tailgate CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G Owners Manual

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
In Brief 9
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
PressKagain within three seconds
to unlock all remaining doors andthe tailgate.
Q:Press to lock all doors and thetailgate. Lock and unlock feedbackcan be personalized. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press7and
hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press7
again to cancel the panic alarm.
SeeKeys033andRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation036.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold/
for at least four seconds or untilthe turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally afterentering.
When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t , d o o n e o fthe following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start038.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock andunlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter orthe key in the driver door.
From inside, use the power doorlocks or push down or pull up on themanual door locks.
From inside, pull the door handleonce to unlock the door. Pull againto open the door.

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
Keys, Doors, and Windows 37
Q:Press to lock all doors and thetailgate.
If enabled in vehicle personalization,the turn signal lamps flash once toindicate locking has occurred.If enabled through vehiclepersonalization, the horn chirps
whenQis pressed again within
three seconds. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.
PressingQarms the alarm system.
SeeVehicle Alarm System043.
If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holdingQfor
one second will fold the mirrors. Theauto mirror folding feature will notoperate unless it is enabled. SeeFolding Mirrors048andVehiclePersonalization0160.
K:Press once to unlock only the
driver door. IfKis pressed again
within three seconds, all remainingdoors and the tailgate unlock. Theinterior lamps may come on andstay on for 20 seconds or until theignition is turned on.
If enabled in VehiclePersonalization, the turn signallamps flash twice to indicateunlocking has occurred. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.Ifenabledthrough vehicle personalization, theexterior lamps may turn on. SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
PressingKon the RKE transmitter
disarms the alarm system. SeeVehicle Alarm System043.
If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holdingKfor
one second will unfold the mirrors.The auto mirror folding feature willnot operate unless it is enabled.SeeFolding Mirrors048andVehicle Personalization0160.
On some models, press, release
and then press and holdKto open
all of the windows. Pressing thebutton again will stop the windows.
SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
7:Press and release one time toinitiate vehicle locator. The turnsignal lamps flash and the hornsounds three times.
Press and hold7for at least
three seconds to sound the panicalarm. The turn signal lamps flashand the horn sounds repeatedly for30 seconds. The alarm turns offwhen the ignition is moved to ON/
RUN or7is pressed again. The
ignition must be in LOCK/OFF forthe panic alarm to work.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmedto this vehicle will work. If atransmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased andprogrammed through your dealer.Each vehicle can have up toeight transmitters programmed to it.See your dealer for transmitterprogramming.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery in thetransmitter soon if the REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage displays in the DIC.

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
42 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Doors
Tailgate
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to ride
on the tailgate, even when the
vehicle is operated at low speeds.
People riding on the tailgate can
easily lose their balance and fall
in response to vehicle
maneuvers. Falling from a moving
vehicle may result in serious
injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in
aseatandusingasafetybelt
properly.
If equipped, to lock or unlock thetailgate, use the RKE transmitter orthe key. SeeRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation036.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on itshandle while pulling thetailgate down.
To s h u t t h e t a i l g a t e , f i r m l y p u s h i tupward until it latches.
After closing the tailgate, pull it backto be sure it latches securely.
Power Assist Steps
If equipped, the power assist steps,when enabled, will extend when thedoor is opened. They will retractthree seconds after the door isclosed or immediately if the vehiclestarts moving.
Keep hands, children, pets, objects,and clothing clear of the powerassist steps when in motion.
The steps will reverse direction ifthere is an obstruction. Remove theobstruction, then open and close thedoor on the same side to completethe motion. If the obstruction is notcleared, the assist steps remainextended.
Slight movement of the steps whileextended is normal.
Kick Switch
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park)and unlock the doors.
2. Kick the switch to extend thepower assist step to the tire.ADICmessagedisplays.
3. Kick the switch again to returnto normal operation.

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
302 Driving and Operating
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera(RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA),and Front Parking Assist (FPA) mayhelp the driver park or avoid objects.Always check around the vehiclewhen parking or backing.
The RVC and RPA will not workproperly if the tailgate is down. If thetailgate is down, do not use thesesystems.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted intoR(Reverse), the RVC displays animage of the area behind the vehiclein the center stack display. Theprevious screen displays when thevehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)after a short delay. To return to theprevious screen sooner, press abutton on the infotainment system,shift into P (Park), or reach a vehiclespeed of 8 km/h (5 mph).
1. View Displayed by theCamera
1. View Displayed by theCamera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper
Displayed images may be farther orcloser than they appear. The areadisplayed is limited and objects thatare close to either corner of thebumper or under the bumper do notdisplay.
Awarningtrianglemaydisplayonthe RVC screen to show that RPAhas detected an object. This trianglechanges from amber to red andincreases in size the closer theobject.
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the
cameras’field of view, below the
bumper, or under the vehicle.
Shown distances may be different
from actual distances. Do not
drive or park the vehicle using
only these camera(s). Always
check behind and around the
vehicle before driving. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
388 Vehicle Care
To r e p l a c e o n e o f t h e s e b u l b s :
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two rear lampassembly screws.
3. Pull the rear lamp assemblyoutboard away from the boxside until the retainers release.There will be a noise when theretainers release.
4. Pull the rear lamp assemblystraight back to remove it fromthe vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out fromthe socket.
7. Replace the bulb, then insertthe bulb socket into the rearlamp assembly and turnclockwise.
8. Verify the retainer ring is in theproper position. If the retainerring is out of position, it will notengage. Reset the retainer bypulling it forward with a tool.
9. Push the rear lamp assemblystraight in until it is seatedagainst the vehicle.
10. Make sure the rear lampassembly is flush with thebox side.
11 . R e i n s t a l l t h e t w o r e a r l a m passembly screws.

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Service and Maintenance 463
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Front Axle Driveshaft Splines (All 4WD1500/2500/3500 Series) and Rear AxleDriveshaft Splines (All 2WD 1500Series with Automatic Transmission)
Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, inCanada 19257122).
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, inCanada 89021678).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, inCanada 19299819).
Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570).
Hydraulic Power Steering System(2500/3500 Series Only)GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 19329450, in Canada 19329451).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges,Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hingeand Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, TailgateHandle Pivot Points, Hinges, LatchBolt, and Linkage
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, inCanada 10953474).
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 93436060).
Rear Axle (1500 Series) SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457, inCanada 19300458).
Rear Axle (2500/3500 Series) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, inCanada 89021678).