2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO climate settings

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012
8-6 Climate Controls
O(On/Off):Press to turn the
climate control system on or off.
Outside air still enters the vehicle,
and is directed to the floor.
This direction can be changed
by pressing the mode button.
Recirculation can be selected once
you have selected vent or bi-level
mode. The temperature can also be
adjusted using either temperature
button. If the air delivery mode or
temperature settings are adjusted
with the system off, the display
illuminates briefly to show the
settings and then returns to off.
The system can be turned back on
by pressing either
O,D,C,#,
the defrost or the AUTO button.
Driver and Passenger Side
Temperature Controls
The driver and passenger side
temperature buttons are used to
adjust the temperature of the air
coming through the system on the
driver or passenger side of the
vehicle. The temperature can be
adjusted even if the system is
turned off. This is possible since
outside air always flows through
the system as the vehicle is
moving forward unless it is
set to recirculation mode.
See “Recirculation” later in this
section.
Press the + or −buttons to increase
or decrease the cabin temperature.
The driver side or passenger side
temperature display shows the
temperature setting increasing or
decreasing. The passenger temperature setting
can be set to match the driver
temperature setting by pressing
the PASS button and turning off
the PASS indicator. When the
passenger temperature setting is
set different than the driver setting,
the indicator on the PASS button
illuminates and both the driver side
and passenger side temperature
displays are shown.
When in defrost mode the
passenger temperature setting
cannot be changed.

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012
Climate Controls 8-9
If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is
selected again, the climate control
system displays the previous
temperature settings.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
#(Air Conditioning):Press to
turn the air conditioning (A/C)
compressor on and off. An indicator
light comes on to show that the air
conditioning is on.
If this button is pressed when
the air conditioning compressor
is unavailable due to outside
conditions, the indicator flashes
three times and then turns off.
If the air conditioning is on and the
outside temperature drops below a
temperature which is too cool for air
conditioning to be effective, the air
conditioning light turns off to show
that the air conditioning mode has
been canceled. On hot days, open the windows long
enough to let hot inside air escape.
This helps to reduce the time it
takes for the vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate
more efficiently.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture from the air, so a
small amount of water might drip
under the vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is
normal.
@(Recirculation):
Press to
turn the recirculation mode on.
An indicator light comes on to show
that recirculation is on.
This mode recirculates and helps
to quickly cool the air inside the
vehicle. It can be used to help
prevent outside air and odors from
entering the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be
used with floor, defog, or defrost
modes. If recirculation is selected
with one of those modes, the indicator light flashes three times
and then turns off. The air
conditioning compressor also comes
on when this mode is activated.
While in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog when the weather
is cold and damp. To clear the fog,
select either the defog or defrost
mode and increase the fan speed.
The recirculation mode can be
turned off by pressing the outside
air button, or by turning off the
ignition.;(Outside Air):
Press to turn the
outside air mode on. An indicator
light on the button comes on to
show that outside is on. When
selected, air from outside the
vehicle circulates throughout the
vehicle. The recirculation mode
cannot be used with the outside
air mode.

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012
Climate Controls 8-11
The interior temperature sensor,
located in the headliner, measures
the temperature of the air inside
the vehicle.There is also an exterior
temperature sensor located behind
the front grille. This sensor reads
the outside air temperature and
helps maintain the temperature
inside the vehicle. Any cover on the
front of the vehicle could cause a
false reading in the displayed
temperature.
The climate control system uses
the information from these sensors
to maintain comfort settings by
adjusting the outlet temperature,
fan speed, and the air delivery
mode. The system may also supply
cooler air to the side of the vehicle
facing the sun. The recirculation
mode will also be used as needed
to maintain cool outlet temperatures.
Air Vents
Use the air outlets located in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel to direct the
airflow. Use the thumbwheels near
the air outlets to open or close off
the airflow.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at the
base of the windshield that could
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
.Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non‐GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside
of the vehicle.

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012
9-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-77
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-78
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-80
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-81
Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-82
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-82
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 9-102
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-114
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-115
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . 9-115
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-119
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention
away from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws
in your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
.Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.