wheel CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2002 1.G Manual Online

4-80
K-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (4WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs. (4 491 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 20,000 lbs. (9 080 kg)
4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
C
-3500 Regular Cab HD (2WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 10,200 lbs. (4 630 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum.
** Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg).

4-81
C-3500 Extended Cab (2WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,800 lbs. (4 449 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
C
-3500 Crew Cab (2WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,600 lbs. (4 491 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum.
** Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg).

4-82
K-3500 Regular Cab (4WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs. (4 494 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
K
-3500 Extended Cab (4WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum.
** Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg).

4-83
K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,300 lbs. (4 222 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum.
** Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg).

4-87 Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You'll need more passing distance up ahead when
you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal
longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.

4-89 Parking on Hills
CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into
PARK (P) yet for an automatic transmission, or into
gear for a manual transmission.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake and shift into PARK (P) for an
automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) for a
manual transmission.5. If you have a four
-wheel-drive vehicle, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not
in NEUTRAL.
6. Release the regular brakes.
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even
when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
Always put the shift lever fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake firmly set.
If the transfer case on four-wheel drive vehicles is
in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll,
even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear
-- not
in NEUTRAL.

4-93
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.

4-94
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.

4-96 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.

5-4
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!