2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO jump start

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado Owner ManualM
Vehicle Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-95
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . 10-101
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16 Technical Data
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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5-34 Instruments and Controls
OUTPUT shows the power output to
the trailer anytime a trailer with
electric brakes is connected. Output
is displayed as a bar graph. Dashes
may appear in the OUTPUT display
if a trailer is not connected.
Off Road:Displays vehicle pitch
and roll information, road wheel
angle, and four-wheel drive (4WD)
status.
Blank Page: Shows no
information.Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing
Vor the trip odometer
reset stem on the base cluster.
The messages that require
immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously and clearing the message
does not correct the problem.
The following are the possible
messages and some information
about them.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY LOW START
VEHICLE
When the vehicle’ s battery is
severely discharged, this message
will display and four chimes will
sound. Start the vehicle
immediately. If the vehicle is not
started and the battery continues to
discharge, the climate controls,
heated seats, and audio systems
will shut off and the vehicle may
require a jump start. These systems
will function again after the vehicle
is started.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
battery voltage drops below
expected levels and features are
disabled. Turn off all unnecessary
accessory features.

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9-32 Driving and Operating
The shift lock release is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9 volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. SeeJump Starting - North
America on page 10-91.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of
P (Park):
1. Ease the pressure on the shift lever.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever all
the way into P (Park).
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you are still having a problem
shifting, then have the vehicle
serviced soon. This vehicle may have the Safety
Belt Assurance System, which may
prevent the vehicle from shifting out
of P (Park). See
Safety Belt
Messages on page 5-40.
Parking (Manual
Transmission)
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, before you get out of
the vehicle, move the shift lever into
R (Reverse), and firmly apply the
parking brake. Once the shift lever
has been placed into R (Reverse)
with the clutch pedal pressed in,
turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF,
remove the key and release the
clutch.
If you are parking on a hill, or if the
vehicle is pulling a trailer, see
Driving Characteristics and Towing
Tips on page 9-73.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.

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10-2 Vehicle Care
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-56
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Dual Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-76
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-90
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-95
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-101
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-106
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-109
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
WARNING: Most motor vehicles,
including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State

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Vehicle Care 10-3
of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Engine exhaust, many parts
and systems, many fluids, and
some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals.
SeeBattery - North America on
page 10-32 andJump Starting -
North America on page 10-91.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts. GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 3-34.

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Vehicle Care 10-7
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting - North America on
page 10-91.
2. Battery - North America on
page 10-32.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10-20.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-19.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See “How to
Check Automatic Transmission
Fluid” under Automatic
Transmission Fluid (6 Speed
Transmission) on page 10-15 or
Automatic Transmission Fluid (8
Speed Transmission) on
page 10-18.
6. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North
America on page 10-91.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-20. 8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
“When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 10-11.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10-11.
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 10-29.
12. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic
Clutch on page 10-19.
13. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-44.

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Vehicle Care 10-9
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting - North America on
page 10-91.
2. Battery - North America on
page 10-32.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10-20.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-19.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See “How to
Check Automatic Transmission
Fluid” under Automatic
Transmission Fluid (6 Speed
Transmission) on page 10-15 or
Automatic Transmission Fluid (8
Speed Transmission) on
page 10-18.
6. Remote Negative (–) Location (Out of View). See Jump Starting
- North America on page 10-91.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-20. 8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
“When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 10-11.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10-11.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-29.
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10-30.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-44.

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Vehicle Care 10-11
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting - North America on
page 10-91.
2. Battery - North America on
page 10-32.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10-20.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-19.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See “How to
Check Automatic Transmission
Fluid” under Automatic
Transmission Fluid (6 Speed
Transmission) on page 10-15 or
Automatic Transmission Fluid (8
Speed Transmission) on
page 10-18.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10-11.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 10-11. 8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System on
page 10-20.
9. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North
America on page 10-91.
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid (1500 Series) on
page 10-28 orPower Steering
Fluid (2500/3500 Series) on
page 10-28.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-29.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10-30.
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped). SeeBattery - North America on
page 10-32.
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 10-14.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.