keyless CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 2023 Owner's Guide

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.
S./Canada/Mexico-15546003) - 2022 - CRC - 5/5/21
Driving and Operating 243
With the vehicle moving less than
5 km/h (3 mph) and the transmission in
N (Neutral), attempt the shift again.
Shifting Out of 4
n
1. The vehicle must be stopped or movingless than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the
transmission in N (Neutral) and the
ignition on. It is best for the vehicle to
be moving 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
2. Press 4
m, AUTO, or 2m. The actual 4x4
shift request is only made after the
button is released. The 4x4 graphic will
remain flashing until the shift request
has completed. A DIC message displays
to indicate the state of the request.
Once the 4x4 shift has completed, the
DIC message disappears, the 4x4 graphic
stops flashing, and the current setting is
indicated.
If vehicle speed is higher when shift
request occurs, a DIC message displays.
Reduce vehicle speed.
If the transmission is not in N (Neutral)
when shift request occurs, DIC messages will
display. The vehicle will allow 20 seconds for
this shift to occur. After this time, a graphic
in the instrument cluster will indicate that
the transfer case is in 4
n.
Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear before
the requested mode indicator light has
stopped flashing could damage the
transfer case.
If the transmission is not shifted into
N (Neutral) or the vehicle has not slowed to
5 km/h (3 mph) within 20 seconds, the
transfer case will remain in its original state.
This will be indicated in the instrument
cluster.
With the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h
(3 mph), and the transmission in N (Neutral),
attempt the shift again.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
To shift into N (Neutral): 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
3. Shift the transfer case to 2
m.
4. Apply the parking brake and/or brake pedal.
5. Press 2
mfive times in 10 seconds until
the N (Neutral) graphic starts flashing in
the instrument cluster. When the shift is
complete, the graphic stops flashing. If the parking brake and/or brake pedal
is not applied within 20 seconds, the
transfer case will remain in the original
state.
6. If the transmission is not shifted into N (Neutral) or the vehicle has not slowed
to 5 km/h (3 mph) within 20 seconds,
the transfer case will remain in its
original state. This will be indicated in
the instrument cluster.
Shifting Out of N (Neutral)
To shift out of N (Neutral): 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
0 229 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0227.
2. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0245.
3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
4. Shift the transfer case to 2
m. Transfer
case shifts out of N (Neutral) can only be
made into 2
m. When the shift to 2mis
complete, the graphic in the instrument
cluster will stop flashing. If the transfer
case cannot complete a shift, the graphic
will return to the previously selected
setting.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.
S./Canada/Mexico-15546003) - 2022 - CRC - 5/5/21
380 Vehicle Care
To dinghy tow:1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a
level surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
4. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See “Shifting into N (Neutral)” under
Four-Wheel Drive 0240.
5. With the engine running, release the parking brake and verify that the
transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting
the transmission to D (Drive) and then to
R (Reverse). There should be no
movement while shifting the
transmission.
6. Shift the transmission to D (Drive).
7. If equipped with an ignition key, turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If equipped with Keyless Access, turn the
engine off. Disregard the Shift to P (Park)
DIC message. See Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0229 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0227.{Warning
To avoid death, serious injury,
or property damage, before dinghy
towing the vehicle, always disconnect and
secure the negative battery cable and
cover the negative battery post and cable
with a non-conductive material. If the
battery is left connected or the battery
cable contacts the post, the Electric
Parking Brake may activate during
towing, which could cause a crash.
8. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable. See “Negative Battery Cable
Disconnection” inBattery - North
America 0324.
9. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked, vehicle
damage may occur.
10. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is unlocked.
11. If the vehicle has an ignition key, keep it in the towed vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY
to prevent the steering column from
locking. If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access, keep the RKE transmitter
outside of the vehicle and manually lock
the doors. Access the vehicle by using
the key in the door lock. See
Door Locks
0 21.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting from the tow vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface. Secure the vehicle with wheel blocks.
2. Re-connect the negative (–) battery. See Battery - North America 0324.
3. Turn on the ignition with the engine off. For vehicles with a key, turn the ignition
to ON/RUN with the engine off. If the
vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access,
with your foot off the brake pedal, press
and hold ENGINE START/STOP for
five seconds until the green light comes
on in the button. See Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0229 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0227.
4. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0245.
5. Disconnect from the tow vehicle.
6. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.
S./Canada/Mexico-15546003) - 2022 - CRC - 5/5/21
Index 433
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 56
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202, 204
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227, 229
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . 328
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
IndicatorVehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 74
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 148
J
Jack
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . 374
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 9
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . 144
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 147
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Malfunction Indicator (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . 268
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 89
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.
S./Canada/Mexico-15546003) - 2022 - CRC - 5/5/21
436 Index
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear Cross Traffic Alert System . . . . . . . . . . 262
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . .253, 254
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rearview Mirror
Truck Bed Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Recommended
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 401
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . 10, 13
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacement
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after
a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . 232
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . 235S
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 56
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49