Page 9 of 509

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
8 In Brief
Auxiliary Button (If Equipped).SeeAdd-On ElectricalEquipment0345.
17.Instrument Panel Storage011 5(If Equipped).
18.Climate Control Systems (withHeater Only)0237orClimateControl Systems (with AirConditioning)0238(IfEquipped).
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0240(If Equipped).
19. Parking Brake Release(Manual Transmission Only, IfEquipped). SeeParkingBrake0293
20.Steering Wheel Controls0121(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)Controls (If Equipped). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level)0145orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0147.
21. Hood Release. SeeHood0353.
22.Horn0122.
23.Steering Wheel Adjustment0120(Out of View).
24.Cruise Control0298.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System0304(If Equipped).
25. Data Link Connector (DLC)(Out of View). SeeMalfunctionIndicator Lamp (Check EngineLight)0138.
26.Parking Brake0293.
27. Electronic Transfer CaseControl (If Equipped). SeeFour-Wheel Drive0284.
Card Holder (If Equipped). SeeInstrument PanelStorage011 5.
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportant features that may or maynot be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, referto each of the features which can befound later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter functions may work fromup to 60 m (197 ft) away from thevehicle.
Page 10 of 509

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
In Brief 9
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
PressKagain within three seconds
to unlock all remaining doors andthe tailgate.
Q:Press to lock all doors and thetailgate. Lock and unlock feedbackcan be personalized. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press7and
hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press7
again to cancel the panic alarm.
SeeKeys033andRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation036.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold/
for at least four seconds or untilthe turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally afterentering.
When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t , d o o n e o fthe following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start038.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock andunlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter orthe key in the driver door.
From inside, use the power doorlocks or push down or pull up on themanual door locks.
From inside, pull the door handleonce to unlock the door. Pull againto open the door.
Page 11 of 509
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
10 In Brief
Power Door Locks
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
Base Trim
If equipped with power door locks:
Q:Press to lock the doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
SeeDoor Locks039andPowerDoor Locks040.
Windows
Power Windows
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
If equipped, the driver door has aswitch to control all windows. Eachpassenger door has a switch tocontrol that window. The powerwindows work when the ignition is inON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,or when Retained Accessory Power(RAP) is active. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0271.
Page 12 of 509

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
In Brief 11
Press the switch to lower thewindow. Pull the switch up to raiseit. SeeWindows051andPowerWindows051.
Power Sliding Rear Window
If equipped, the power sliding rearwindow works when the ignition hasbeen turned to ACC/ACCESSORYor ON/RUN, or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0271.
Press the switch to open thewindow. Pull the switch up to closeit. SeeWindows051andPowerWindows051.
The power sliding rear windowcannot be operated manually. See“Power Sliding Rear Window”inRear Windows053.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To a d j u s t a m a n u a l s e a t :
1. Pull the handle at the front ofthe seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release thehandle.
3. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure it is locked inplace.
SeeSeat Adjustment058.
Power Seats
To a d j u s t a p o w e r s e a t , i f e q u i p p e d :
.Move the seat forward orrearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.
.If equipped, raise or lower thefront part of the seat cushion bymoving the front of the controlup or down.
Page 13 of 509

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
12 In Brief
.If equipped, raise or lower theseat by moving the rear of thecontrol up or down.
SeePower Seat Adjustment059.
Lumbar Adjustment
Manual Lumbar
If equipped, move the lever up ordown repeatedly to increase ordecrease lumbar support.
SeeLumbar Adjustment059.
Power Lumbar
To a d j u s t t h e p o w e r l u m b a r s u p p o r t ,if equipped:
.Press and hold the controlforward to increase or rearwardto decrease upper and lowerlumbar support at the same time.
.If equipped, press and hold thecontrol up to increase upperlumbar support and decreaselower lumbar support.
Press and hold the control downto increase lower lumbar supportand decrease upper lumbarsupport.
SeeLumbar Adjustment059.
Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
To a d j u s t a m a n u a l s e a t b a c k :
1. Lift the lever.
The seatback will automaticallyfold forward.
2. To recline, move the seatbackrearward to the desiredposition, then release the leverto lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatbackto make sure it is locked.
Page 14 of 509

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
In Brief 13
To r e t u r n t h e s e a t b a c k t o t h e u p r i g h tposition:
1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pressure to theseatback, and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatbackto make sure it is locked.
SeeReclining Seatbacks060.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To r e c l i n e a p o w e r s e a t b a c k ,if equipped:
.Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.
SeeReclining Seatbacks060.
Memory Features
Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other
Models Similar
If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, andB
(Exit) buttons on the driver door areused to manually store and recallmemory settings for the driver seat,outside mirrors, and adjustablepedals (if equipped).
Automatic Memory Recall and/orEasy Exit Recall features may beenabled in the PersonalizationMenus.
SeeMemory Seats061andVehicle Personalization0160.
Heated and Ventilated
Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on thecenter stack. To operate, the enginemust be running.
Page 15 of 509

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
14 In Brief
PressIto heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
PressJto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion andseatback.
PressCto ventilate the driver or
passenger seat.
SeeHeated and Ventilated FrontSeats063.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraintsfor all occupants are installed andadjusted properly.
To a c h i e v e a c o m f o r t a b l e s e a t i n gposition, change the seatbackrecline angle as little as necessarywhile keeping the seat and the headrestraint height in the properposition.
SeeHead Restraints057andSeatAdjustment058.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesafety belts properly:
.Safety Belts066.
.How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly067.
.Lap-Shoulder Belt068.
.Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System)096.
Passenger Sensing
System
The passenger sensing system,if equipped, turns off the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbagunder certain conditions. No otherairbag is affected by the passengersensing system.
If the vehicle has one of theindicators pictured in the followingillustrations, then the vehicle has apassenger sensing system for thefront outboard passenger positionunless there is an airbag off switchon the instrument panel endcap.
If there is an airbag off switch, thevehicle does not have a passengersensing system. SeeAirbag On-OffSwitch080for more information.
The passenger airbag statusindicator will be visible on theoverhead console when the vehicleis started.
Page 16 of 509

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
In Brief 15
United States
Canada and Mexico
SeePassenger Sensing System082for important information.
Mirror Adjustment
Using hood-mounted air deflectorsand add-on convex mirrorattachments could decrease mirrorperformance.
Exterior Mirrors
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrorsby moving them up and down or leftto right to see a little of the side ofthe vehicle and to have a clear viewbehind the vehicle.
SeeManual Mirrors046.
Power Mirrors
Base Power Mirrors
If equipped with power mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move the mirror up,down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each outside mirror sothat a little of the vehicle andthe area behind it can be seen.
4. Keep the selector switch in thecenter position when notadjusting either outside mirror.
Uplevel with Power Folding
Mirrors
1. Press (1) or (3) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.