CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2010 2.G User Guide

A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑28.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑29.
D. Hazard Warning Flashers
on page 4‑3.
E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑28.
F. Tow/Haul Mode
on page 3‑34(If Equipped).
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑49.
H. Audio System(s) on page 4‑82.
I. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.
J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑51.
K. Dome Lamp Override
on page 4‑15.Dome Lampson page 4‑14.
L. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3‑36.
M. Hood Release on page 6‑15.
N. Parking Brake on page 3‑50. O.
Cruise Control on page 4‑7.
P. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.
Q. Horn on page 4‑3.
R. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑143.
S. Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)
on
page 4‑18or Climate Control System (With Heater
Only)on page 4‑21or Dual Automatic Climate
Control Systemon page 4‑22(If Equipped).
T. Accessory Power Outlet(s)
on page 4‑17.
Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter
on page 4‑18.
U. StabiliTrak®Systemon page 5‑6(If Equipped).
Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable
Throttle and Brake Pedal
on page 3‑26. Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA)on page 3‑60(If Equipped). Heated Windshield Washer Fluid
Button (If Equipped). See Windshield Washeron
page 4‑6.
V. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). See Airbag Off Switch on page 2‑82.
W. Glove Box on page 3‑75.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from
the vehicle.
PressKto unlock the
driver door. Press
K
again within
three seconds to unlock
all remaining doors. Press
Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press
Land release to locate the vehicle.
Press
Land hold for more than two seconds to sound
the panic alarm.
Press
Lagain to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys
on page 3‑3andRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
/until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate control system may
come on.
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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside,
use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To
lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push
down or pull up on the manual lock knob.
Power Door Locks
If available, these switches are located on the front
doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Q:Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock
the doors.
For more information, see:
.Programmable Automatic Door Lockson
page 3‑10.
.Rear Door Security Locks on page 3‑10.
Windows
Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or
lower the manual windows.
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Power Windows
Crew Cab ShownIf available, the power
window switches are
located on each of the
side doors in the front and
rear, if equipped.
The driver door has a switch for the passenger window
and rear windows as well.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up
to raise it.
For more information, see:
.Windows on page 3‑14.
.Power Windows on page 3‑15.
Power Sliding Rear Window
On vehicles with a power
sliding rear window, the
switch is located in the
overhead console.
The power sliding rear window cannot be operated
manually. Push or pull the switch to open or close the
window.
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Seat Adjustment
Front Seats
Manual Seats
If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved
forward or rearward.
1. Lift the bar to unlockthe seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and
release the bar.
Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat
is locked in place.
See Manual Seats on page 2‑4.
Power Seats
If equipped, the power seat controls are located on the
outboard side of the front seats.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion by
moving the front or rear part of the control up or down.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire
control up or down.
SeePower Seats on page 2‑5.
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Manual Lumbar
If equipped, this control is
located on the outboard
side of the seat.
Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the
knob forward or rearward.
Power Lumbar
If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side
of the seat.
On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the
top of the control to increase lumbar support. To
decrease, press and hold the bottom of the control.
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On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the
front of the control to increase lumbar support. To
decrease, press and hold the rear of the control. To
raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of
the control. To lower, press and hold the bottom of the
control.
SeePower Lumbar on page 2‑7.
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side
of the seat. To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the recline lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑10.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
If available, this control is located on the outboard side
of the seat.
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To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control
rearward.
To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control
forward.
SeeReclining Seatbacks on page 2‑10.
Memory Features
This vehicle may have the memory package.
The controls for this
feature are located on the
driver door, and are used
to program and recall
memory settings for the
driver seat, outside
mirrors, and the
adjustable throttle and
brake pedal feature.
For more information, see Memory Seat, Mirrors, and
Pedals on page 2‑8.
Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are
located on the driver and passenger doors.
I: Press to heat the seatback only.
J:Press to heat the seat and seatback.
The light on the button will come on to indicate that the
feature is working. Press the button to cycle through the
temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to
turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights will show
the level of heat selected: three for high, two for
medium, and one for low.
See Heated Seats on page 2‑8.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information see Head Restraints
on
page 2‑3.
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Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
.Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑16.
.How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑21.
.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑30.
.Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)on page 2‑49.
Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off
the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side
impact airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected
by this.
If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the
following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the right front passenger position
unless there is an airbag off switch located in the
glove box.
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If there is an airbag off switch, the vehicle does not
have a passenger sensing system. SeeAirbag Off
Switch
on page 2‑82for more information.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on
the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
United StatesCanada
See Passenger Sensing System
on page 2‑86for
important information.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Vehicles with outside
power mirrors and
foldaway mirrors have
controls located on the
driver door.
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
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