2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO manual transmission

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STARTING THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, rotate the key clockwise to the Start position.
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Shift to Park.
Push the key all the way in (1) and then rotate the key counter-clockwise to the Lock/Off position (2).
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on t\
he ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE/ON
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green button indi-cator will illuminate.
Note: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the center storage compartment (under the bench seat) or center console cupholders (bucket seats) to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine. The green button indicator will turn off.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until\
the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroofF until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode to operate the radio, win\
dows and other accessories with the engine off. The amber button indicator will i\
lluminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) STARTF
KEYED IGNITION SYSTEM (If EquIppEd)
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6F Optional equipment
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTF
With the vehicle parked, pull the lever under the steering column to adjust the steering wheel up or down and closer or farther away.F Push up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION (Ld ModEL)
To help conserve fuel, the auto engine stop/start system may automatical\
ly stop the engine, if operating conditions are met, when the brake pedal is pressed\
and the vehicle is at a complete stop. The tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The aud\
io system, climate controls and other accessories will continue to operate. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will automatically restart. After parking the vehicle and turn-ing off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ button on the center of the instrument panel when the engine is run-ning to disable the auto engine stop/start system. The button indicator \
will turn off.
The auto engine stop/start system is enabled each time the vehicle is st\
arted.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

17F Optional equipment
The Drive Modes automatically adjust various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions. The modes are displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Rotate the Drive Mode knob to the right to select a mode. Modes may include:
Normal – Use for normal driving.
Sport – Use for enhanced responsive-ness on paved roads.
Snow (2WD only) – Use for enhanced traction during slippery conditions.
Off-Road (4WD only) – Use for enhanced control on unpaved roads or trails at moderate speeds.
Tow/Haul – Rotate the knob to the left; use to reduce shift cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads in stop-a\
nd-go traffic, rolling hills, or busy parking lots.
Terrain (4WD only) – Press the button for enhanced control in low-speed off-road conditions. The system automatically brakes the vehicle when tr\
avers-ing various terrain or obstacles. Only available with single-speed trans\
fer cases (LD Model) when in4
4
2
. Refer to Driver Mode Control in your Owner’s Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Use the four-wheel drive buttons on the left side of the instrument panel to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The Driver Informa-tion Center displays the current status of the transfer case.
AUTO Auto Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when traction conditions vary. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
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4
2
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2
Two-Wheel Drive High – Use for most streets and highways. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shif\
ting from
44
2
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4
4
2
Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when extra traction is needed or in most off-road
driving. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
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2
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2
Four-Wheel Drive LowF – Use when driving off-road in deep sand, mud or snow, or on steep hills. Shift into or out of this mode when the vehicle is stopp\
ed or moving less than 3 mph with the transmission in Neutral.
N Neutral – Use to dolly or dinghy tow the vehicle behind an RV. Neutral is no\
t available with the single speed transfer case. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for\
the shift procedure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVE MODESF
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVEF
LD Model shown