2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO tow

(k)Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and
condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle
has one, works properly. Replace as needed.
(l)Extreme Duty Service: Change transfer case
uid if the vehicle is mainly driven off-road in
four-wheel drive, or is used for heavy trailer towing.
Farming, mining, forestry, and Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) vehicles meet this
denition.
(m)During any maintenance, if a power washer is
used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody,
care should be taken to not directly spray the
transfer case output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer
case uid. Contaminated uid will decrease the life
of the transfer case and should be replaced.
(n)Vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR
above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect shields
for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as
required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Applicable to vehicles sold in the United States
and recommended for vehicles sold in Canada.
(p)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter or change indicator (if equipped)
at each engine oil change.(q)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 639.
At the First 100, 1,000 and
6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and
10 000 km)
Check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque,
seeCapacities and Specications on page 620.
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Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest
dealership/retailer for warranty service or in
the event of a vehicle-disabling accident.
Winch-out assistance when the vehicle
is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire
in good condition, when equipped and
properly inated, is covered at no charge. The
customer is responsible for the repair or
replacement of the tire if not covered by a
warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon
request, Roadside Assistance will send you
detailed, computer personalized maps,
highlighting your choice of either the most
direct route or the most scenic route to your
destination, anywhere in North America, along
with helpful travel information pertaining to
your trip.We will make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as possible,
but it is best to allow three weeks before your
planned departure date. Trip routing requests
will be limited to six per calendar year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance
(Canada only):In the event of a warranty
related vehicle disablement, while en route and
over 250 kilometres from original point of
departure, you may qualify for trip interruption
expense assistance. This assistance covers
reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum
of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of
$50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night)
and (C) alternate ground transportation
(maximum of $40/day). This benet is to assist
you with some of the unplanned expense you
may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be
repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and
a copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your
advisor will help you make any necessary
arrangements and explain how to claim for trip
interruption expense assistance.
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Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
Courtesy Transportation
To enhance your ownership experience, we and
our participating dealers/retailers are proud to offer
Courtesy Transportation, a customer support
program for new vehicles.
For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper
(U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period
(Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, interim transportation may be available
under the Courtesy Transportation program.
Several courtesy transportation options are
available to assist in reducing your inconvenience
when warranty repairs are required.Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only
at participating dealers/retailers. A separate
booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information” furnished with each new vehicle
provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service,
contact your dealer/retailer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a service appointment
and advising your service consultant of your
transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help
minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the
service department immediately, keep driving it
until it can be scheduled for service, unless,
of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is,
please call your dealership/retailer, let them know
this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop
the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do
so as early in the work day as possible to allow for
the same day repair.
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If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a
card from the tow truck operator or write down
the driver’s name, the service’s name, and
the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle
before it is towed away. Make sure this
includes your insurance information and
registration if you keep these items in your
vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need
from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of
the damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from
the scene of the accident. They will walk you
through the information they will need. If
they ask for a police report, phone or go to
the police department headquarters the
next day and you can get a copy of the report
for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces
with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not
be necessary. This is especially true if there
are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility
for your vehicle. Whether you select a
GM dealer/retailer or a private collision repair
facility to x the damage, make sure you
are comfortable with them. Remember, you
will have to feel comfortable with their work for
a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work
will be performed on your vehicle. If you have
a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable
shops welcome this opportunity.
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Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that your vehicle requires damage
repairs, GM recommends that you take an active
role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or
have it towed there. Specify to the facility that
any required replacement collision parts be original
equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts
or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled
parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle
warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must
live with the repair. Depending on your policy
limits, your insurance company may initially value
the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this
with your repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is
leased you may be obligated to have the
vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if
your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.If another party’s insurance company is paying for
the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that insurance
company’s collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that company. In
such cases, you can have control of the repair and
parts choices as long as cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
in addition to notifying General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors.
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Keyless Entry System................................. 112
Keys........................................................... 111
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 553
Lamps
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp.................. 227
Cargo...................................................... 229
Dome....................................................... 228
Dome Lamp Override............................... 228
Exterior.................................................... 223
Puddle..................................................... 226
Reading................................................... 228
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 60
Latches, Seatback......................................... 19
License Plate Lamps................................... 550
Light
Airbag Off................................................ 252
Airbag Readiness..................................... 252
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 259
Brake System Warning............................. 258Light (cont.)
Charging System..................................... 256
Cruise Control.......................................... 267
Fog Lamp................................................ 267
Four-Wheel-Drive..................................... 267
Highbeam On.......................................... 267
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 269
Malfunction Indicator................................ 262
Oil Pressure............................................. 266
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 254
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 251
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 251
Security................................................... 266
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 260
Tire Pressure........................................... 261
Tow/Haul Mode........................................ 268
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 228
Exit.......................................................... 228
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 427
Locking Rear Axle....................................... 383
Lockout Protection....................................... 122
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 121
Door........................................................ 120
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Locks (cont.)
Lockout Protection................................... 122
Power Door............................................. 121
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 121
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 122
Loss of Control........................................... 391
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 269
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 200
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 11
Power Controls.......................................... 11
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 631
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 636
At Least Once a Month............................ 636
At Least Once a Year.............................. 637
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).................. 635
Introduction.............................................. 624
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 633
Maintenance Record................................ 644
Maintenance Requirements...................... 624
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 642Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Owner Checks and Services.................... 635
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 639
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 627
Using....................................................... 625
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 625
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 262
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 11
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Manual Windows......................................... 126
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals................ 13
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 281
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display....... 175
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................. 171
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 171
Outside Manual Mirrors............................ 176
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.............. 179
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 178
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors....................... 177
MP3 ...................................................341, 347
MyGMLink.com............................................ 651
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N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual..................................................... 357
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 134
Noise Control System, Tampering................ 544
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 642
O
Odometer.................................................... 250
Odometer, Trip............................................ 250
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 392
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 389
Oil
Engine..................................................... 502
Pressure Gage......................................... 265
Pressure Light.......................................... 266
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 505
Older Children, Restraints............................. 46
Online Owner Center................................... 651
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 182
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................187, 191
Other Warning Devices................................ 213
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 247Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 234
Outside
Manual Mirrors......................................... 176
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 179
Power Mirrors.......................................... 178
Trailer-Tow Mirrors................................... 177
Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode....................................................... 520
Owner Checks and Services....................... 635
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 608
Park Aid...................................................... 230
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 165
Shifting Out of......................................... 167
Parking
Assist....................................................... 230
Brake....................................................... 164
Over Things That Burn............................ 168
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 254
Passenger Sensing System........................... 99
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