2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO center console

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Your vehicle has one
double
-sided key for the
ignition and all door locks.
Your vehicle may also have
a key that locks and unlocks
only the center floor
console (if equipped).If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to
assist you with obtaining replacements.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your key inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have an
extra key.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call the
GM Roadside Assistance Center. See ªRoadside
Assistanceº in the Index. If your vehicle is equipped
with the OnStar system with an active subscription and
you lock your keys inside the vehicle, OnStar may be
able to send a command to unlock your vehicle. See
ªOnStarº in the Index for more information.

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Shift Speeds
CAUTION:
If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could
lose control of your vehicle. You could injure
yourself or others. Don't shift down more than
one gear at a time when you downshift.
Do not allow the engine rpm to overspeed and enter the
tachometer red lines. Engine overspeed occurs when
downshifting, or descending a grade, at too high a
vehicle speed. When going down steep grades, always
select a gear at least one position lower than you would
use on climbing a grade. This will allow the vehicle's
engine to provide some braking and help to slow the
vehicle as it goes down the grade. Monitor your vehicle
speed, acceleration and engine rpm while applying the
brakes as you go down the grade to ensure you have
complete control over the vehicle.If your engine speed drops below 600 rpm, or if the
engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to
the next lower gear. When operating on slippery
surfaces, downshift at lower than normal vehicle speeds
to prevent the tires from slipping.
In bench seat equipped vehicles, move the tallest
beverage containers to the right cupholder to provide
additional clearance for the shift lever.
For vehicles equipped with a center console, the front
cup holder pulls out and turns 180
to provide
additional clearance between tall beverage containers
and the shift lever.

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Storage Compartments
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments for storage of often
-used items.
Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument
panel. Use these spaces for items such as gloves or
small books.
Some models have a storage pocket on each of the
front doors.
Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat.
Glove Box
To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull
the door downward.
Center Overhead Console (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have an overhead console. The long
overhead console has three storage compartments inside
it and the short overhead console has one compartment
inside it.Installing a Garage Door Opener
If you have the long overhead console, a garage door
opener can be installed in the front overhead compartment.
1. To install the garage door opener, first open
the compartment door by pressing the release
button forward.
2. Peel the protective
backing from the hook
and loop patch. Press it
firmly to the back of
your garage door opener,
as close to the center of
the opener as possible.
3. Center the garage door opener activation button over
the console door button, and press the opener firmly
into place.

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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
If you have the long overhead console, the center overhead
compartment can be used to store your sunglasses.
To open the center compartment, press the release
button located at the rear of the compartment door. Place
your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses
facing out.
To open the rear compartment, press the release button
located at the rear of the compartment door. The rear
compartment can be used to store a small item,
like a book.
Armrest Storage Compartment
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage
compartment in the front bench seat.
To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latch
handle located at the front of the armrest. Then, let the
lid pop up and swing open.
The storage compartment has a cassette/compact disc
holder. The holder will store up to six compact disc
cases and five cassette tape cases or a total of 11 cassette
tape cases.
If not used to store cassette or compact disc cases, the
storage area can be used to store a laptop computer.
To use the writing table, pull the latch at the rear of the
table and swing the writing table forward. Use it to hold
a pad of paper and a pen.

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Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a console compartment between
the bucket seats.
To open it, insert the console key into the lock and
unlock the console. Press the button and swing the
console lid open. The console has a place to store
tissues, pens and a clip to hold business cards.
Your console may have a cupholder that swings down
for the rear seat passengers to use. The front cupholder
pulls out and swivels 180
to provide clearance between
tall beverage containers and the manual transmission
shift lever (if equipped).
Your vehicle may have a compact disc holder in
the console.
Cupholders (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have cupholders located in the
front console.

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Controls (If Equipped)
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the control panel adjusts the
fan speed. To increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise.
To decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. To turn
the fan off, turn the knob to OFF.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area.
Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer
air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area
for cooler air.Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
(Vent): This setting directs the air through the
instrument panel outlets and the center floor console
(if equipped).
(Bi-Level): Air is delivered through the
instrument panel outlets and center floor console outlets
(if equipped) as well as the floor outlets. The air flow
can be divided between panel and floor depending on
where the knob is placed between the settings. Pressing
the A/C button while in this mode causes cooler air to
come out of the instrument panel outlets and center floor
console outlets (if equipped) and warmer air to come out
of the floor outlets.
(Floor): This setting directs most of the
warmed air through the floor outlets and center floor
console outlets (if equipped), as well as some
air through the windshield defroster outlets and side
window defroster outlets. If air from the center floor
console outlets is not desired, turn the vents off at
the console.

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(Blend): Airflow is delivered through the floor
outlets, center floor console outlets (if equipped), the
windshield defroster outlets and the side window
defroster outlets. The air conditioning compressor may
run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging.
(Defrost): This setting directs most of the air
through the windshield defroster outlets, side window
defroster outlets and some air through the floor and
center floor console outlets (if equipped). If air from the
center floor console is not desired, or more defroster
performance is desired, turn the vents off at the
console. When in defrost mode, the air conditioning
compressor may run to dehumidifying the air and limit
window fogging.
(Outside Air): Press this button to direct the
system to use outside air.
Pressing the outside air button will cancel the
recirculation button.
(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air entering the vehicle. This is
helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering the
vehicle or attempting to quickly cool down the interior.
Pressing recirculation will recirculate air continuously.
Recirculation is used when the fan is OFF to limit odors,
outside air and dust from entering your vehicle. All
button lights will go off. The last setting selected will
activate when the fan is turned back on.
Pressing the recirculation button will cancel the outside
air button. To return to normal operation and to prevent
stale air, be sure to return to outside air.
If the mode knob is placed between floor and blend
mode, outside air is forced to reduce window fogging.
If the recirculation button is pressed, the LED indicator
will flash three times indicating that forced outside air is
activated and recirculation is not available.

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Compact Disc Messages
ERR (Error): If this message appears and the disc
comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

If you're driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smooth the disc should play.

If it's very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the disc should play.

The disc is upside down.

It is dirty, scratched or wet.

The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again.)

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
Press RECALL to make ERR go off of the display.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer.Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature it is located in the center
console extension.
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that
are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes
longer than that are so thin they may not work well
in this player.
To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, first press
EJECT on the remote player. Then, insert the cassette
tape. The tape will play if the ignition is on but the radio
is off.