioning.
If both the ABS and the brake
system warning light are on, the
vehicle's antilock brakes are not
functioning and there is a problem
with the regular brakes. See your
dealer for service.
See
Brake System Warning Light on
page 5-24 andBrake System
Messages on page 5-36.

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5-30 Instruments and Controls
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. SeeFog
Lamps on page 6-5 for more
information.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control, the
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control on page 9-59.
Information Displays
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level)
The DIC displays are shown in the
center of the instrument cluster. The
displays show the status of many
vehicle systems. The trip odometer
reset stem in the instrument cluster
is used to access the DIC menu
items.
DIC Menu Items
Turn the trip odometer reset stem to
scroll through the following menu
items:
.Digital Speedometer
.Trip
.Fuel Range
.Average Fuel Economy
.Tire Pressure
.Remaining Oil Life
.Transmission Fluid Temperature
.Trailer Brake