2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO ECU

OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and use.
See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-71in this manual
for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Capacities and Specications..........................5-130
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-12, 2-55, 4-28
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-117
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-21
Cargo Management System.............................2-83
CD, MP3 ............................................3-108, 3-113
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-82
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp...............................................5-59
Center Seat...................................................1-14
Chains, Tire...................................................5-90
Charging System Light....................................3-41
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-45
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-121
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-45
Infants and Young Children...........................1-41
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-49
Older Children.............................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-58Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position..................1-61, 1-66, 1-71
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-47
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-120
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-118
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-116
Finish Care...............................................5-119
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-117
Interior.....................................................5-114
Leather....................................................5-116
Tires........................................................
5-121
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-121
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-118
Weatherstrips............................................5-117
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-119
Climate Control System...........................3-24, 3-26
Dual Automatic............................................3-28
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-33
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Clock, Setting.................................................3-86
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass.......................................................3-63
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-29
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-44
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-13
Cruise Control Light........................................3-50
Cupholders....................................................2-81
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15D
Daytime Running Lamp...................................3-17
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
DIC Compass.................................................3-63
Disc, MP3..........................................3-108, 3-113
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-5
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-20
Dome Lamps .................................................3-20
Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Rear Doors.................................................2-11
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-53
DIC Operation and Displays..................3-53, 3-59
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-76
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-66
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-25
Before a Long Trip......................................4-26
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-66
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-45
Lamps
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp........................3-19
Cargo........................................................3-21
Dome ........................................................3-20
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-20
Puddle.......................................................3-19
Reading.....................................................3-21
Lap Belt ........................................................1-36
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-30
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-49
Latches, Seatback..........................................1-13
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-63Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-38
Airbag Readiness........................................3-37
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-43
Brake System Warning.................................3-42
Charging System.........................................3-41
Cruise Control.............................................3-50
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-50
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-51
Highbeam On.............................................3-50
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-52
Oil Pressure...............................................3-49
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-40
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-50
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-44
Tire Pressure..............................................3-45
Tow/Haul Mode ...........................................3-51
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-20
Exit...........................................................3-20
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-10
High/Low Beam Changer..............................3-10
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-32
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Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-9
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door ........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-11
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-52
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-49
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-82
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-6
Power Controls............................................. 1-7
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-7
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-12
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).......................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-9
Maintenance Record....................................6-19
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-17
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-15
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-45
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-6
Manual Seats................................................... 1-4
Manual Windows............................................2-14
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals...................... 1-8
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-66
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-57
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-57
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-61
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-61
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Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-11
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
Rear Axle......................................................5-49
Locking........................................................ 4-9
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Doors....................................................2-11
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-83
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-139
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-129
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-14, 1-15
Rear Vision Camera........................................2-65
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-57
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-57
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-15
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-31
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-99
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-94
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-63
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-17Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-92
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-93
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-30
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-18
Running the Vehicle While Parked
.....................2-56
S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-36
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-117
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-21
Lap Belt.....................................................1-36
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-30
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-37
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-36
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-16
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Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches...........................................1-13
Seats
Center Seat................................................1-14
Heated Seats............................................... 1-8
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-6
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals........................... 1-8
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-7
Power Seats................................................. 1-5
Rear Seat Operation............................1-14, 1-15
Reclining Seatbacks.....................................1-10
Seatback Latches........................................1-13
Secondary Latch System................................5-107
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-61
Rear Seat Position......................................1-58
Right Front Seat Position..............1-61, 1-66, 1-71
Security Light.................................................3-50
Service........................................................... 5-4
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-5Service (cont.)
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-5
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-45
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-90
Setting the Clock............................................3-86
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-121
Shifting Into Park............................................2-52
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-54
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-9
Sliding Rear Window, Power.............................2-16
Snow Plow....................................................4-39
Spare Tire....................................................5-114
Installing....................................................5-99
Removing...................................................5-94
Storing.....................................................5-110
Specications, Capacities
...............................5-130
Speedometer..................................................3-35
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-44
StabiliTrak®System.......................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-23
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-141
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