instrument panel 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

6F Optional equipment
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.

8F Optional equipment
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
MULTICOLOR HEAD-UP DISPLAYF
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays\
a variety of
vehicle messages and system information.
BASE DIC CONTROL
Use the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument cluster to access the DIC menu. Turn the stem to scroll through the menu. Press and hold the stem to reset an item.
MIDLEVEL AND UPLEVEL DIC CONTROLSF
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the various menus.
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Rotate the thumbwheel up or down to move through the menus.
Press the thumbwheel to open a menu, or to select or reset an item.
SELECT INFO PAGESF
1. Use the controls to open the Options menu.
2. Scroll to Info Page Options. Press the thumbwheel to enter the menu.
3. Scroll through the list of items.
4. Press the thumbwheel to select or deselect an item to display in the Inf\
o menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information on the windshield. Temporary information, such as audio changes and navigation maneuvers, also may be displayed. The HUD con-trols are on the left side of the instrument panel. HUD HUD
Lift up or press down to adjust the position of the image. It cannot be adjusted side-to-side.
INFO
Press to select from four displays:
• Speed View – Speedometer only
• Active Safety View – Speedometer and driver assistance information
• Navigation View – Speedometer and turn-by-turn navigation information
• Off-Road View – Speedometer and off-road information
Brightness
Lift up or press down to brighten or dim the display. Hold down to turn \
off the display.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Midlevel and uplevel DIC ControlsF shown

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.

13F Optional equipment
LIGHTING
LAMP CONTROLS
Use the knob to activate the exterior lamps.
Off/On
AUTO
Automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog LampsF
Press to turn the fog lamps on/off.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Press and hold the +/– buttons to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
Task LightingF
Press repeatedly to cycle through the
forward-facing outside mirror lamp options: both lamps on, left lamp on, right lamp on, both lamps off.
Cargo LampF
With the vehicle in Park, Reverse, or Neutral, press to cycle through the cargo bed/hitch lamps and/or rear-facing mirror lamps.F The button indicator illuminates when the cargo bed lamps are on.
INTELLIBEAM SYSTEMF
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high-beam headlamps on/off according to surrounding traffic when the lamp control is in the AUTO or position and the system is activated, indicated by a green on the instrument cluster. A blue appears when the high-beam headlamps are on.
To turn the IntelliBeam system on or off, press the button on the end of the turn signal lever with the lamp
control in the AUTO or position.
Note: The fog lamps must be off to activate the IntelliBeam system. IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph.
See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLF
The system enhances regular Cruise Control to maintain a driver-selected following gap — the time between your vehicle and a vehicle detect-ed directly ahead — by accelerating or braking automatically while you continue to steer.
Press and hold the Cancel button to switch between regular Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control.
Use the steering wheel controls to set and adjust Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control.
With Adaptive Cruise Control active, press and release the Following Gap button to select a gap setting of Far, Medium or Near.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

14F Optional equipment
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
4
2
.
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
4
4
2
.
44
2
Two-Wheel Drive High – Use for most streets and highways. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
44
2
.
4
4
2
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
44
2
.
44
2
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
A
B

16F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING – During daytime driving, the system can detect pedes-trians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 ft. and disp\
lays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red ale\
rt flashes on the
windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if \
selected). The sys-tem may enhance driver braking or automatically apply hard emergency bra\
king, if you have not already done so.
To set to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Col\
lision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING – The system may help you avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green if the system is available to assist. If the vehicle approaches\
a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system may as\
sist by gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected) on the side of the dep\
arture direction as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the dri\
ver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.
FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the sys-tem provides “distance to closest object”
information on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a
continuous beep sounds (if selected).
To turn on or off, press the Park Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – When in Reverse, the system warns of detected cross-traffic approaching in either direction by displaying a red triangle w\
ith directional arrow alert on the infotainment screen and pulsing the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding beeps (if selected).
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection System\
s > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

18F Optional equipment
REAR CAMERA MIRRORF
The rear camera mirror provides a wider, less obstructed field of view\
than a traditional mirror to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking traffic con\
ditions.
A. On/Off
Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to turn the video display on or off.
B. Selection Control
Press and release the button to select the brightness, zoom, or tilt setting.
C. Adjustment
Press and release either button to adjust the selected setting.
HILL DESCENT CONTROLF
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 1–14 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 symbol will illumi-nate 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.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
TRUCK TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates wh\
en one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fi\
ll the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located belo\
w the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center.
With the ignition On or in Accessory mode, the Tire Fill Alert will prov\
ide visual and audi-ble alerts to help with inflating a tire to the recommended tire press\
ure (does not apply to spare tire). When the recommended pressure is reached, the horn soun\
ds and the turn signals change from flashing to solid.
Note: Refer to your Owner’s Manual for accessory trailer tire pressure monitoring system information\
.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
ABC

19F Optional equipment
TRAILERINGF
ADVANCED TRAILERING SYSTEMF
The in-vehicle trailering app on the info-tainment screen allows customized trailer profiles with a variety of helpful towing assistance features, including a hitching and setup checklist, trailer tire pressure and temperature monitoringF, trailer light testing, Jack-Knife Alert, trailer length
indicator, trailer theft detection and more. Trailering App information also is available with the myChevrolet mobile app.
Note: The Trailering App will monitor trailer presence, even while the vehicle is off, by periodically checking the trailer lighting circuits. On trailers equipped with LED lights, these periodic checks may cause the trailer lights to flash. This flashing will become more frequent if Theft Alert is enabled.
HITCH AREA LIGHTING
Press the Cargo Lamp button on the left side of the instrument panel to turn the cargo bed lamp or conventional hitch lamp on/off.
TRAILERING INFORMATION LABEL
The Trailering information label, located by the driver’s door latch,\
provides vehicle-specific weight information to help when loading the vehicle.
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (ITBC)F
The ITBC system can be used to adjust the power output, or Trailer Gain, to the trailer brakes. The control panel is on the center of the instrument panel. ITBC information is displayed on the ITBC page on the Driver Information Center.
Squeeze the control together to
manually apply the trailer brakes.
Adjust the Trailer Gain by pressing the +/– adjustment buttons.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, press the Parking Brake button on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake peda\
l, and then press the button.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.