2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO ignition

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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun visor from thecenter mount to pivot to the sidewindow or, if equipped, extendalong the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof operateswhen the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0271.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :Toexpress-open the sunroof, fully
press and releaseI.Pressthe
switch again to stop the movement.
To e x p r e s s - c l o s e t h e s u n r o o f , f u l l y
press and releaseK.Pressthe
switch again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :Toopen the sunroof, press and
holdI.Releasetheswitchtostop
the movement. Press and holdK
to close the sunroof. Release theswitch to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent :From the closed position,
pressJto vent the sunroof. Press
Kto close the vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an airdeflector will automatically raise.The air deflector will retract whenthe sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade,which can be pulled forward to blocksun rays. The sunshade must beopened and closed manually.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof is equipped with anautomatic reversal system that isonly active when the sunroof isbeing operated in express-close.

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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.
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.
Memory Seats
Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other
Models Similar
If memory equipped, the SET, 1, 2,
andB(Exit) buttons on the driver
door are used to manually store andrecall memory settings for the driverseat, outside mirrors, and adjustablepedals (if equipped).
Storing Memory Positions
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h e 1 a n d 2buttons:
1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
2. Adjust the driver seat, outsidemirrors, and adjustable pedals(if equipped) to the desireddriving positions.
3. Press and release SET. A beepwill sound.
4. Immediately press and hold 1until two beeps sound.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4foraseconddriver using 2.
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h eB(Exit)
button and easy exit features,
repeat Steps 1–4aboveusingBto
store your positions for getting outof the vehicle.
Manually Recalling MemoryPositions
Press and hold 1, 2, orB(Exit) to
manually recall the previouslystored memory positions. Releasing
1, 2, orBbefore the stored
positions are reached stops therecall.

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Automatically Recalling MemoryPositions (Auto Recall)
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the Auto(Automatic) Memory Recall featureautomatically recalls the currentdriver’spreviouslystored1or2position when the ignition ischanged from OFF to ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY.
See“Auto Memory Recall”under“Comfort and Convenience”inVehicle Personalization0160.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror orpower seat controls; or press theadjustable pedal control (ifequipped).
RKE transmitters are not labeledwith a number. If your memory seatposition is stored to 1 or 2 but thisposition is not automaticallyrecalling, then store your positionsto the other button or switch RKEtransmitters with the other driver.
Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the easy exitfeature automatically recalls the
previously storedB(Exit) position.
See“Storing Memory Positions”listed previously. See alsoVehiclePersonalization0160.
Easy exit recall automaticallyactivates when one of the followingoccurs:
.The vehicle is turned off and thedriver door is opened within ashort time.
.The vehicle is turned off with thedriver door open.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror orpower seat controls; or press theadjustable pedal control (ifequipped).
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driverseat and/or adjustable pedals whilerecalling a memory position, therecall may stop. Remove theobstruction. Then do one of thefollowing:
.For manual or automatic recallpositions, press and hold theappropriate manual control fortwo seconds. Try recalling againby pressing the appropriatememory button.
.For exit recall position, pressand hold the appropriate manualcontrol for the exit feature notrecalling for two seconds. Thentry recalling the exit positionagain.
If the memory position is still notrecalling, see your dealer forservice.

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Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{Warning
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on thecenter stack. To operate, the enginemust be running.
PressIto heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
PressJto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion andseatback.
PressCto ventilate the driver or
passenger seat.
The indicator light on the buttoncomes on when this feature is on.
Press the button once for thehighest setting. With each press ofthe button, the seat will change tothe next lower setting, and then tothe off setting. The indicator lightsnext to the buttons indicate three forthe highest setting and one for thelowest. If the heated seats are onhigh for an extended time, their levelmay automatically be lowered.
Remote Start Auto Heated andVentilated Seats
During a remote start, the heated orventilated seats can be turned onautomatically. When it is coldoutside, the heated seats turn on,and when it is hot outside theventilated seats turn on. The heatedor ventilated seats are canceledwhen the ignition is turned on. Pressthe heated or ventilated seat buttonto use the heated or ventilated seatsafter the vehicle is started.

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.My vehicle has a rear seat toosmall to accommodate arear-facing infant seat; or
.The infant has a medicalcondition which, according to theinfant's physician, makes itnecessary for the infant to ride inthe front seat so that the drivercan constantly monitor thechild's condition.
Child age 1 to 12. A childage 1 to 12 must ride in the frontseat because:
.My vehicle has no rear seat;
.Although children ages 1 to 12ride in the rear seat(s) wheneverpossible, children ages 1 to 12sometimes must ride in the frontbecause no space is available inthe rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or
.The child has a medicalcondition which, according to thechild's physician, makes itnecessary for the child to ride inthe front seat so that the drivercan constantly monitor thechild's condition.
Medical Condition. A passengerhas a medical condition which,according to his or her physician:
.Causes the passenger airbag topose a special risk for thepassenger; and
.Makes the potential harm fromthe passenger airbag in a crashgreater than the potential harmfrom turning off the airbag andallowing the passenger, even ifbelted, to hit the instrumentpanel or windshield in a crash.
{Warning
If the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is turned off for a
person who is not in a risk group
identified by the national
government, that person will not
have the extra protection of an
airbag. In a crash, the airbag will
not be able to inflate and help
protect the person sitting there.
Do not turn off the front outboard
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
passenger frontal airbag unless
the person sitting there is in a risk
group.
To t u r n o f f t h e f r o n t o u t b o a r dpassenger frontal airbag, insert theignition key into the switch, push in,and move the switch to the offposition.
The word OFF or the off symbol willcome on in the passenger airbagstatus indicator located in theoverhead console to let you knowthat the front outboard passengerfrontal airbag is off, after the systemcheck is completed. The airbag offlight will come on and stay on to let

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you know that the front outboardpassenger frontal airbag is off. SeeAirbag On-Off Light0136.Thefrontoutboard passenger airbag willremain off until you turn it back onagain.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. For
example, the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag could
inflate even though the airbag
on-off switch is turned off.
To h e l p a v o i d i n j u r y t o y o u r s e l f o r
others, have the vehicle serviced
right away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light0135for more information,
including important safety
information.
To t u r n t h e f r o n t o u t b o a r d p a s s e n g e rfrontal airbag on again, insert theignition key into the switch, push in,and move the switch to the onposition.
The front outboard passengerfrontal airbag is now enabled(may inflate). SeeAirbag On-OffLight0136.
Passenger Sensing
System
If the vehicle has one of thefollowing indicators, then the vehiclehas a passenger sensing system forthe front outboard passengerposition, unless there is an airbagon-off switch on the instrumentpanel endcap. If there is an airbagon-off switch, the vehicle does not
have a passenger sensing system.SeeAirbag On-Off Switch080formore information.
The passenger airbag statusindicator will light on the overheadconsole when the vehicle is started.
United States
Canada and Mexico
The words ON and OFF, or thesymbol for on and off, will be visibleduring the system check. When thesystem check is complete, either theword ON or OFF, or the symbol foron or off, will be visible. SeePassenger Airbag StatusIndicator0137.

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Bucket Seat
If equipped, press the latch and liftto open. Depending on the optionsthere may be a tote compartment,accessory power outlet, auxiliaryjack, and USB port(s) inside. Thereare openings for power cords on theedge of the storage area.
SeePower Outlets0124,USB Port(Base Radio)0199orUSB Port(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0201,andAuxiliary Jack0207.If equipped with the uplevel radio,see the infotainment manual.
Floor Console Storage
If equipped with front seat floorconsole storage, unlock with theignition key, press the button, andlift to open.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Tie-Downs
The vehicle may be equipped withcargo tie-downs.
Any of the nine holes inside thetruck bed can be used for tie-downs.
The maximum load is 113 kg(250 lb) per tie-down.

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Horn
To s o u n d t h e h o r n , p r e s saon the
steering wheel.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is onthe turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band withzon it.
1:Fast wipes.
w:Slow wipes.
3INT :Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes or down for lessfrequent wipes.
OFF :Turns the windshieldwipers off.
8:For a single wipe, turn to8,then release. For several wipes,
hold the band on8longer.
Clear ice and snow from the wiperblades before using them. If frozento the windshield, carefully loosen orthaw them. Damaged wiper bladesshould be replaced. SeeWiperBlade Replacement0384.
Heavy snow or ice can overload thewiper motor. An internal circuitbreaker to the motor will stop themotor until it cools down.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are onw,1,or3INT,
they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is thenmoved to OFF before the driverdoor is opened or within 10 minutes,the wipers will restart and move tothe base of the windshield.
If the ignition is put in OFF while thewipers are performing wipes due towindshield washing, the wiperscontinue to run until they reach thebase of the windshield.
Windshield Washer
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Lm(Washer Fluid) :Push thepaddle marked with the windshieldwasher symbol at the top of the turnsignal lever, to spray washer fluidand activate the wipers. The wiperswill continue until the paddle isreleased or the maximum wash timeis reached. When the paddle isreleased, additional wipes mayoccur depending on how long thewindshield washer had beenactivated. SeeWasher Fluid0375for information on filling thewindshield washer fluid reservoir.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compassdisplay on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). The compass receives