2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV Owners Manual

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If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter,
use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug cord in the
door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor.
8. Press the on/off button (4) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on.
The compressor will inflate the tire with
air only.
9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure
gauge (6). The recommended inflation
pressure can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0349.
The pressure gauge (6) may read higher
than the actual tire pressure while the
compressor is on. Turn the compressor
off to get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned on/off
until the correct pressure is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure cannot be
reached after approximately 25 minutes,
the vehicle should not be driven farther.
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Caution (Continued)
The tire is too severely damaged and the
tire sealant and compressor kit cannot
inflate the tire. Remove the power plug
from the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the inflating hose from the tire
valve. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 399.
10. Press the on/off button (4) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the compressor
as it could be warm after usage.
11. Unplug the power plug (7) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
12. Turn the air only hose (8) counterclockwise to remove it from the
tire valve stem.
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Return the air only hose (8) and power plug (7) back to their original storage
location.
15. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle.
Accessory adapters that can be used to
inflate an air mattress or a ball, etc., are
located on the bottom of the compressor kit
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit is stored
in the underhood compartment. To remove
the kit: 1. Open the hood. See Hood019.
2. Loosen and remove the retainer by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Open the lid and remove the contents, or remove the case and contents.
To store the tire sealant and compressor kit,
reverse Steps 1–3.

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Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
1. Wheel Wrench
2. Wheel Wrench Adapter
3. Wheel Wrench Extension
4. Tool Kit
5. Wheel Blocks
6. Jack
7. Strap
8. Jack Handle
To access the jack and tools:1. Open the hood. See Hood019.
2. Loosen and remove the two retainers by
turning counterclockwise. Remove the
jack and tools. Place the jack near the
tire being changed.
3. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate028.
Remove both caps covering the hexagon
bolts.
4. Assembly the wheel wrench (1) and wheel wrench adapter (2), and fit over
the hexagon bolt as shown.
Caution
Use of an air wrench or other power
tools with the carrier mechanism is not
recommended and could damage the
system. Use only the tools supplied with
the carrier mechanism.
5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise until a resistance is noticeable.

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6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the otherhexagon bolt.
7. Lift the spare tire cage (2) slightly andmanually disengage both hook ends (3).
For easier disengagement of the hook
ends, insert the chisel end of the wheel
wrench into one of the tubes (1) and
apply upward pressure while disengaging
the hook. Do this to both sides.
8. Lift the spare tire and remove it fromthe cage.
The cage will not lower completely to
the ground but will allow ample room to
remove the spare tire.
9. The spent road wheel will be stored in the rear of the vehicle. See “Storing a
Flat or Spare Tire and Tools.”
10. Lift the empty spare tire cage (2) and manually engage both hook ends, with
hook openings facing the rear of the
vehicle (3).
Ensure that both hook ends stay
engaged with the spare tire cage during
the raising process that follows. 11. Assemble the wheel wrench and wheel
wrench adapter as in Step 4.
12. Raise the empty spare tire carrier, turning the hexagon bolts clockwise until
each side begins to ratchet.
Ratcheting of both bolts indicates the
spare tire carrier has been raised to its
maximum, stowed position.
The spare tire carrier is properly stowed
when ratcheting has occurred on both
bolts, and the hook ends are engaged
and pulled taut from supporting the
weight of the cage.
13. Replace the hexagon bolt caps.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. If the wheel has a center cap that covers the lug nuts, place the chisel end of the
wheel wrench in each of the slots in the
cap, and gently pry it out.
2. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0362.

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{Warning
Unexpected wheel motion and/or
direction when one or more wheels are
off the ground for service work may
result in injury. The vehicle may:
.Allow the wheels to rotate
unexpectedly in either direction
regardless of mode selection.
.Allow the wheels to rotate in reaction
to attempts to rotate the tire(s)
manually.
.Resist attempts to rotate the wheels
manually.
Before lifting the vehicle to do your own
service work, turn the vehicle off or place
the vehicle in the Service Mode. To place
the vehicle in Service Mode, see “Service
Mode” underPower Modes 0197.3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted
on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips
off the jack, you could be badly injured
or killed. Never get under a vehicle when
it is supported only by a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To
help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to
do maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips
off the jack. If a jack is provided with the
vehicle, only use it for changing a
flat tire.

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4. Position the jack lift head at the jackposition nearest the flat tire.
5. Attach the jack handle to the jack bysliding the hook through the end of
the jack.
6. Attach the wheel wrench to the end of the jack handle.
7. Raise the jack lift head until it is firmly contacting the lifting point. When
properly positioned, the pin on the jack
lift head fits inside the hole of the lifting
point.
Caution
Make sure that the jack lift head is in the
correct position or you may damage your
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty.
8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far
enough off the ground so there is
enough room for the road tire to clear
the ground.9. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
10. Remove the tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.

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11. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheelbolts, mounting surfaces, and spare
wheel.
12. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts
because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a
crash.
13. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub. 14. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off. The
wheel nuts should be tightened with a
torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the
torque specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when using
accessory locking wheel nuts. See
Capacities and Specifications 0395 for
original equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper torque
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications 0395 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown.
16. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle.
17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.

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To store the flat tire:1. Return the jack and tools to their original storage location and fasten with two
retainers.
2. Place the flat tire in the rear of the vehicle next to the cab.
3. Place the loop end of the flat tire securestrap through the lower cargo tie-down
on the driver side of the vehicle. Place
the hook end of the strap through the
loop and pull it until the strap is
fastened securely to the tie-down.
4. Route the hook end of the strap throughthe wheel, as shown.
5. Attach the hook end to the lower cargo tie-down on the passenger side of the
vehicle.
6. Tighten the strap.
7. Close the tailgate and make sure it is fully latched.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new,
however, it can lose air over time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. See Tire Pressure
0 349 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0193 for information
regarding proper tire inflation and loading the vehicle. For instructions on how to
remove, install, or store a spare tire, see
Tire
Changing 0369.
After installing the spare tire on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and check that the
spare is correctly inflated. The spare tire is
made to perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 MPH) at the recommended
inflation pressure, so you can finish
your trip.
Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired
or replaced and installed back onto the
vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire
will be available in case it is needed again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different
sizes, because they will not fit. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and a
different size spare tire is installed, do
not drive in four-wheel drive until the flat
tire is repaired and/or replaced. The
vehicle could be damaged and the repairs
would not be covered by the warranty.
Never use four-wheel drive when a
different size spare tire is installed on the
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The vehicle may have a different size spare
tire than the road tires originally installed
on the vehicle. This spare tire was developed
for use on this vehicle, so it is all right to
drive on it. If the vehicle has four-wheel
drive and a different size spare tire is
installed, drive only in two-wheel drive.
If the vehicle has a spare tire that does not
match the original road tires and wheels in
size and type, do not include the spare in
the tire rotation.
If equipped with a temporary use full-size
spare tire, it is indicated on the tire sidewall.
SeeTire Sidewall Labeling 0346. This spare
tire should not be driven on over 112 km/h
(70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph) when
pulling a trailer, at the proper inflation
pressure. Repair and replace the road tire as
soon as it is convenient, and stow the spare
tire for future use.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle
battery, see Battery - North America 0330. If the battery has run down, use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to start the
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps
to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can burn you.
.They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
.They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
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Warning (Continued)
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.
Caution
The vehicle is equipped with an AGM/
VRLA 12-volt battery, which can be
damaged by using the incorrect type of
trickle charger. An AGM/VRLA-compatible
charger must be used, with the
appropriate setting selected. Follow the
trickle charger manufacturer instructions.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to the vehicle that would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling
it will not work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
The battery is under a cover in the
underhood compartment.
To access the battery under the hood, the
left cover needs to be removed.