Chevrolet 2010 Silverado Owner's Manual

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual

Canadian owners

Vehicle symbols

Index

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Power door locks

Power windows

Seat adjustment

Manual lumbar

Manual reclining seatbacks

Heated seats

Safety belt

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

Steering wheel adjustment

Interior lighting

Exterior lighting

Climate controls

Climate control system (with heater only)

Electronic transfer case

Automatic transfer case

Vehicle Features

Setting the clock

Steering wheel controls

Ultrasonic parking assist

Power outlets

Crew cab

Performance and Maintenance

Driving for better fuel economy

Roadside assistance program

Onstar steering wheel controls

Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Power seats

Memory seat, mirrors, and pedals

Reclining seatbacks

Seatback latches

Rear Seats

Folding rear seat

Safety Belts

Why safety belts work

Questions and answers about safety belts

How to wear safety belts properly

Lap-shoulder belt

Shoulder belt height adjuster

Safety belt pretensioners

Safety belt use during pregnancy

Safety belt extender

Child Restraints

Infants and young children

Child restraint systems

Where to put the restraint

Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch)

Top tether anchor

Latch system

Seat position

Passenger sensing system

Airbag off switch

Airbag System

When should an airbag inflate

What makes an airbag inflate

How does an airbag restrain

Servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle

Restraint System Check

Replacing restraint system parts after a crash

Section 3 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Remote keyless entry (rke) system operation

Programming transmitters to the vehicle

Remote vehicle start

Remote start ready

Doors and Locks

Delayed locking

Rear doors

Tailgate removal

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Testing the alarm

Immobilizer operation

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Ignition positions

Starting the engine

Starting procedure

Fast idle system

Adjustable throttle and brake pedal

Active fuel management

Automatic transmission operation

Automatic transmission

Front axle

Parking brake

Shifting into park

Torque lock

Shifting out of park

Engine exhaust

Running the vehicle while parked

Mirrors

Outside power mirrors

Outside heated mirrors

Object Detection Systems

How the system works

Rear vision camera (rvc)

Adjusting the brightness and contrast of the screen

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Instrument panel storage

Roof rack system

Sunroof

Section 4 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Turn signal/multifunction lever

Windshield wipers

Cruise control

Exterior lamps

Headlamps on reminder

Automatic headlamp system

Fog lamps

Dome lamp override

Electric power management

Accessory power outlet(s)

Climate Controls

Rear window defogger

Automatic operation

Manual operation

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Instrument panel cluster

Speedometer and odometer

Safety belt reminders

Passenger airbag status indicator

Charging system light

Brake system warning light

Antilock brake system (abs) warning light

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Malfunction indicator lamp

Emissions inspection and maintenance programs

Maintenance Schedule

Security light

Fuel gauge

Low fuel warning light

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Trip odometer

Tire pressure

Dic compass

Compass calibration

Dic warnings and messages

Engine overheated stop engine

Oil pressure low stop engine

Service air bag

Service brake system

Service tire monitor system

Stabilitrak off

Turn signal on

Display language

Remote door lock

Remote door unlock

Approach lighting

Park tilt mirrors

Remote start

Factory settings

Audio System(s)

Playing the radio

Finding a station

Storing a radio station as a favorite

Radio messages

Care of the cd and dvd player

Using the dvd player

Playing a dvd

Inserting a disc

Dvd radio error messages

Using the usb port

Using an mp3 (radios with cd)

Using an mp3 (radios with cd and dvd)

Playing an mp3/wma file from a disc

Xm radio messages

Voice recognition

Bluetooth controls

Storing name tags

Deleting name tags

Making a call

Receiving a call

Call waiting

Transferring a call

Other information

Before driving

Audio output

Remote control

Remote control buttons

Dvd display error messages

Rear seat audio (rsa)

Audio steering wheel controls

Radio reception

Fixed mast antenna

Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Control of a vehicle

Antilock brake system (abs)

Braking in emergencies

Stabilitrak system

Power steering

Steering in emergencies

Off-road recovery

Off-road driving

Environmental concerns

Traveling to remote areas

Driving on hills

Approaching a hill

Driving downhill

Driving across an incline

Stalling on an incline

Driving in water

Driving at night

Highway hypnosis

Hill and mountain roads

Winter driving

Rocking your vehicle to get it out

Loading the vehicle

Adding a snow plow or similar equipment

Truck-camper loading information

Pickup conversion to chassis cab

Towing

Dinghy towing

Dolly towing

Towing a trailer

Pulling a trailer

Weight of the trailer tongue

Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailering

Trailer brakes

Driving with a trailer

Following distance

Parking on hills

Trailer wiring harness

Auxiliary battery

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

California proposition 65 warning

Fuel

Gasoline octane

California fuel

Filling the tank

Filling a portable fuel container

Checking Things Under the Hood

Hood release

Engine compartment overview

Engine oil

Cold temperature operation

Engine oil life system

Engine air cleaner/filter

Automatic transmission fluid

How to check automatic transmission fluid

How to add automatic transmission fluid

Cold check procedure

Cooling system

Engine coolant

Checking coolant

Engine overheating

Engine compartment

Power steering fluid

Windshield washer fluid

Brake fluid

What to add

Brake wear

Brake adjustment

Vehicle storage

Jump starting

Rear Axle

How to check lubricant

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Noise Control System

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

License plate lamp

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Tire sidewall labeling

Tire size

Tire terminology and definitions

Inflation - tire pressure

How to check

Tire pressure monitor system

Tire pressure monitor operation

Tpms malfunction light and message

Tpms sensor matching process

Tire inspection and rotation

When it is time for new tires

Buying new tires

Uniform tire quality grading

Wheel replacement

Used replacement wheels

Tire chains

Changing a flat tire

Removing the spare tire and tools

Secondary latch system

Storing a flat or spare tire and

Spare tire

Appearance Care

Care of safety belts

Washing your vehicle

Finish care

Underbody maintenance

Vehicle Identification

Fuses and circuit breakers

Instrument panel fuse block

Top view

Underhood fuse block

Capacities and Specifications

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance schedule

Scheduled maintenance

Additional required services

Owner checks and services

Ignition transmission lock check

Recommended fluids and lubricants

Maintenance replacement parts

Engine drive belt routing

Maintenance record

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

P.O. Box

Calling for assistance

Services provided

Scheduling service appointments

Collision damage repair

Repair facility

If a crash occurs

Detroit, MI

Service manuals

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Navigation system

Adding equipment to your airbag-equipped

Removing the flat tire and installing the

Aluminum or chrome-plated wheels