keyless CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G User Guide

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The security light, in the instrumentcluster, comes on if there is aproblem with arming or disarmingthe theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, thesecurity light comes on briefly whenthe ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and thesecurity light stays on, there is aproblem with the system. Turn theignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamaged,try another ignition key. It may benecessary to check the fuse. SeeFuses0390.Iftheenginestilldoesnot start with the other key, thevehicle needs service. If the vehicledoes start, the first key may befaulty. See your dealer.
It is possible for the immobilizersystem to learn new or replacementkeys. Up to eight keys can beprogrammed for the vehicle. Toprogram additional keys, seeKeys033.Toprogramadditionaltransmitters, seeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation036.
Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates the vehicletheft system in the vehicle.
See your dealer to get a new keyblank cut exactly as the ignition keythat operates the system.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
Aconvexmirrorcanmakethings,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convexshaped. A convex mirror's surface iscurved so more can be seen fromthe driver seat.
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrorsby moving the mirror up and downor left to right to see a little of theside of the vehicle and to have aclear view behind the vehicle.

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Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and holdQon the RKE
transmitter for approximatelyone second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and holdK
on the RKE transmitter forapproximately one second to unfold.SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation036.
This feature is turned on or offthrough vehicle personalization. SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
Turn Signal Indicator
If equipped, indicator lights on themirror flash in the direction of theturn or lane change.
Heated Mirrors
1:If equipped, the rear windowdefogger also heats the sidemirrors.
W:If equipped, press to turn theheated side mirrors on or off.
If the vehicle has trailer-tow mirrors,only the upper glass of the mirror isheated. The lower convex part ofthe towing mirrors is not heated.
See“Rear Window Defogger”underClimate Control Systems (withHeater Only)0237orClimateControl Systems (with AirConditioning)0238orDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0240.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirrorautomatically adjusts for the glare ofthe headlamps from behind. Thisfeature comes on when the vehicleis started.
Blind Spot Mirrors
If equipped, there is a small convexmirror built into the upper and outercorner of the driver outside rearviewmirror. It can show objects that maybe in the vehicle's blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot
Mirror
Actual Mirror View

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SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this messagedisplays if there is a problem withthe battery charging system. Undercertain conditions, the chargingsystem light may also turn on in theinstrument cluster. SeeChargingSystem Light0138.Drivingwiththisproblem could drain the battery.Turn off all unnecessaryaccessories. Have the electricalsystem checked as soon aspossible. See your dealer.
TRANSPORT MODE ON
This message is displayed when thevehicle is in transport mode. Somefeatures can be disabled while inthis mode, including RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE), remote start,and the vehicle alarm system. Takethe vehicle to your dealer for serviceto turn transport mode off.
Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when thebrake fluid level is low. SeeBrakeFluid0377.
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message may be displayedwhen there is a problem with thebrake boost assist system. Whenthis message is displayed, the brakeboost assist motor might be heardoperating and you might noticepulsation in the brake pedal. This isnormal under these conditions. Takethe vehicle to your dealer forservice.
SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE
SYSTEM
On vehicles with the IntegratedTrailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,this message displays and a chimemay sound when there is a problemwith the ITBC system.
When this message displays, poweris no longer available to the trailerbrakes.
As soon as it is safe to do so,carefully pull your vehicle over tothe side of the road and turn theignition off. Check the wiringconnection to the trailer and turn theignition back on. If this message stilldisplays, either your vehicle or thetrailer needs service. See yourdealer.
See“Integrated Trailer BrakeControl System”underTo w i n gEquipment0335for moreinformation.
Compass Messages
Dashes may be displayed if thevehicle temporarily losescommunication with the GlobalPositioning System (GPS).
Door Ajar Messages
DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chimemay sound if a door is not fullyclosed. Stop and turn off thevehicle, check the door for

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and allow the vehicle to idle until itcools down. SeeEngine CoolantTe m p e r a t u r e G a u g e0133.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oilpressure levels occur. Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possibleand do not operate it until the causeof the low oil pressure has beencorrected. Check the oil as soon aspossible and have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. SeeEngineOil0359.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays and a chimemay sound when the cooling systemtemperature gets too hot and theengine further enters the enginecoolant protection mode. SeeEngine Overheating0372for moreinformation.
This message also displays whenthe vehicle's engine power isreduced. Reduced engine powercan affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on,but there is no reduction inperformance, proceed to yourdestination. The performance maybe reduced the next time the vehicleis driven. The vehicle may be drivenat a reduced speed while thismessage is on, but acceleration andspeed may be reduced. Anytimethis message stays on, the vehicleshould be taken to your dealer forservice as soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chimemay sound if the fuel level is low.Refuel as soon as possible. SeeFuel Gauge0131andFuel0311.
Key and Lock Messages
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitterbattery is low. The battery needs tobe replaced in the transmitter. See
“Battery Replacement”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation036.
Lamp Messages
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chimesounds if a turn signal is left on for1.2 km (0.75 mi). Move the turnsignal lever to the off position.
Object Detection System
Messages
FORWARD COLLISION
ALERT OFF
This message displays when theForward Collision Alert has beenturned off.
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED
CLEAN WINDSHIELD
This message displays when thecamera is blocked. Cleaning theoutside of the windshield behind therearview mirror may correct theissue. The Lane Departure Warning

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Auto Mirror Folding
When on, the outside rearviewmirrors will automatically fold orunfold when the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter lock orunlock button is pressed and held.
Select Off or On.
Lighting
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exteriorlamps and allows some of theexterior lamps and most of theinterior lamps to turn on briefly
whenKon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressedto locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of howlong the exterior lamps stay onwhen leaving the vehicle when it isdark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of thedoors will automatically unlock whenthe vehicle is shifted into P (Park)with an automatic transmission orwhen the vehicle is turned off with amanual transmission.
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay thelocking of the doors. To override thedelay, press the power door lockswitch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Remote Window Operation
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps willflash when unlocking the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type offeedback is given when locking thevehicle with the RKE transmitter.

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Select Off, Lights and Horn, LightsOnly, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressingKon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the ventilated seatson when using remote start onwarm days.
Select Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the heated seats onwhen using remote start oncold days.
Select Off or On.
Remote Window Operation
This feature enables the window toopen by using the RKE transmitter.SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation036.
Select Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of whatdoors will unlock when using thebutton on the driver door to unlockthe vehicle. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation036.
Select All Doors or DriverDoor Only.
Passive Door Lock
This feature can be turned on or off,or can be used to select feedbackwhen using the button on the driverdoor to lock the vehicle. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation036.
Select Off, On with HornChirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert whenthe RKE transmitter is left in thevehicle.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Pair New Device
.Discoverable
.Device Management
.Ringtones
.Voice Mail Numbers
.Te x t M e s s a g e A l e r t s
Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See“Pairing”underBluetooth (VoiceRecognition - Base Radio)0221orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio)0217orBluetooth(Overview)0216orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0226or“Pairing”in“Infotainment Controls”under“Bluetooth”in the infotainmentmanual.
Discoverable
This allows the system to find adevice.
Select Off or On.

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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interiorlamps turn on briefly at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, whenK
is pressed on the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter. When adoor is opened, the interior lampscome on if the dome lamp control isin the DOOR position. After about30 seconds the exterior lamps turnoff. Entry lighting can be disabledmanually by changing the ignitionout of the OFF position, or by
pressing the RKE transmitterQ
button.
This feature can be changed. See“Ve h i c l e L o c a t o r L i g h t s”underVehicle Personalization0160.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interiorlamps come on at night, or in areaswith limited lighting when the key isremoved from the ignition. Theexterior and interior lamps remainon for a set amount of time and then
automatically turn off. The interiorlamps do not come on if the domelamp control is in the Off position.
The exterior lamps turn offimmediately by turning the exteriorlamps control off.
This feature can be changed. SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle has Electric PowerManagement (EPM), whichestimates the battery's temperatureand state of charge. It then adjuststhe voltage for best performanceand extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of chargeis low, the voltage is raised slightlyto quickly bring the charge back up.When the state of charge is high,the voltage is lowered slightly toprevent overcharging. The voltmetergauge or the voltage display on theDriver Information Center (DIC),if equipped, may show the voltage
moving up or down. This is normal.If there is a problem, an alert will bedisplayed.
The battery can be discharged atidle if the electrical loads are veryhigh. This is true for all vehicles.This is because the generator(alternator) may not be spinning fastenough at idle to produce all thepower that is needed for very highelectrical loads.
Ahighelectricalloadoccurswhenseveral of the following are on, suchas: headlamps, high beams, foglamps, rear window defogger,climate control fan at high speed,heated seats, engine cooling fans,trailer loads, and loads plugged intoaccessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessivedischarge of the battery. It does thisby balancing the generator's outputand the vehicle's electrical needs.It can increase engine idle speed togenerate more power, wheneverneeded. It can temporarily reducethe power demands of someaccessories.

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cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. Engineexhaust, many parts and systems,many fluids, and some componentwear by-products contain and/oremit these chemicals.
SeeBattery - North America0378andJump Starting - NorthAmerica0432.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotiveapplications, such as airbaginitiators, safety belt pretensioners,and lithium batteries contained inRemote Keyless Entry transmitters,may contain perchlorate materials.Special handling may be necessary.For additional information, seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories ormaking modifications to the vehiclecan affect vehicle performance andsafety, including such things asairbags, braking, stability, ride andhandling, emissions systems,aerodynamics, durability, andelectronic systems like antilockbrakes, traction control, and stabilitycontrol. These accessories ormodifications could even causemalfunction or damage not coveredby the vehicle warranty.
Damage to suspension componentscaused by modifying vehicle heightoutside of factory settings will not becovered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle componentsresulting from modifications or theinstallation or use of non-GMcertified parts, including controlmodule or software modifications, isnot covered under the terms of thevehicle warranty and may affectremaining warranty coverage foraffected parts.
GM Accessories are designed tocomplement and function with othersystems on the vehicle. See yourdealer to accessorize the vehicleusing genuine GM Accessoriesinstalled by a dealer technician.
Also, seeAdding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped Vehicle087.

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General Information (cont'd)
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 175
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 144
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 173
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 145
Heated
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heater
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Heating and Air
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237, 238
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 407
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 256
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 297
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 141
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 294
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 188
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
I
Idle System
Fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 50
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jack
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 153
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 36
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 399
Lamps
Auxiliary Roof
Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Replacement
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 483
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ride Control Systems
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 471
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 73
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 71
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 483
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 478
Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 63
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 59
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 59
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 65
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Securing Child
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 106
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
OnStar®...................... 487
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237, 238
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 353
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 466
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451