Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Silverado Hybrid (2012) Chevrolet
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 vi Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel V ersion) . . . . . . 1-2 Instrument Panel (Premium V ersion) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel V ersion).
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 1 1 . B. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 6 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons.
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-12 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks T o recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
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Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-22 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. Fan Control C. AUTO D. Defrost E. Air Recirculation F . Outside Air G. Air Delivery Mode Control H.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-23 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever , to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 42 .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-24 In Brief Automatic T ransfer Case This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. The list below describes the different drive options that may be available.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-25 V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-26 In Brief Storing Radio Stations A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio F A V button.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-27 External devices such as an iPod ® , laptop computer , MP3 player, CD changer , or USB storage device can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input cable or the USB port depending on the audio system.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-28 In Brief Cruise Control T : Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. + RES : Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-29 3 : Press to display the odometer , trip odometer , fuel range, average economy , fuel used, timer , instantaneous economy and Active Fuel Management ™ indicator, and transmission temperature.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-30 In Brief Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-31 Sunroof Extended Cab On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 32 for more information.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-32 In Brief Crew Cab A. Open or Close B. V ent On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-33 Performance and Maintenance StabiliT rak ® System If equipped, the vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-34 In Brief Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter .
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-35 . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 1-36 In Brief 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door . If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 T o replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver . . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However , the range may be less while the vehicle is running.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks With power door locks, the switches on the front doors can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle. If available, the switches are on the front doors.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door . T o set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows T ailgate { W ARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 2. With the tailgate about halfway open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the closed position prior to removing the left edge.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Y ou do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 T railer-T ow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Park T ilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows { W ARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Crew Cab Shown If the vehicle has power windows, switches are located on each door .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Windows Power Sliding Rear Window On vehicles with a power sliding rear window , the switch is located in the overhead console.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 V ent: From the closed position, press and hold the rear of the switch to vent the sunroof.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sunroof (Crew Cab) A. Open or Close B. V ent On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-3 The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Rear Seats The rear seat has adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions. The height of the headrest can be adjusted.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-4 Seats and Restraints Some vehicles have a folding front bench seat. Bench Seat T o adjust the seat: 1. Move the lever to the right to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-5 { W ARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-6 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. Power Lumbar T o adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-7 W ARNING (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly . Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-8 Seats and Restraints T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if equipped, to stored positions when entering the vehicle. T o activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and V entilated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-12 Seats and Restraints T o unfold the seat: 1. Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap under the seat cushion. Pull the seat cushion down until it latches. 2. Pull up on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked in place.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-14 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-15 . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-16 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 21 .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger . Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-19 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-21 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . The vehicle may have the following airbags: .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-24 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? The driver airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-26 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers, they are in the ceiling above the side windows.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-28 Seats and Restraints Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts. A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-30 Seats and Restraints Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Canada and Mexico If the vehicle does not have an airbag off switch, it may have a passenger sensing system.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-32 Seats and Restraints Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: . Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and .
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-33 completed. The airbag off light will come on and stay on to let you know that the right front passenger's airbag is off. See Airbag On-Off Light on page 5 ‑ 20 .
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 3-34 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, unless there is an airbag off switch located in the glove box.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-35 We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child.
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Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-59 This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previous section “ Deleting a Paired Phone ” and the previous sections on deleting name tags.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 7-60 Infotainment System 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 8-2 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle. The knob can be positioned between two modes to select a combination of those modes.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-3 While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 8-4 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-5 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly . Air is directed to the windshield and the side window vents, with some air directed to the floor vents.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 8-6 Climate Controls O (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed to the floor . This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-7 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active, the system controls the inside temperature, the air delivery , and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 8-8 Climate Controls Manual Operatio n D C (Fan Control): Press these buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing either fan button while in automatic control places the fan under manual control.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-9 If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is selected again, the climate control system displays the previous temperature settings. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window . 1 (Rear Window Defogger): For vehicles with this feature, press to turn the defogger on or off.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-1 1 The interior temperature sensor, located in the headliner, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 8-12 Climate Controls 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-77 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-78 Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-80 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-3 { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the Infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-4 Driving and Operating Control of a V ehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-5 Curve Tips . T ake curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce speed before entering a curve. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve . W ait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-6 Driving and Operating Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-7 . Read all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. . Make sure all underbody shields, if equipped, are properly attached. . Know the local laws that apply to off-road driving.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-8 Driving and Operating Driving on Hills Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continued) even if the transmission is in P (Park). This is because the N (Neutral) position on the transfer case overrides the transmission. Y ou or someone else could be injured.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-10 Driving and Operating 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted after stalling, set the parking brake, shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First), and turn the vehicle off.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 { W ARNING Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can be dangerous. Ice conditions vary greatly and the vehicle could fall through the ice; you and your passengers could drown.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-12 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-13 Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep the interior temperature cool. . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-14 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-15 W ARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-16 Driving and Operating If the V ehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See “ Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out ” later in this section.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-17 Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-18 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker).
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-19 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-20 Driving and Operating Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs) C. A vailable Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs) Example 3 A.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-21 The label shows the size of your vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-22 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-23 Any load that extends beyond the vehicle's taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-24 Driving and Operating The holes for the Cargo Management System (C) are not intended for attachment of aftermarket equipment. See www .gmupfitter .com for additional pick-up box load bearing structural information.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-25 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: A. Camper Center of Gravity B.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-26 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-27 Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away . Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-28 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly . This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-29 The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles. If you leave the key in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-30 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST AR T . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-31 Fast Idle System If the vehicle has this feature it is available only with cruise control. The manual fast idle switch is operated using the cruise control buttons located on the left hand side of the steering wheel.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-32 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . OnStar System (if equipped) .
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-33 W ARNING (Continued) Y ou could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 1 10-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-34 Driving and Operating Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-35 Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-36 Driving and Operating Active Fuel Management ® V ehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management ™ . This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-37 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-38 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. V ehicles with an automatic transmission have an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-39 { W ARNING If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be free to roll — even if the shift lever is in P (Park) — if the transfer case is in Neutral.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-40 Driving and Operating D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Y ou might want to shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-41 driving on hilly , winding roads, when towing a trailer , so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than 3 (Third) without using the brakes.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-42 Driving and Operating Manual Mode Range Selection Mode (Allison ® T ransmission or Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed T ransmission) The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-43 T ow/Haul Mode 4-Speed Automatic T ransmission 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission V ehicles with an automatic transmission have a T ow/Haul Mode.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-44 Driving and Operating Manual T ransmission If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, this is the shift pattern. Here is how to operate the manual transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First).
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-45 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-46 Driving and Operating Manual T ransfer Case The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver . Use this lever to shift into and out of Four-Wheel Drive. A Four-Wheel Drive indicator light comes on when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-47 If the vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliT rak off. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 62 .
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-48 Driving and Operating When Using the Manual T ransfer Case . Shifts into or out of Four-Wheel Drive Low or N (Neutral) should be made using quick motions to avoid excessive gear grinding.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-49 Shifting In or Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low Notice: Shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel-Drive Low while moving at speeds faster than 5 km/h (3 mph) may cause premature wear to the transfer case, and may cause the gears to grind.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-50 Driving and Operating Electronic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located next to the steering column.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-51 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages the front axle to help drive the vehicle.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-52 Driving and Operating T urn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position. Y ou must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission in gear .
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-53 If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive High, or T wo-Wheel Drive High switch position when the vehicle is i.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-54 Driving and Operating 4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-55 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages the front axle to help drive the vehicle.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-56 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Drive Low is engaged, vehicle speed should be kept below 72 km/h (45 mph). Extended high-speed operation in Four-Wheel Drive Low may damage or shorten the life of the drivetrain.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-57 Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-58 Driving and Operating 3. Turn the transfer case dial to T wo-Wheel Drive High, Four-Wheel Drive High, or AUTO. After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), the N (Neutral) light will go out.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-59 ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-60 Driving and Operating Parking Brake For vehicles with a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-61 If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 26 . Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-62 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) Non ‐ hybrid vehicles with StabiliT rak have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-63 StabiliT rak is on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. T o assist with directional control of the vehicle, the system should always be left on. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is also on automatically when the vehicle is started.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-64 Driving and Operating The traction control part of StabiliT rak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliT rak button if both systems (traction control and StabiliT rak) were previously on.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-65 If traction control is turned off, only the brake-traction control portion of traction control will work. The engine speed management will be disabled. In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely .
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-66 Driving and Operating Cruise Control { W ARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-67 Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-68 Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends on the vehicle speed, the load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, pressing the accelerator pedal may be necessary to maintain vehicle speed.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-69 W ARNING (Continued) or vehicle damage, even with URP A, always check behind the vehicle and check all mirrors before backing. How the System Works URP A comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse).
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-70 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The following messages may be displayed on the DIC: SERVICE P ARK ASSIST : If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-71 W ARNING (Continued) Failure to use proper care before backing may result in injury , death, or vehicle damage. Always check before backing by checking behind and around the vehicle.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-72 Driving and Operating The delay after shifting out of R (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be canceled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-73 Guidelines The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. If the vehicle has dual rear wheels, this feature will not be available.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-74 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display .
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-75 When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ T urning the RVC System On or Off ” earlier in this section.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-76 Driving and Operating Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see “ Fuel for Diesel Engines ” in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. For V ehicles with gasoline engines, please read this. Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-77 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB ‐ 3.5 or 3.51 1 in Canada.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-78 Driving and Operating However , some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-79 Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U.S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website (www .afdc.energy .gov/afdc/ locator/stations/) that can help you find E85 fuel.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-80 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-81 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See Fuel System Messages on page 5 ‑ 46 for more information.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-82 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer .
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-83 Driving with a T railer { W ARNING When towing a trailer , exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-84 Driving and Operating Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. T o move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right.
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-85 If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. T urn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-86 Driving and Operating T railer T owing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-87 See “ Weight of the T railer T ongue ” later in this section for more information. T railer weight rating (TWR) is calculated assuming the tow vehicle has only the driver but all required trailering equipment.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-88 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.23 1 996 kg (4,400 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 4.8L V8 (b) 3.
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-89 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (b) 4.8L V8 3.23 2 132 kg (4,700 lbs) 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 4.8L V8 3.73 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 5.
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-90 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.08 3 266 kg (7,200 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Conventional T railer 3.
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-91 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Conventional T railer 3.42 4 037 kg (8,900 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Fifth-Wheel T railer 3.
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-92 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 6.2L V8 NHT Max T railering Pkg — Conventional T railer 3.73 4 717 kg (10,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.2L V8 NHT Max T railering Pkg — Fifth-Wheel T railer 3.
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-93 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Fifth-Wheel T railer 3.08 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Conventional T railer 3.
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-94 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Conventional T railer 4.
Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-95 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 354 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Conventional T railer 4.
Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-96 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box HD 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Conventional T railer 4.
Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-97 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.
Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-98 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 082 kg (9,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 123 kg (13,500 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.
Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-99 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 037 kg (8,900 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 078 kg (13,400 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.
Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-100 Driving and Operating Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 4 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 5 for more information.
Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-101 V ehicle Series Hitch T ype Maximum T ongue Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributin.
Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-102 Driving and Operating T otal Weight on the V ehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification Tire label on the drivers door or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 17 for more information.
Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-103 Weight ‐ Distributing Hitch Adjustment A. Body to Ground Distance B.
Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 9-104 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Black plate (105,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-105 If towing a light ‐ duty trailer with a standard four ‐ way round pin connector , an adapter is available from your dealer .
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