engine CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Cruise Control/ Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Power MirrorF/Window Buttons
Driver Information Center ControlsF/Voice Recognition Buttons
Audio Volume Control (on back of steering wheel)
Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever (on steering column)
Audio Next/Previous Favorite Station Controls (on back of steering wheel)
Exterior/Instrument Panel/Cargo Lamp Controls
4WD ControlsF/Driver Mode Control
Turn Signal/Windshield Wipers Lever
Range +/- Gear Selection Buttons (on shift lever)
Driver Information Center
HUD ControlsF (behind steering wheel)
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Brake System
Cruise Control
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Forward Collision Alert
Security
PARK Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake Service
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine
Lane Keep Assist
SYMBOLS
Gasoline model shown

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Read your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
Driver’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Infotainment System (8-inch* screen shownF)
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Infotainment System Controls Climate ControlsF
USB Ports/ Accessory Power Outlet/120-Volt Power OutletF
Engine Start/Stop ButtonF
Integrated Trailer Brake ControlF
Wireless Charging PadF
Lane Keep AssistF/Park AssistF/Auto Engine Stop-Start Disable/Power TailgateF/Hazard Warning Flashers Buttons
F Optional equipment *Screen measured diagonally
Traction Control-StabiliTrak Off/ Power OutletF/ Hill Descent ControlF/Power WindowsF/Power Assist StepsF Buttons
Vehicle Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Door Ajar
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
2 Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
AUTO 4WD Mode

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Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press again to cancel the alarm.
Power ReleaseF/Power TailgateF
Press twice to lower the tailgate.
To raise the power tailgate, press once and then press again and hold until the tailgate is fully closed.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
To cancel a remote start, press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEMF
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)F
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and tailgate wi\
thout removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from your pocket or pur\
se. The fob must be within 3 feet of the tailgate or the door being unlocked.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the key fob within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press again with-in 5 seconds to unlock all doors and tailgate.
Press the button on the front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors and tailgate.
Press the button on the tailgate to lower the standard tailgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the key fob removed from the vehicle, and all doo\
rs closed:
Press the button on any front door handle to lock all doors and tailgate immediate\
ly.
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors will loc\
k automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
Lock
Press to lock all doors and tailgate.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door or all doors and tailgate.
Remote WindowsF
Press and hold the Unlock button until the windows are fully open. To enable, select Settings on the infotainment screen. Go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote MirrorsF
Press and hold the Lock/Unlock button for 1 second to fold/unfold the power mirrors. To enable, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

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STARTING THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, rotate the key clockwise to the Start position.
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Shift to Park.
Push the key all the way in (1) and then rotate the key counter-clockwise to the Lock/Off position (2).
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle \
to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE/ON
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green button indicator will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob in the pocket in the center storage compartment (under the bench seat) or center console cupholders (bucket seats) to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine. The green button indicator will turn off.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until\
the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroofF until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode to operate the radio, win\
dows and other accessories with the engine off. The amber button indicator will i\
lluminate. Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for several seconds to place the
ignition in Service Mode to operate additional systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) STARTF
KEYED IGNITION SYSTEM (If EquIppEd)
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AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The fuel-saving Engine Stop/Start system automatically turns off the eng\
ine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a\
complete stop, if certain operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer \
will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is press\
ed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the \
tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ button on the center of the instrument panel when the engine is run-ning to disable the auto engine stop/start system. The button indicator \
will turn off.
The auto engine stop/start system is enabled each time the vehicle is st\
arted.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
SET MEMORY POSITIONS
1. With the vehicle in Park, adjust the driver’s seat and power outside \
mirrorsF.
2. Press and release the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound. Use the button that matches the Driver Information Center welcome message indicating driver \
1 or 2 (key fob 1 or 2).
To store a seat position for more clearance when exiting the vehicle, re\
peat these steps using the Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
RECALL POSITIONS Press and hold button 1 or 2 or Exit until the set position is reached.
The memory/exit positions can be pro-grammed to be recalled automatically when the ignition is turned on/off (for exit recall, the driver’s door must be opened).
To set the automatic recall options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position > Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit Memory.
POWER FRONT SEATSF
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.

9F Optional equipment
HEATED/VENTILATED FRONT SEATSF
AUTO HEATED SEATS
When the vehicle is on, the automatic heated seats will activate based o\
n the vehicle’s interior temperature. Turn off the seats using the heated seat buttons o\
n the center of the instrument panel.
To enable the auto heated seats, go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and \
Air Quality > Auto Heated Seats.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
CLIMATE CONTROLS/VEHICLE CONTROLSF
AUTO Driver’s Temp. Control/Automatic OperationF
SYNC Passenger’s Temp. Control/Synchronize passenger’s setting to driver’s settingF
AC/ Air Conditioning/ Recirculation Mode
Fan Speed/ On/Off
MAX/REAR Defrost Mode/Rear Window-Heated Outside Mirror DefogF
Air Delivery Modes: Defog Vent Floor
Park Assist On/OffF
Lane Keep Assist On/OffF
Press and hold to open all windowsF
$ Auto Engine Stop-Start Disable On/Off
Press to lower/Press and hold to raise the power tailgateF
Cargo Box Power Outlet On/OffF (Ignition must be On)
Hazard Warning Flashers On/Off
Traction Control/ StabiliTrak On/Off
Dual automatic climate controlsF shown
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.

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DRIVER MODE CONTROL
The Driver Mode Control settings automati-cally adjust various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions. The modes are displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Rotate the control knob (A) to the right to select a mode. Modes may include:
Normal – Use for normal driving.
Sport – Use for enhanced responsiveness on paved roads.
Snow/Ice (2WD only) – Use for enhanced traction during slippery conditions.
Off-Road (4WD only) – Use for enhanced control on unpaved roads or trails at moderate speeds.
Tow/Haul – Rotate the knob to the left; use to reduce shift cycling when towi\
ng or hauling heavy loads in stop-and-go traffic, rolling hills, or busy \
parking lots.
Terrain (4WD only) – Press the button for enhanced control in low-speed off-road conditions. The system automatically provides light vehicle bra\
king to simulate engine vehicle braking. Only available with the single-speed tr\
ansfer case when in4
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Use the four-wheel drive buttons (B) on the left side of the instrument panel to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The Driver Informa tion Center displays the current status of the transfer case.
AUTO Automatic Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when traction conditions vary for auto-matic shifting between 2WD and 4WD. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
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2
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Two-Wheel Drive High – Use for most streets and highways. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
44
2
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4
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Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when extra traction is needed or in most off-road
driving. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
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2
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Four-Wheel Drive LowF – Use when driving off-road in deep sand, mud or snow, or on steep hills. Shift into or out of this mode when the vehicle is stopp\
ed or moving less than 3 mph with the transmission in Neutral.
N Neutral – Use to dolly or dinghy tow the vehicle behind an RV. Neutral is no\
t available with the single speed transfer case. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for\
the shift procedure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER MODE CONTROLF/FOUR-WHEEL DRIVEF
4WD Model shown
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and, if your vehicle is properly equipped, you can start or turn off your engine, loc\
k or unlock your doors, view key diagnostic information, set parking information and more\
.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availa\
bility, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data con\
nection required. Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
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ar, to contact a
service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat\
tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Chevrolet dealer fo\
r any repairs.
ONSTAR® ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red Emergency button to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technol\
ogy to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provid\
er.
To learn more about OnStar services, push the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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