2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO warning

H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamps....................................................5-63
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-63
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-65
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-63
Pickup Box Identication and Fender
Marker Lamps.........................................5-69
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-66
Headphones.................................................3-115
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Heating.........................................................3-30
Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness Package........4-96
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-43
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-44
Hitches..........................................................4-88
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-12
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
for Gasoline Engines....................................5-43
How to Add Fluid............................5-30, 5-33, 5-34How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-35
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-59
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-47
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-34
Hydroplaning..................................................4-39
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-40
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-39
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-49
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-49
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-48
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-50
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-70
Ignition Positions.............................................2-23
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-82
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness Control..................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-124
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-53
K
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)........2-24
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-66
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-13
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-25
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System................................1-48, 1-49
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-8
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission)..............................2-50
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)...............3-67Light
Air Bag Off .................................................3-37
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-44
Battery Warning..........................................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-43
Cruise Control.............................................3-51
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-51
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-53
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-48
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-52
Traction Off................................................3-45
Up-Shift.....................................................3-43
Listening to a DVD..............................3-100, 3-114
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-56
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-24
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-12
Lockout Protection..........................................2-14
Lock-Out Switch.............................................2-18
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-14
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
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Loss of Control...............................................4-20
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-67
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-53
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).......................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-19
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-16
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-94
Making Turns.................................................4-92
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-48Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Selectable Ride...................................4-11
Manual Transfer Case.....................................2-37
Manual Transmission...............................2-25, 2-52
Fluid..........................................................5-33
Operation...................................................2-31
Manual Windows............................................2-17
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-70
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-58
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-55
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-55
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-64
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-61
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-65
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-64
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-65
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-60
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-62
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-63
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-62
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors...................2-61
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-61
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-16
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-21
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-18
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-20
Pressure Gage............................................3-50
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-67
Oil Life System...............................................3-57
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-67
Older Children, Restraints................................1-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-66
OnStar®Services............................................2-66
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls......................2-67
OnStar®System.............................................2-65OnStar
®Virtual Advisor....................................2-67
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-24, 3-32
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-64
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-61
Convex Mirror.............................................2-65
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-64
Heated Mirrors............................................2-65
Manual Mirrors............................................2-60
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-63
Power Mirrors.............................................2-62
West Coast-Type Mirrors..............................2-61
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-62
Overdrive Disable...........................................3-52
Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission
®) ...........2-30
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-38
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Parental Control............................................3-114
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-49
Shifting Out of............................................2-51
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-51
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-18
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-53
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-117
Center Passenger Position............................1-24
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-15
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-29
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-26
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-24
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Safety Chains.................................................4-90
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-26
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-8
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5Seats (cont.)
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-70
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-8
Secondary Latch System................................5-110
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-58
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-56
Designed for the LATCH System...........1-48, 1-49
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-53
Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab).............1-58
Right Front Seat Position (Regular and
Extended Cab).........................................1-61
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Select Button.................................................3-64
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-48
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER.............................3-69
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-69
SERVICE AIRBAG..........................................3-68
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER...........................3-68
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-68
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Trip Odometer................................................3-35
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-67
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-72
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-92
Two-Tiered Loading.........................................4-62
U
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-127
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-128
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-88
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-43
Using Cleaner on Fabric................................5-115
Using Song List Mode...................................3-112
Using the Recovery Hooks (Except SS Model).......4-51
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-56
Parking Your...............................................2-52
Symbols......................................................... ivVehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-122
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-122
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-70
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-53
Video Screen................................................3-117
Visors...........................................................2-19
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-42
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-33
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-117
Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight
Carrying Hitches..........................................4-89
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-72
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-87
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-22
What to Add..................................................5-50
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-25
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