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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide 2
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Cruise Control/ Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Power MirrorF/Window Buttons
Driver Information Center ControlsF/Voice Recognit

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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide 3
Read your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
Driver’s Heated/

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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide 5
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

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$CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide 6F Optional equipment AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION The fuel-saving Engine Stop/Start system automatically turns off the eng\ ine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed$

6F Optional equipment
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The fuel-saving Engine Stop/Start system automatically turns off the eng\
ine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a\
complete stop, if certain operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer \
will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is press\
ed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the \
tachometer 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.
SET MEMORY POSITIONS
1. With the vehicle in Park, adjust the driver’s seat and power outside \
mirrorsF.
2. Press and release the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound. Use the button that matches the Driver Information Center welcome message indicating driver \
1 or 2 (key fob 1 or 2).
To store a seat position for more clearance when exiting the vehicle, re\
peat these steps using the Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
RECALL POSITIONS Press and hold button 1 or 2 or Exit until the set position is reached.
The memory/exit positions can be pro-grammed to be recalled automatically when the ignition is turned on/off (for exit recall, the driver’s door must be opened).
To set the automatic recall options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position > Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit Memory.
POWER FRONT SEATSF
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.

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$CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide 15F Optional equipment DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF Safety or driver assistance features are not a substitute for the driver\ ’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver shou$

15F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF
Safety or driver assistance features are not a substitute for the driver\
’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
SAFETY ALERT SEAT – The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultan\
eously — to alert the driver of the direction of potential hazards.
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the ale\
rt settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT – While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a moving vehicle is detected rapidly approaching or in a side blind zone. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT – The Vehicle Ahead Indicator is green when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too closely. W\
hen approach-ing a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the w\
indshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near.
FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR – The following distance to the vehicle ahead is
indicated in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehi-cle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING – In detected potential imminent collision
situations with vehicles directly ahead, the system can provide alerts and enhance driver braking or automatically apply hard emergency braking, if you hav\
e not already done so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at very lo\
w speeds.
To set Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert \
and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > \
Forward Collision System.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide 16F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING – During daytime driving, the system can detect pedes-trians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 ft. and d

16F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING – During daytime driving, the system can detect pedes-trians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 ft. and disp\
lays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red ale\
rt flashes on the
windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if \
selected). The sys-tem may enhance driver braking or automatically apply hard emergency bra\
king, if you have not already done so.
To set to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Col\
lision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING – The system may help you avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green if the system is available to assist. If the vehicle approaches\
a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system may as\
sist by gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected) on the side of the dep\
arture direction as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the dri\
ver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.
FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the sys-tem provides “distance to closest object”
information on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a
continuous beep sounds (if selected).
To turn on or off, press the Park Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – When in Reverse, the system warns of detected cross-traffic approaching in either direction by displaying a red triangle w\
ith directional arrow alert on the infotainment screen and pulsing the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding beeps (if selected).
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection System\
s > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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$CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide 18F Optional equipment REAR CAMERA MIRRORF The rear camera mirror provides a wider, less obstructed field of view\ than a traditional mirror to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking traffi$

18F Optional equipment
REAR CAMERA MIRRORF
The rear camera mirror provides a wider, less obstructed field of view\
than a traditional mirror to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking traffic con\
ditions.
A. On/Off
Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to turn the video display on or off.
B. Selection Control
Press and release the button to select the brightness, zoom, or tilt setting.
C. Adjustment
Press and release either button to adjust the selected setting.
HILL DESCENT CONTROLF
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 1–14 mph w\
hile descending a steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.
1. Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center of the instrument panel. Vehicle speed must be below 31 mph to enable the system. The symbol will illumi-nate on the instrument cluster.
2. Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal or\
use the Cruise Control +/– buttons on the steering wheel. The adjusted speed becomes the new set speed. The symbol flashes when the system is actively applying the brakes to maintain vehicle speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
TRUCK TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates wh\
en one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fi\
ll the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located belo\
w the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center.
With the ignition On or in Accessory mode, the Tire Fill Alert will prov\
ide visual and audi-ble alerts to help with inflating a tire to the recommended tire press\
ure (does not apply to spare tire). When the recommended pressure is reached, the horn soun\
ds and the turn signals change from flashing to solid.
Note: Refer to your Owner’s Manual for accessory trailer tire pressure monitoring system information\
.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 Get To Know Guide 19F Optional equipment
TRAILERINGF
ADVANCED TRAILERING SYSTEMF
The in-vehicle trailering app on the info-tainment screen allows customized trailer profiles with a variety of helpful towing assistance

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