2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CD player

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-23
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-34
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-54
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-60
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-100

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In Brief 1-21
Automatic Transfer Case
This transfer case knob is to the left
of the steering column.
The different drive options that may
be available are described following.
2
m(Two-Wheel Drive High):This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive): This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction
conditions are variable. Do not use AUTO mode to park on
a steep grade with poor traction
such as ice, snow, mud or gravel. In
AUTO mode only the rear wheels
will hold the vehicle from sliding
when parked. If parking on a steep
grade, use 4
mto keep all four
wheels engaged.
4
m(Four-Wheel Drive High): Use
this setting when extra traction is
needed, such as on snowy or icy
roads or in most off-road situations.
N (Neutral): Shift to this setting
only when towing the vehicle. See
Recreational Vehicle Towing on
page 10-95 orTrailer Towing on
page 9-75.
4
n(Four-Wheel Drive Low): This
setting sends maximum power to all
four wheels. Choose 4
nwhen
driving in deep sand, mud, or snow,
and while climbing or descending
steep hills.
See Four-Wheel Drive on
page 9-42.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
The base radio and base radio with
connectivity information is included
in this manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on the
uplevel radios, audio players,
phone, navigation system, Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE), and
voice or speech recognition,
if equipped.
Radio(s)
O
: Press to turn the system on.
Press and hold to turn it off. When
on, press to mute; press again to
unmute. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
RADIO: Press to choose between
FM, AM, and SiriusXM
®,
if equipped.
MEDIA: Press to change the audio
source between CD, USB, SD card,
AUX, and Bluetooth
®Audio,
if equipped.

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1-22 In Brief
{:Press to go to the Home Page.
MENU: Press to select a menu.
g:Press to seek the previous
station or track.
l: Press to seek the next station
or track.
See Overview on page 7-3 about
these and other radio features.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 25 preset stations from all
bands can be stored in the favorite
lists in any order. Up to five stations
can be stored in each favorite page
and the number of favorite pages
can be set.
To store the station to a position in
the list, while on the active source
main page, such as AM, FM,
or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and
hold a favorites/soft key button on
the faceplate.
See “Storing Radio Station Presets”
under AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.
Setting the Clock
SeeClock on page 5-5.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
For more information refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada). See
Satellite Radio on page 7-10.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input jack, SD card
reader, and USB ports in the center
console or armrest. There may be a
USB port in the upper glove box.
External devices such as iPods
®,
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB storage devices
may be connected, depending on
the audio system.
See USB Port on page 7-17, SD
Card Reader on page 7-20, and
Auxiliary Jack on page 7-20.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.

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1-26 In Brief
graphic on the instrument cluster to
provide the object distance. In
addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing on page 9-60.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have up to four
accessory power outlets.
Vehicles with a Center Console
.One or two in front of the
cupholders on the center
console.
.One inside the center console.
.One on the rear of the center
console. Vehicles with Bench Seats
.One on the center stack below
the climate control system.
.One or two in the storage area
on the bench seat.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets on page 5-6.
Universal Remote System
If equipped with the Universal
Remote system, these buttons will
be in the front overhead console.
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. See
Universal Remote System on
page 5-52.
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is in
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-28.
Vent: From the closed position,
press the rear of the TILT switch to
vent the sunroof.

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4-4 Storage
9. Auxiliary Input Jack
10. Latch
11. Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
Press the latch (10) and lift the
armrest to access the main storage
compartment.
There is an open storage
compartment on the rear of the
center console.
SeeCupholders on page 4-2, Power
Outlets on page 5-6, USB Port on
page 7-17, Auxiliary Jack on
page 7-20, and SD Card Reader on
page 7-20. If equipped with the
uplevel radio, see “Audio Players”in
the infotainment manual.Floor Console Storage
If equipped with front seat floor
console storage, unlock with the
ignition key, press the button, and
lift to open.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Tie-Downs
The vehicle may be equipped with
cargo tie-downs.
Any of the nine holes inside the
truck bed can be used for tie-downs.
The maximum load is 113 kg
(250 lb) per tie-down.

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5-6 Instruments and Controls
To set the clock display:
1. Select SETTINGS from theHome Page, then select Time
and Date.
2. Select Clock Display.
3. Turn the MENU knob to Off or On.
4. Press the MENU knob to select.
Press
oBACK to go to the last
menu and save the changes.
Setting the Time and Date with
Touchscreen Controls
To set the time:
1. Press the SETTINGS screen button from the Home Page,
then press Time and Date.
2. Press Set Time and press
«or
ªto increase or decrease
hours, minutes, and AM or PM.
Press 12–24 Hr for 12 or
24 hour clock.
3. Press the
}screen button to go
back to the previous menu. Auto Set requires an active
connection to OnStar.
If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.
To set the date:
1. Press the SETTINGS screen
button from the Home Page,
then press Time and Date.
2. Press Set Date and press
«or
ªto increase or decrease
month, day, or year.
3. Press the
}screen button to go
back to the previous menu.
To set the clock display:
1. Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time and Date.
2. Press Clock Display and press OFF or ON to turn the clock
display off or on.
3. Press the
}screen button to go
back to the previous menu.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have up to four
accessory power outlets.
Vehicles with a Center Console
.One or two in front of the
cupholders on the center
console.
.One inside the center console.
.One on the rear of the center
console.
Vehicles with Bench Seats
.One on the center stack below
the climate control system.
.One or two in the storage area
on the bench seat.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
SD Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-30
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio) . . . . . 7-32
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Connected
Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Connected Radio) . . . . 7-46
Settings
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Introduction
Infotainment
Base radio information is included in
this manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on other
available infotainment systems.
Read the following pages to
become familiar with these features.

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Infotainment System 7-5
.AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If
Equipped):Press
gorl
to seek to the previous or
next strong station.
.CD (If Equipped): Press and
hold
gto quickly reverse
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Press and hold
lto
fast forward through a track.
Release the button to return
to playing speed.
8.
X(Eject) (If Equipped) or
TONE (If Equipped)
.PressXto eject the CD (if
equipped).
.Press TONE to open the
Tone Settings menu (if
equipped).
9.
{(Home Page)
.Press to go to the Home
Page from any point in the
system. See “Home Page”
following. 10.
oBACK
.Press to return to the
previous screen in a menu.
11. CD Slot (If Equipped)
12. MENU
.Press to access the menu
for the current audio
source.
.Press to select the
highlighted menu option.
.Turn to scroll through a list.
.Turn to manually select a
station.
Home Page
Home Page Features
The infotainment system displays a
Home Page that makes it easy to
access all of the applications. Turn
the MENU knob to highlight feature
icons. Press the MENU knob to
access the feature’s options.
Various functions are disabled when
the vehicle is moving. AUDIO:
Select the AUDIO screen
icon to display the active source
page. The sources available are
AM, FM, SiriusXM
®(if equipped),
CD (if equipped), USB/iPod, AUX
Input, SD card reader (if equipped),
and Bluetooth Audio (if equipped).
See AM-FM Radio on page 7-8,
Satellite Radio on page 7-10, CD
Player on page 7-15, Auxiliary Jack
on page 7-20, and Bluetooth Audio
on page 7-21.
PHONE: Select the PHONE screen
icon to display the Phone main
page. See Bluetooth (Overview) on
page 7-30 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) on page 7-41 or
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base
Connected Radio) on page 7-46 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Radio) on page 7-32 or
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base
Radio) on page 7-36.