2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO brake

{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the automatic transmission shift lever is not
fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your
vehicle when the engine is running unless you
have to. If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will
not move, even when it is on fairly level
ground, always set the parking brake and
move the automatic transmission shift lever to
PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift
lever to NEUTRAL.
{CAUTION:
Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer
case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll,
even if your automatic transmission shift lever
is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is
in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set
your parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission) on page 2-52.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-69.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls for
the memory function are
located on the driver’s door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver’s seat and both the driver’s
and passenger’s outside mirrors. The settings for these
features can be saved for up to two drivers.
To store the memory settings, do the following:
1. If you have an automatic transmission, place the
vehicle in PARK (P).
If you have a manual transmission, set the parking
brake.2. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, and both
outside mirrors to your preference.
3. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.
To recall a memory position, do one of the following:
If you have an automatic transmission, press
and release the desired button 1 or 2 while
the vehicle is in PARK (P). A single chime will
sound and the memory position will be recalled.
If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), the memory
position will not be recalled.
If you have a manual transmission, press and
release the desired button 1 or 2 while the parking
brake is set. A single chime will sound and the
memory position will be recalled.
If the parking brake is not set, the memory position
will not be recalled.
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
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Easy Exit Seat
The controls for this memory function are located on the
driver’s door.
B(Easy Exit Seat):This button is used to program
and recall the desired driver’s seat position when
exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat position can be
saved for up to two drivers.
To store the seat exit position, do the following:
1. If you have an automatic transmission, place the
vehicle in PARK (P).
If you have a manual transmission, set the parking
brake.
2. Press and release the 1 or 2 button. The seat will
move to the stored memory position.
3. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.
4. Press and hold the exit button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored
for the selected button 1 or 2.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow
the preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:
If you have an automatic transmission, press
and release the exit button on the memory control
while the vehicle is in PARK (P).
If you have a manual transmission, press and
release the exit button on the memory control while
the parking brake is set.
Or, if this feature is activated in the DIC, removing
the key from the ignition will move the seat to the
exit position.
See “Easy Exit Seat” underDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 3-63for more information on activating this
feature in the DIC.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp.........................3-17
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Dome Lamps ...............................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-18
Entry Lighting...............................................3-18
Exit Lighting.................................................3-18Front Reading Lamps....................................3-18
Cargo Lamp.................................................3-19
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-19
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-20
Climate Controls............................................3-20
Climate Control System.................................3-20
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-22
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-24
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-30
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-31
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-32
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-33
Trip Odometer..............................................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-33
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-34
Airbag Off Light............................................3-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-36
Battery Warning Light....................................3-38
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-39
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)...............3-39
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-40
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-41
Traction Off Light..........................................3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-42
Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-42
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-44
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-46
Security Light...............................................3-47
Cruise Control Light......................................3-47
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-48
Four-Wheel-Drive Light..................................3-48
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-48
Overdrive Disable
(Allison Transmission
®Only)........................3-48
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-49
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-50
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-51
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-54
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-63Audio System(s).............................................3-69
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-69
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-70
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-70
Radio with CD..............................................3-73
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-83
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-98
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-112
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-122
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-124
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-124
Radio Reception.........................................3-125
Care of the Cassette Tape Player.................3-125
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-126
Care of the CD and DVD Player...................3-127
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-127
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-127
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-127
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Dome Lamp Button. SeeDome Lamps on page 3-17.
B. Headlamp Controls. SeeHeadlamps on page 3-13.
C. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
D. Automatic Transfer Case/Electronic Transfer Case/
Traction Assist System (TAS). SeeFour-Wheel Drive
on page 2-37andTraction Assist System (TAS)
on page 4-8.
E. Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-7.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-32.
G. Gearshift Lever (Automatic Transmission).
SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26
orManual Transmission Operation on page 2-32
for manual transmissions.
H. Tow/Haul Selector and Overdrive Disable
(Allison Transmission
®Only) Button (If Equipped).
SeeTow/Haul Mode on page 2-30.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-69.
J. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-20,Dual Climate Control System
on page 3-22andDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-24.
K. Instrument Panel Fuse Block.Instrument Panel Fuse
Block on page 5-124.
L. Cargo Lamp Button. SeeCargo Lamp on page 3-19.M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-13.
N. Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped).
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50
orAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-124.
O. Center Instrument Panel Block. SeeCenter
Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-126.
P. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake on
page 2-51.
Q. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.
R. Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19, andAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-20.
S. Storage Area. SeeFront Storage Area on page 2-75.
T. Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-20.
U. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped).
SeeManual Selectable Ride on page 4-11.
V. 4-Wheel Steer Button (If Equipped).
SeeQUADRASTEER™ on page 4-14.
W. Passenger Airbag Off Switch (If Equipped).
SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 1-70.
X. Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Button (If Equipped).
SeeAuxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp on page 3-17.
Y. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-75.
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If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The cruise symbol on the
instrument panel will
illuminate when the cruise
control is engaged.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course,
disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to
reset it.
Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you
can move the cruise control switch briey from on to
resume/accelerate.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle
will keep going faster until you release the switch or
apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t
hold the switch at resume/accelerate.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever,
then release the button and the accelerator
pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If the
accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds,
cruise control will turn off.
Move the cruise switch from on to
resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to
the speed you want, and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briey to resume/accelerate.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
Press in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briey press
the set button. Each time you do this, you’ll go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
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