2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint System ............................. 1-1 Head Restraints ......................................... 1-3 Front Seats ............................................... 1-4 Rear Seats .............................................. 1-14 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-16 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-38 Airbag System ......................................... 1-73 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-92 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ........................................................ 2-3 Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-9 Windows ................................................. 2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-21 Mirrors .................................................... 2-57 Object Detection Systems .......................... 2-62 OnStar ® System ...................................... 2-71 Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-74 Storage Areas ......................................... 2-81 Sunroof .................................................. 2-85 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 3-4 Climate Controls ...................................... 3-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 3-53 Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-85 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 4-2 Towing ................................................... 4-45 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-4 Fuel ......................................................... 5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-12 Rear Axle ............................................... 5-49 Four-Wheel Drive ..................................... 5-50 Front Axle ............................................... 5-52 Noise Control System ............................... 5-54 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-55 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-58 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-64 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M

Tires ...................................................... 5-64 Appearance Care ................................... 5-113 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................... 5-121 Electrical System .................................... 5-121 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-129 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 7-16 Index ................................................................ 1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols, and words work together to explain vehicle operation. If the vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, refer to the DURAMAX ® Diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Owners Canadian Owners (Propriétaires Canadiens) A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15911382 B Second Printing © 2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. iii

Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. { CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words, CAUTION or Notice. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv

Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v

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Head Restraints ...............................................1-3 Front Seats ......................................................1-4 Manual Seats ................................................1-4 Power Seats ..................................................1-5 Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-6 Power Lumbar ...............................................1-7 Heated Seats .................................................1-8 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ....................1-8 Reclining Seatbacks ......................................1-10 Seatback Latches .........................................1-13 Center Seat .................................................1-13 Rear Seats .....................................................1-14 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab Full Bench) .....................................................1-14 Rear Seat Operation (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench) .....................................1-15 Safety Belts ...................................................1-16 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-21 Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................1-30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-36 Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab) .................1-36 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-37 Child Restraints .............................................1-38 Older Children ..............................................1-38 Infants and Young Children ............................1-41 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-45 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-48 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ..................................................1-49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...................................................1-58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ............................................1-61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) ..........1-62 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) ...................................................1-66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only) ................................................1-70 Airbag System ...............................................1-73 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-75 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-77 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-79 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-79 Section 1 Seats and Restraint System 1-1

What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .....1-80 Airbag Off Switch ..........................................1-81 Passenger Sensing System ............................1-84 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-90 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................1-90 Restraint System Check ..................................1-92 Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ......................................................1-93 Section 1 Seats and Restraint System 1-2

Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 1-3

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down. Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. 1-4

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Owners Manual

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