2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO air filter

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Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems (withHeater Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only)
With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled.
1. Fan Control
2. Air Recirculation
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Defrost
5. TEMP (Temperature Control) TEMP (Temperature Control):
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature inside the vehicle.

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Climate Controls 8-9
Use the thumbwheels to turn vent
airflow on or off based on the mode
selected.
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.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
SeeMaintenance Schedule on
page 11-3. To find out what type of
filter to use, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 11-15.
1. Open the lower glove box door completely.
2. Remove the four screws from around the lower glove box. The
door does not need to be
removed to access the screws.
3. Close the lower glove box doorand pull from its frame to
remove the entire unit.

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8-10 Climate Controls
4. Release the two tabs holding theservice door. Open the service
door and remove the old filter.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Close the service door and secure the tabs.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.

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Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-13
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-18
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-24 Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode
(6.0L V8 Engine Only) . . . . . 10-26
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Power Steering Fluid (4.3L V6, 5.3L V8, and 6.2L
V8 Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Power Steering Fluid (6.0L V8 and 6.6L
V8 Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Noise Control System . . . . . . 10-35
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-36
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-38
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-39
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-42
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43

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10-6 Vehicle Care
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 10-92.
2. Battery on page 10-31.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10-19.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-18.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See “How to
Check Automatic Transmission
Fluid” under Automatic
Transmission Fluid on
page 10-14.
6. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting on
page 10-92.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-19.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 10-10. 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10-10.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10-30.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-28.
12. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic
Clutch on page 10-18.
13. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-44.

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10-8 Vehicle Care
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 10-92.
2. Battery on page 10-31.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10-19.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-18.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See “How to Check
Automatic Transmission Fluid”
under Automatic Transmission
Fluid on page 10-14.
6. Remote Negative (–) Location (Out of View). See Jump Starting
on page 10-92.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-19.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 10-10.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10-10. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-28.
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10-30.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-44.

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10-10 Vehicle Care
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 10-92.
2. Battery on page 10-31.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10-19.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-18.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See “How to Check
Automatic Transmission Fluid”
under Automatic Transmission
Fluid on page 10-14.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10-10.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 10-10.
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-19. 9. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting on
page 10-92.
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid (6.0L V8 and 6.6L
V8 Engines) on page 10-27 or
Power Steering Fluid (4.3L V6,
5.3L V8, and 6.2L V8 Engines)
on page 10-27.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-28.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10-30.
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped). SeeBattery on page 10-31.
14. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-44.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine
and/or an Allison Transmission, see
the Duramax diesel supplement.Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see
“Engine Oil” in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10-13.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.

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10-18 Vehicle Care
Hydraulic Clutch
It is not necessary to regularly
check clutch fluid unless you
suspect there is a leak in the
system. Adding fluid will not correct
a leak. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
When to Check and What
to Use
The hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir
is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 10-5for reservoir location.
How to Check and Add Fluid
Visually check the clutch fluid
reservoir to make sure the fluid level
is at the MIN (minimum) line on the
side of the reservoir. The hydraulic
clutch fluid system should be closed
and sealed. Do not remove the cap to check the
fluid level or to top-off the fluid level.
Remove the cap only when
necessary to add the proper fluid
until the level reaches the MIN line.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see
“Pickup Models” under“Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter” in the Duramax
diesel supplement for the correct
inspection and replacement
procedures.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10-5 for the location of the
engine air cleaner/filter.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
and replace it at the first oil change
after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi)
interval. See Maintenance Schedule
on page 11-3. If driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the engine air cleaner/filter
from the vehicle by following
Steps 1−8. When the engine air
cleaner/filter is removed, lightly
shake it to release loose dust and
dirt. If the engine air cleaner/filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required. Never use
compressed air to clean the filter.