2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO instrument lights

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . 140
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . 140
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . 140
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . 142
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Task Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 147
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp controls are on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel.
O: Turns off the automatic headlamps and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the
headlamp control to
Oagain to turn the
automatic headlamps or DRL back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only
work when the vehicle is in P (Park). AUTO :
Automatically turns on the
headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps,
instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps
(if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps,
and license plate lamps.
;: Turns on all lamps, except the
headlamps and fog lamps, if equipped.
For some trim levels and trucks first sold in
Canada, the headlamps may turn on with
the parking lamps.
2: Turns on the headlamps, the parking
lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights,
roof marker lamps (if equipped), front/rear
sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.
#: If equipped, turns on the fog lamps.
See Fog Lamps 0142.
IntelliBeam System
If equipped, this system turns the vehicle
high-beam headlamps on and off according
to surrounding traffic conditions.
The system turns the high-beam headlamps
on when it is dark enough and there is no
other traffic present.

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Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
A reminder chime sounds when the
headlamps or parking lamps are manually
turned on, the vehicle is turned off, and a
door is open. To disable the chime, turn the
lamps off.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
Push the turn signal lever toward the
instrument panel to change the headlamps
from low to high beam.
Pull or push the turn signal lever to return
to low-beam headlamps.
When the high-beam headlamps are on, this
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you
that you want to pass. It works even if the
headlamps are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward
you, then release it.
Depending on the type of headlamp, they
will either turn off after a short duration or
stay on as long as you hold the lever
toward you. The high-beam indicator on the
instrument cluster will come on. Release the
lever to return to normal operation.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of the vehicle during the day. Fully
functional DRL are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
The DRL system comes on when the
following conditions are met:
.The vehicle is on.
.The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
.The transmission is not in P (Park).
.The light sensor determines it is daytime.When the DRL system is on, only the DRL
are on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps,
instrument panel lights, and other lamps
will not turn on.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system switches from DRL to the
headlamps.
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp
control to
Oand then release. For vehicles
first sold in Canada, turning off the DRL will
only work when the vehicle is parked.
Automatic Headlamp System
When the exterior lamp control is set to
AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the
headlamps come on automatically.

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There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor,
otherwise the headlamps will come on when
they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the headlamps
when driving through a parking garage or
tunnel.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. If it is light outside when the
vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight
delay before the automatic headlamp
system changes to the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). During that delay, the
instrument cluster may not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the instrument panelillumination control is in the full bright
position. See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0144.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will turn off or may change
to DRL.
The automatic headlamp system turns off
when the exterior lamp control is turned to
Oor the ignition is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated in
daylight with the engine on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the
headlamps, parking lamps, and other
exterior lamps come on. The transition time
for the lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are not
operating, these lamps turn off. Move the
exterior lamp control to
Oor;to disable
this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Work Truck and Custom
Uplevel Shown, Base Level Similar

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Exterior Cargo Lamps
Work Truck and Custom
Base Level Shown, Uplevel SimilarThe cargo lamps provide more light in the
cargo area or on the sides of the vehicle,
if needed. The lamps inside the pickup box,
in the tailgate handle, for the hitch, and/or
the cargo mirror lamps also turn on,
if equipped.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), R (Reverse),
or N (Neutral) the Cargo Lamp Switch causes
the lights to cycle through the following
states for each button press:
Initial Press
‐
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)/Cargo Bed Lights –On
‐ Cargo Mirror Lights –On
‐ Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) –On
Next Press (if within 5 seconds of the
previous button press)
‐ CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights –On
‐ Cargo Mirror Lights –Off
‐ Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) –On
Next Press
‐ CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights –Off
‐ Cargo Mirror Lights –Off
‐ Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) –Off Become familiar with and follow all state
and local laws that apply to cargo lamp
operation.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
Work Truck and Custom

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Base Level Shown, Uplevel Similar
This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls. The instrument panel
illumination control is next to the exterior
lamp control.
D: PressD− to dim or +Dto brighten
the lights.
This feature is functional at night, or when
the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the overhead
console.
The dome lamps come on when any door is
opened,
Kon the remote key is pressed,
or when the vehicle is turned off.
To operate, press the following buttons:
jOFF : Press to turn off the dome
lamps. An indicator light on the button will
turn on when the dome lamp override is
activated. Press
jOFF again to
deactivate this feature and the indicator
light will turn off.
+ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps
on or off manually.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps on the overhead
console and over the rear seats. These lamps
come on when any door is opened,
Kon
the remote key is pressed, or when the
vehicle is turned off.
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the overhead
console.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the front
reading lamps on or off.

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422 Index
Engine (cont'd)Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Extended Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
F
FanEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Floor Console
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Fog Lamp Light Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221, 323
Four-Wheel-Drive
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 270
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267, 269 Fuel (cont'd)
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 332
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . 335, 337
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 106

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General InformationService and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . 162
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 140
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 327
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Heated
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 187
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 54
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 187
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Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Indicators
Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . .72 Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Infotainment Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107, 108
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 148
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
LampsAuxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . 143
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138