Block heater CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2023 Owners Manual

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
Seats and Restraints 49
.Seat Exit Memory is enabled. See
“Enabling Automatic Recalls”previously in
this section.
.The vehicle is in P (Park).
Seat Exit Memory recall will continue if the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior to
reaching the saved memory position.
Seat Exit Memory is not linked to the
driver’s remote key. The seating position
saved to
Bis used for all drivers.
Cancel Memory Seating Recalls
.During any memory recall:
Press a power seat control
Press SET memory button
.During Manual memory recall:
Release 1, 2, or
Bmemory button
.During Auto Seat Entry Memory Recall:
Turn vehicle off
Press SET, 1, 2, or
Bmemory buttons
.During Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall:
Press SET, 1, 2, or
Bmemory buttons Obstructions
If something has blocked the seat while
recalling a memory position, the recall may
stop. Remove the obstruction and try the
recall again. If the memory position still
does not recall, see your dealer.
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to the skin
cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause
burns. To reduce the risk of burns, use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of time. Do
not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. An
overheated seat heater may cause a burn
or may damage the seat.Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown,
Heated Seat Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on the center
stack. To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
Ior+to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the driver or
passenger seat.
The indicator light on the button comes on
when this feature is on.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
Driving and Operating 215
cord may exist, which will prevent engine
heater operation at temperatures above
−18 °C (0 °F).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine block heater
while the vehicle is parked in a garage or
under a carport. Property damage or
personal injury may result. Always park
the vehicle in a clear open area away
from buildings or structures.
Base Model Shown, Others Similar
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.2. Check the heater cord for damage. If it is
damaged, do not use it. See your dealer
for a replacement. Inspect the cord for
damage yearly.
3. Plug the heater cord into the connector on the vehicle.
4. Plug the cord into a grounded 110-volt AC outlet that is protected by a ground
fault detection function.
{Warning
Improper use of the heater cord or an
extension cord can damage the cord and
may result in overheating and fire.
.Plug the cord into a three-prong
electrical utility receptacle that is
protected by a ground fault detection
function. An ungrounded outlet could
cause an electric shock.
.Use a weatherproof, heavy-duty,
15 amp-rated extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the recommended
extension cord in good operating
condition, or using a damaged heater
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
or extension cord, could make it
overheat and cause a fire, property
damage, electric shock, and injury.
.Do not operate the vehicle with the
heater cord permanently attached to
the vehicle. Possible heater cord and
thermostat damage could occur.
.While in use, do not let the heater
cord touch vehicle parts or sharp
edges. Never close the hood on the
heater cord.
.Before starting the vehicle, unplug the
cord, reattach the cover to the plug,
and securely fasten the cord. Keep the
cord away from any moving parts.
5. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord.
The length of time the heater should remain
plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a
dealer in the area where you will be parking
the vehicle for the best advice on this.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
Vehicle Care 365
FusesUsage
76 Electric Running Board
78 Engine Control Module
79 Cabin Coll Pump
80 Powertrain Sensor 1 81 Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Right
82 Trailer Interface Module 1
83 FTZM –Fuel Tank Zone
Module
84 Trailer Battery 85 –
86 Engine Control Module 87 Injector B Even
88 O2 B Sensor
89 O2 A sensor
90 Injector A Odd 91 –
92 Aeroshutter Relays
Usage
5 Rear Defog
18 DC/AC Inverter
23 Fuel Heater
35 Park Lamp/Front Grille Lamp
36 Run/Crank
43 Secondary Axle Motor
59 A/C Clutch
64 Starter Motor 70 Starter Motor 77 PowertrainInstrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
The left instrument panel fuse block access
door is on the driver side edge of the
instrument panel.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
A fuse puller is available in the left
instrument panel end cap.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
452 Index
DiagnosticsConnected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Disabled Vehicle Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Driver
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 126, 127
Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 299
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Driving (cont'd)
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . 187
E
ElectricBrake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 362
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . 365, 367
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Engine (cont'd)
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 116
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . 122
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Overheated Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Extended Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58