Page Scanning The Terrain Scanning the Terrain road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions. Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice.
Page Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. What should I do? Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Page If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear.
Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across.
If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall.
Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Drive defensively. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. Page The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road.
Page City Driving City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Page Freeway Driving Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. Page Winter Driving Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.
But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.
Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
Page Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination.
Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational vehicle towing. Follow the instructions for the towing equipment. When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition to OFF. You or others could be injured. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control and crash. Page The total weight of any additional cargo you intend to carry. Say, for example, you have a lb. The total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed lb. This means that you may only be able to carry one passenger. Page What is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I calculate it? Front axle reserve capacity is the difference between your front GAWR and the front axle weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers.
Page For example, adding a lb. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft. Page What is total vehicle reserve capacity? This is the difference between your GVWR and the weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers. Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo your truck can carry. Page Refer to the Truck Camper Loading Information label in glove box for dimensions A and B as shown in the following illustration.
Use the rear edge of the load floor for measurement purposes. The recommended location for the cargo center of gravity is at point C for the CWR. Page Trailer Recommendations Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle match. This will tell you the loads on your axles. Page Towing A Trailer Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed.
Before you do so, first contact the GM Customer Assistance Office for your area for information on such conversions specific to this vehicle. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Axle Max. Trailer Wt. Ratio V6 Auto 3. Ratio V8 3. Ratio V8 4. Page Weight Of The Trailer Tongue You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Page Making Turns Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments , safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.
If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake.
Let up on the brake pedal. Page Auxiliary Battery If Equipped The auxiliary battery provision can be used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that you may choose to add, such as a slide in camper. When having a PTO installed on your vehicle, make sure that it will not exceed 35 hp. Engage the PTO. Page Variable Mode: PTO speed control mode can be used for both stationary and mobile applications. This mode allows PTO to be controlled in a fashion similar to how cruise control sets vehicle speed.
The operator can set to an rpm between and with the cruise control feature or with the SET position on the PTO switch. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button located at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps Page Jump Starting Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
But please use the following steps to do it safely. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. Page 6. Page V8 Engine 9. When connecting the cable, be sure it is not near any engine parts that will move. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. Page Towing Your Vehicle 1. Disconnect the black negative heavy, unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle that had the dead battery. Disconnect the black negative negative terminal on the vehicle with the good battery.
Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Fan In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30, miles 50 km or 24 months, whichever occurs first. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed.
Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper cap is hand tight. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it.
For Crew Cab models, pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools. Page Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. If the vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock, open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions as shown. Page Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions as needed. Attach the jack handle to the jack. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head a little.
Page Spare Tire If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap.
Remove the center cap. If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle all other models , position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire.
Page Rear Position 3. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. Page 8. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Rear Position 7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Secure the items in the vehicle as shown. Wing Nut E. Wheel Wrench and Extensions B.
Wheel Blocks F. Storage Bag C. Page A. Hoist Assembly E. Valve Stem, Pointed Down B. Wheel Wrench F. Flat or Spare Tire C. Extensions G. Retainer D. Hoist Shaft H. Hoist Cable 5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.
The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Page Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Canada Only Be sure the posted octane is at least If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. Page Fuels In Foreign Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly.
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Page Hood Release Hood Release 1. To open the hood, first pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. Coolant Surge Tank C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize degradation of the noise emission control system during the life of your vehicle.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. To remove the air filter, loosen the screws on the cover. Lift the cover upward. Lift the filter from the air cleaner housing.
The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. Page Automatic Transmission Fluid 3. Remove the air filter by pulling downward on the element. Vehicle user interface is a product of Google, and its terms and privacy statements apply.
Data plan rates apply. Service varies with conditions and location. Visit onstar. GM is not responsible for the safety or quality of independent supplier alterations.
To avoid the risk of injury, never use Recovery Hooks to tow a vehicle. For more information, see the Recovery Hooks section of your Owner's Manual. Go to my. Full Bluetooth feature functionality varies by device, model and software version. Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply.
The system wirelessly charges one compatible mobile device. Some devices require an adaptor or back cover. To check for phone or other device compatibility, visit my. Always use safety belts and child restraints. Requires available 3. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. If you have any questions, please contact with us. Chevrolet Silverado 1st generation.
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