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Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado. Please read this information about your vehicle"sfeatures and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may notinclude all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .4

Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Voltmeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Driver Information Center . . . . . .5

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .7

Content Theft-Deterrent System . .7

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

COMFORT

Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .8

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . . .10

Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . .13

Touch Screen Navigation

Entertainment System . . . . . . . . .13XM

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear

Seat Entertainment Systems . . .14

Audio Steering Wheel Controls .14

CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Rainsense™ II Windshield

Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Heated Windshield Washer

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Automatic Headlamp System

and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Power Sliding Rear Window . . . .18

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist .18

Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror with OnStar

, Compass and Temperature Display . . . . . .19 Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .19Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Folding the Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .20

Cargo Management System . . . .20

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission Controls . . . . . . . .21

StabiliTrak

- Stability Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .21

Integrated Trailer Brake Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

FlexFuel (E85) - Yellow Gas Cap 22

Tighten Gas Cap Message . . . . .23

Resetting the Engine Oil Life

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

OWNER INFORMATION

Silverado Accessories . . . . . . . . .23

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Getting to Know Your Silverado2

A. Air Outlets

B. Driver Information CenterControls

C. Turn Signal/MultifunctionLever

D. Instrument Panel Cluster

E. Shift Lever

F. Tow/Haul Selector Button(if equipped)

G. Audio System/NavigationEntertainment System (if equipped)

H. Upper StorageCompartment

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel (Pure Pickup model)

I. Exterior Lamps Control

J. Dome Lamp OverrideButton/Fog LampButton/InstrumentPanel Brightness Knob

K. Cruise Control Buttons

L. Tilt Steering WheelLever

M. Horn

N. Audio Steering WheelControls (if equipped)

O. Transfer Case Control (if equipped)P. Accessory Power

Outlets

Q. Adjustable PedalsSwitch (if equipped)

R. Ultrasonic RearParking Assist Button(if equipped)

S. StabiliTrak Button (if equipped)

T. Heated WindshieldWasher Fluid Button(if equipped)

U. Climate Controls

V. Glove Box

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A. Air Outlets

B. Turn Signal/MultifunctionLever

C. Instrument Panel Cluster

D. Shift Lever

E. Tow/Haul Selector Button(if equipped)

F. Driver Information CenterControls

G. Audio System/NavigationEntertainment System (if equipped)

H. Exterior Lamps Control

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument Panel (Premium model)

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I. Dome Lamp OverrideButton/Fog LampButton/InstrumentPanel Brightness Knob

J. Transfer Case Control (if equipped)

K. Cruise Control Buttons

L. Tilt Steering WheelLever

M. Horn

N. Audio Steering WheelControlsO. Accessory Power

Outlets

P. Adjustable PedalsSwitch (if equipped)

Q. Ultrasonic RearParking Assist Button(if equipped)

R. StabiliTrak Button (if equipped)

S. Heated WindshieldWasher Fluid Button(if equipped)

T. Climate Controls

U. Glove Box

Your vehicle"s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument clusterincludes these key features:

A. Oil Pressure Gauge (if equipped)

B. Fuel Gauge*

C. Driver Information Center/Odometer

D. Tachometer

E. Speedometer

F. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

G. Voltmeter (if equipped)

*Diesel Engine only: If ULTRA-LOWSULFUR DIESEL FUEL ONLY appearson the fuel gauge, your vehicle isequipped with a Diesel Particulate

Filter Emissions System. Maintenance

messages may appear in your Driver

Information Center regarding this

system. See your Diesel Engine Owner

Manual for more information.

Getting to Know Your Silverado4

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note:The instrument cluster is designedto let you know about many importantaspects of your vehicle"s operation. Itis important to read your Owner Manualand become familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well as whataction can be taken to ensure safetyand to prevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster

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Following are examples of symbols youmay find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyalert you to various vehicle operatingconditions.

Airbag Readiness Light

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Antilock Brake System WarningLight

Brake System Warning Light(Parking Brake Set)

Cruise Control Set Light

Four-Wheel Drive Light(Manual Transmission only)

Headlamps

Heated Mirrors

Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light)

Off

On/Off

On

Rear Window Defogger

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Security Light

StabiliTrak Warning Light

Tire Pressure Warning Light

Tow/Haul Mode Light

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

Vehicle SymbolsVoltmeter Operation

The voltmeter shows the condition of thevehicle"s charging system. The systemis designed to regulate voltage output tohelp improve fuel economy and extendbattery life. Normal system operationreadings may fluctuate (as indicated bythe blue area in the illustration above)based on vehicle operation, includingthe number of electrical accessoriesbeing operated and engine speed.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Driver Information Center

Your vehicle"s Driver Information Center(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi-cle feature customization (if equipped),and vehicle warning messages. The DICmessages will be shown on the instru-ment panel cluster display.

Getting to Know Your Silverado6

DIC Controls (if equipped)

The following DICcontrols are locat-ed on the left orright side (depend-ing on model) ofthe instrumentpanel cluster:

(Trip/Fuel):Press this buttonto display the following trip and fuelinformation:

• Odometer

• Trip Odometer

• Fuel Range

• Average Economy

• Fuel Used

• Timer

• Transmission Temperature

• Instantaneous Economy (if equipped)

• Active Fuel Management

(if equipped) (Vehicle Information):Press thisbutton to display the following vehicleinformation:

• Oil Life

• Display Units (English/Metric)

• Tire Pressure (if equipped)

• Trailer Gain and Output (if equipped)

• Engine Hours

• Tire Pressure System Programming(if equipped)

• Remote Keyless Entry Programming

(Customization):Press this buttonto scroll through the following custom-ization features:

• Display Language

• Auto Door Lock

• Auto Door Unlock

• Remote Door Lock

• Remote Door Unlock

• Delay Door Lock

• Exit Lighting

• Approach Lighting

• Chime Volume

• Park Tilt Mirrors (if equipped)

• Easy Exit Seat (if equipped)

• Memory Seat Recall (if equipped)

• Remote Start (if equipped)

• Factory Settings

• Exit Feature Settings

(Set/Reset):Press this button to setor reset DIC information while it is dis-played or to acknowledge a warningmessage.

Customization Settings

To customize features:

1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on theignition.

2. Press the (Customization) buttonto display available customizationfeatures.

3. With the desired customizationfeature displayed, press the (Set/Reset) button to access thefeature settings.

4. Press the button to scroll throughthe available settings.

5. With the desired setting displayed,press the button to select it.

6. Press the button to scroll to thenext feature.

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7. To exit the Feature Settings menu,press the button until EXITFEATURE SETTINGS is displayedand then press the button; orpress the button or the button.

Warnings and Messages

The DIC provides a variety of vehiclewarning messages (depending onoptional equipment) if a problem issensed in a vehicle system. To acknowl-edge a message and clear it from thedisplay, press the (Set/Reset) button.Some urgent messages cannot becleared from the DIC display.

If you have a current OnStar subscrip-tion, and a warning message appears,you can press the OnStar button andspeak to an OnStar Advisor. In manyvehicles, OnStar Advisors can accesscertain diagnostic information and cantell you how serious the problem is andwhat you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: Your vehicle"s warnings and mes-sages provide critical information thatcan prevent damage to your vehicle.Review your Owner Manual to becomefamiliar with the information displayedand the action required.

Remote Keyless Entry

(if equipped)

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Remote

Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter includes the follow- ing functions:

(Remote Vehicle Start)(ifequipped): This feature can be used tostart the engine from outside the vehicle.(See Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock):Press this button to lock allthe doors. RKE feedback (light flashand/or horn chirp) can be programmedusing the DIC.

(Unlock):Press this button to unlockthe driver"s door. Press it again withinfive seconds to unlock all remainingdoors. RKE feedback (light flash) can beprogrammed using the DIC.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press this button to locate your vehicle.The turn signal lamps will flash and thehorn will sound three times.

Press and hold the button to activate thepanic alarm. The turn signal lamps willflash and the horn will sound for 30seconds. Press the button again or turnthe ignition to Run to cancel the alarm.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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