2017 Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Silverado
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
12
Memory Features
14
Heated and Ventilated Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belts
15
Passenger Sensing System
15
Mirror Adjustment
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
18
Exterior Lighting
19
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Transmission
22
Four-Wheel Drive
23
Vehicle Features
24
Infotainment System
24
Radio(s)
24
Satellite Radio
25
Portable Audio Devices
25
Bluetooth®
25
Steering Wheel Controls
26
Cruise Control
27
Driver Information Center (DIC)
27
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
28
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
28
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
28
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
28
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
28
Parking Assist
29
Power Outlets
29
Universal Remote System
29
Sunroof
30
Performance and Maintenance
30
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
30
Tire Pressure Monitor
31
Fuel (Except L86 6.2L Engine)
31
Fuel (L86 6.2L Engine)
31
E85 or FlexFuel
32
Engine Oil Life System
32
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
32
Roadside Assistance Program
33
Keys, Doors, and Windows
34
Keys and Locks
34
Keys
34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
37
Remote Vehicle Start
39
Door Locks
40
Power Door Locks
41
Delayed Locking
41
Automatic Door Locks
42
Lockout Protection
42
Safety Locks
42
Doors
43
Tailgate
43
Power Assist Steps
43
Vehicle Security
44
Vehicle Alarm System
44
Immobilizer
46
Immobilizer Operation
46
Exterior Mirrors
47
Convex Mirrors
47
Manual Mirrors
47
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
48
Power Mirrors
48
Folding Mirrors
49
Heated Mirrors
50
Automatic Dimming Mirror
50
Blind Spot Mirrors
50
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
51
Interior Mirrors
51
Interior Rearview Mirrors
51
Manual Rearview Mirror
52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
52
Windows
52
Manual Windows
52
Power Windows
52
Rear Windows
54
Sun Visors
55
Roof
55
Sunroof
55
Seats and Restraints
57
Head Restraints
58
Front Seats
59
Seat Adjustment
59
Center Seat
59
Power Seat Adjustment
60
Lumbar Adjustment
60
Reclining Seatbacks
61
Memory Seats
62
Rear Seats (Double Cab Full Bench)
65
Rear Seats (Split Bench)
66
Safety Belts
67
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
68
Lap-Shoulder Belt
69
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
72
Lap Belt
73
Safety Belt Extender
73
Safety System Check
73
Safety Belt Care
74
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
74
Airbag System
75
Where Are the Airbags?
76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
79
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
80
Airbag On-Off Switch
81
Passenger Sensing System
83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
87
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
88
Airbag System Check
89
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
89
Child Restraints
89
Older Children
89
Infants and Young Children
91
Child Restraint Systems
93
Where to Put the Restraint
95
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
97
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
103
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
103
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Center Front Seat)
107
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)
107
Storage
116
Storage Compartments
116
Instrument Panel Storage
116
Glove Box
116
Cupholders
117
Sunglasses Storage
117
Center Console Storage
117
Floor Console Storage
118
Additional Storage Features
118
Cargo Tie-Downs
118
Instruments and Controls
120
Controls
121
Steering Wheel Adjustment
121
Steering Wheel Controls
122
Heated Steering Wheel
122
Horn
123
Windshield Wiper/Washer
123
Compass
123
Clock
124
Power Outlets
125
Wireless Charging
127
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
128
Instrument Cluster
129
Speedometer
132
Odometer
132
Trip Odometer
132
Tachometer
132
Fuel Gauge
132
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
134
Voltmeter Gauge
135
Safety Belt Reminders
135
Airbag Readiness Light
136
Airbag On-Off Light
137
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
138
Charging System Light
139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
139
Brake System Warning Light
141
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
142
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
142
Tow/Haul Mode Light
142
Hill Descent Control Light
142
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light (2500/3500 Series)
143
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light (1500 Series)
143
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
143
Traction Off Light
143
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
144
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
144
Tire Pressure Light
144
Low Fuel Warning Light
145
Security Light
145
High-Beam On Light
145
Front Fog Lamp Light
146
Lamps On Reminder
146
Cruise Control Light
146
Information Displays
146
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
146
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
148
Vehicle Messages
151
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
151
Brake System Messages
152
Compass Messages
152
Door Ajar Messages
152
Engine Cooling System Messages
153
Engine Oil Messages
153
Engine Power Messages
154
Fuel System Messages
154
Key and Lock Messages
154
Lamp Messages
154
Object Detection System Messages
154
Ride Control System Messages
155
Airbag System Messages
156
Safety Belt Messages
156
Security Messages
157
Steering System Messages
157
Tire Messages
158
Transmission Messages
158
Vehicle Reminder Messages
160
Vehicle Speed Messages
161
Washer Fluid Messages
161
Vehicle Personalization
161
Universal Remote System
169
Universal Remote System Programming
169
Universal Remote System Operation
171
Lighting
172
Exterior Lighting
172
Exterior Lamp Controls
172
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
174
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
174
Flash-to-Pass
175
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
175
Automatic Headlamp System
175
Hazard Warning Flashers
176
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
176
Fog Lamps
177
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
177
Interior Lighting
178
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
178
Cargo Lamp
178
Dome Lamps
179
Reading Lamps
179
Lighting Features
180
Entry Lighting
180
Exit Lighting
180
Battery Load Management
180
Battery Power Protection
181
Infotainment System
182
Introduction
182
Infotainment
182
Theft-Deterrent Feature
183
Overview (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
184
Overview (Base Radio)
185
Home Page (Base Radio)
187
Home Page (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
189
Software Updates
190
Radio
190
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio)
190
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
192
Satellite Radio (Base Radio)
194
Satellite Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
194
Radio Reception
196
Fixed Mast Antenna
196
Multi-Band Antenna
197
Audio Players
197
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
197
CD Player
197
USB Port (Base Radio)
200
USB Port (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
202
Auxiliary Jack
208
Bluetooth Audio
209
Voice Recognition
210
Phone
217
Bluetooth (Overview)
217
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
218
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio)
222
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio with Touchscreen)
227
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
231
Trademarks and License Agreements
232
Climate Controls
238
Climate Control Systems
238
Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only)
238
Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning)
239
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
241
Air Vents
244
Maintenance
245
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
245
Service
246
Driving and Operating
247
Driving Information
248
Distracted Driving
248
Defensive Driving
249
Drunk Driving
249
Control of a Vehicle
249
Braking
249
Steering
250
Off-Road Recovery
251
Loss of Control
251
Off-Road Driving
252
Driving on Wet Roads
256
Hill and Mountain Roads
257
Winter Driving
258
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
259
Vehicle Load Limits
260
Truck-Camper Loading Information
266
Starting and Operating
268
New Vehicle Break-In
268
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
268
Ignition Positions
269
Starting the Engine
270
Fast Idle System
272
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
272
Engine Coolant Heater
273
Shifting Into Park
274
Shifting out of Park
276
Parking (Manual Transmission)
276
Parking over Things That Burn
276
Active Fuel Management®
276
Engine Exhaust
277
Running the Vehicle While Parked
278
Automatic Transmission
278
Manual Mode
281
Tow/Haul Mode
283
Manual Transmission
284
Drive Systems
285
Four-Wheel Drive
285
Brakes
293
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
293
Parking Brake
294
Brake Assist
295
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
295
Ride Control Systems
296
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
296
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
298
Locking Rear Axle
299
Cruise Control
299
Driver Assistance Systems
302
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
303
Assistance Systems for Driving
305
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
305
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
307
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2500/3500 Series)
308
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series)
310
Fuel
312
California Fuel Requirements
313
Fuels in Foreign Countries
313
Fuel Additives
313
E85 or FlexFuel
313
Filling the Tank
314
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
316
Trailer Towing
316
General Towing Information
316
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
316
Towing Equipment
336
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
345
Conversions and Add-Ons
346
Add-On Electrical Equipment
346
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
346
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
350
Vehicle Care
351
General Information
352
California Proposition 65 Warning
352
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
353
Accessories and Modifications
353
Vehicle Checks
354
Doing Your Own Service Work
354
Hood
354
Engine Compartment Overview
355
Engine Oil
360
Engine Oil Life System
363
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)
364
Automatic Transmission Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
367
Manual Transmission Fluid
367
Hydraulic Clutch
367
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
368
Cooling System
369
Engine Coolant
370
Engine Overheating
373
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
375
Engine Fan
375
Power Steering Fluid (1500 Series)
376
Power Steering Fluid (2500/3500 Series)
376
Washer Fluid
376
Brakes
377
Brake Fluid
378
Battery - North America
379
Four-Wheel Drive
380
Front Axle
381
Rear Axle
381
Noise Control System
383
Starter Switch Check
384
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
384
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
384
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
385
Wiper Blade Replacement
385
Glass Replacement
386
Headlamp Aiming
386
Bulb Replacement
386
Halogen Bulbs
386
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
387
LED Lighting
387
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
387
Fog Lamps
388
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
388
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
388
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
390
Replacement Bulbs
390
Electrical System
390
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
390
Electrical System Overload
390
Fuses
391
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
391
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
394
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
396
Wheels and Tires
398
Tires
398
All-Season Tires
399
Winter Tires
399
Low-Profile Tires
400
All-Terrain Tires
400
Tire Sidewall Labeling
400
Tire Designations
403
Tire Terminology and Definitions
404
Tire Pressure
406
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
408
Tire Pressure Monitor System
408
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
409
Tire Inspection
412
Tire Rotation
413
When It Is Time for New Tires
415
Buying New Tires
416
Different Size Tires and Wheels
417
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
418
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
419
Wheel Replacement
419
Tire Chains
420
If a Tire Goes Flat
421
Tire Changing
423
Full-Size Spare Tire
432
Jump Starting
433
Jump Starting - North America
433
Towing the Vehicle
437
Recreational Vehicle Towing
438
Appearance Care
442
Exterior Care
442
Interior Care
447
Floor Mats
450
Service and Maintenance
452
General Information
452
Maintenance Schedule
453
Special Application Services
459
Additional Maintenance and Care
460
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
463
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
463
Maintenance Replacement Parts
465
Maintenance Records
467
Technical Data
468
Vehicle Identification
468
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
468
Service Parts Identification Label
468
Vehicle Data
469
Capacities and Specifications
469
Engine Drive Belt Routing
472
Customer Information
473
Customer Information
473
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
473
Customer Assistance Offices
475
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
476
Online Owner Center
476
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
477
Roadside Assistance Program
477
Scheduling Service Appointments
479
Courtesy Transportation Program
479
Collision Damage Repair
480
Service Publications Ordering Information
482
Radio Frequency Statement
483
Reporting Safety Defects
484
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
484
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
484
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
485
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
485
Event Data Recorders
485
OnStar®
486
Infotainment System
486
OnStar
487
OnStar Overview
487
OnStar Services
488
Emergency
488
Security
488
Navigation
489
Connections
489
Diagnostics
491
OnStar Additional Information
492
Index
497
Index_A
497
Index_B
498
Index_C
499
Index_D
500
Index_E
500
Index_F
501
Index_G
501
Index_H
502
Index_I
502
Index_J
502
Index_K
502
Index_L
502
Index_M
503
Index_N
504
Index_O
504
Index_P
505
Index_R
505
Index_S
506
Index_T
507
Index_U
508
Index_V
508
Index_W
509
2017 Chevrolet Silverado Overview
Introduction
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado is a powerful full-size pickup truck that combines rugged capability with everyday comfort. Known for its strong performance and impressive features, the Silverado caters to both work and play. Its well-crafted interior, advanced technology, and dependable drivetrains make it a top choice for those seeking a reliable and versatile vehicle. With a range of configurations available, the 2017 Silverado is designed to meet the varying needs of truck enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.
Powertrains
The 2017 Silverado boasts an array of robust powertrains. The base model is equipped with a 4.3-liter V6 engine that delivers 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. For those requiring more power, an optional 5.3-liter V8 engine generating 355 horsepower is available. A more powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine, producing 420 horsepower, is offered in higher trims. All engines are optimized with advanced technology for efficiency and performance, providing options for both two-wheel and four-wheel drive.
Trims
This model year comes in several trims, including the Silverado 1500 WT (Work Truck), LS, LT, LTZ, and the top-of-the-line High Country. Each trim level adds distinctive features, allowing buyers to select a configuration that best matches their lifestyle and preferences. Higher trims come with premium interiors, advanced infotainment systems, and enhanced safety features, providing a luxurious driving experience.
Features
The 2017 Silverado is packed with a variety of features designed for convenience and comfort. Standard equipment includes a rearview camera, a touchscreen infotainment system with Chevrolet MyLink, Bluetooth connectivity, and available navigation. Higher trims offer luxury touches, such as leather upholstery, heated seats, and advanced safety technologies like forward collision alert and lane departure warning.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado serves as an essential guide for new owners. It provides comprehensive information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and safety features. The manual also includes valuable insights on maximizing fuel efficiency and utilizing the available technology, ensuring owners can get the most out of their Silverado experience.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Silverado owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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