ignition CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

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.My vehicle has a rear seat toosmall to accommodate arear-facing infant seat; or
.The infant has a medicalcondition which, according to theinfant's physician, makes itnecessary for the infant to ride inthe front seat so that the drivercan constantly monitor thechild's condition.
Child age 1 to 12. A childage 1 to 12 must ride in the frontseat because:
.My vehicle has no rear seat;
.Although children ages 1 to 12ride in the rear seat(s) wheneverpossible, children ages 1 to 12sometimes must ride in the frontbecause no space is available inthe rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or
.The child has a medicalcondition which, according to thechild's physician, makes itnecessary for the child to ride inthe front seat so that the drivercan constantly monitor thechild's condition.
Medical Condition. A passengerhas a medical condition which,according to his or her physician:
.Causes the passenger airbag topose a special risk for thepassenger; and
.Makes the potential harm fromthe passenger airbag in a crashgreater than the potential harmfrom turning off the airbag andallowing the passenger, even ifbelted, to hit the instrumentpanel or windshield in a crash.
{Warning
If the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is turned off for a
person who is not in a risk group
identified by the national
government, that person will not
have the extra protection of an
airbag. In a crash, the airbag will
not be able to inflate and help
protect the person sitting there.
Do not turn off the front outboard
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Warning (Continued)
passenger frontal airbag unless
the person sitting there is in a risk
group.
To t u r n o f f t h e f r o n t o u t b o a r dpassenger frontal airbag, insert theignition key into the switch, push in,and move the switch to the offposition.
The word OFF or the off symbol willcome on in the passenger airbagstatus indicator located in theoverhead console to let you knowthat the front outboard passengerfrontal airbag is off, after the systemcheck is completed. The airbag offlight will come on and stay on to let

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you know that the front outboardpassenger frontal airbag is off. SeeAirbag On-Off Light0136.Thefrontoutboard passenger airbag willremain off until you turn it back onagain.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. For
example, the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag could
inflate even though the airbag
on-off switch is turned off.
To h e l p a v o i d i n j u r y t o y o u r s e l f o r
others, have the vehicle serviced
right away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light0135for more information,
including important safety
information.
To t u r n t h e f r o n t o u t b o a r d p a s s e n g e rfrontal airbag on again, insert theignition key into the switch, push in,and move the switch to the onposition.
The front outboard passengerfrontal airbag is now enabled(may inflate). SeeAirbag On-OffLight0136.
Passenger Sensing
System
If the vehicle has one of thefollowing indicators, then the vehiclehas a passenger sensing system forthe front outboard passengerposition, unless there is an airbagon-off switch on the instrumentpanel endcap. If there is an airbagon-off switch, the vehicle does not
have a passenger sensing system.SeeAirbag On-Off Switch080formore information.
The passenger airbag statusindicator will light on the overheadconsole when the vehicle is started.
United States
Canada and Mexico
The words ON and OFF, or thesymbol for on and off, will be visibleduring the system check. When thesystem check is complete, either theword ON or OFF, or the symbol foron or off, will be visible. SeePassenger Airbag StatusIndicator0137.

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Bucket Seat
If equipped, press the latch and liftto open. Depending on the optionsthere may be a tote compartment,accessory power outlet, auxiliaryjack, and USB port(s) inside. Thereare openings for power cords on theedge of the storage area.
SeePower Outlets0124,USB Port(Base Radio)0199orUSB Port(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0201,andAuxiliary Jack0207.If equipped with the uplevel radio,see the infotainment manual.
Floor Console Storage
If equipped with front seat floorconsole storage, unlock with theignition key, press the button, andlift to open.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Tie-Downs
The vehicle may be equipped withcargo tie-downs.
Any of the nine holes inside thetruck bed can be used for tie-downs.
The maximum load is 113 kg(250 lb) per tie-down.

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Horn
To s o u n d t h e h o r n , p r e s saon the
steering wheel.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is onthe turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band withzon it.
1:Fast wipes.
w:Slow wipes.
3INT :Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes or down for lessfrequent wipes.
OFF :Turns the windshieldwipers off.
8:For a single wipe, turn to8,then release. For several wipes,
hold the band on8longer.
Clear ice and snow from the wiperblades before using them. If frozento the windshield, carefully loosen orthaw them. Damaged wiper bladesshould be replaced. SeeWiperBlade Replacement0384.
Heavy snow or ice can overload thewiper motor. An internal circuitbreaker to the motor will stop themotor until it cools down.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are onw,1,or3INT,
they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is thenmoved to OFF before the driverdoor is opened or within 10 minutes,the wipers will restart and move tothe base of the windshield.
If the ignition is put in OFF while thewipers are performing wipes due towindshield washing, the wiperscontinue to run until they reach thebase of the windshield.
Windshield Washer
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Lm(Washer Fluid) :Push thepaddle marked with the windshieldwasher symbol at the top of the turnsignal lever, to spray washer fluidand activate the wipers. The wiperswill continue until the paddle isreleased or the maximum wash timeis reached. When the paddle isreleased, additional wipes mayoccur depending on how long thewindshield washer had beenactivated. SeeWasher Fluid0375for information on filling thewindshield washer fluid reservoir.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compassdisplay on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). The compass receives

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1. Touch the SETTINGS screenbutton from the Home Page,then touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Set Date and touch«
orªto increase or decrease
month, day, or year.
3. Touch the}or0screen
button to go back to theprevious menu.
To s e t t h e c l o c k d i s p l a y :
1. Touch the SETTINGS screenbutton and touch Timeand Date.
2. Touch Clock Display and touchOFF or ON to turn the clockdisplay off or on.
3. Touch the}or0screen
button to go back to theprevious menu.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt DirectCurrent
Accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone, MP3player, etc.
The vehicle may have up to fouraccessory power outlets.
Vehicles with a Center Console
.One or two in front of thecupholders on the centerconsole.
.One inside the center console.
.One on the rear of the centerconsole.
Vehicles with Bench Seats
.One on the center stack belowthe climate control system.
.One or two in the storage areaon the bench seat.
Lift the cover to access and replacewhen not in use.
The power outlets on the centerstack and in front of the cupholdersare powered at all times. The poweroutlets inside the storage area andon the rear of the console arepowered when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,or when RAP is active.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
15 amp rating.

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Certain power accessory plugs maynot be compatible with theaccessory power outlet and couldoverload vehicle or adapter fuses.If a problem is experienced, seeyour dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,be sure to follow the properinstallation instructions included withthe equipment. SeeAdd-OnElectrical Equipment0345.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
Alternating Current
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar
If equipped with this power outlet, itcan be used to plug in electricalequipment that uses a maximumlimit of 150 watts.
For vehicles with a center console,the 110/120 volt power outlet is infront of the cupholders in the centerconsole.
For vehicles with bench seats, the11 0 / 1 2 0 v o l t p o w e r o u t l e t i s o n t h ecenter stack.
An indicator light on the outlet turnson to show it is in use. The lightcomes on when the ignition is inON/RUN, equipment requiring lessthan 150 watts is plugged into theoutlet, and no system fault isdetected.
The indicator light does not come onwhen the ignition is in LOCK/OFF orif the equipment is not fully seatedinto the outlet.
If equipment is connected usingmore than 150 watts or a systemfault is detected, a protection circuitshuts off the power supply and theindicator light turns off. To reset thecircuit, unplug the item and plug itback in or turn the RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) off andthen back on. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0271.
The power outlet is not designed forthe following, and may not workproperly if they are plugged in:
.Equipment with high initial peakwattage, such ascompressor-driven refrigeratorsand electric power tools.

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When the ignition is on, the fuelgauge indicates about how muchfuel is left in the tank.
There is an arrow near the fuelgauge pointing to the side of thevehicle the fuel door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, thelow fuel light comes on. There still isalittlefuelleft,butthevehicleshould be refueled soon.
Here are four things that someowners ask about. None of theseshow a problem with the fuel gauge:
.At the service station, the fuelpump shuts off before the gaugereads full.
.It takes a little more or less fuelto fill up than the gaugeindicated. For example, thegauge may have indicated thetank was half full, but it actuallytook a little more or less thanhalf the tank's capacity to fillthe tank.
.The gauge moves a little whileturning a corner or speeding up.
.The gauge takes a few secondsto stabilize after the ignition isturned on, and goes back toempty when the ignition isturned off.
Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge
Metric
English
The engine oil pressure gaugeshows the engine oil pressurein kPa (kilopascals) or psi (poundsper square inch) when the engine isrunning.
Oil pressure can vary with enginespeed, outside temperature, coolanttemperature, and oil viscosity.

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Voltmeter Gauge
When the ignition is on, this gaugeindicates the battery voltage.
When the engine is running, thisgauge shows the condition of thecharging system. The gauge cantransition from a higher to lower or alower to higher reading. This isnormal. If the vehicle is operatingoutside the normal operating range,the charging system light comes on.SeeCharging System Light0138for more information. The voltmetergauge may also read lower when infuel economy mode. This is normal.
Readings outside the normaloperating range can also occurwhen a large number of electricalaccessories are operating in thevehicle and the engine is left idlingfor an extended period. Thiscondition is normal since thecharging system is not able toprovide full power at engine idle. Asengine speeds are increased, thiscondition should correct itself ashigher engine speeds allow thecharging system to create maximumpower.
The vehicle can only be driven for ashort time with the readings outsidethe normal operating range. If thevehicle must be driven, turn off allaccessories, such as the radio andair conditioner.
Readings outside the normaloperating range indicate a possibleproblem in the electrical system.Have the vehicle serviced as soonas possible.
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder
Light
There is a driver safety beltreminder light on the instrumentcluster.
When the vehicle is started, thislight flashes and a chime may comeon to remind the driver to fastentheir safety belt. Then the light stayson solid until the belt is buckled.This cycle may continue severaltimes if the driver remains orbecomes unbuckled while thevehicle is moving.
If the driver safety belt is buckled,neither the light nor the chimecomes on.

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Warning (Continued)
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light0135for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes onbriefly when the ignition is turnedon, but the engine is not running, asachecktoshowthelightisworking.It should go out when the engine isstarted.
If the light stays on, or comes onwhile driving, there may be aproblem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by yourdealer. Driving while this light is oncould drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or isflashing, the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) also displays amessage.
SeeBattery Voltage and ChargingMessages0150.
If a short distance must be drivenwith the light on, be sure to turn offall accessories, such as the radioand air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’semission control on-boarddiagnostic system. If this light is onwhile the engine is running, amalfunction has been detected andthe vehicle may require service. Thelight should come on to show that itis working when the ignition is inON/RUN and the engine is notrunning. SeeIgnitionPositions0268.
Malfunctions are often indicated bythe system before any problem isnoticeable. Being aware of the lightand seeking service promptly whenit comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.

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not used to perform an EmissionsInspection/Maintenance test or toservice the vehicle may affectvehicle operation. SeeAdd-OnElectrical Equipment0345.Seeyour dealer if assistance is needed.
The vehicle may not passinspection if:
.The light is on when the engineis running.
.The light does not come onwhen the ignition is in ON/RUNwhile the engine is off.
.Critical emission control systemshave not been completelydiagnosed. If this happens, thevehicle would not be ready forinspection and might requireseveral days of routine drivingbefore the system is ready forinspection. This can happen ifthe 12-volt battery has recentlybeen replaced or run down, or ifthe vehicle has been recentlyserviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle willnot pass or cannot be made readyfor the test.
Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consistsof two hydraulic circuits. If onecircuit is not working, the remainingcircuit can still work to stop thevehicle. For normal brakingperformance, both circuits need tobe working.
If the warning light comes on, thereis a brake problem. Have the brakesystem inspected right away.
MetricEnglish
This light should come on brieflywhen the engine is started. If it doesnot come on then, have it fixed so itwill be ready to warn you if there isaproblem.
When the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light also comes onwhen the parking brake is set. Thelight stays on if the parking brake
does not fully release. If it stays onafter the parking brake is fullyreleased, it means the vehicle has abrake problem.
If the light comes on while driving,pull off the road and stop carefully.The pedal might be harder to push,or the pedal can go closer to thefloor. It may take longer to stop.If the light is still on, have thevehicle towed for service. SeeTo w i n g t h e V e h i c l e0436.
{Warning
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after
the vehicle has been pulled off
the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for
service.