2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV Owners Manual

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When AUTO is selected, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function can
also be manually set and the selected
setting is displayed. Functions not manually
set will continue to be automatically
controlled, even if the AUTO indicator is not
lit. When enabled, the climate controls will
remain in auto mode through power cycles.
For automatic operation:1. Touch AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust the temperature
as needed for best comfort.
To improve efficiency and to cool the vehicle
faster, recirculation may be automatically
selected in warm weather.
Manual Operation
9: Press up or down to increase or
decrease fan speed. Toggle all the way
down to turn the fan off. When off is
selected, a small amount of air may still
come out of the outlets depending on the
vehicle’s speed. If any buttons are pressed,
the climate control system will turn on and
operate at the current setting.
Touch AUTO to return to automatic
operation. Driver and Passenger Temperature Control :
The temperature can be adjusted separately
for the driver and passenger.
SYNC :
Touch to link the passenger
temperature setting to the driver setting.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Touch to change
the direction of the airflow. Any
combination of
z,Y, or[can be
selected.
Changing the mode cancels the automatic
operation and the system goes into manual
mode. Touch AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
z: Air is directed to the windshield,
outboard A/C outlets, and side window
outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the A/C outlets.
[:Air is directed to the floor outlets,
with some air directed to the windshield,
outboard A/C outlets, and side window
outlets.
0 5MAX : Air is directed to the
windshield and the fan runs at a higher
speed if not already above a medium fan
speed. This mode overrides the previous
mode selected and clears fog or frost from the windshield quickly. When the control is
pressed again, the system returns to the
previous mode setting and fan speed.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
@:
Touch to turn on recirculation. An
indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated
to quickly cool the interior of the vehicle.
It can also be used to help reduce outside
air and odors that enter the vehicle.
Avoid using recirculation for long periods of
time in cold or damp conditions. Using
recirculation in cold or damp conditions can
result in window fogging.
A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning on
or off. An indicator light comes on to show
that the air conditioning is enabled. If the
fan is turned off, the air conditioner will
not run.
Heat : Press to turn the heater on or off.
The air conditioning compressor is used to
provide heat to the cabin and may run
when heat is enabled.

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Rear Window Defogger
1REAR :If equipped, press to turn the
rear window defogger on or off. An indicator
light on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger only works when
the vehicle is on. The defogger turns off if
the vehicle is turned off.
If the vehicle is equipped with heated
outside mirrors, they turn on when the rear
window defogger button is on and help to
clear fog or frost from the surface of the
mirror. See Heated Mirrors 036.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window can damage
the rear window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not clear the inside rear window with
sharp objects.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation :
If equipped with remote start, the climate
control system may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. If equipped with heated or ventilated seats or a heated steering wheel,
these features may come on during a
remote start. See
Remote Vehicle Start 014,
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 047, and
Heated Steering Wheel 097.
Sensors
The solar sensor, on top of the instrument
panel near the windshield, monitors the
solar heat.
The climate control system uses the sensor
information to adjust the temperature, fan
speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort. Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the
automatic climate control system may not
work properly.
Afterblow Feature
If equipped, under certain conditions, the
fan may stay on or may turn on and off
several times after you turn off and lock the
vehicle. This is normal.
ECO Climate
When ECO Climate is on, airflow to
unoccupied rear seats will be reduced for
energy efficiency. To turn ECO Climate off or
on, select Settings > Vehicle > Climate and
Air Quality > ECO Climate.
Air Vents
Use the sliding knobs on the center and side
air vents to change the direction of the
airflow.
Air vents blow warm air on the side
windows in cold weather. If Floor, Defog,
or Defrost modes are selected, a small
amount of air will come from the vents
closest to the window.

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To close the front A/C vents, move the
sliding knobs to the full down position for
vertical slats or away from you for
horizontal slats.
To close the rear A/C vents, move the
sliding knobs to the full inboard position.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
air inlets at the base of the windshield
that could block airflow.
.Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.Keep the path under the front seats clear
of objects to help circulate the air inside
of the vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
can adversely affect system performance.
Check with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
.Do not attach any devices to the air vent
slats. Doing so restricts airflow and may
cause damage to the air vents.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other
airborne irritants from outside air that is
pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule0389. To find out
what type of filter to use, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0392.
1. Open the lower glove box door
completely.
2. Push the dampener arm to the left untilit releases the glove box.

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3. Press the sides of the glove box doorinward and rotate the door downward to
remove.
4. Pull lever on left side of the filter doorand slide left, then remove the door.
Remove the old filter.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Reinstall the filter door.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional assistance is
needed.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood that
identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified technicians.
The air conditioning evaporator should never
be repaired or replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced
by a new evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants should be
reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is
harmful to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system requires periodic
maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule
0 389.

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Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . 181
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . 197
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Power Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Electric Drive Unit
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 204
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic StabilityControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Four-Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . . 217
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . 255
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . 258
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . 261
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 268
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Blind Zone Steering Assist (BZSA) . . . . . . 271
Traffic Sign Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Driver Attention Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Surround Vision Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Charging
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Delayed Charging Override . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Charging Status Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Utility Interruption of Charging . . . . . . . 293
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Trailering App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Auxiliary Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency
Use the following tips to help maximize
energy efficiency and driving range.
The Energy Usage card available on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) estimates
the influence of the main factors impacting
vehicle range. It displays how energy is
being used for the current drive
as percentages of overall vehicle energy use.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130 and
Vehicle Status 0132.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid rapid accelerations and decelerations.
Driving range is maximized at 89 km/h
(55 mph) and less.
Use cruise control when appropriate.
Using the steering wheel paddle during
deceleration recovers more energy. See
Regenerative Braking 0206. Terrain and Vehicle Speed
Plan ahead for decelerations and coast
whenever possible. Do not rush to traffic
signals. Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
Higher speeds and grade changes use more
energy and can significantly reduce driving
range.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning systems
decreases the energy available for electric
driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is achieved when
the heat, air conditioning, and fan are
turned off.
Use the heated seat features instead of
climate control system. Heating the seat
uses less energy than heating and cooling
the interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the interior
when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize
the driving range by using electricity from
the electrical outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in direct
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Keep the inside of the windows clean to
reduce fogging. Turn off the front defroster
and rear defogger when they are not
needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open at
highway speeds.
Use the battery gauge on the instrument
cluster to view the effect of climate control
settings on your estimated driving range.
SeeBattery Gauge (High Voltage) 0110.
Outside Temperature
In cold weather conditions, it is best to plug
in the vehicle overnight, then remote start
the vehicle.
Allow the vehicle to warm up for
20 minutes before driving.
If possible, use a level 2 (240 volt) high
power charge station for best results. This
allows the interior of the vehicle and high
voltage battery to warm to the optimal
temperature.
In colder temperatures, while these
efficiency tips will help, the driving range
will be lower due to higher energy usage
including energy spent heating the cabin.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully
charged, to maintain the battery
temperature ready for the next drive. This is
important when outside temperatures are
extremely hot or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly inflated and
aligned.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for functions other
than propelling the vehicle will reduce
driving range.
Cargo Weight
The weight of excess cargo in the vehicle
affects efficiency and driving range. Avoid
carrying more than is needed.
Using a rooftop carrier will reduce efficiency
due to additional weight and drag.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can
take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have
enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes
on the road, keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your attention on
driving.
.Do not use a phone in demanding driving
situations. Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read, take notes,
or look up information on phones or
other electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle features
before driving, such as programming
favorite radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any navigation
device prior to driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to the
floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
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.Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or
restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger or on a
mobile phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or
too often could cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Focus your attention on
driving.
Your vehicle may be equipped with features
that can help with hands-free use of the
infotainment system, navigation system,
and your mobile phone. For more
information, see Introduction0147 in the
Infotainment section, Voice Recognition
0 159, Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 161 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0160, and Steering
Wheel Controls 0149.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means to always expect
the unexpected. The first step in driving
defensively is to wear a seat belt. See Seat
Belts 052.
.Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make
mistakes. Anticipate what they may do
and be ready.
.Allow enough following distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Impaired Driving
Death and injury associated with impaired
driving is a global tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and then
driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment
can be affected by even a small amount
of alcohol or drugs. You can have a
serious —or even fatal —collision if you
drive after drinking or taking drugs.
Do not drive while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, or ride with a driver
who has been drinking or is impaired by (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
drugs. Find alternate transportation
home; or if you are with a group,
designate a driver who will remain sober.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are
important factors in helping to control a
vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and
reaction time. Deciding to push the brake
pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about
three-quarters of a second. In that time, a
vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels
20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
.Keep enough distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you.
.Avoid needless heavy braking.
.Keep pace with traffic.