2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Z71 air condition

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints

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Auxiliary Button (If Equipped).
SeeAdd-On Electrical
Equipment 0329.
jPower Assist Steps 043 (If
Equipped).
17. Instrument Panel Storage
0124 (If Equipped).
18. Climate Control Systems (with
Heater Only) 0216 orClimate
Control Systems (with Air
Conditioning) 0218 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0220 (If Equipped).
19. Parking Brake Release (Manual Transmission Only, If
Equipped). See Parking Brake
0 273
20. Steering Wheel Controls 0129
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls (If Equipped).
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0155 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0156. 21. Hood Release. See
Hood
0 337.
22. Horn 0130.
23. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0129 (Out of View).
24. Cruise Control 0279.
Heated Steering Wheel 0130
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0285 (If Equipped).
25. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0147.
26. Parking Brake 0273.
27. Electronic Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0265.
Card Holder (If Equipped). See
Instrument Panel Storage
0 124.
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner ’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions may work from
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.

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Passenger Sensing
System
The passenger sensing system,
if equipped, turns off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
under certain conditions. No other
airbag is affected by the passenger
sensing system.
If the vehicle has one of the
indicators pictured in the following
illustrations, then the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
front outboard passenger position
unless there is an airbag off switch
on the instrument panel endcap.
If there is an airbag off switch, the
vehicle does not have a passenger
sensing system. SeeAirbag On-Off
Switch 084 for more information.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
overhead console when the vehicle
is started.
United States
Canada and Mexico
See Passenger Sensing System
0 86 for important information.
Mirror Adjustment
Using hood-mounted air deflectors
and add-on convex mirror
attachments could decrease mirror
performance.
Exterior Mirrors
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrors
by moving them up and down or left
to right to see a little of the side of
the vehicle and to have a clear view
behind the vehicle.
See Manual Mirrors 047.
Power Mirrors
Base Power Mirrors
If equipped with power mirrors: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.

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Climate Control System (with Air Conditioning)
1. Fan Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Defrost
5. TEMP (Temperature Control)6.K(Rear Window Defogger, If
Equipped)
f(Outside Heated Mirror, If
Equipped)
8(Outside Air, If Equipped)
7. Air Recirculation

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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 (Synchronized Temperature)
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Power Button 10. Air Recirculation
11. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See
Climate Control Systems (with
Heater Only) 0216 orClimate
Control Systems (with Air
Conditioning) 0218 orDual
Automatic Climate Control System
0 220 (If Equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode switch,
if equipped, is on the shift lever.
1. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the shift lever to
the L (Manual Mode) position.
The current range will appear
next to the L. This is the
highest attainable range with
all lower gears accessible. As
an example, when 5 (Fifth)
gear is selected, 1 (First)
through 5 (Fifth) gears are
available.
2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for
current driving conditions. See
Manual Mode 0260.

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Tilt Switch
Vent :From the closed position,
press
Jto vent the sunroof. Press
Kto close the vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise.
The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade,
which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
opened and closed manually.
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
automatic reversal system will
detect the object and stop the
sunroof.
See Sunroof 055.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) that limits wheel spin
and the StabiliTrak system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle is
started and begins to move.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
gon the center stack.
The traction off light
idisplays
in the instrument cluster. The
appropriate Driver Information
Center (DIC) message displays.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
g
untiliandgilluminate in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message
displays. .
Press and release
gagain to
turn on both systems.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph). Traction control will
remain off.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0276.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See

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Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and hold
Qon the RKE
transmitter for approximately
one second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and hold
K
on the RKE transmitter for
approximately one second to unfold.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 037.
This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0160.
Turn Signal Indicator
If equipped, indicator lights on the
mirror flash in the direction of the
turn or lane change.
Heated Mirrors
K
:If equipped, the rear window
defogger also heats the outside
mirrors.
W: If equipped, press to turn the
heated outside mirrors on or off. If the vehicle has trailer-tow mirrors,
only the upper glass of the mirror is
heated. The lower convex part of
the towing mirrors is not heated.
See
“Rear Window Defogger” under
Climate Control Systems (with
Heater Only) 0216 orClimate
Control Systems (with Air
Conditioning) 0218 orDual
Automatic Climate Control System
0 220.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
the headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Blind Spot Mirrors
If equipped, there is a small convex
mirror built into the upper and outer
corner of the driver outside mirror.
It can show objects that may be in
the vehicle's blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot
Mirror
Actual Mirror View

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To express-close the sunroof, fully
press and release
K. Press the
switch again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and
hold
I. Release the switch to stop
the movement. Press and hold
K
to close the sunroof. Release the
switch to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position,
press
Jto vent the sunroof. Press
Kto close the vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise.
The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade,
which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
opened and closed manually.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic
reversal system that is only active
when the sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while
express closing, the reversal system
will detect an object, stop, and open
the sunroof again.
If frost or other conditions prevent
closing, override the feature by
closing the sunroof in manual
mode. To stop movement, release
the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof
tracks.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.