CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2002 1.G Owners Manual

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Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package
(If Equipped)
The eight
-wire camper harness is located under the
front edge of the pickup box on the driver's side of the
vehicle, attached to the frame bracket. A connector will
have to be added to the wiring harness which connects
to the camper.
The eight
-wire harness contains the following
camper/trailer circuits:

Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal

Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal

Brown: Taillamps

White: Ground

Light Green: Back
-up Lamps

Light Blue: Center High
-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)

Red: Battery Feed

Dark Blue: Trailer Brake
A jumper harness for an electric trailer brake controller
and a trailer battery feed fuse are included with this
trailering package. (See ªInstrument Panel Jumper
Wiring Harnessº later in this section.)
If your vehicle is equipped with the ªHeavy-Duty
Traileringº option, please refer to ªHeavy
-Duty Trailer
Wiring Packageº, earlier in this section.
When the camper
-wiring harness is ordered without the
heavy
-duty trailering package, an eight-wire harness
with a seven
-pin connector and separate CHMSL
connector are located at the rear of the vehicle and are
tied to the vehicle's frame.

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Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness
This harness is included with the heavy-duty and
camper/fifth
-wheel trailer wiring packages. The harness
is for an electric trailer brake controller and includes a
trailer battery feed fuse. This harness and fuse should be
installed by your dealer or a qualified service center.Four Wire Trailer Harness Adapter
If you need to tow a light
-duty trailer with a standard
four
-way round pin connector, an adapter connector is
included with your vehicle.
Connect the adapter with
the tab (arrow) pointing
towards the top. The cap
on the wiring harness will
lock onto the tab (arrow)
and help hold the adapter
in place.

4-95 Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped)
The auxiliary battery provision can be used to supply
electrical power to additional equipment that you may
choose to add, such as a slide
-in camper.
If your vehicle has this
provision, this relay will be
located on the passenger's
side of the vehicle, next to
the auxiliary battery.
When using this provision, connection should only be
made to the upper stud (A) of the relay. Do not make
connections to the lower stud (B) of the relay.The auxiliary battery circuit is protected by a megafuse
located behind the auxiliary battery.
Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions
that are included with any electrical equipment that
you install.
NOTICE:
When using the auxiliary battery provision, the
electrical load must not exceed 30 amps. Always
turn off any electrical equipment when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment on for extended
periods will drain your battery.

4-96 Power Winches
If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, only
use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored.
NOTICE:
Using a power winch with the transmission in
gear may damage the transmission. When
operating a power winch, always leave the
transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
Use the regular brakes, set the parking brake, or block
the wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped)
Before using a PTO, refer to the manufacturer's or
installer's instructions.
To engage a PTO on a vehicle with a manual
transmission do the following:
1. Hold the clutch pedal down.
2. Set the parking brake.3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N).
4. Engage the PTO. Refer to the manufacturer's
or installer's for instructions on electrically
engaged PTOs.
5. For mobile operations, shift the transmission into the
gear you want, apply the regular brakes and release
the parking brake. For stationary operations, leave
the parking brake applied.
6. Release the clutch and regular brakes as you
normally would. When the clutch is released, the
PTO will start.
7. Turn the PTO rotary switch to ON.
To engage a PTO on a vehicle with an automatic
transmission do the following:
1. For stationary use shift the transmission
into PARK (P).
2. Turn the PTO rotary switch ON.
3. If the engine speed is below the PTO engage speed
limit, the PTO will start. The blinking LED on the
PTO control switch indicates PTO engage is
requested. When PTO engages the LED will switch
from blinking to a steady light.

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To use PTO speed control in Preset Mode (Factory
Setting) do the following:
1. Engage the PTO
2. Select PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) range. Apply the
parking brake if NEUTRAL (N) is selected. Torque
Converter Clutch (TCC) is not available in
NEUTRAL (N) and is available only in PARK (P)
when engine speed is above 1100 rpm.
3. Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal
(and off the clutch on vehicles equipped with
a manual transmission).
4. Select the desired engine speed for PTO operation.
Read the following preset mode information
regarding operation.Preset Mode: PTO speed control mode is used for
stationary applications. (PTO will remain engaged while
mobile in the preset mode, however PTO set and resume
speed controls will be inoperative). This mode provides
a default standby speed of 800 or 850 rpm (depending
on the engine/transmission combination) and
two default PTO control speeds which follow:
1. PTO Set Speed of 1250 rpm, or
2. PTO Resume Speed of 1700 rpm.
Please note that the standby speed (800/850 rpm) is
not to be used as a PTO control speed. Vehicles not
equipped with cruise control will not have the resume
speed capability.
To use PTO speed control in variable mode
(while mobile) do the following:
1. Engage the PTO.
2. Vehicle speed must be greater than 5 mph.
3. Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal
(and off the clutch for vehicles equipped with
a manual transmission).
4. Select the desired engine speed by using the foot
pedal, and select SET on the PTO switch or the
cruise control.

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To use PTO speed control in variable mode
(while stationary) do the following:
1. Engage the PTO.
2. Vehicle speed must be less than 5 mph.
3. Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal
(and off the clutch for vehicles equipped with
a manual transmission).
4. Select the desired engine speed by using the foot
pedal, and select SET on the PTO switch or the
cruise control.
Variable Mode: PTO speed control mode can be used
for both stationary and mobile applications. This mode
allows PTO to be controlled in a fashion similar to how
cruise control sets vehicle speed. The operator can set to
an rpm (between 800 and 2200) with the cruise control
feature or with the SET position on the PTO switch.
The operator is then able to increase rpm in increments
of 100, or ªtap upº, with the resume position on the
cruise control. Or, the operator can decrease rpm in
increments of 100 with the SET switch on the PTO or
the cruise control. Vehicles not equipped with cruise
control will not have the ªtap upº capability.All engine speed values listed above are factory preset
values. With the exception of the TCC lockup speed
(1100 rpm) and the ªtapº increment (100 rpm), all
of these values are programmable and can be adjusted
by your dealer or body upfitter. If the PTO software
settings do not match the settings shown here, then
they may have already been altered in order to satisfy
the requirements of the installed PTO system and
body equipment.
Step-Bumper Pad
Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear step pad
at the center of the bumper.
If you will be using the
bumper to tow a trailer, you
must remove the center
cutout circle to install the
trailer ball.

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5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
5
-2 Hazard Warning Flashers
5
-2 Other Warning Devices
5
-3 Jump Starting
5
-9 Towing Your Vehicle
5
-10 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)5
-13 Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)
5
-20 Engine Fan Noise
5
-20 If a Tire Goes Flat
5
-21 Changing a Flat Tire
5
-36 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

5-2
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
The hazard warning flasher
button is located at the top
of the steering column.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the
flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won't work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to
warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.

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Jump Starting
If your battery (or batteries) has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to
do it safely.
CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:

They contain acid that can burn you.

They contain gas that can explode or ignite.

They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be
covered by your warranty.
The ACDelco battery in your vehicle has a
built
-in hydrometer. Do not charge, test or jump
start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear
or light yellow. Replace the battery when there
is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a
cranking complaint.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling
it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.

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2. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two
batteries (or more), you should know before you
begin that, especially in cold weather, you may not
be able to get enough power from a single battery in
another vehicle to start your diesel engine.
If your vehicle has more than one battery, use the
battery that's closer to the starter
-- this will reduce
electrical resistance.
3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved
in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If
you have a four
-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the
transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL.
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
4. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio
and all lamps that aren't needed. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!