washer fluid CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G User Guide

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Power Steering Fluid
(1500 Series)
The vehicle has electric powersteering and does not use powersteering fluid.
Power Steering Fluid
(2500/3500 Series)
SeeEngine Compartment Overview0354for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularlycheck power steering fluid unlessthere is a leak suspected in thesystem or an unusual noise isheard. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicate a problem. Have thesystem inspected and repaired.
Wait for the power steering systemto cool, with the engine off, beforechecking the fluid.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
To c h e c k t h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g f l u i d :
1. Turn the key off and let theengine compartmentcool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of thereservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe thedipstick with a clean rag.
4. Replace the cap andcompletely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again andlook at the fluid level on thedipstick.
The level should be between theADD and FULL marks. If necessary,add only enough fluid to bring thelevel up to the hashed area betweenthe ADD and FULL marks.
What to Use
To d e t e r m i n e w h a t k i n d o f f l u i d t ouse, seeRecommended Fluids andLubricants0462.Alwaysusetheproper fluid.
Caution
Use of the incorrect fluid may
damage the vehicle and the
damages may not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Always use
the correct fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0462.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid needsto be added, be sure to read themanufacturer's instructions beforeuse. Use a fluid that has sufficientprotection against freezing in anarea where the temperature may fallbelow freezing.

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Adding Washer Fluid
The vehicle has a low washer fluidmessage on the DIC that comes onwhen the washer fluid is low. Themessage is displayed for15 seconds at the start of eachignition cycle. When the WASHERFLUID LOW ADD FLUID messagedisplays, washer fluid will need tobe added to the windshield washerfluid reservoir.
Open the cap with the washersymbol on it. Add washer fluid untilthe tank is full. SeeEngineCompartment Overview0354forreservoir location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid thatcontains any type of waterrepellent coating. This cancause the wiper blades tochatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant(antifreeze) in thewindshield washer. It candamage the windshieldwasher system and paint.
.Do not mix water withready-to-use washer fluid.Water can cause thesolution to freeze anddamage the washer fluidtank and other parts of thewasher system.
.When using concentratedwasher fluid, follow themanufacturer instructions foradding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tankonly three-quarters full whenit is very cold. This allowsfor fluid expansion if
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Caution (Continued)
freezing occurs, which coulddamage the tank if it iscompletely full.
Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wearindicators that make a high-pitchedwarning sound when the brake padsare worn and new pads are needed.The sound can come and go or beheard all the time the vehicle ismoving, except when applying thebrake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
acrash.Whenthebrakewear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.

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Lamp covers are made of plastic,and some have a UV protectivecoating. Do not clean or wipe themwhile they are dry.
Do not use any of the following onlamp covers:
.Abrasive or caustic agents.
.Washer fluids and other cleaningagents in higher concentrationsthan suggested by themanufacturer.
.Solvents, alcohols, fuels,or other harsh cleaners.
.Ice scrapers or other hard items.
.Aftermarket appearance caps orcovers while the lamps areilluminated, due to excessiveheat generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,between the hood and windshield,when washing the vehicle.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshieldwith glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-freecloth or paper towel soaked withwindshield washer fluid or a milddetergent. Wash the windshieldthoroughly when cleaning theblades. Bugs, road grime, sap, andabuildupofvehiclewash/waxtreatments may cause wiperstreaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they areworn or damaged. Damage can becaused by extreme dustyconditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply Dielectric silicone grease onweatherstrips to make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick orsqueak. Lubricate weatherstripsonce a year. Hot, dry climates mayrequire more frequent application.Black marks from rubber material onpainted surfaces can be removed byrubbing with a clean cloth. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants0462.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner toclean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
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keep the vehicle in good workingcondition, improves fuel economy,and reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people usevehicles, maintenance needs vary.There may need to be morefrequent checks and services.
Normal Service
All maintenance services, includingthose listed under AdditionalRequired Services, are forvehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargowithin recommended limits onthe Tire and Loading Informationlabel. SeeVehicle LoadLimits0259.
.Are driven on reasonable roadsurfaces within legal drivinglimits.
.Use the recommended fuel. SeeFuel0311.
Severe Service
In addition to the normal serviceschedule, some vehicles requireservice more often. Severe serviceis for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city trafficin hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly ormountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high-speed orcompetitive driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or deliveryservice.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
serious injury. Perform
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your dealer to
have a trained technician do the
work. SeeDoing Your Own
Service Work0353.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. SeeEngine Oil0359.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflationpressures. SeeTirePressure0405.
.Inspect the tires for wear. SeeTire Inspection0411.
.Check the windshield washerfluid level. SeeWasherFluid0375.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message displays, have theengine oil and filter changed withinthe next 1 000 km/600 mi. If drivenunder the best conditions, theengine oil life system may notindicate the need for vehicle servicefor up to a year. The engine oil andfilter must be changed at least once

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ayearandtheoillifesystemmustbe reset. Your trained dealertechnician can perform this work.If the engine oil life system is resetaccidentally, service the vehiclewithin 5 000 km/3,000 mi since thelast service. Reset the oil lifesystem when the oil is changed.SeeEngine Oil Life System0362.
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter
The passenger compartment airfilter removes dust, pollen, andother airborne irritants from outsideair that is pulled into the vehicle.The filter should be replaced as partof routine scheduled maintenance.Inspect the passenger compartmentair filter every 36 000 km/22,500 miles or two years,whichever comes first. Replace ifnecessary. More frequentreplacement may be needed if thevehicle is driven in areas with heavytraffic, areas with poor air quality,or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed ifthere is a reduction in air flow,excessive window fogging, or odors.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended forthe vehicle, and perform thefollowing services. SeeTireRotation0412.
.Check engine oil level and oillife percentage. If needed,change engine oil and filter, andreset oil life system. SeeEngineOil0359andEngine Oil LifeSystem0362.
.Check engine coolant level. SeeEngine Coolant0369.
.Check windshield washer fluidlevel. SeeWasher Fluid0375.
.Visually inspect windshield wiperblades for wear, cracking,or contamination. SeeExteriorCare0441.Replacewornordamaged wiper blades. SeeWiper BladeReplacement0384.
.Check tire inflation pressures.SeeTire Pressure0405.
.Inspect tire wear. SeeTireInspection0411.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter.SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter0367.
.Inspect brake system. SeeExterior Care0441.

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Additional
Maintenance and Care
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s a n i m p o r t a n tinvestment and caring for it properlymay help to avoid future costlyrepairs. To maintain vehicleperformance, additionalmaintenance services may berequired.
It is recommended that your dealerperform these services—theirtrained dealer technicians knowyour vehicle best. Your dealer canalso perform a thoroughassessment with a multi-pointinspection to recommend when yourvehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended toexplain the services and conditionsto look for that may indicateservices are required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies powerto start the engine and operate anyadditional electrical accessories.
.To a v o i d b r e a k - d o w n o r f a i l u r e t ostart the vehicle, maintain abattery with full cranking power.
.Trained dealer technicians havethe diagnostic equipment to testthe battery and ensure that theconnections and cables arecorrosion-free.
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if theysqueak or show signs ofcracking or splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians haveaccess to tools and equipmentto inspect the belts andrecommend adjustment orreplacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and arecrucial to safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may includechirping, grinding, or squealingnoises, or difficulty stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians haveaccess to tools and equipmentto inspect the brakes andrecommend quality partsengineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approvedfluids protect the vehicle’ssystemsand components. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants0462for GM approvedfluids.
.Engine oil and windshieldwasher fluid levels should bechecked at every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights maycome on to indicate that fluidsmay be low and need to befilled.

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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Rear Driveline Center Spline(Two-Piece Driveshaft)Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) orlubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) orDielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, inCanada 10953437).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protectionrequirements.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992 A3181C
Oil Filter
4.3L V6 19330000 PF63E
5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 19330000 PF63E
6.0L V8 19303975 PF48E

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500 Index
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 171
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 173
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Fast Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 175
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
FlexFuel
E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 117
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Fluid
Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 363, 366
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Fluid (cont'd)
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 306
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 284, 379
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . 141
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 144
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 275
Fuel (cont'd)
Requirements, California . . . . . 312
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393, 395
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Gauges
Engine Coolant
Te m p e r a t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 3
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 132
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 1
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 451
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Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 196
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Messages
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 152
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Object Detection System . . . . . 153
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 154
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Messages (cont'd)
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Trailer Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 50
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
N
Navigation
OnStar®...................... 488
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . 382
O
Object Detection System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 362
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 132
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 88
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 475
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
OnStar®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491
OnStar®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 488
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Operating Mode
Overheated Engine
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374

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508 Index
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 389
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 307
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 418
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 94
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 384
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 389