2005 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M - General Motors

2005 Chevrolet Silverado Owner ManualSeats and Restraint Systems . 1-1Front Seats . 1-3Rear Seats. 1-8Safety Belts . 1-10Child Restraints. 1-30Airbag System. 1-62Restraint System Check. 1-79Features and Controls . 2-1Keys. 2-3Doors and Locks. 2-8Windows . 2-16Theft-Deterrent Systems . 2-19Starting and Operating Your Vehicle. 2-21Mirrors . 2-56OnStar System. 2-66HomeLink Transmitter. 2-68Storage Areas. 2-72Sunroof. 2-75Vehicle Personalization. 2-76Instrument Panel . 3-1Instrument Panel Overview . 3-4Climate Controls. 3-21Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators. 3-31Driver Information Center (DIC). 3-50Audio System(s) . 3-69MDriving Your Vehicle . 4-1Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle. 4-2Towing. 4-62Service and Appearance Care . 5-1Service . 5-4Fuel . 5-5Checking Things Under the Hood. 5-12All-Wheel Drive. 5-58Rear Axle. 5-60Four-Wheel Drive. 5-60Front Axle. 5-62Noise Control System. 5-63Bulb Replacement. 5-65Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement. 5-75Tires. 5-76Appearance Care. 5-118Vehicle Identification. 5-126Electrical System. 5-127Capacities and Specifications. 5-136Maintenance Schedule . 6-1Maintenance Schedule . 6-2Customer Assistance and Information . 7-1Customer Assistance and Information. 7-2Reporting Safety Defects . 7-12Index . 1

Canadian OwnersA French language copy of this manual can be obtainedfrom your dealer or from:Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 48207GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and thename SILVERADO are registered trademarks ofGeneral Motors Corporation.This manual includes the latest information at the timeit was printed. We reserve the right to make changesafter that time without further notice. For vehiclesfirst sold in Canada, substitute the name “GeneralMotors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Divisionwhenever it appears in this manual.Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there ifit is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle issold, leave this manual in it the vehicle.Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 05SILVERADO A First EditioniiHow to Use This ManualMany people read the owner manual from beginning toend when they first receive their new vehicle. If thisis done, it can help you learn about the featuresand controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words worktogether in the owner manual to explain things.IndexA good place to quickly locate information about thevehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It isan alphabetical list of what is in the manual andthe page number where it can be found. 2004 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell about thingsthat could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.You will also find a circlewith a slash through it inthis book. This safetysymbol means “Do Not,”“Do Not do this” or“Do Not let this happen.”{CAUTION:These mean there is something that could hurtyou or other people.In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce thehazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not,you or others could be hurt.iii

Vehicle Damage WarningsVehicle SymbolsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:The vehicle has components and labels that usesymbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along withthe text describing the operation or informationrelating to a specific component, control, message,gage, or indicator.Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice tells about something that can damage thevehicle. Many times, this damage would not be coveredby your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. Butthe notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTIONand NOTICE warnings in different colors or in differentwords.There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They usethe same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.ivIf you need help figuring out a specific name of acomponent, gage, or indicator, reference thefollowing topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1Features and Controls in Section 2Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3Climate Controls in Section 3Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3Audio System(s) in Section 3Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v

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Section 1Seats and Restraint SystemsFront Seats .1-3Manual Seats .1-3Power Seats .1-4Power Lumbar .1-4Heated Seats .1-5Reclining Seatbacks .1-6Head Restraints .1-7Seatback Latches .1-8Rear Seats .1-8Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) .1-8Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) .1-9Safety Belts .1-10Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .1-10Questions and Answers About Safety Belts .1-14How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .1-15Driver Position .1-15Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .1-23Right Front Passenger Position .1-23Center Passenger Position .1-23Rear Seat Passengers .1-25Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small Adults .1-28Safety Belt Extender .1-29Child Restraints .1-30Older Children .1-30Infants and Young Children .1-33Child Restraint Systems .1-36Where to Put the Restraint .1-38Top Strap .1-40Top Strap Anchor Location .1-42Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) .1-44Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System .1-46Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Outside Seat Position .1-47Securing a Child Restraint in a CenterRear Seat Position .1-49Securing a Child Restraint in the CenterFront Seat Position .1-50Securing a Child Restraint in the RightFront Seat Position (Crew Cab) .1-51Securing a Child Restraint in the Right FrontSeat Position (Regular and Extended Cab)(With Airbag Off Switch) .1-54Securing a Child Restraint in the Right FrontSeat Position (Regular and Extended Cab)(With Passenger Sensing System) .1-591-1

Section 1Seats and Restraint SystemsAirbag System .1-62Where Are the Airbags? .1-64When Should an Airbag Inflate? .1-65What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .1-67How Does an Airbag Restrain? .1-67What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .1-68Airbag Off Switch .1-69Passenger Sensing System .1-72Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .1-77Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle .1-781-2Restraint System Check .1-79Checking Your Restraint Systems .1-79Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash .1-80

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when the vehicle is not moving.If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split benchseat, you can adjust it with this lever located at thefront of the seat.Lift the lever to unlock the seat. Using your body, slidethe seat to where you want it and release the lever.Try to move the seat with your body to make sure theseat is locked into place.1-3

Power SeatsIf your vehicle has power reclining seats, you can usethe vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback.Move the reclining front seatback rearward or forwardby moving the control toward the rear or the front of thevehicle. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6.Power LumbarYour vehicle’s seats may be equipped with power lumbar.You can increase ordecrease lumbar supportin an area of the lowerseatback with this control,located on the outboardsides of the front seat(s).If your vehicle has a power seat, you can adjust it withthese controls located on the outboard sides of the seats. Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by raisingor lowering the forward edge of the horizontal control. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving thewhole horizontal control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by raisingor lowering the rear edge of the horizontal control. Moving the whole horizontal control up or downraises or lowers the entire seat cushion.1-4To increase support, press and hold the front of thecontrol. To decrease support, press and hold the rearof the control. Let go of the control when the lowerseatback reaches the desired level of support.You can also reshape the side wing area of the lowerseatback for more lateral support.

To increase support, press and hold the top of thecontrol. To decrease support, press and hold the bottomof the control. Let go of the control when the lowerseatback reaches the desired level of support.Your vehicle may have a memory function which allowsseat settings to be saved and recalled. See MemorySeat on page 2-76 for more information.Heated SeatsIf your vehicle is equippedwith this feature, thebuttons are located on thefront doors. The enginemust be running forthe heated seats to work.The low setting warms the seatback and cushion untilthe seat temperature is near body temperature. Themedium and high settings heat the seatback and seatcushion to a slightly higher temperature. You will be ableto feel heat in about two minutes.To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button withthe heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on theseatback button will be lit to designate that only theseatback is being heated. Additional presses ofthe seatback button will cycle through the heat levels forthe seatback only. Press the horizontal button againto heat the whole seat.The heated front seats will shut off automatically whenthe ignition is turned off.To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button withthe heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button tocycle through the temperature settings of high, mediumand low and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator lightswill be lit to designate the level of heat selected: three forhigh, two for medium, and one for low.1-5

Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust the front seatback, lift the manual leverlocated on the outboard side of the seat. Release thelever to lock the seatback where you want it. Liftthe lever again without pushing on the seatback and theseatback will go to an upright position.If your vehicle has power seats with a power recliner,see Power Seats on page 1-4 for further information onhow to operate the reclining seatback feature.1-6But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving.

Head Restraints{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts can not do theirjob when you are reclined like this.The shoulder belt can not do its job. In acrash, you could go into it, receiving neck orother injuries.The lap belt can not do its job either. In acrash the belt could go up over your abdomen.The belt forces would be there, not at yourpelvic bones. This could cause serious internalinjuries.For proper protection when the vehicle is inmotion, have the seatback upright. Then sitwell back in the seat and wear your safetybelt properly.Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This position reducesthe chance of a neck injury in a crash.To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint.Your vehicle may have rear seat head restraints thatcan be adjusted up and down.1-7