2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO warning

Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot. Push down
the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
A chime will activate and the warning light will
ash when the parking brake is applied and
the vehicle is moving at least 5 mph (8 km/h).To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of
the lever, located above the parking brake pedal,
with the parking brake symbol, to release the
parking brake.
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is
released, the brake system warning light will
go off.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 447.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 208
Instrument Panel Overview
(Base/Uplevel version)............................ 208
Instrument Panel Overview
(Premium version).................................. 211
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 213
Other Warning Devices............................. 213
Horn.......................................................... 213
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 214
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 214
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 215
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 216
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 216
Windshield Wipers..................................... 217
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 218
Windshield Washer.................................... 219
Cruise Control........................................... 220
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 223
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 224
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 224
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 225Puddle Lamps........................................... 226
Fog Lamps................................................ 226
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp.................... 227
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 227
Dome Lamps............................................. 228
Dome Lamp Override................................ 228
Entry Lighting............................................ 228
Exit Lighting.............................................. 228
Reading Lamps......................................... 228
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 229
Electric Power Management...................... 229
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 230
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 230
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 234
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 235
Climate Controls......................................... 236
Climate Control System
(With Air Conditioning)........................... 236
Climate Control System (Heater Only)....... 239
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 240
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 247
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 248
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 249
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 250
Trip Odometer........................................... 250
Tachometer............................................... 250
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 251
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
(1500 Series)......................................... 251
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 252
Airbag Off Light......................................... 252
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 254
Charging System Light.............................. 256
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 257
Brake System Warning Light..................... 258
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 259
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 260
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 260
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 261
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 262Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 265
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 266
Security Light............................................ 266
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 267
Cruise Control Light.................................. 267
Highbeam On Light................................... 267
Four-Wheel-Drive Light.............................. 267
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 268
Fuel Gage................................................. 268
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 269
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 269
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 270
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)............................ 277
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 281
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 291
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 247.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 214.
C. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 269.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 213.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 249.
F. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 140. Tow/Haul Selector
Button (If Equipped). SeeTow/Haul Mode on
page 146. Range Selection Mode (Allison
Transmission
®and Hydra-Matic®6-Speed
Button (If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 140.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 302.
H. Instrument Panel Storage Area. SeeInstrument
Panel Storage Area on page 199.I. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If
Equipped). SeeTowing a Trailer on page 447.
J. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 223.
K. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 498.
L. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 164.
M. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 228. Dome Lamp Knob.
SeeDome Lamps on page 228. Fog Lamp
Button (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 226.
N. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 220.
O. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 214.
P. Horn. SeeHorn on page 213.
Q. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 149.
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Instrument Panel Overview (Premium version)
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 247.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 214.C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 249.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 213.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet
(100 m) behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols
located on the steering wheel.
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EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Service
Battery Charging System. If this message is
displayed, it is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much as possible.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 281.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome and reading
lamps, if they are left on for more than 10 minutes
when the ignition is turned off. The cargo lamp
will shut off after 20 minutes. This will keep
the battery from running down.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system it is designed to help you
park while in Reverse (R). It operates only at
speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). URPA helps
make parking easier and helps you avoid colliding
with objects such as parked vehicles. The URPA
system detects objects that are close to the rear of
the vehicle which are at least 10 inches (25.4 cm)
off the ground and below hood or trunk level. The
system detects objects up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind
your vehicle. The URPA sensors determine how
close these objects are from your bumper within
this area.
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For Driver Information Center messages related to
URPA, seeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 281.
If the vehicle bumper is damaged, the URPA
system may not work properly. Take the vehicle to
your dealer to repair the system.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets
located below the climate control system, or may
have one accessory power outlet and one cigarette
lighter. The cigarette lighter is designed to t only in
the receptacle closest to the driver. There may be
another accessory power outlet in the rear cargo
area. If the vehicle has a oor console, there is an
outlet inside the storage bin and one on the rear of
the oor console.To use an outlet, remove the protective cap.
When not in use, always cover the outlet with the
protective cap. The accessory power outlet is
operational at all times.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment plugged
in for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is
always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that exceeds
the maximum 20 ampere rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible to the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem, see your dealer for
additional information on the accessory
power plugs.
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