2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO check engine light

{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a ashlight if you need more
light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You
do not need to add water to the battery
installed in your new vehicle. But if a
battery has ller caps, be sure the right
amount of uid is there. If it is low, add
water to take care of that rst. If you do not,
explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on your
skin, ush the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
6. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could
be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+)
will go to positive (+) or to a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or to a remote negative (−)
terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)or
you will get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts too. And do
not connect the negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal on the dead battery
because this can cause sparks.
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(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, body door
hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch,
pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinges,
tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot points,
latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks, and folding seat
hardware. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose
is unobstructed, clear, and free of debris.(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 514 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid
if needed.
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C
Calibration..........................................171, 175
California Fuel............................................. 491
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 489
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 620
Carbon Monoxide..............124, 169, 420, 447
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 604
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 373
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 372
Cargo Lamp................................................ 229
Cargo Management System........................ 201
CD, MP3 ............................................341, 347
Center Console Storage Area...................... 199
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts........................................ 37, 38
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp...................... 547
Center Seat.................................................. 19
Chains, Tire................................................. 578
Charging System Light................................ 256
Check
Engine Light............................................ 262
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 498
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 609Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 53
Infants and Young Children........................ 49
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children.................................................. 60
Older Children........................................... 46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 69
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 72
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position................. 72, 78
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab)..... 83
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 57
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 235
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 607
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 605
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 602
Finish Care.............................................. 605
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 601
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 604
Leather.................................................... 603
Tires........................................................ 608
Underbody Maintenance........................... 608
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Door (cont.)
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 122
Rear Doors.............................................. 123
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 28
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 269
DIC Operation and Displays............270, 277
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 291
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 281
Driving
At Night................................................... 409
City.......................................................... 414
Defensive................................................. 376
Drunken................................................... 377
Freeway................................................... 415
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 418
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 410
Off-Road.................................................. 392
Recovery Hooks....................................... 426
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 425
Winter...................................................... 420
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 240
Dual Tire Operation..................................... 562
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 357E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 611
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 614
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 612
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 612
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 611
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 615
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 611
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 507
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 262
Coolant.................................................... 514
Coolant Heater......................................... 138
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 260
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 643
Engine Compartment Overview................ 500
Exhaust................................................... 169
Fan Noise................................................ 526
Oil ........................................................... 502
Oil Life System........................................ 505
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 520
Overheating............................................. 517
Starting.................................................... 136
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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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Rearview Mirrors......................................... 171
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 639
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 426
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 442
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 112
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 113
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 586
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 582
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 551
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 665
General Motors........................................ 665
United States Government....................... 664
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems............... 106
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash................................................ 107
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 136
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 37
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 654Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 425
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 643
Running the Engine While Parked............... 170
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 251
Pretensioners............................................. 45
Reminder Light........................................ 251
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 604
Center Front Passenger Position......... 37, 38
Driver Position........................................... 28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 27
Questions and Answers About Safety
Belts....................................................... 26
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 42
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 39
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 37
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 36
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 35
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