battery CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1999 1.G Owner's Guide

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VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engine
VORTEC 5300 V8 engine shown, locations for other engines similar.
A. Air Cleaner
B. Coolant Surge Tank
C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
D. Engine Oil Dipstick
E. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (If Equipped)F. Engine Oil Fill
G. Fan
H. Remote Negative Terminal (GND)
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
J. Remote Positive Terminal
K. Brake Fluid ReservoirL. Clutch Fluid Reservoir
(If Equipped)
M. Underhood Electrical Center
N. Battery
O. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir

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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See ªBrake System Inspectionº in Section 7 of this manual
under Part C ªPeriodic Maintenance Inspections.º
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top
-quality GM brake
parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you
don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you've come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with an ACDelco Freedom

battery. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend
an ACDelco Freedom battery. Get one that has the
replacement number shown on the original battery's label.

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If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (
-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Featureº in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your GM dealership service department.
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are off and the engine isn't running. See ªReplacement
Bulbsº in the Index for the proper types of bulbs to use.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.

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NAME Usage
L BODY Retained Accessory Power Relay
LOCK Power Door Locks
DRV UNLOCK Power Door Lock RelayNAME Usage
LOCK Power Door Lock Relay
HVAC 1 Climate Control System
CRUISE Cruise Control, Instrument Cluster
IGN 3 Ignition, Power Seats
4WD Four
-Wheel Drive System,
Auxiliary Battery
CRANK Starting System
INT PRK Parking Lamps, Sidemarker
Lamps, Interior Lamps
L DOOR Power Door Lock Relay
BRAKE Anti
-Lock Brake System
RR WIPER Not Used
ILLUM Interior Lamps
SEAT Power Seat Circuit Breaker

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Underhood Electrical CenterThe underhood electrical center is located on the
driver's side of the engine compartment near the battery.
Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is located in the underhood electrical center. To
remove fuses if you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.

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Section 9 Index
A
ccessory Power Outlet 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6-3 . . . . . .
Air Bag 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Equipment 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Does it Restrain 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it Works 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off Light 1-33, 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off Switch 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readiness Light 1-27, 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Makes it Inflate 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Will You See After it Inflates 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Should it Inflate 1-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner Filter, Engine 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check 7-19 . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Dam Removal 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Dam Replacement 4-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment 3-5, 6-18, 6-77 . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance, Tire 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 6-29, 6-75, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light 2-74, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appearance Care 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care and Materials 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arbitration Program 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrest Storage Compartment 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Equipment, Adding 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
Check 7
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-19, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Mechanism Check 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary Battery 4-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle, Front 6-27, 7-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle, Locking Rear 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle, Rear 6-25, 7-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary 4-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Keyless Entry 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Run-Down Protection 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Inside of Your Vehicle 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Problems 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield and Wiper Blades 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control System 3-2, 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch Fluid, Hydraulic 6-24, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch, System Check 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Guides, Rear 1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Care 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player 3-18, 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player Care 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass, Rearview Mirror with 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console Storage 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content Theft-Deterrent 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside Mirror 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-29, 6-75, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater, Engine 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Transportation 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Light 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cupholders 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8
-4 . . . . . . . . .
Customer Assistance Information 8-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage, Finish 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage, Sheet Metal 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dead Battery 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive Driving 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogger, Rear Window 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogging and Defrosting 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dolby B Noise Reduction 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome Lamps 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door
Locks 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downshifting 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
City 4
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeway 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In a Blizzard 4-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the Rain 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Curves 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Hill and Mountain Roads 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Snow and Ice 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Services 7-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Mirror 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Selectable Ride 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission
Check 7
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-22, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting 2-24, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Windows 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Seat 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Center 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Messages
Battery 2
-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Lamp On 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Coolant Temp 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Eng Oil Level 2-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Eng Oil Pressure 2-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Overheated 2-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Washer Fluid 2
-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduced Engine Power 2-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 4WD 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trans Fluid Hot 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camper Type 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Outside Rearview 2-59, 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Remote Control 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMT 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model Reference vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle Break-In 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-77 . . . . . .
Odometer 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer, Trip 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road Driving 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road Recovery 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil, Engine 6-12, 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Filter 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Life Monitor 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OnStar
System 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opener, Garage Door 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .