2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO heater

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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.

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Lm:Push the paddle at the top ofthe lever to spray washer fluid onthe windshield.
SeeWindshield Wiper/Washer0122.
Climate Controls
These systems control the heating,cooling, and ventilation.
For an eAssist vehicle, see theSilverado/Sierra eAssistsupplement.
Climate Control System (with Heater Only)
1. Fan Control
2. Air Recirculation
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Defrost
5. TEMP (Temperature Control)

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Fan Control
5. Defrost
6. Passenger TemperatureControl
7. SYNC (SynchronizedTe m p e r a t u r e )
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Power Button
10. Air Recirculation
11 . A U T O ( A u t o m a t i c O p e r a t i o n )
SeeClimate Control Systems (withHeater Only)0237orClimateControl Systems (with AirConditioning)0238orDualAutomatic Climate Control System0240(If Equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode buttons,if equipped, are on the automatictransmission shift lever.
To e n a b l e :
1. Move the shift lever toM(Manual Mode). The currentrange will display next to the M.This is the highest attainablerange with all lower gearsaccessible. As an example,when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected,1(First) through 5(Fifth) gearsare available.
2. Press the plus/minus buttons toselect the desired range ofgears for current drivingconditions. SeeManualMode0280.

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Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and holdQon the RKE
transmitter for approximatelyone second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and holdK
on the RKE transmitter forapproximately one second to unfold.SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation036.
This feature is turned on or offthrough vehicle personalization. SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
Turn Signal Indicator
If equipped, indicator lights on themirror flash in the direction of theturn or lane change.
Heated Mirrors
1:If equipped, the rear windowdefogger also heats the sidemirrors.
W:If equipped, press to turn theheated side mirrors on or off.
If the vehicle has trailer-tow mirrors,only the upper glass of the mirror isheated. The lower convex part ofthe towing mirrors is not heated.
See“Rear Window Defogger”underClimate Control Systems (withHeater Only)0237orClimateControl Systems (with AirConditioning)0238orDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0240.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirrorautomatically adjusts for the glare ofthe headlamps from behind. Thisfeature comes on when the vehicleis started.
Blind Spot Mirrors
If equipped, there is a small convexmirror built into the upper and outercorner of the driver outside rearviewmirror. It can show objects that maybe in the vehicle's blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot
Mirror
Actual Mirror View

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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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.There is a critical problem withthe airbag system or thepassenger sensing system.
When the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbag,the off indicator will light and stay litas a reminder that the airbag is off.SeePassenger Airbag StatusIndicator0137.
The passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn on the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbaganytime the system senses that aperson of adult size is sittingproperly in the front outboardpassenger seat.
When the passenger sensingsystem has allowed the airbag to beenabled, the on indicator will lightand stay lit as a reminder that theairbag is active.
For some children, includingchildren in child restraints, and forvery small adults, the passengersensing system may or may not turnoff the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, depending upon theperson's seating posture and bodybuild. Everyone in the vehicle whohas outgrown child restraints shouldwear a safety beltproperly—whether or not there isan airbag for that person.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light0135for more information,
including important safety
information.
If the On Indicator Is Lit for a
Child Restraint
The passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbag ifthe system determines that an infant
is present in a child restraint. If achild restraint has been installedand the on indicator is lit:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the child restraint fromthe vehicle.
3. Remove any additional itemsfrom the seat such as blankets,cushions, seat covers, seatheaters, or seat massagers.
4. Reinstall the child restraintfollowing the directionsprovided by the child restraintmanufacturer and refer toSecuring Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in the CenterFront Seat)0106orSecuringChild Restraints (With theSafety Belt in the Rear Seat)0102orSecuring ChildRestraints (With the Safety Beltin the Front PassengerSeat)0106.
Make sure the safety beltretractor is locked by pullingthe shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor wheninstalling the child restraint,

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even if the child restraint isequipped with a safety beltlock-off. When the retractorlock is set, the belt can betightened but not pulled out ofthe retractor.
5. If, after reinstalling the childrestraint and restarting thevehicle, the on indicator is stilllit, turn the vehicle off. Thenslightly recline the vehicleseatback and adjust the seatcushion, if adjustable, to makesure that the vehicle seatbackis not pushing the childrestraint into the seat cushion.
Also make sure the childrestraint is not trapped underthe vehicle head restraint.If this happens, adjust the headrestraint. SeeHeadRestraints057.
6. Restart the vehicle.
The passenger sensing system mayor may not turn off the airbag for achild in a child restraint dependingupon the child’ssize.Itisbettertosecure child restraints in the rearseat. Consider using another
vehicle to transport the child when arear seat is not available. Never putarear-facingchildrestraintinthefront seat, even if the on indicator isnot lit.
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Sized Occupant
If a person of adult size is sitting inthe front outboard passenger seat,but the off indicator is lit, it could bebecause that person is not sittingproperly in the seat or that the childrestraint locking feature is engaged.If this happens, use the following
steps to allow the system to detectthat person and enable the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbag:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove any additional materialfrom the seat, such asblankets, cushions, seatcovers, seat heaters, or seatmassagers.
3. Place the seatback in the fullyupright position.
4. Have the person sit upright inthe seat, centered on the seatcushion, with legs comfortablyextended.
5. If the shoulder portion of thebelt is pulled out all the way,the child restraint lockingfeature will be engaged. Thismay unintentionally cause thepassenger sensing system toturn the airbag off for someadult-sized occupants. If thishappens, unbuckle the belt, letthe belt go back all the way,and then buckle the belt againwithout pulling the belt out allthe way.

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6. Restart the vehicle and havethe person remain in thisposition for two to three minutesafter the on indicator is lit.
{Warning
If the front outboard passenger
airbag is turned off for an
adult-sized occupant, the airbag
will not be able to inflate and help
protect that person in a crash,
resulting in an increased risk of
serious injury or even death. An
adult-sized occupant should not
ride in the front outboard
passenger seat, if the passenger
airbag off indicator is lit.
Additional Factors Affecting
System Operation
Safety belts help keep thepassenger in position on the seatduring vehicle maneuvers andbraking, which helps the passengersensing system maintain thepassenger airbag status. See“Safety Belts”and“Child Restraints”
in the Index for additionalinformation about the importance ofproper restraint use.
Athicklayerofadditionalmaterial,such as a blanket or cushion,or aftermarket equipment such asseat covers, seat heaters, and seatmassagers can affect how well thepassenger sensing systemoperates. We recommend that younot use seat covers or otheraftermarket equipment except whenapproved by GM for your specificvehicle. SeeAdding Equipment tothe Airbag-Equipped Vehicle087for more information aboutmodifications that can affect howthe system operates.
The on indicator may be lit if anobject, such as a briefcase,handbag, grocery bag, laptop,or other electronic device, is put onan unoccupied seat. If this is notdesired, remove the object fromthe seat.
{Warning
Stowing of articles under the
passenger seat or between the
passenger seat cushion and
seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicleshould be serviced. There are partsof the airbag system in severalplaces around the vehicle. Yourdealer and the service manual haveinformation about servicing thevehicle and the airbag system. Topurchase a service manual, seeService Publications OrderingInformation0481.