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4 Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand what they mean. For moreinformation on the symbol, refer tothe Index.
0:Adjustable Pedals
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controlsor OnStar®(if equipped)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger
(:Heated Steering Wheel
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
g:Outside Power FoldawayMirrors
O:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
_:To w / H a u l M o d e
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a:Under Pressure
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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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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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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The lever returns to its startingposition whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or a lanechange the arrows flash rapidly ordo not come on, a signal bulb couldbe burned out. If equipped with LEDturn signals, see your dealer.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If abulb is not burned out, check thefuse. SeeFuses0390.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for morethan 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chimesounds at each flash of the turnsignal. The message TURNSIGNAL ON will also appear in theDriver Information Center (DIC). Toturn the chime and message off,move the turn signal lever to the offposition.
Fog Lamps
If equipped, the control is on thecenter of the exterior lamp control,to the left of the steering column.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUNposition for the fog lamps tocome on.
#:Press to turn the fog lamps onor off. A light will come on in theinstrument cluster.
When the fog lamps are turned on,the parking lamps automaticallyturn on.
When the headlamps are changedto high beam, the fog lamps go off.When the high-beam headlamps areturned off, the fog lamps will comeon again.
Some localities have laws thatrequire the headlamps to be on withthe fog lamps.
Auxiliary
Roof-Mounted Lamp
If equipped, this button includeswiring provisions for a dealer or aqualified service center to install anauxiliary roof lamp.
This button is on the overheadconsole.
When the wiring is connected to anauxiliary roof-mounted lamp,pressing the bottom of the buttonwill activate the lamp and illuminatean indicator light at the bottom of

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this button. Pressing the top of thebutton will turn off the roof-mountedlamp and indicator.
The emergency roof lamp circuit isfused at 30 amps, so the totalcurrent draw of the attached lampsshould be less than this value. Theattachment points for the roof lampcircuits are two blunt cut wiresabove the overhead console: a darkgreen with blue stripe switchedpower wire and a black ground wire.
For information on roof-mountedemergency lamp installation, seewww.gmupfitter.com or contact yourdealer.
If the vehicle has this button, thevehicle may have the snow plowprep package. SeeAdd-OnElectrical Equipment0345.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightnessof the steering wheel and instrumentpanel lights. The instrument panelillumination control is next to theexterior lamp control.
D:Move the thumbwheel up ordown to brighten or dim the lights.
Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp provides more lightin the cargo area or on the sides ofthe vehicle, if needed. The lightsinside the pickup box and/or on theoutside rearview mirrors also turnon, if equipped.
Press the switch down to turn thecargo lamp on or off. An indicatorlight will turn on when the lamp isturned on, if equipped. The shiftlever must be in the P (Park)position to operate the cargo lamp.The lights on the outside rearview

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turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF,the windows and sunroof continueto work up to 10 minutes or until anydoor is opened. The radio continuesto work for up to 10 minutes or untilthe driver door is opened.
Accessory Power Outlets (APOs)
The vehicle may have AccessoryPower Outlets (APOs) in severallocations. SeePower Outlets0124.
The APOs in the console or centerseat position are powered byRetained Accessory Power (RAP).They will continue to work for up to10 minutes after the key is turnedfrom ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, or untilthe driver door is opened.
The APOs on the center stack comefrom the factory powered directlyfrom the vehicle battery, and supplyaccessory power at all times,regardless of ignition key position.
If electronic items are left pluggedinto these APOs for long periods oftime with the vehicle off, the vehiclebattery could be drained. Thevehicle may not start if the battery isallowed to drain for an extendedperiod of time.
Engine Coolant Heater
The engine heater can provideeasier starting and better fueleconomy during engine warm-up incold weather conditions at or below✓18 °C (0 °F). Vehicles with anengine heater should be plugged inat least four hours before starting.An internal thermostat in theplug-end of the cord may exist,which will prevent engine coolantheater operation at temperaturesabove✓18 °C (0 °F).
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
To Use the Engine Coolant
Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap theelectrical cord. The cord issecured to the driver sidefender with a clip, next to theengine compartment fuseblock. Carefully remove thewire tie that bundles theelectrical plug. Do not cut theelectrical cord.
Check the heater cord fordamage. If it is damaged, donot use it. See your dealer forareplacement.Inspectthecord for damage yearly.
3. Plug the cord into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 351California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351California PerchlorateMaterials Requirements . . . . . 352Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353Engine CompartmentOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 362Automatic Transmission Fluid(6-Speed Transmission) . . . . . 363Automatic Transmission Fluid(8-Speed Transmission) . . . . . 366Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 366Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 367Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 372
Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374Power Steering Fluid (1500Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375Power Steering Fluid (2500/3500 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377Battery - North America . . . . . . 378Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380Noise Control System . . . . . . . . 382Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 383Automatic Transmission ShiftLock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383Ignition Transmission LockCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 384Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 384Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 385
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and ParkingLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387Ta i l l a m p s ( C h a s s i s C a bModels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387Ta i l l a m p s , T u r n S i g n a l ,Stoplamps, and Back-UpLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL) andCargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices andWiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389Electrical System Overload . . . 389Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390Instrument Panel Fuse Block(Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393Instrument Panel FuseBlock (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0432.
2.Battery - North America0378.
3. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. SeeCoolingSystem0368.
4.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0367.
5. Automatic TransmissionDipstick (If Equipped). See“How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid”underAutomatic Transmission Fluid(6-Speed Transmission)0363orAutomatic TransmissionFluid (8-SpeedTr a n s m i s s i o n )0366.
6. Remote Negative (–)Location.SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0432.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out ofView). SeeCoolingSystem0368.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See“Whento Add Engine Oil”underEngine Oil0359.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil”underEngine Oil0359.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. SeeBrake Fluid0377.
11 . W i n d s h i e l d Wa s h e r F l u i dReservoir. See“Adding WasherFluid”underWasherFluid0375.
12. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (IfEquipped). SeeHydraulicClutch0366.
13.Engine Compartment FuseBlock0390.

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0432.
2.Battery - North America0378.
3. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. SeeCoolingSystem0368.
4.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0367.
5. Automatic TransmissionDipstick (If Equipped). See“How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid”underAutomatic Transmission Fluid(6-Speed Transmission)0363orAutomatic TransmissionFluid (8-SpeedTr a n s m i s s i o n )0366.
6. Remote Negative (–)Location(Out of View). SeeJumpStarting - North America0432.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out ofView). SeeCoolingSystem0368.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See“Whento Add Engine Oil”underEngine Oil0359.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil”underEngine Oil0359.
10. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See“Adding WasherFluid”underWasherFluid0375.
11 . B r a k e F l u i d R e s e r v o i r. S e eBrake Fluid0377.
12.Engine Compartment FuseBlock0390.

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0432.
2.Battery - North America0378.
3. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. SeeCoolingSystem0368.
4.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0367.
5. Automatic TransmissionDipstick (If Equipped). See“How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid”underAutomatic Transmission Fluid(6-Speed Transmission)0363orAutomatic TransmissionFluid (8-SpeedTr a n s m i s s i o n )0366.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil”underEngine Oil0359.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See“Whento Add Engine Oil”underEngine Oil0359.
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out ofView). SeeCoolingSystem0368.
9. Remote Negative (–)Location.SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0432.
10. Power Steering FluidReservoir. SeePower SteeringFluid (1500 Series)0375orPower Steering Fluid (2500/3500 Series)0375.
11 . W i n d s h i e l d Wa s h e r F l u i dReservoir. See“Adding WasherFluid”underWasherFluid0375.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. SeeBrake Fluid0377.
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped).SeeBattery - NorthAmerica0378.
14.Engine Compartment FuseBlock0390.
If the vehicle has a diesel engineand/or an Allison Transmission, seethe Duramax diesel supplement.
For an eAssist vehicle, see theSilverado/Sierra eAssistsupplement.
Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see“Engine Oil”in the Duramax dieselsupplement.
To e n s u r e p r o p e r e n g i n eperformance and long life, carefulattention must be paid to engine oil.Following these simple, butimportant steps will help protectyour investment:
.Use engine oil approved to theproper specification and of theproper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”in this section.
.Check the engine oil levelregularly and maintain theproper oil level. See“CheckingEngine Oil”and“When to AddEngine Oil”in this section.
.Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. SeeEngine OilLife System0362.
.Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See“What to Do withUsed Oil”in this section.