Chevrolet 2010 Silverado User manual

2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Two-mode Hybrid M
In Brief ............................................ 1-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Hybrid Features .................................. 1-2
Seats and Restraint System ...................... 2-1
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Features and Controls ............................ 3-1
Storage Areas .................................... 3-2
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Driving Your Vehicle .............................. 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing ........................................... 5-2
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service ........................................... 6-2
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Index .................................... i-1
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Introduction
Your hybrid pickup is designed to be more fuel efficient
than the standard pickup, which results in reduced
carbon dioxide emissions.
Using this Supplement
This supplement contains information specific to the
hybrid components of the vehicle. It does not explain
everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read
this supplement along with the owner manual to learn
about the vehicle's features and controls.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
back of this supplement. It is an alphabetical list of what
is in the supplement, and the page number where you
will find it.
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Section 1 In Brief
Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-2
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Hybrid Features .................................... 1-2
Hybrid Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel Economy Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Service ......................................... 1-4
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Initial Drive Information
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the
shift lever. To enable the Range Selection feature, move
the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The
current range will appear next to the M. This is the
highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible.
As an example, when 3 (Third) gear is selected, 1 (First)
through 3 (Third) gears are available.
Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the
steering column shift lever, to select the desired range
of gears for current driving conditions. See Automatic
Transmission Operation in the owner manual.
Cruise control can be used while the vehicle is in Range
Selection Mode.
Hybrid Features
Hybrid Safety Information
This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a
high-voltage hybrid battery. Only a trained service
technician with the proper knowledge and tools should
inspect, test, or replace the hybrid battery. See your
dealer/retailer if the hybrid battery needs service.
The 12-volt battery cables, in the engine compartment,
are clearly labeled. In emergency situations, first
responders can cut those cables to disable the
high-voltage hybrid battery system.
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Fuel Economy Gage
United States Canada
This gage indicates fuel efficiency. To obtain the best
fuel efficiency, operate the vehicle so that the indicator
is in the high efficiency band.
Modifying both braking and acceleration behavior to
keep the indicator in the center of the gage will result
in the best system efficiency and fuel economy.
See Fuel Economy Gage on page 4‑5.
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature
Start the engine as you would any other engine. See
“Starting the Engine”in the owner manual for more
information on starting. The hybrid system provides
very quiet engine starting. If pulling a trailer with trailer
brakes, see Towing a Trailer
on page 5‑2 for more
information.
Auto Stop
The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature. After a
successful engine start, the engine may turn off
and operate in the Auto Stop mode.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal until you are
ready for the vehicle to move.
Engine OFF and AUTO STOP modes are indicated on
the tachometer display. When the tachometer needle
indicates OFF, the engine is not running and will remain
off until the ignition key is placed in the START position
or a remote vehicle start is performed. When the
tachometer needle indicates AUTO STOP, the hybrid
system is on, the engine is not running, but may Auto
Start at any time without notice. See Tachometer
on
page 4‑4
for more information.
A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in
Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not in
the LOCK/OFF position. Always turn the ignition switch
to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition
switch when exiting the vehicle.
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Auto Start
The vehicle also has an Auto Start feature. The engine
will remain off while in Auto Stop mode until vehicle
conditions require the engine to run. The near-instant
starting of the engine from Auto Stop mode is called
Auto Start.
EV Mode
The vehicle also has an EV mode which uses only
the electric motor to move the vehicle. With light
acceleration, the vehicle will drive in EV mode. EV
mode is unavailable when the vehicle is out of fuel.
See Starting the Vehicle in the Two‐Mode Hybrid
supplement to the owner manual.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking enables the electric drive motor to
operate as a generator when coasting or braking.
Energy from the moving vehicle recharges the hybrid
battery.
The hydraulic disc brakes work with the regenerative
braking to insure effective braking.
The braking system is computer controlled and blends
the regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulic
disc brakes to meet any requirements for deceleration.
Because the controller applies the hydraulic brakes
through its high pressure accumulator, you may
occasionally hear the motor driven pump when it
recharges the system. This is normal. In the event of a
controller problem, the brake pedal may be harder to
push and the stopping distance may be longer.
See Regenerative Braking, Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators and Driver Information Center (DIC) in the
owner manual.
Battery
This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a
high-voltage hybrid battery. When a new standard
12-volt battery is needed, see your dealer/retailer for
one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery's label.
Only a trained service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the
hybrid battery. See your dealer/retailer if the hybrid
battery needs service. See Battery on page 6‑17.
Service
Never try to do your own service on hybrid components.
You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if
you try to do your own service work. Service and repair
of these hybrid components should only be performed
by a trained service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools. See Doing Your Own Service
Work on page 6‑2.
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Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
Rear Seats ......................................... 2-2
Rear Seat Operation (Hybrid Full Bench) . . . . . . . 2-2
Restraint System Check ........................... 2-2
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash ....................................... 2-2
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Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation (Hybrid Full
Bench)
Folding Rear Seat
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and
return them to their normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
Make sure that nothing is on the seat.
To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat cushion up.
To return the seat to the normal seating position, slowly
pull the seat cushion down.
{WARNING:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The person wearing
the belt could be seriously injured. After raising
the rear seatback, always check to be sure that
the safety belts are properly routed and attached,
and are not twisted.
Restraint System Check
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash,
the vehicle's sensing system may command the
automatic hybrid battery disconnect to open. The
battery will disconnect. The hybrid battery will be off and
the vehicle will not start. The airbag readiness light and/
or SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM warning message may
come on in the driver information center. See “Airbag
Readiness Light”in the owner manual and Driver
Information Center (DIC)
on page 4‑11 for more
information.
To operate the vehicle, the automatic hybrid battery
disconnect must be serviced by a qualified service
technician and sensing system parts will need to be
replaced. Have the vehicle serviced right away.
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Section 3 Features and Controls
Storage Areas ...................................... 3-2
Tonneau Cover (Hard Tonneau) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Tonneau Cover (Soft Tonneau) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ............ 3-14
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Automatic Transmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
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Storage Areas
Tonneau Cover (Hard Tonneau)
Installing the Cover
{CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown
about the vehicle during a collision or sudden
maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover
is removed, always store it in the proper storage
location. After positioning the cargo cover back on
the vehicle, always be sure that it is securely
reattached by properly securing the straps and
latches.
1. Position the tonneau cover onto the top of the
pickup box with the locator tabs positioned into
the front stake pockets.
2. Align the front edge of the cover with the front
edge of the bed rail so that it is centered on each
side of the truck bed.
3. Lower the front clamp from its storage position.
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4. Tilt the clamp assembly so that the locator is in
the slot, pull down on the assembly, and slide
the clamp under the edge of the inner lip of the
bed rail.
5. Pull the handle toward the rear of the truck to
engage the clamp. Make sure the locator is secure
into the slot (A). If unable to completely engage
clamp, see the tightening and loosening
procedures later in this section.
6. The clamp should be securely engaged. Shake the
handle assembly to make sure the handle does
not move.
7. There are locking features on the front clamps
only. With the handle in the clamped position, push
the locking tab to engage the lock.
8. Repeat the clamp attachment steps 3 through 7 for
the opposite side.
Closing the Cover
1. Release both the retention straps located on the
top of the cover behind the cab and press into the
stored position.
2. Unfold the tonneau cover to the closed position.
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3. Lower the rear set of clamp assemblies from the
stored position.
4. Tilt the clamp assembly so that the locator is in
the slot, pull down on the assembly, and slide
the clamp under the edge of the inner lip on the
bed rail.
5. Pull the handle toward the rear of the truck to
engage the clamp. Make sure the locator is
secured into the slot (A). If unable to completely
engage clamp, see the tightening and loosening
procedures later in this section.
6. The clamp should be securely engaged. Shake the
handle assembly to make sure the handle does
not move.
7. Repeat the clamp attachment steps 3 through 6 for
the opposite side.
8. Close the endgate.
Opening the Tonneau Cover
1. Turn both of the rear handles inward to release
compression.
2. Pull the clamp down and turn the assemblies to
disengage them from the lip of the pickup box.
3. Open the cover to expose the handles.
4. Align the clamp assembly bolt (A) with the
retention feature (B).
5. Turn the handle assembly and clamp assembly
bolt sideways (A) into the slot of the retention
feature (B).
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6. The handle should lie flat on the panel with the
handles facing inward. Press firmly to secure.
This step must be done before stowing the cover.
7. Fold the cover forward.
8. Remove the retaining strap from the bow. Connect
the retention buckle ends. One end is located on
the front of the tonneau cover behind the cab and
the other end is on the tonneau cover
9. Pull on each strap to make sure both buckles are
attached.
Removing the Tonneau Cover
1. Open the cover by following the procedure
described previously, under “Opening the
Tonneau Cover”.
2. Disengage the locking tabs, located on the front
handles, by pulling them rearward.
3. Turn the handles inward to release.
4. Pull the clamp down and turn the assembly to
disengage it from the lip of the truck box.
5. Turn the cover to expose the handles.
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6. Align the clamp assembly bolt (A), with the
retention feature (B).
7. Turn the handle assembly sideways by tilting the
assembly bolt (A) into the slot of the retention
feature (B).
8. The handle should lie flat on the panel with the
handles facing inward. Press firmly to secure.
9. Remove the tonneau cover from the vehicle.
Tightening the Clamp
1. Push the handle forward to release it from the
clamped position.
2. Disengage the clamp from the inner edge of the
bed rail and slide the assembly inward.
3. Adjust the clamp height on the bolt by turning the
entire clamp assembly counter-clockwise.
4. Attach the clamps as indicated in steps 4 and 5 of
Installing the Cover.
Loosening the Clamp
1. Return the handle to the fully disengaged position.
2. Disengage the clamp from the inner edge of the
bed rail and slide the assembly inward.
3. Adjust the clamp height by turning the entire clamp
assembly clockwise.
4. Reattach the clamps as indicated in steps 4 and 5
of Installing the Cover.
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Tonneau Cover (Soft Tonneau)
Side Rail
{WARNING:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown
about the vehicle during a collision or sudden
maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover
is removed, always store it in the proper storage
location. After positioning the cargo cover back on
the vehicle, always be sure that it is securely
reattached by properly securing the straps and
latches.
Installation
1. The adjuster screw end
of each side rail should
point in the direction of
the cab.
2. Place each side rail on top of the truck box.
3. Align the front edge of the side rail with the front
inside edge of pickup box.
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Clamp
Installation
1. Position three outer clamps (A), on each side rail.
The positions on the siderails are marked CLAMP.
2. Position the grooves of
the clamps on the side
rails (A) using the
center groove (B).
3. If the pickup box
has molded bed rail
protectors (A), remove
the insert (C) from the
outer groove on the
clamp, and position
the clamp on the side
rail (B) using the outer
groove (D).
4. Slide the inner
clamp (B) into the
outer clamp (A).
5. Turn the latch (C) onto
the outer clamp.
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6. Tighten the clamp by turning the latch (C) toward
the side rail. Make sure there is no gap between
the rubber clamp pad and the side rail.
7. If the truck box has a molded bed rail protector,
insert the latch into the top notch on the inner
clamp.
8. Clean the vehicle's painted surface below the pull
strap using a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and
tap water.
9. Remove the paper from the provided clear tape
strip and apply to the painted surface below the
pull strap.
Adjustment
If there is excessive sideways movement of the
crossrails, move and re-install the clamps on the
loose areas using the inner groove of the clamp.
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Cover
Installation
1. Place the cover assembly into the front pivot
mounts firmly against the adjustment screws.
2. Verify the gap between the adjuster screws and
pivot mounts is 3/16 in. Adjust if needed.
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