jump start CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Service........................................................ 488
Accessories and Modications................... 488
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 489
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 489
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 490
Fuel............................................................. 490
Gasoline Octane........................................ 491
Gasoline Specications.............................. 491
California Fuel........................................... 491
Additives................................................... 492
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)............................ 493
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 494
Filling the Tank......................................... 494
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 497
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 498
Hood Release........................................... 498
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 500
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine).................... 502
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 505Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(Gasoline Engines)................................. 507
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 510
Engine Coolant.......................................... 514
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 517
Engine Overheating................................... 517
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)........ 520
Cooling System......................................... 521
Engine Fan Noise..................................... 526
Power Steering Fluid................................. 526
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 527
Brakes...................................................... 529
Battery...................................................... 533
Jump Starting............................................ 534
Rear Axle.................................................... 540
Four-Wheel Drive........................................ 541
Front Axle................................................... 543
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 507.
B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped).
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline
Engines) on page 507.
C. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System on page 521andCoolant
Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 517.
D. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 534.
E. Battery. SeeBattery on page 533.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on
page 502.
G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 510.H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View).
SeeJump Starting on page 534.
I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil
(Gasoline Engine) on page 502.
J. Engine Cooling Fan. SeeCooling System on
page 521.
K. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 526.
L. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 529.
M. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 615.
N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 527.
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Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
When it is time for a new battery, get one that has
the replacement number shown on the original
battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco
®
replacement battery. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 500for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for
25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−)
cable from the battery. This will help keep the
battery from running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. SeeJump
Starting on page 534for tips on working
around a battery without getting hurt.
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Jump Starting
If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has run
down, you may want to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure
to use the following steps 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 do not 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 would
not be covered by your warranty.Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it will not 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 vehicle’s system is not a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative
grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with
two batteries, 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 is closer
to the starter -- this will reduce electrical
resistance. This is located on the passenger
side, in the rear of the engine compartment.
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3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are
not touching each other. If they are, it could
cause an unwanted ground connection.
You would not 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 rmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start procedure. Put
the 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 or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Always turn off your radio and other
accessories when jump starting your vehicle.4. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or the accessory power
outlets. Turn off the radio and all the lamps
that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries. And it could save
the radio!
5. Open the hood on the other vehicle and
locate the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on that vehicle.
The positive (+) terminal, is located under a
red plastic cover at the positive battery
post. To uncover the positive (+) terminal,
open the red plastic cover.
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7. Connect the red
positive (+) cable to
the positive (+)
terminal of
the vehicle with the
dead battery.
8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect
it to the positive (+) terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
9. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to
the negative (−) terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until
the next step.10. Connect the other end of the negative (−)
cable to a heavy, unpainted metal engine
part or to the remote negative (−) terminal, on
the vehicle with the dead battery.
11. Start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead
battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Always connect and remove
the jumper cables in the correct order, making
sure that the cables do not touch each other
or other metal.
5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L
and 6.0L similar),
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Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest
dealership/retailer for warranty service or in
the event of a vehicle-disabling accident.
Winch-out assistance when the vehicle
is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire
in good condition, when equipped and
properly inated, is covered at no charge. The
customer is responsible for the repair or
replacement of the tire if not covered by a
warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon
request, Roadside Assistance will send you
detailed, computer personalized maps,
highlighting your choice of either the most
direct route or the most scenic route to your
destination, anywhere in North America, along
with helpful travel information pertaining to
your trip.We will make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as possible,
but it is best to allow three weeks before your
planned departure date. Trip routing requests
will be limited to six per calendar year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance
(Canada only):In the event of a warranty
related vehicle disablement, while en route and
over 250 kilometres from original point of
departure, you may qualify for trip interruption
expense assistance. This assistance covers
reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum
of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of
$50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night)
and (C) alternate ground transportation
(maximum of $40/day). This benet is to assist
you with some of the unplanned expense you
may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be
repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and
a copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your
advisor will help you make any necessary
arrangements and explain how to claim for trip
interruption expense assistance.
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Gage (cont.)
Tachometer.............................................. 250
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 257
Garage Door Opener................................... 187
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 491
Specications........................................... 491
Glove Box................................................... 198
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 653
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 213
Head Restraints............................................ 18
Headlamps.................................................. 546
Bulb Replacement.................................... 545
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 224
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 216
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 545
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 216
On Reminder........................................... 224
Pickup Box Identication and Fender
Marker Lamps...................................... 548
Heated Seats................................................ 12
Heater................................................236, 239
Heater......................................................... 240Highbeam On Light..................................... 267
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 417
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 418
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 498
Release................................................... 498
Horn............................................................ 213
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 27
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 135
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 49
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 561
Instrument Panel
Overview.........................................208, 211
Storage Area............................................ 199
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 227
Cluster..................................................... 249
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 534
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