CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV 2024 Owners Manual

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For more information on Tow/Haul mode,
seeTowing Equipment 0301.
Wide Open Watts : Use this mode for short
durations. It not intended for daily use.
Wide Open Watts provides maximum
propulsion. Engaging Wide Open Watts will
not change the currently active drive mode
but will provide additional propulsion torque
for maximum acceleration.
Wide Open Watts will not function when
the vehicle battery is low. Remaining in this
mode will reduce the range of the vehicle.
Wide Open Watts adjusts the acceleration
pedal map.
qMy Mode : Use this mode to
personalize everyday driving. This mode
allows the driver to configure the vehicle
subsystem settings to their driving
preferences. My mode remains active across
on/off cycles.
Through the infotainment display, the
following vehicle subsystems may be
available for customization in this mode:
Acceleration Pedal : Relaxed, Normal, Sport
Steering Effort : Low, Normal, High
Suspension : Soft, Normal, Firm Motor Sound :
Off, Refined, Engaging
For a more detailed description of each
selectable option, refer to “Drive Mode
Customization.”
Drive Mode Customization
The vehicle is equipped to modify the
following settings based on vehicle content.
Through the infotainment home screen,
select Settings > Vehicle > Drive Mode
Customization to personalize My mode.
These settings will be retained over each
on/off cycle, and do not have to be reset
each time the vehicle is started.
Acceleration Pedal : Choose how responsive
you want acceleration to feel. You can
adjust the accelerator pedal to provide
increased power.
Steering Effort : Choose how responsive you
want the steering to feel. You can set the
steering wheel to provide more feedback,
which requires more steering effort.
Suspension : Choose how responsive you
want the suspension to feel. You can make
the suspension stiffer or more comfortable. Motor Sound :
Customize how your vehicle
sounds when you are accelerating. Your
electric motor remains quiet outside but the
sound you hear inside changes as you drive
faster or slower.Four-Wheel Steering
This vehicle is equipped with four-wheel
steering. This feature steers the vehicle with
all four wheels, which reduces the vehicle
turn diameter and improves maneuverability
of the vehicle.
At slower speeds the front and rear wheels
will turn in opposite directions. This helps
the vehicle make tighter turns, such as
during parking, cornering and turning into
tight spaces. At higher speeds the front and
rear wheels will turn in the same direction.
This improves stability of the vehicle during
lane changes and wide turns
When the vehicle is shut-off, the rear
steering angle will automatically return to
the forward position.
Four-wheel steering is not operational when
Super Cruise is active. See Super Cruise
0 227.

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Maximum vehicle speed may be limited if
the four-wheel steering system becomes
inoperable.
When towing a trailer the four-wheel
steering provides enhanced stability allowing
the trailer to follow the path of the tow
vehicle more closely, especially during lane
changes. SeeGeneral Towing Information
0 293 for more information on towing a
trailer.
Four-Wheel Steering Behavior at 0 MPH
The rear wheels may not steer to full travel
when the vehicle is stationary. Additional
travel may be achieved once the vehicle
begins to move.
Care should be taken to ensure the vehicle
path is clear of obstacles if the rear tires
steer once the vehicle is moving.
Limited-Slip Differential
If equipped, the limited-slip differential can
give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand,
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most
of the time, but when traction is low, this
feature allows the drive wheel with the
most traction to move the vehicle. For
vehicles with the limited-slip differential, driven under severe conditions, the rear axle
fluid should be changed. See
Maintenance
Schedule 0389.
Air Suspension
If equipped, the Air Suspension feature
provides full time load leveling capability
along with the benefit of adjusting ride
height for increased convenience and
capability.
{Warning
To help avoid personal injury or death,
make sure the area underneath the
vehicle and inside the wheel wells is clear
when lowering the vehicle.
{Warning
To help avoid personal injury or death,
always select the lowest ride height for
the current driving conditions. Higher ride
heights raise the vehicle's center of
gravity, increasing the chance of a
rollover during extreme maneuvers.
{Warning
Heavy loads on the roof rack will make
the vehicle's center of gravity higher,
increasing the possibility of a rollover. To
avoid losing control of the vehicle, always
select the normal height setting and
avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp
turns, sudden braking, or abrupt
maneuvers when carrying cargo on the
roof rack.
Changing Ride Height
Press either “Up”or“Down” Ride Height
button to open the Ride Height menu. Select
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options. After a brief pause, the menu will
timeout and the selection will finalize. Ride
heights that are unavailable for selection
will be greyed out in the menu.
Depending on the desired height, select one
of the following ride height options from
lowest to highest height:1. Entry/Exit
2. Normal
3. Increased
4. Maximum
Ride Height Descriptions
Entry/Exit
Entry/Exit height is the lowest height
option. This ride height lowers the vehicle
for easy entry and exit, and loading and
unloading of cargo.
This ride height can be selected in the Ride
Height Menu at any vehicle speed; but will
not lower until the vehicle slows.
The vehicle automatically raises to Normal
height from Entry/Exit height when the
vehicle speed increases.
The driver can enable Easy Exit Vehicle
Height Mode to automatically lower to
Entry/Exit Height when the vehicle is shifted to P (Park). Easy Exit Vehicle Height Mode
may be enabled via the infotainment screen
under Settings > Vehicle > Ride Height.
When the vehicle is higher than Normal
height, Easy Exit Vehicle Height Mode is
disabled. When the vehicle is in Tow/Haul
Mode, Off-Road Mode, Terrain Mode, or it
senses a trailer is connected, Easy Exit
Vehicle Height Mode is disabled.
Aerodynamic
Aerodynamic height is lower than Normal
height. The vehicle automatically lowers the
vehicle at higher vehicle speeds to improve
aerodynamics. This is not a selectable option
on the Ride Height menu.
The vehicle will raise to Normal height when
the vehicle slows.
Aerodynamic height is automatically
disabled when a trailer is connected to the
vehicle, Tow/Haul mode is active, or the
vehicle is at Increased Height.
Normal
Normal height is the standard vehicle height
used for everyday driving.
Increased
Increased height is higher than Normal
height. This ride height raises the vehicle for
off-road use. Increased height can be
selected in the Ride Height Menu while
vehicle speed is slower than average speeds.
Maximum
Maximum height is higher than Increased
height. This ride height raises the vehicle for
off-road use and maximum ground
clearance. Maximum height can be selected
in the Ride Height Menu while vehicle speed
is slower. When the vehicle speeds up, the
vehicle will lower to Increased height.
Suspension Modes
The air suspension has two special modes,
Service Mode and Alignment Mode, located
in the infotainment screen under Settings >
Vehicle > Suspension.
Service Mode
Service Mode will disable all air suspension
operation including raising and lowering the
vehicle and operation of the air compressor.
This mode is useful when the vehicle is
being towed on a flat bed or when any
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Service Mode is recommended when the
vehicle is put on a hoist or a floor jack is
used to raise a corner. Service Mode
automatically disables when the vehicle
speeds up.
Alignment Mode
Alignment Mode will optimize the vehicle
height to provide the most accurate wheel
alignment. This mode should be enabled
once the vehicle is driven onto the
alignment station.
To enable Alignment Mode, ensure the
vehicle is at Normal Height and shift the
vehicle to N (Neutral). Alignment Mode
automatically disables when the vehicle
speeds up.
Air Suspension Operation with Door(s) or
Hood Open
The air suspension will temporarily suspend
all height changes while the hood or any
door is open.
System Over-Temperature
If the air suspension is under heavy use, the
system may temporarily suspend all height
changes to allow the compressor to cool
down. When this occurs and a heightchange is requested, the message LEVELING
SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE will display in the
instrument cluster.
Air Suspension Service
If a SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM message
displays in the instrument cluster, see your
authorized dealer immediately.
Cruise Control
If equipped, cruise control allows the vehicle
to maintain a set speed of 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without active
acceleration. Cruise control does not work at
speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph).
{Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady
speed. Do not use cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
Cruise control will disengage if:
.The Traction Control System (TCS) or
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system begins to limit wheel spin.
See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0207.
.TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off.
.A collision alert occurs. See Forward
Collision Alert (FCA) System 0261.
.The brakes are applied.
When road conditions allow cruise control to
be safely used, cruise control can be turned
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5:Press to turn cruise control on or off.
A white indicator light is displayed in the
instrument cluster when cruise control is on.
See Cruise Control Light 0122.
+RES : If cruise control is already engaged,
press the thumbwheel up to increase the set
speed. If there is a set speed in memory,
briefly press up to engage cruise control at
the previous set speed.
−SET : If cruise control is already on, briefly
press the thumbwheel down to set the
cruise speed and engage cruise control.
If cruise control is already engaged, press
down to decrease the set speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control
If cruise control is on but is not engaged,
the thumbwheel could be pressed to −SET or
+RES and engage cruise control when not
desired. Keep cruise control off when it is
not being used. Press
5to turn off cruise
control.
To set the cruise speed:
1. Press
5.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruise speed. 3. Briefly press and release the thumbwheel
down to −SET.
4. Gently remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
When cruise control has been set to the
desired speed, the cruise control indicator
light turns green, and a cruise control set
speed message is displayed briefly in the
instrument cluster or in the Head-Up Display
(HUD), if equipped. See Head-Up Display
(HUD) 0133.
Resuming a Set Speed
If cruise control is set at a desired speed
and then the brakes are applied or
*is
pressed, cruise control is disengaged without
erasing the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed reaches about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more, briefly press the
thumbwheel up to +RES to engage cruise
control at the previous set speed.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
If cruise control is already engaged:
.Press and hold the thumbwheel up to
+RES until the desired cruise speed is
reached, then release it.
.To increase the vehicle speed in small
increments, briefly press the thumbwheel
up to +RES and then release it. For each
press, the vehicle speed increases by
about 1 km/h (1 mph).
The speedometer reading can be displayed
in either English or metric units. See Settings
0 166. The increment value used depends on
the units displayed.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
If cruise control is already engaged:
.Press and hold the thumbwheel down to
−SET until the desired lower cruise speed
is reached, then release it.
.To decrease the vehicle speed in small
increments, briefly press the thumbwheel
down to −SET and then release it. For
each press, the vehicle speed decreases by
about 1 km/h (1 mph).
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise
Control
To pass another vehicle while cruise control
is engaged, use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed. When you
remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the
previously set cruise speed. While pressing
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the release to override cruise control, briefly
pressing the thumbwheel down to−SET will
result in the cruise speed being set to the
current vehicle speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well cruise control works on a hill
depends on the vehicle speed, load, and the
steepness of the hill. When driving up a
steep hill, you may need to apply the
accelerator pedal to maintain the cruise
speed. When driving down a steep hill, you
may need to apply the brake pedal to keep
the vehicle speed down. If the brake pedal is
applied, cruise control will disengage.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
.Lightly apply the brake pedal.
.Press*.
.Press5.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased from
memory if
5is pressed or if the vehicle is
turned off.
Speed Limiter
If equipped, Speed Limiter allows you to set
a maximum speed limit. When Speed Limiter
is active at a set speed, it prevents the
vehicle from accelerating above the set
speed even if you continue to accelerate.
Speed Limiter can be used at speeds of
about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
You can temporarily override the set speed.
See “Overriding Speed Limiter” later in this
section.
Speed Limiter does not limit the vehicle
speed when driving down a hill. If the
vehicle speed exceeds the set speed when
driving down a hill, beeps will sound to alert
you that the vehicle has exceeded the set
speed.
{Warning
Speed Limiter does not automatically
apply the brakes in emergency braking
situations. To avoid possible injury or
death, always be prepared to brake in
emergencies and pay careful attention to
the road ahead while driving. Speed Limiter will automatically be
disabled if:
.Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) is turned on, if equipped.
.Super Cruise is turned on, if equipped.
Speed Limiter is controlled using the +RES
and −SET thumbwheel and the
*button on
the steering wheel:
+RES : Move the thumbwheel up to resume
Speed Limiter at the last set speed in
memory, to increase the set speed (Manual
mode), or to increase the offset
(Auto mode).
−SET : Move the thumbwheel down to
choose the set speed, to decrease the set
speed (Manual mode), or to decrease the
offset (Auto mode).
*: Press to disengage Speed Limiter while
keeping the last set speed in memory.
Automatic Speed Limiter
Automatic Speed Limiter uses an on-board
camera and navigation data to identify
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In Auto mode, you can adjust the set speed
with an offset above or below the identified
speed limit using the steering wheel
controls. See "Turning Speed Limiter On and
Off" later in this section.
{Warning
In Auto mode, Speed Limiter may not
prompt for set speed changes when
encountering conditional speed limit
signs, for example time frames or when
construction workers are present. To
avoid a crash, personal injury, or death,
always pay attention to posted signs and
follow applicable traffic laws.
Manual Speed Limiter
Speed Limiter can also be used in Manual
mode. In Manual mode, all changes to the
set speed are controlled by the driver.
Selecting the Speed Limiter Mode
To enable Speed Limiter, select a Speed
Limiter mode. From the infotainment
home screen touch Controls > Drive
(Drive & Park) > Speed Limiter. The
following options are available:
.Off
.Manual
.Auto
When a Speed Limiter mode is selected,
s
will be lit white in the instrument cluster.
Setting Speed Limiter
Press the thumbwheel down to −SET to
activate Speed Limiter and use the current
vehicle speed as the set speed. When Speed
Limiter is active,
swill be lit green in the
instrument cluster.
Increasing the Set Speed
While Speed Limiter is active, move the
thumbwheel up to +RES to increase the set
speed (Manual mode), or to increase the
offset from the area speed limit
(Auto mode).
.Briefly move the thumbwheel up to +RES
and release it. For each press, the set
speed increases by 1 km/h (1 mph).
.Press and hold the thumbwheel up to
+RES to increase the set speed by 5 km/h
(5 mph). Release the thumbwheel when
the desired set speed is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
When using Speed Limiter in Auto mode,
there is a predefined maximum allowed
value of offset beyond which the set speed
cannot be increased. Decreasing the Set Speed
While Speed Limiter is active, move the
thumbwheel down to
−SET to decrease the
set speed (Manual mode), or to decrease the
offset from the area speed limit
(Auto mode).
.Briefly move the thumbwheel down to
−SET and release it. For each press, the
set speed decreases by 1 km/h (1 mph).
.Press and hold the thumbwheel down to
−SET to decrease the set speed by 5 km/h
(5 mph). Release the thumbwheel when
the desired set speed is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
When using Speed Limiter in Auto mode,
there is a predefined minimum allowed
value of offset beyond which the set speed
cannot be decreased.
Accept or Decline Automatic Set Speed
Changes (Auto)
When Speed Limiter is in Auto mode, is
active, and a new speed limit sign is
detected, it will propose a new set speed
based on the detected speed limit sign. The
proposed new set speed will be displayed as
a message in the instrument cluster.

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.To accept the new set speed, briefly
move the thumbwheel down to−SET and
release it.
.To decline the new set speed, briefly
move the thumbwheel up to +RES and
release it.
If you do not accept or decline the new
proposed set speed, there is no change to
the set speed.
Conditions Affecting Automatic Speed
Limiter (Auto)
.There are changes in brightness, such as
entering and exiting tunnels, bridges, and
overpasses.
.There are low sun angles.
.Ambient lighting is poor in the evening or
early morning.
.There are multiple changes in brightness
or there are shadows along the roadway.
.There are conditions associated with low
visibility such as fog, rain, snow, or road
spray.
.The on-board camera’s view of the road is
blocked by leaves, snow, or other debris.
If Automatic Speed Limiter becomes
temporarily unavailable, change to
Manual mode. Resuming Speed Limiter
If Speed Limiter was active but then
*was
pressed, Speed Limiter can be resumed using
the previous set speed. Briefly move the
thumbwheel up to +RES and release it to
activate Speed Limiter using the previous set
speed.
If Speed Limiter was turned off because
cruise control, ACC, or Super Cruise was
turned on, to use Speed Limiter again:
1. Turn off cruise control, ACC, or Super Cruise.
2. On the infotainment home screen, touch Controls > Drive (Drive & Park) > Speed
Limiter.
3. Select Manual or Auto.
Overriding Speed Limiter
When Speed Limiter is active, the set speed
can be temporarily overridden only when
you fully apply the accelerator pedal. You
can control vehicle acceleration again when
the vehicle speed is below the set speed.
Turning Off Speed Limiter
To turn off Speed Limiter, from the
infotainment home screen, touch Controls >
Drive (Drive & Park) > Speed Limiter > Off.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced)
If equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
allows the cruise control set speed and
following gap to be selected. Read this
entire section before using this system. The
following gap is the following time (or
distance) between your vehicle and a vehicle
detected directly ahead in your path,
moving in the same direction. If no vehicle
is detected in your path, ACC works like
regular cruise control. ACC uses a camera
and radar sensor(s) to detect other vehicles.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0404.
If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC can
apply acceleration or limited, moderate
braking to maintain the selected following
gap. To disengage ACC, apply the brake
pedal or press
*. If ACC is controlling the
vehicle speed when the Traction Control
System (TCS) or StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system activates, ACC
may disengage. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0207. When road
conditions allow ACC to be safely used, ACC
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Disabling the TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC system
will disengage ACC and prevent ACC from
being re-engaged while TCS or StabiliTrak/
ESC is disabled.
ACC can reduce the need for you to
frequently brake and accelerate, especially
when used on expressways, freeways, and
interstate highways. When used on other
roads, you may need to take over the
control of braking or acceleration more
often.
{Warning
ACC has limited braking ability and may
not have time to slow the vehicle down
enough to avoid a collision with another
vehicle you are following. This can occur
when vehicles suddenly slow or stop
ahead, or enter your lane. Also see
“Alerting the Driver”later in this section.
Complete attention is always required
while driving and you should be ready to
take action and apply the brakes. See
Defensive Driving 0183.
{Warning
ACC will not detect or brake for children,
pedestrians, animals, or other objects.
Do not use ACC when:
.On winding and hilly roads or when
the sensors are blocked by snow, ice,
or dirt. The system may not detect a
vehicle ahead. Keep the entire front of
the vehicle clean.
.Visibility is poor due to rain, snow,
fog, dirt, insect residue, or dust; when
other foreign objects obscure the
camera and/or radar; or when the
vehicle in front or oncoming traffic
causes additional environmental
obstructions, such as road spray. ACC
performance is limited under these
conditions.
.On slippery roads where fast changes
in tire traction can cause excessive
wheel slip.
5:Press to turn the system on or off. The
indicator turns white on the instrument
cluster when ACC is turned on.
+RES : If ACC is already activated, press the
thumbwheel up briefly to resume the
previous set speed or to increase the set
speed. See “Increasing Speed While ACC Is at
a Set Speed” later in this section.
–SET : If ACC is already activated, briefly
press the thumbwheel down to –SET to set
the ACC cruise speed or to decrease the set
speed. See “Reducing Speed While ACC Is at
a Set Speed” later in this section.

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*:Press to disengage ACC without erasing
the selected set speed. Press and hold to
switch between ACC and regular cruise
control. See “Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control” later in this section.
[:Press to cycle through the three
following gap settings for ACC: Far, Medium,
or Near. See “Selecting the Follow Distance
Gap” later in this section.
The speedometer reading can be displayed
in either English or metric units. See Settings
0 166. The increment value used depends on
the units displayed.
Switching Between ACC and Regular Cruise
Control
To switch between ACC and regular cruise
control, press and hold
*. A message is
briefly displayed in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Vehicle Messages 0135.
ACC IndicatorRegular Cruise Control
Indicator When ACC is the selected cruise control
mode and is activated, a green
\ACC
indicator light is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the following gap is displayed.
When regular cruise control is the selected
cruise control mode and is activated, a green
Jcruise control indicator light is displayed
in the instrument cluster, however the
following gap is not displayed.
When the vehicle is turned on, the cruise
control mode will be set to the last mode
used before the vehicle was turned off.
{Warning
Always check the cruise control indicator
on the instrument cluster to determine
which mode cruise control is in before
using the feature. If ACC is not active, the
vehicle will not automatically brake for
other vehicles, which could cause a crash
if the brakes are not applied manually.
You and others could be seriously injured
or killed. Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
If ACC is on but not engaged, the
thumbwheel could be pressed to
−SET or
+RES and engage ACC when not desired.
Keep ACC off when it is not being used.
Press
5to turn off ACC.
The set speed is the vehicle speed when
another vehicle is not detected in your path.
ACC cannot be set below the minimum
allowable cruise speed. For vehicles that are
not equipped with Super Cruise, the
minimum allowable ACC cruise speed is
25 km/h (15 mph). For vehicles equipped with
Super Cruise, the minimum allowable ACC
cruise speed is 5 km/h (3 mph).
To set the ACC cruise speed while moving: 1. Press
5.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Briefly press the thumbwheel down to –SET and release it.
4. Gently remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
After the ACC cruise speed is set, ACC may
immediately apply the brakes if it detects a
vehicle ahead that is closer than the
selected following gap.