tailgate CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 2022 User Guide

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.Press the touch pad on the tailgate
handle.
A chime sounds and the taillamps flash
during the closing operation. If the warning
chime is not functioning, the tailgate will
not power close. Power opening is still
enabled. See your dealer for service.
The power tailgate may be temporarily
disabled after repeated power cycling over a
short period of time. If this occurs, the
tailgate can still be operated manually.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate
the power tailgate. If the vehicle is shifted
out of P (Park) while the power function is
in progress, the tailgate will continue to
completion. If the vehicle is accelerated
while the tailgate is still closing, the tailgate
may stop and reverse direction. Make sure
the tailgate is closed and latched before
driving. Lift-to-Close Operation
To close the tailgate using the lift-to-close
feature, lift the tailgate from the full-open
position to at least 10 cm (4 in) and hold it
momentarily. Then, the tailgate will start
closing automatically. If the tailgate is lifted
more than halfway between open and close,
then it will not close automatically.
Obstacle Detection
If the tailgate encounters an obstacle during
a power open cycle, it will stop on the
obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the
tailgate can be allowed to open. If the
tailgate encounters an obstacle during the
closing cycle, it will stop and reverse to
full open.If the tailgate encounters multiple obstacles,
the power function will deactivate. After
removing the obstructions, manually close
the tailgate to resume normal power
operation.
Manual Operation
The tailgate can be manually closed from
the full-open position when the tailgate is
lifted in a continuous motion. If the tailgate
motion is stopped between the full-open
and half-closed positions, the lift-to-close
feature can engage and power close the
tailgate. If the touch pad is pressed during
power operation, the tailgate will stop and
allow manual operation. The tailgate must
be held after stopping, or it will continue
to open.
MultiFlex 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.

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Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make
sure the area behind the tailgate is clear
before opening it.
If equipped with this feature, the vehicle
must be in P (Park).
Switches in the inner tailgate prevent the
primary tailgate from being opened when
the inner tailgate is not fully closed.
To open the primary tailgate:
.Pressxtwice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the tailgate moves. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 010 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 013.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the
tailgate can be opened if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)..Press5on the center stack.
.Press the lower touch pad on the tailgate
handle after unlocking all doors. Use the
top of the tailgate to pull against if
assistance is required.
To close the primary tailgate, firmly push it
upward until it latches. Pull it back to be
sure it is latched securely.

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To open the inner tailgate, press the upper
touch pad on the tailgate handle after
unlocking all doors. Pull the top of the
tailgate to open.
Caution
Do not open the inner tailgate with the
primary tailgate open if there is a hitch
ball or trailer attached. This may damage
the tailgate.
To close the inner tailgate with the primary
tailgate closed, firmly push or pull it upward
until it latches. Pull it back to be sure it is
latched securely.
To close the inner tailgate with the primary
tailgate open:
.Hold the primary tailgate and firmly close
the inner tailgate.
.Raise the inner tailgate so it meets the
primary tailgate and close together at the
same time.
When using the tailgate step as a load stop,
the load must be secured as the load could
shift. See Cargo Tie-Downs 098.
MultiFlex Inner Tailgate Enable/Disable
The MultiFlex inner tailgate may be
equipped with an enable/disable feature to
prevent the inner tailgate from being
opened when a hitch or other equipment is
installed that could damage the inner
tailgate.
To disable the inner tailgate from opening:
ensure that the remote key is within
1 meter (3 ft) of the rear bumper and then
hold the upper touchpad on the tailgate
handle for three seconds. The tail lamps will
flash to alert you that the inner gate has
been disabled. The inner and outer tailgate

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can still be operated like a traditional
tailgate, but the inner gate will not be able
to be opened alone.
To enable the inner tailgate function, hold
the upper touchpad on the handle for
3 seconds until the tail lamps flash. The
inner tailgate can now be opened separately
from the outer tailgate.
Tailgate Step
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, keep hands
away from the hinges when operating
the tailgate step.
With the primary and inner tailgates open,
the tailgate step can be lowered to access
the pickup bed.
Using the Step
Caution
When using the tailgate as a step, the
load rating is 170 kg (375 lb), which
includes a person and cargo. Overloading
the tailgate step can cause damage to
the tailgate system.
.To lower the tailgate step, press the
button at the center of the step. Make
sure it lowers to the fully open position.
.To close the tailgate step, lift it firmly.
Make sure that both side latches are
engaged.
Do not place a load on top of the step when
using it as a load stop.
Using the Assist Handle

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The assist handle helps with entering the
pickup box. To use:1. Lift up on the handle until it locks in the open position.
2. To return the assist handle, pull the release lever toward the ball end of the
handle and push the handle back to the
closed position.
Applying Loads to Tailgates
Caution
Do not put ramp loads on the inner
tailgate alone. Damage to the inner
tailgate may occur.
Preferred Method
Alternate Method
When applying any load to the tailgate,
distribute the weight evenly across the
width of the tailgate. This applies to all
tailgate types.
.Use a load-distributing member (1).
.Secure the ramp to the bumper (2).
Transporting Items That Can
Catch Fire
{Warning
To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle
damage when transporting items that
can catch fire, such as leaves, mulch, hay,
or cardboard, in the truck bed:
.Make sure items are securely
contained inside the truck bed. Never
allow them to hang over the sides or
fall in between the truck bed and
the cab.
.Never place items between the cab
and the truck bed. They could touch
hot exhaust parts and ignite.
{Warning
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and other ignition
sources away from the area between the
bed of the truck and cab. They could fall
onto the fuel system below and start a
fire. You or others could be injured and/
or the vehicle damaged.

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Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on with the fog lamps.
Task Lighting
If equipped, task lighting projects light from
the outside mirrors away from the vehicle.
While the vehicle is parked, press
Kto
select one of the following options:
.Left and Right Task Lights Illuminated
.Left Task Light Illuminated
.Right Task Light Illuminated
.Left and Right Task Lights Off
If the vehicle leaves a parked position, the
lights will immediately turn off. If the vehicle is off, the lights will stay on
for approximately 10 minutes.
If any Task lights are on, if the button has
not been pressed after approximately
5 seconds, pressing it again will turn off all
Task Lights.
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
If equipped, this button includes wiring
provisions for a dealer or a qualified service
center to install an auxiliary roof lamp.
For information on roof-mounted emergency
lamp installation, see www.gmupfitter.com
or contact your dealer.
If the vehicle has this button, the vehicle
may have the snow plow prep package. See
Add-On Electrical Equipment
0303.
Exterior Cargo Lamps
The cargo lamps provide more light in the
cargo area or on the sides of the vehicle,
if needed. The lamps inside the pickup box,
in the tailgate handle, for the hitch, and/or
the cargo mirror lamps also turn on,
if equipped.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), R (Reverse),
or N (Neutral) the Cargo Lamp Switch causes
the lights to cycle through the following
states for each button press:
- Initial Press:
- CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - On
- Cargo Mirror Lights - On
- Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - On

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Audible or Safety Alert Seat
Some driver assistance features alert the
driver of obstacles by beeping. To change
the volume of the warning chime, see
“Comfort and Convenience”underVehicle
Personalization 0131.
If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat, the
driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating
pulse alert instead of beeping. To change
this, see “Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0131.
Cleaning
Depending on vehicle options, keep these
areas of the vehicle clean to ensure the best
driver assistance feature performance. Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages may
display when the systems are unavailable or
blocked.
.Front and rear bumpers and the area
below the bumpers
.Front grille and headlamps
.Front camera lens in the front grille or
near the front emblem
.Front side and rear side panels
.Outside of the windshield in front of the
rearview mirror
.Side camera lens on the bottom of the
outside mirrors
.Rear side corner bumpers
.Rear Vision Camera in the tailgate handle
.Rear Camera Mirror and Cargo View
Camera in the Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp
Radio Frequency
This vehicle may be equipped with driver
assistance systems that operate using radio
frequency. See Radio Frequency Statement
0 417.
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera (RVC),
Surround Vision, Rear Park Assist (RPA),
Front Park Assist (FPA), and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) may help the driver park
or avoid objects. Always check around the
vehicle when parking or backing.
The RVC, RPA, and Surround Vision will not
work properly if the tailgate is down. If the
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse),
the RVC displays an image of the area
behind the vehicle in the infotainment
display. The previous screen displays when
the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) after
a short delay. To return to the previous
screen sooner, press any button on the
infotainment system, shift into P (Park), or,
while in D (Drive), reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph). The rear
vision camera is in the tailgate handle.
1. View Displayed by the Rear VisionCamera
1. View Displayed by the Rear VisionCamera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper
Displayed images may be farther or closer
than they appear. The area displayed is
limited and objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the bumper
do not display.
A warning triangle may display to show
that Rear Park Assist (RPA) has detected an
object. This triangle changes from amber to
red and increases in size the closer the
object.
If equipped with Hitch View, see Surround
Vision System 0254.
{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.
Surround Vision System
If equipped the Surround Vision system can
display various views surrounding the
vehicle in the infotainment display. See
below for camera view descriptions and
more information.
{Warning
The Surround Vision cameras have blind
spots and will not display all objects near
the corners of the vehicle. Folding outside
mirrors that are out of position may not (Continued)

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camera(s) and information). To
view, select Picture-in-Picture Side
View on the infotainment display
when the Camera App is active. To
access this view when in a forward
gear above 12 km/h (8 mph), select
CAMERA on the infotainment
display and select Picture-in-Picture
Side View. The view can be closed
by selecting X, Home or Back.
Additional Views and Alerts
.Turn Signal Activated Views
Displays a rearward view of the left or
right side of the vehicle and trailer when
a trailer is connected. Views are provided
based on turn signal activation with the
right-side view being shown when the
right turn signal is active and the left side
view being shown when the left turn
signal is active. The feature can be
enabled or disabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0131. The view can be
closed early by selecting X, Home or Back.
A Trailer Length Indicator Overlay is
available in the Turn Signal Activated
Views when the trailer is relatively
straight behind the vehicle and a
compatible profile is configured and
selected via the Trailering App. The overlay will not be visible when the
position of the trailer is too far to the left
or right. The overlay can be enabled or
disabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0131.
.Jack-Knife Detection and Alert
The vehicle may be equipped with
Jack-Knife Detection. The system will track
the position of the trailer relative to the
vehicle. As the front of the trailer
approaches the rear of the vehicle, a
warning or an alert will be displayed.
A warning indicates to the driver to
proceed with caution, an alert indicates
that a collision is imminent. Based on
vehicle equipment and user settings, the
visual warning or alert may be
accompanied by audible or safety alert
seat notifications. See Vehicle
Personalization 0131.
.Trailer Angle Indicator
The vehicle may be equipped with a
Trailer Angle Indicator. The Trailer Angle
Indicator gives the driver a visual
representation of the trailer’s position
relative to the vehicle. (Available only in
Reverse, Guidelines On, Rear Trailering
Views).
{Warning
Use Hitch Guidance only to help back the
vehicle to a trailer hitch or, when
traveling above 12 km/h (8 mph), to
briefly check the status of your trailer. Do
not use for any other purpose, such as
making lane change decisions. Before
making a lane change, always check the
mirrors and glance over your shoulder.
Improper use could result in serious
injury to you or others.
HD Surround Vision with Trailer Camera
Provisions
If equipped, this feature provides additional
views to aid in trailering/towing. The
system shows multiple views in the
infotainment display using five cameras
mounted around the vehicle and up to two
additional accessory cameras that can be
mounted on or in a trailer. The front camera
is in the grille under the front emblem, the
side cameras are on the bottom of the
outside mirrors, the rear camera is in the
tailgate handle and the bed camera is
mounted on the rear of the cab.
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of the trailer. See your dealer for accessory
trailer cameras. To access, touch CAMERA on
the infotainment display or shift to
R (Reverse). To return to the previous screen
when not in reverse, touch the Home or
Back buttons on the infotainment display.
Certain trailer views require a compatible
trailer profile be configured and selected.
A compatible trailer is a box type trailer
(cargo, camper, etc.) with a conventional
hitch.
Available camera views:
.Front/Rear Standard View
.Front/Rear Top-Down View
.Rear Bowl View
.Front/Rear Side View
.Hitch View
.Bed View
.Rear trailer View
.Rear Side view with a available
articulation functionality
.Picture-in-Picture Side View
.Interior Trailer View
.Transparent trailer View
.Surround View
.Guidance Lines
.Hitch GuidanceSurround Vision (360 Degrees)
If equipped, the Surround Vision system can
display various views surrounding the
vehicle in the infotainment display using
four cameras mounted around the vehicle.
The front camera is in the grille under the
front emblem, the side cameras are on the
bottom of the outside mirrors, and the rear
camera is in the tailgate handle.
The Surround Vision system can be accessed
by selecting CAMERA in the infotainment
display or when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse). To return to the previous screen
sooner, when not in R (Reverse), press the
Home or Back button on the infotainment
system, shift into P (Park), or, while in D
(Drive), reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
Available camera views:
.Front/Rear Standard View
.Front/Rear Top-Down View
.Rear Bowl View
.Front/Rear Side View
.Hitch View
.Surround View
.Guidance Lines
.Hitch Guidance
Surround Vision
If equipped, this feature provides, additional
views to aid in trailering/towing. The Front
Vision Camera and Surround Vision cameras
are not supported. The system can show
various views in the infotainment display
using cameras mounted in and around the
vehicle and trailer. The rear camera is in the
tailgate handle and the cargo bed camera is
mounted on the rear of the cab. Up to two
accessory cameras can be mounted to the
rear and/or interior of the trailer. See your
dealer for these accessory cameras.
The system can be accessed by selecting
CAMERA in the infotainment display or
when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
To return to the previous screen sooner,
when not in R (Reverse), press the Home or
Back button on the infotainment system or
shift into P (Park).
Available camera views:
.Rear Standard View
.Hitch View
.Bed View
.Rear Trailer View
.Interior Trailer View
.Guidance Lines
.Hitch Guidance