2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 android auto

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-14632303) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
446 Connected Services
PressQ, then ask the Advisor to download
directions to the vehicle’s navigation system,
if equipped. After the call ends, the
navigation screen will provide prompts to
begin driving directions. Routes that are sent
to the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca
(Canada).
Connections
The following services help with staying
connected.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myChevrolet mobile
application. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers to
increase the security.
.Change the default name of the SSID
(Service Set Identifier). This is your
network’s name that is visible to other
wireless devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or vehicle
descriptions. Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to
seven mobile devices can be connected.
A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi
or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on
some vehicles, the connection type (no
Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The
LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is
possible that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an active
connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some vehicles, the
SSID and password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot will connect automatically to your
mobile devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your mobile
device, using the myChevrolet mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed
from the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile app to
compatible Apple and Android smartphones.
Chevrolet users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped with
automatic locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life,
or tire pressure, if factory-equipped with
the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
.Send destinations to the vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/off,
manage settings, and monitor data
consumption, if equipped.
.Locate a dealer and schedule service.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
Mexico/Paraguay-14632303) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
448 Index
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Adding a Snow Plow or SimilarEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . .415
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204, 206
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . 209
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 64
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 63
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 69
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 69
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Antenna Fixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . .185

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Index 455
Mirrors (cont'd)Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Trailer Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 441
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162, 173
Operating Mode Overheated Engine Protection . . . . . . . . . 339
Operation
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Parking
Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 115
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . 209
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 185
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 181
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . 319
Port
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174