2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO ignition

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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.

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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.

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Tilt and Telescoping SteeringWheel
To a d j u s t t h e t i l t a n d t e l e s c o p i n gsteering wheel, if equipped:
1. Push the lever (1) down tomove the steering wheelforward or rearward. Lift thelever up to lock the wheel inplace.
2. Pull the lever (2) toward you tomove the steering wheel up ordown, then release the lever tolock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
There are dome lamps in theoverhead console and the headliner,if equipped.
To c h a n g e t h e d o m e l a m p s e t t i n g s ,press the following:
OFF :Turns the lamps off, evenwhen a door is open.
DOOR :The lamps come onautomatically when a door isopened.
ON :Turns all dome lamps on.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps in theoverhead console and the headliner,if equipped. To operate, the ignitionmust be in the ACC/ACCESSORYor ON/RUN position or usingRetained Accessory Power (RAP).

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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.
If an object is in the path of thesunroof while it is closing, theautomatic reversal system willdetect the object and stop thesunroof.
SeeSunroof054.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a traction controlsystem that limits wheel spin andthe StabiliTrak system that assistswith directional control of the vehiclein difficult driving conditions. Bothsystems come on automaticallywhen the vehicle is started andbegins to move.
.To t u r n o f f t r a c t i o n c o n t r o l , p r e s s
and releasegon the center
stack. The traction off lighti
displays in the instrumentcluster. The appropriate DriverInformation Center (DIC)message displays. SeeRideControl SystemMessages0154.
.To t u r n o f f b o t h t r a c t i o n c o n t r o land StabiliTrak, press and
holdguntiliandgilluminate

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Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleadedgasoline in your vehicle. Unleadedgasoline with an octane rating aslow as 87 may be used, but it willreduce performance and fueleconomy. SeeFuel0311.
E85 or FlexFuel
FlexFuel Possible
Certain models are compatible withE85 fuel. SeeFuel0311.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculatesengine oil life based on vehicle useand, on most vehicles, displays aDIC message when it is necessaryto change the engine oil and filter.The oil life system should be resetto 100% only following an oilchange.
Resetting the Oil Life System
To r e s e t t h e e n g i n e o i l l i f e s y s t e m :
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAININGon the DIC. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0145orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0147.Ifthevehicledoes not have DIC buttons, thevehicle must be in P (Park) toaccess this display.
2. Press and hold theVbutton on
the DIC, or the trip odometerreset stem if the vehicle doesnot have DIC buttons, forseveral seconds. The oil lifewill change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be resetas follows:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUNwith the engine off.
2. Fully press the acceleratorpedal slowly three times withinfive seconds.
3. Display OIL LIFE REMAININGon the DIC. If the displayshows 100%, the system isreset.
SeeEngine Oil Life System0362.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some driving tipsto get the best fuel economypossible.
.Avoid fast starts and acceleratesmoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoidabrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time.
.When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control.
.Always follow posted speedlimits or drive more slowly whenconditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 38Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 41Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Doors
Ta i l g a t e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 43Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 45
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 49Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 50Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 51Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
ignition key.

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{Warning
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
The ignition key and key rings, andRKE transmitter, if equipped, aredesigned to work together as asystem to reduce the risk ofunintentionally moving the key outof the RUN position. The ignitionkey has a small hole to allowattachment of the provided key ring.It is important that any replacementignition keys have a small hole. Seeyour dealer if a replacement key isrequired.
The combination and size of therings that came with your keys werespecifically selected for yourvehicle. The rings are connected tothe key like two links of a chain toreduce the risk of unintentionallymoving the key out of the RUNposition. Do not add any additionalitems to the ring attached to theignition key. Attach additional itemsonly to the second ring, and limitadded items to a few essential keysor small, light items no larger thanan RKE transmitter.

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Interference from radio-frequencyidentification (RFID) tags mayprevent the key from starting thevehicle. Keep RFID tags away fromthe key when starting the vehicle.
The key is used for the ignition, alldoor locks and glove box,if equipped.
Programming Keys
Follow these procedures to programup to eight keys to the vehicle.
Programming with TwoRecognized Keys
To p r o g r a m a n e w k e y :
1. Insert the original, alreadyprogrammed key in the ignitionand turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,and remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds,insert the second originalalready programmed key in theignition and turn the key to theON/RUN position.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,and remove the key.
5. Insert the key to beprogrammed and turn it to theON/RUN position withinfive seconds.
6. The security light will turn offonce the key has beenprogrammed.
7. Repeat Steps 1–5ifadditionalkeys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see yourdealer to have a new key made.
Programming withoutRecognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehiclewhen a recognized key is notavailable. Canadian regulationsrequire that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys arenot available, follow this procedureto program the first key.
This procedure will takeapproximately 30 minutes tocomplete for the first key. Thevehicle must be off and all of thekeys you wish to program must bewith you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key intothe ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The securitylight will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until thesecurity light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.