tow CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G Owners Manual

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Tilt and Telescoping SteeringWheel
To a d j u s t t h e t i l t a n d t e l e s c o p i n gsteering wheel, if equipped:
1. Push the lever (1) down tomove the steering wheelforward or rearward. Lift thelever up to lock the wheel inplace.
2. Pull the lever (2) toward you tomove the steering wheel up ordown, then release the lever tolock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
There are dome lamps in theoverhead console and the headliner,if equipped.
To c h a n g e t h e d o m e l a m p s e t t i n g s ,press the following:
OFF :Turns the lamps off, evenwhen a door is open.
DOOR :The lamps come onautomatically when a door isopened.
ON :Turns all dome lamps on.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps in theoverhead console and the headliner,if equipped. To operate, the ignitionmust be in the ACC/ACCESSORYor ON/RUN position or usingRetained Accessory Power (RAP).

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While using Range Selection Mode,cruise control and the Tow/HaulMode can be used.
Grade Braking is not available whenRange Selection Mode is active.SeeTo w / H a u l M o d e0282.
Four-Wheel Drive
If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive,the engine's driving power can besent to all four wheels for extratraction.
Transfer Case Controls
The vehicle will have one of thesethree styles of transfer casecontrols. Use these controls to shiftinto and out of the differentfour-wheel drive modes.
Manual Transfer Case
This transfer case shift lever is onthe floor to the right of the driver.
Electronic Transfer Case
This transfer case knob is to the leftof the steering column.

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Automatic Transfer Case
This transfer case knob is to the leftof the steering column.
The different drive options that maybe available are described following.
2m(Two-Wheel Drive High) :This
setting is used for driving in moststreet and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-WheelDrive) :This setting is ideal for usewhen road surface tractionconditions are variable.
Do not use AUTO mode to park onasteepgradewithpoortractionsuch as ice, snow, mud or gravel. InAUTO mode only the rear wheelswill hold the vehicle from slidingwhen parked. If parking on a steep
grade, use 4mto keep all four
wheels engaged.
4m(Four-Wheel Drive High) :Use
this setting when extra traction isneeded, such as on snowy or icyroads or in most off-road situations.
N(Neutral) :Shift to this settingonly when towing the vehicle. SeeRecreational Vehicle Towing0437orTr a i l e r To w i n g0318.
4n(Four-Wheel Drive Low) :This
setting sends maximum power to all
four wheels. Choose 4nwhen
driving in deep sand, mud, or snow,and while climbing or descendingsteep hills.
SeeFour-Wheel Drive0284.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
The base radio and base radio withtouchscreen information is includedin this manual. See the infotainmentmanual for information on theuplevel radios, audio players,phone, navigation system, RearSeat Entertainment (RSE), andvoice or speech recognition,if equipped.
Radio(s)
Base Radio
O:Press to turn the system on.Press and hold to turn it off. Whenon, press to mute; press again tounmute. Turn to increase ordecrease the volume.
RADIO :Press to choose betweenFM, AM, and SiriusXM®,if equipped.
MEDIA :Press to change the audiosource between CD, USB, AUX,and Bluetooth®Audio, if equipped.
{:Press to go to the Home Page.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 38Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 41Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Doors
Ta i l g a t e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 43Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 45
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 49Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 50Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 51Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
ignition key.

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Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
To r e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r y :
1. Separate and remove the backcover of the transmitter with aflat, thin object, such as a coin.
2. Press and slide the batterydown toward the pocket of thetransmitter in the direction ofthe key ring. Do not use ametal object.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitterback cover top side first, andthen the bottom toward thekey ring.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote startfeature, the climate control systemwill come on when the vehicle isstarted remotely, depending on theoutside temperature.
The rear defog and heated andventilated seats, if equipped, mayalso come on. SeeHeated andVentilated Front Seats063andVehicle Personalization0160.
Laws in some communities mayrestrict the use of remote starters.Check local regulations for anyrequirements on remote starting ofvehicles.
Do not use remote start if thevehicle is low on fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remotestarted if:
.The key is in the ignition.
.The hood is not closed.
.There is an emission controlsystem malfunction and themalfunction indicator lamp is on.
.Fuel level is too low.

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Center Stack Switch
The power assist steps can beextended and extended to the
tire by pressingj.When
extending the steps withj,the
kick switch is disabled.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) orN(Neutral).Toextendthesteps:
.Pressjto extend both steps.
ADICmessagedisplays.
.Pressjagain to extend to the
tire. A DIC message displays.
.Pressjagain to return to
normal operation.
Enable/Disable
To e n a b l e o r d i s a b l e t h e p o w e r
assist steps, press and holdjfor
four seconds. A DIC messagedisplays.
Cleaning
Clean the power assist stepsregularly. For an automatic carwash, extend the steps while inN(Neutral)usingthecenterstackswitch. The steps will stow whenshifting into D (Drive).
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, they do not makethe vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
The indicator light, on theinstrument panel near thewindshield, indicates the status ofthe system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid :Ve h i c l e i s s e c u r e dduring the delay to arm the system.

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Using hood-mounted air deflectorsand add-on convex mirrorattachments could decrease mirrorperformance.
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
If equipped, adjust trailer-towmirrors for a clear view of the areabehind you. Manually pull out themirror head to extend it for bettervisibility when towing a trailer.
The lower portion of the mirror isconvex. A convex mirror's surface iscurved to see more from the driver
seat. The convex mirror can beadjusted manually to the driverpreferred position for better vision.
The mirror may have a turn signalarrow that flashes in the direction ofthe turn or lane change.
Power Mirrors
Base Power Mirrors
If equipped with power mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move the mirror in thedesired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror sothat a little of the vehicle andthe area behind it can be seen.
4. Keep the selector switch in thecenter position when notadjusting mirrors.
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
1. Press (1) or (2) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the controlpad while the indicator light onbutton (1) or (2) is illuminated,to move the mirror in thedesired direction.

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3. Adjust each outside mirror sothat a little of the vehicle andthe area behind it can be seen.
4. Press either (1) or (2) again todeselect the mirror.
If you do not deselect the mirror, thefeature will turn off after aboutone minute.
If equipped, the mirrors may includeamemoryfunctionthatworkswiththe memory seats. SeeMemorySeats061.
Folding Mirrors
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
Power Folding
If equipped with power foldingmirrors:
1. Press (2) to fold the mirrors outto the driving position.
2. Press (2) again to fold themirrors in to the folded position.
The mirrors may also include amemory function that works with thememory seats. SeeMemorySeats061.
Resetting the Power FoldingMirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentallyobstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally manuallyfolded/unfolded.
.The mirrors will not stay in theunfolded position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normaldriving speeds.
Manually fold both mirrors if theyare out of sync. Fold and unfold themirrors three times using the mirrorcontrols to reset them to theirnormal position. A popping noisemay be heard. This sound is normalafter a manual folding operation.
Manual Folding
If equipped, push the mirror towardthe vehicle to fold. Push the mirroroutward to return to its originalposition.
Manually fold the mirrors inward toprevent damage when goingthrough an automatic car wash.

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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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1. When the approaching vehicleis a long distance away, theimage in the main mirror issmall and near the inboardedge of the mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, theimage in the main mirror getslarger and moves outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blindzone, the image transitionsfrom the main mirror to theblind spot mirror.
4. When the vehicle is in the blindzone, the image only appearsin the blind spot mirror.
Using the Outside Mirror with
the Blind Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that theside of the vehicle can just beseen and the blind spot mirrorhas an unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic orbefore changing a lane, look atthe main driver/passenger sidemirror to observe traffic in theadjacent lane, behind yourvehicle. Check the blind spotmirror for a vehicle in the blind
zone. Then, glance over yourshoulder to double checkbefore moving slowly into theadjacent lane.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, thepassenger and/or driver mirror tiltsto a preselected position when thevehicle is in R (Reverse). Thisallows the curb to be seen whenparallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the originalposition when:
.The vehicle is shifted out ofR(Reverse),orremainsinR(Reverse)forabout30 seconds.
.The ignition is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven inR(Reverse)aboveasetspeed.
To t u r n t h i s f e a t u r e o n o r o f f , s e eVehicle Personalization0160.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clearview of the area behind yourvehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, the vehiclemay have three control buttons atthe bottom of the mirror. See yourdealer for more information aboutOnStar and how to subscribe to it.SeeOnStar Overview0486.
Do not spray glass cleaner directlyon the mirror. Use a soft toweldampened with water.