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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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208 Infotainment System
3. Touch Bluetooth, then DeviceManagement.
4. Touch the device to delete.
5. Touch
Y.
6. Touch Delete.
Bluetooth Music
Before playing Bluetooth music,
read the following information.
. A cell phone or Bluetooth device
that supports Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile (A2DP)
versions over 1.2 must be
registered and connected to the
product.
. From the cell phone or Bluetooth
device, find the Bluetooth device
type to set/connect the item as a
stereo headset.
.
ewill appear on the screen if
the stereo headset is
successfully connected.
. The sound played by the
Bluetooth device is delivered
through the infotainment system. .
Bluetooth music can be played
only when a Bluetooth device
has been connected. To play
Bluetooth music, connect the
Bluetooth phone to the
infotainment system.
. If the Bluetooth device is
disconnected while playing
phone music, the music is
discontinued. The audio
streaming function may not be
supported in some Bluetooth
phones. Only one function can
be used at a time between the
Bluetooth hands-free or Phone
music function. For example,
if you convert to Bluetooth
hands-free while playing Phone
music, the music is
discontinued. Playing music from
the car is not possible when
there are no music files stored in
the cell phone.
Playing Bluetooth Music
1. Press
{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source. 4. Touch Bluetooth.
Pause
Touch
jto pause.
Touch
rto resume.
Playing the Next Song
Touch
l.
Playing the Previous Song
Touch
gwithin two seconds of
playback time to play the
previous song.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Song
Touch
gafter two seconds of
playback time.
Search
Touch and hold
gorlto rewind
or fast forward.
Playing Music Randomly
Touch
Zduring playback. Touch
again to return to normal play.

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Infotainment System 209
This function may not be supported
depending on the bluetooth device.
Do not change the track too quickly
when playing Bluetooth music.
Conditions that may occur when
playing Bluetooth music:
.It takes time to transmit data
from the bluetooth device to the
infotainment system.
. If the cell phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the waiting
screen mode, it may not
automatically play.
. The infotainment system
transmits the order to play from
the bluetooth device in the
Bluetooth music play mode.
If this is done in a different
mode, then the device transmits
the order to stop. Depending on
the bluetooth device options, this
order to play/stop may take time
to activate.
. If the Bluetooth music playback
is not functioning, then check to
see if the bluetooth device is in
the waiting screen mode. .
Sounds may be cut off during
the Bluetooth music playback.
. The infotainment system outputs
the audio from the cell phone or
Bluetooth device as it is
transmitted.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay capability may be
available through a compatible
smartphone. If available,
PROJECTION will appear on the
Home Page of the infotainment
display.
To use Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay:
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the
Google Play store. No app is
required for Apple CarPlay.
2. Connect an Android phone or iPhone by using the compatible
phone USB cable and plugging
into a USB data port. For best
performance, use the device’ sfactory-provided USB cable.
Aftermarket or third-party
cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, the
message “Device Projection
Privacy Consent” will appear.
. Select Continue to launch
Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto.
. Select Disable to remove
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto capability from the
vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may
still work.
PROJECTION on the Home Page
will change to Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay depending on the phone.
Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay
may automatically launch upon USB
connection. If not, touch the
ANDROID AUTO and/or APPLE
CARPLAY icon on the Home Page
to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to
return to the Home Page.

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Explicit Language Notice: Channels
with frequent explicit language are
indicated with an“XL”preceding the
channel name. Channel blocking is
available for SiriusXM Satellite
Radio receivers by notifying
SiriusXM:
. USA Customers —See
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296.
. Canadian Customers —See
www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate, or otherwise
make available any technology or
software incorporated in receivers
compatible with the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio System or that
support the SiriusXM website, the
Online Service or any of its content.
Furthermore, the AMBER voice
compression software included in
this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade
secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc. General Requirements:
1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any
product that incorporates
SiriusXM Technology and/or for
use of any of the SiriusXM
marks to be manufactured,
distributed, or marketed in the
SiriusXM Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in
Canada, a separate agreement
is required with Canadian
Satellite Radio Inc. (operating
as SiriusXM Canada).
Other Information
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
Schedule I: Gracenote EULA
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music
recognition technology and related
content delivery. For more
information visit
www.gracenote.com.
Music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright 2000 to present
Gracenote. Gracenote Software,
copyright 2000 to present
Gracenote. One or more patents
owned by Gracenote may apply to
this product and service. See the
Gracenote website for a
non-exhaustive list of applicable
Gracenote patents. Gracenote,
CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and
the "Powered by Gracenote" logo

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Driving and Operating 321
Trailer Wiring Harness
The vehicle is equipped with one of
the following wiring harnesses for
towing a trailer or hauling a slide-in
camper.
Basic Trailer Wiring
All regular, double cab, and crew
cab pickups have a seven-wire
trailer towing harness.
For vehicles not equipped with
heavy-duty trailering, the harness is
secured to the vehicle's frame
behind the spare tire mount. The
harness requires the installation of a
trailer connector, which is available
through your dealer.
Use only a round, seven-wire
connector with flat blade terminals
meeting SAE J2863 specifications
for proper electrical connectivity.
The seven-wire harness contains
the following trailer circuits:
.Green/Violet: Right Stop/Turn
Signal
. Yellow/Gray: Left Stop/Turn
Signal .
Gray/Brown: Taillamps/Parking
Lamps
. White/Green: Back-up Lamps
. Red/Green: Battery Feed
. White: Ground
. Blue: Electric Trailer Brake
The fuse for the electric trailer brake
circuit is installed in the underhood
electrical center, but the wires may
not be connected. They should be
connected by your dealer or a
qualified service center. To control
electric trailer brakes, a trailer brake
controller needs to be installed on
the vehicle by your dealer or a
qualified service center, see
“Electric Brake Control Wiring
Provisions” later in this section. Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness
Package
For vehicles equipped with
heavy-duty trailering, the harness
connector is mounted in the bumper.

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322 Driving and Operating
For vehicles with the fifth wheel/
gooseneck trailer package, the
harness connector is mounted on
the inside of the pickup bed behind
the rear wheel.
The seven-wire harness contains
the following trailer circuits:
.Green/Violet: Right Stop/Turn
Signal
. Yellow/Gray: Left Stop/Turn
Signal
. Gray/Brown: Taillamps/Parking
Lamps
. White/Green: Back-up Lamps
. Red/Green: Battery Feed .
White: Ground
. Blue: Electric Trailer Brake
To help charge a remote
(non-vehicle) battery, press the Tow/
Haul Mode button at the end of the
shift lever. If the trailer is too light for
Tow/Haul Mode, turn on the
headlamps to help charge the
battery.
Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring
Package
For vehicles without the fifth wheel/
gooseneck trailer package,
seven-wire camper harness is under
the rear bumper, attached to the
frame near the rear crossmember.
A connector must be added to the
wiring harness that connects to the
camper.
The harness contains the following
camper/trailer circuits:
. Green/Violet: Right Stop/Turn
Signal
. Yellow/Gray: Left Stop/Turn
Signal .
Gray/Brown: Taillamps/Parking
Lamps
. White/Green: Back-up Lamps
. Red/Green: Battery Feed
. White: Ground
. Blue: Electric Trailer Brake
If the vehicle is equipped with the
heavy-duty trailering option, see
“Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness
Package” earlier in this section.Electric Brake Control Wiring
Provisions
Wiring provisions for an electric
trailer brake controller are included
with the vehicle as part of the trailer
wiring package. The instrument
panel contains blunt cut wires above
the parking brake assembly for the
electric trailer brake controller.
The harness contains the following
circuits:
.
Blue: Electric Trailer Brakes
. Red/Black or Red/Blue:
Battery Feed
. White/Blue: Brake Apply Signal

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OnStar 475
OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to an OnStar
Advisor for Emergency, Security,
Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar
services may require a paid service
plan and data plan. OnStar requires
the vehicle battery and electrical
system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service
providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar User
Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is
next to the OnStar buttons. If the
status light is:
.
Solid Green: System is ready.
. Flashing Green: On a call.
. Red: Indicates a problem.
. Off: System is off. Press
Q
twice to speak with an OnStar
Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region.

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488 Index
Antilock Brake System(ABS) (cont'd)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 282
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 182
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 347, 350
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Auxiliary
Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 176
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Battery - North America . . . . 362, 421
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 369
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203, 205
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Brake Pedal and AdjustableThrottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 149
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Brakes (cont'd)
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 247
Bulb Replacement Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 293

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Index 495
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 86
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 336
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203, 205
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 251
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 74
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 473 Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 467
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .336, 362, 421, Back Cover
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 471
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 68
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 282
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 425
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 472
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465