2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO rear view mirror

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 20
Safety Belts
............................................ 22
Child Restraints
...................................... 46
Airbag System
........................................ 85
Restraint System Check
....................... 106
Features and Controls
.............................. 109
Keys
..................................................... 111
Doors and Locks
.................................. 120
Windows
............................................... 126
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 129
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 134
Mirrors
.................................................. 171
OnStar
®System
................................... 182
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 186
Storage Areas
...................................... 198
Sunroof
................................................ 202Instrument Panel
....................................... 205
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 208
Climate Controls
................................... 236
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 248
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 269
Audio System(s)
................................... 302
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 375
Your Driving, the Road, and Your
Vehicle
.............................................. 376
Towing
................................................. 441
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 485
Service
................................................. 488
Fuel
...................................................... 490
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 498
Rear Axle
............................................. 540
Four-Wheel Drive
.................................. 541
Front Axle
............................................ 543
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Owner ManualM
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Keys............................................................ 111
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System........ 112
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation............................................... 113
Doors and Locks........................................ 120
Door Locks................................................ 120
Power Door Locks..................................... 121
Delayed Locking........................................ 121
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 121
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 122
Lockout Protection..................................... 122
Rear Doors............................................... 123
Tailgate..................................................... 124
Windows...................................................... 126
Manual Windows....................................... 126
Power Windows........................................ 127
Power Sliding Rear Window...................... 128
Sun Visors................................................ 129
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 129
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 130
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 131
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 132Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 134
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 134
Ignition Positions....................................... 135
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 136
Starting the Engine.................................... 136
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal.......... 138
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 138
Active Fuel Management™........................ 140
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 140
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 146
Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 149
Parking Brake........................................... 164
Shifting Into Park (P)................................. 165
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 167
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 168
Engine Exhaust......................................... 169
Running the Engine While Parked............. 170
Mirrors......................................................... 171
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 171
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................... 171
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display........ 175
Outside Manual Mirrors............................. 176
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors....................... 177
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 178
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors............... 179
OnStar
®System.......................................... 182
Universal Home Remote System................ 186
System Identication.................................. 186
Universal Home Remote System............... 187
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With One Triangular LED)....... 187
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 191Storage Areas............................................. 198
Glove Box................................................. 198
Cupholder(s).............................................. 198
Instrument Panel Storage Area.................. 199
Center Console Storage Area.................... 199
Luggage Carrier........................................ 200
Rear Seat Armrest.................................... 201
Cargo Management System...................... 201
Sunroof....................................................... 202
Section 2 Features and Controls
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{CAUTION:
Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer
case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to
roll, even if the shift lever is in PARK (P).
So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set the
parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 165.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 447.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Pull or push the tab under the inside rearview
mirror to adjust it to the night or daytime setting. In
the nighttime setting, the glare from headlamps
behind the vehicle will be less intense.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display
Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, the
automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level
to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
The mirror has a dual display in the upper right
corner of the mirror face that shows the compass
reading and the outside temperature.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system are at the
bottom of the mirror. SeeOnStar®System on
page 182for more information about the services
OnStar
®provides.
P(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
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Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do
not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the
mirror housing.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass and Temperature
Display
Your vehicle may have this mirror. When on, an
automatic dimming mirror will dim to the proper
level to minimize glare from lights behind you
after dark.
The mirror also includes a dual display in the
upper right corner of the mirror with the compass
reading and the outside temperature.
Yb:Briey press this button to turn the display
on or off.
Temperature Display
The temperature can be displayed by pressing the
compass/temperature button. Pressing the
compass/temperature button once briey, will
toggle the display reading on and off. To alternate
the temperature reading between Fahrenheit
and Celsius, press and hold the compass/
temperature button for approximately three
seconds until the display blinks F and C. After
approximately ve seconds of inactivity, the
display will stop blinking and display the last
selection made.
If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed
for an extended period of time, see your
dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in
updating the temperature is normal.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
O
On/Off:Press this button to turn the automatic
dimming feature on or off. The indicator light to
the left of the button will turn on to indicate when
the feature is on. Once the mirror is turned off,
it will remain off until it is turned back on, or until
the vehicle is restarted.
Compass Operation
Press the compass/temperature button once
briey to turn the display on or off.
Compass Calibration
See “Compass Calibration” underAutomatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass
and Temperature Display on page 171for more
information.
Compass Variance
See “Compass Variance” underAutomatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass
and Temperature Display on page 171for more
information.
Cleaning the Mirror
Use a paper towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid
cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Outside Manual Mirrors
Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see
the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of
objects behind you. The mirrors can be folded
in to enter narrow areas.
The use of hood-mounted air deectors and
add-on convex mirror attachments may adversely
affect mirror performance.
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Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors
If your vehicle has trailer towing type mirrors, they
can be adjusted so you can have a clear view
of the objects behind you. Manually pull out
the mirror head to extend it for better visibility
when towing a trailer.These mirrors can be manually folded forward or
rearward. The lower portion of the mirror is
convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so
you can see more from the driver’s seat. The
convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the
driver’s preferred position for better vision.
Your vehicle may have outside heated mirrors
which help clear them of condensation, snow, and
ice. When the rear window defogger button is
pressed, the heated mirrors are also turned on.
Only the upper glass of the mirror is heated.
The lower convex part of the mirror is not heated.
Your mirror may also have a turn signal arrow
that will ash in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
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Outside Power Mirrors
If your vehicle is
equipped with outside
power mirrors, the
controls are located on
the driver’s door
armrest.
Press (A) to select the driver’s side mirror.
Then press the arrows located on the
four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.
Press (A) again to deselect the mirror.
Press (B) to select the passenger’s side
mirror. Then press the arrows located on the
four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.
Press (B) again to deselect the mirror.
This mirror has the following features.
Manual Folding
The mirrors can be manually folded inward to
prevent damage when going through an automatic
car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. To return the mirror to its original position,
push outward. Be sure to return both mirrors to
their original unfolded position before driving.
Heated Mirrors
The button to turn the heated mirrors on or off is
located on the climate control panel. Press
this button to warm the driver’s and passenger’s
outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of
ice, snow, and condensation.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System on page 240
for more information.
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