keyless CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2019 User Guide

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2. Press and slide the batterydown toward the pocket of the
transmitter in the direction of
the key ring. Do not use a
metal object
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitter back cover top side first, and
then the bottom toward the
key ring.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote start
feature, the climate control system
will come on when the vehicle is
started remotely, depending on the
outside temperature.
The rear defog and heated and
ventilated seats, if equipped, may
also come on. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 075 and
Vehicle Personalization 0168.
If equipped, the automatic heated
steering wheel may also come on.
See Heated Steering Wheel 0132.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the
vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle
may run out of fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
. The RKE transmitter is inside
the vehicle. .
The hood is not closed.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction and the lamp
is on.
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. Two remote starts or a remote
start with an extension have
been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
The engine will turn off during a
remote vehicle start if:
. The coolant temperature gets
too high.
. The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be
reduced while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 034.

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Warning (Continued)
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
There are several ways to lock and
unlock the vehicle.
From outside:
. Use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
. Use Keyless Access,
if equipped.
. Use the key in the driver door or
the passenger door, if equipped.
From inside, use the power door
locks or the manual door locks. To
lock the door with the manual door
locks, push down on the manual
lock knob.
From inside, pull the door handle
once to unlock the door. Pull the
handle again to open the door.
See Vehicle Alarm System 053. Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns
freely when either the wrong key is
used, or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open. To reset the lock, turn
it to the vertical position with the
correct key fully inserted. Remove
the key and insert it again. If this
does not reset the lock, turn the key
halfway around in the cylinder and
repeat the reset procedure.
Power Door Locks
Q:
Press to lock the doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
If equipped, this feature delays the
locking of the doors until
five seconds after all doors are
closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned
on when the Open Door
Anti-Lockout feature has been
turned off.
When
Qis pressed on the power
door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three
times indicating delayed locking is
active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are
closed. If a door is reopened before
that time, the five-second timer will
reset when all doors are closed
again.

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The safety lock is on the inside
edge of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:1. Move the lever down to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing
the power door unlock switch,
or by using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled,
adults and older children will not be
able to open the rear door from the
inside. Cancel the safety locks to
enable the doors to open from the
inside. To cancel the safety lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.Doors
Tailgate
Manual 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
a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
Use the key to unlock the tailgate.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on its
handle while pulling the
tailgate down.
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it
upward until it latches.

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After closing the tailgate, pull it back
to be sure it is latched securely.
Some tailgates have an electric
latch. If the battery is disconnected
or has low voltage, the tailgate will
not open. The tailgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected or recharged.
Power Release Tailgate
{Warning
Make sure there is no one in the
way of the power tailgate as it is
opening and closing, and keep
hands away from the tailgate
hinges when in use. You or others
could be injured if caught in the
path of the power tailgate or
tailgate hinges.
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate,
make sure the area behind the
tailgate is clear before opening it.In the case of a dead battery, the
tailgate can be opened manually.
Contact your dealer or Roadside
Assistance.
If equipped, to lock or unlock the
tailgate, use the RKE transmitter or
the key. See
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) 034 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 42.
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
To open the tailgate:
. Press
xtwice quickly on the
RKE transmitter until the tailgate
moves.
. Press5on the center stack.

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.Press the touch pad on the
tailgate handle after unlocking all
doors. Use the top of the tailgate
to pull against if assistance is
required. If equipped with
Keyless Access, a locked
tailgate can be opened if the
RKE transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft).
To close the tailgate, firmly push it
upward until it latches. Pull it back
to be sure it is latched securely.
Power Tailgate
{Warning
Make sure there is no one in the
way of the power tailgate as it is
opening and closing, and keep
hands away from the tailgate
hinges when in use. You or others
could be injured if caught in the
path of the power tailgate or
tailgate hinges.
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate,
make sure the area behind the
tailgate is clear before opening it.
If equipped with a power open/close
tailgate, it can be opened or closed
in several ways. To open the
tailgate, do one of the following:
. Press
xtwice quickly on the
RKE transmitter until the tailgate
moves. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 034 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 42. If equipped with Keyless
Access, a locked tailgate can be
opened if the RKE transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft).. Press5on the center stack.

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Power Folding
If equipped with power folding
mirrors:1. Press
gto fold the mirrors in
to the folded position.
2. Press
gagain to fold the
mirrors out to the driving
position.
Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
. The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding. .
The mirrors are accidentally
manually folded/unfolded.
. The mirrors will not stay in the
unfolded position.
. The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Manually fold both mirrors if they
are out of sync. Fold and unfold the
mirrors three times using the mirror
controls to reset them to their
normal position. A popping noise
may be heard. This sound is normal
after a manual folding operation.
Remote Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press and holdQon
the RKE transmitter for
approximately one second to
remotely fold the exterior mirrors.
Press and hold
Kon the RKE
transmitter for approximately
one second to unfold. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 034 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 42. This feature can be turned on or off.
See
Vehicle Personalization 0168.
Task Lighting
If equipped, task lighting projects
light from the outside mirrors to the
sides of the vehicle. See Task
Lighting 0183.
Advanced Trailering Vision
System Side Cameras
If equipped, the Advanced Trailering
Vision System side cameras are on
the bottom of the outside mirrors. To
locate for cleaning, see “Surround
Vision (360 Degrees)” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0255.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See
Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0268.
Side Blind Zone Alert
The vehicle may have Side Blind
Zone Alert. See Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) 0267.

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Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Manual Windows
If equipped, turn the hand crank on
each door to manually raise or lower
the manual windows.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or keys in a
vehicle with children. When there
are children in the rear seat, use
the window lockout button to
prevent operation of the windows.
SeeKeys 031.
The power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0226.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.

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Memory Seats
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to save and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle, and a shared exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be
saved, such as power mirrors,
if equipped. Memory positions are
linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for
automatic memory recalls.
Before saving, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and
release SET; a beep will sound.
Then immediately press and hold 1,2, or
B(Exit) until two beeps
sound. To manually recall these
positions, press and hold 1, 2, or
B
until the saved position is reached.
Follow the instructions under
“Saving Memory Positions.”
The vehicle identifies the current
driver ’s RKE transmitter number
(1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) 034 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 42. Only RKE transmitters 1 and 2
can be used for automatic memory
recalls. A Driver Information Center
(DIC) welcome message indicating
the transmitter number may display
for the first few ignition cycles
following a transmitter change. For
Seat Entry Memory to work properly,
save the positions to the memory
button (1 or 2) matching the RKE
transmitter number displayed in the
DIC welcome message. Carry the
linked RKE transmitter when
entering the vehicle. Memory adjustments may not be
available upon delivery or after
service until steps in
“Saving
Memory Positions” section are
performed.
Vehicle Personalization Settings
. To have the Seat Entry Memory
movement begin when the
vehicle is started, select the
Settings menu, then Vehicle,
then Seating Position, and then
Seat Entry Memory. Select On or
Off. See “Seat Entry Memory”
later in this section.
. Seat Exit Memory movement
begins when the ignition is
turned off and the driver door is
opened, or when the ignition is
turned off with the driver door
already opened, select the
Settings menu, then Vehicle,
then Seating Position, and then
Seat Exit Memory. Select On or
Off. See “Seat Exit Memory”
later in this section.
. See Vehicle Personalization
0 168 for additional setting
information.

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Identifying Driver Number
To identify the driver number:1. Start the vehicle with a different key or RKE transmitter. The
DIC should display the driver
number; 1 or 2. Turn the
ignition off and remove the key
or RKE transmitter from the
vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle with the initial key or RKE transmitter. The
DIC should display the other
driver number not shown in
Step 1.
Saving Memory Positions
Read these instructions completely
before saving memory positions.
To save preferred driving positions
1 and 2: 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
A DIC welcome message may
indicate driver number 1 or 2.
2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired driving
position. 3. Press and release SET; a beep
will sound.
4. Immediately press and hold the 1 or 2 memory button matching
the above DIC welcome
message until two beeps
sound.
If too much time passes
between releasing SET and
pressing 1, the memory
position will not be saved and
two beeps will not sound.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
1 or 2 corresponds to the driver
number. See “Identifying Driver
Number” previously in this
section.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second driver using 1 or 2.
To save the position for
Band
Seat Exit Memory, repeat Steps 1–4
using
B. This saves the position
for getting out of the vehicle.
Save preferred memory feature
positions to both 1 and 2 if you are
the only driver. Manually Recalling Memory
Positions
Press and hold 1, 2, or
Bto recall
the previously saved memory
positions.
To stop Manual Memory Recall
movement, release 1, 2, or
Bor
press any of the following controls:
. Power seat
. Memory SET
. Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger outside mirror
selected
Seat Entry Memory
The vehicle identifies the number of
the current driver ’s RKE transmitter
(1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) 034 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 42. If the RKE transmitter is 1 or
2, and Seat Entry Memory is
programmed on in vehicle
personalization, the positions saved
to the same memory button number

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When this light comes on, or is
flashing, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) also displays a
message.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is on
and the engine is not running. See
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0218 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
0 220.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it 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.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass
an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications
0314.
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service
may be required.
To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.