Chevrolet Silverado: Power Assist Steps / Center Stack Switch
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The power assist steps can be extended to the tire by pressing
.
When extending the steps with
, the
kick switch is disabled. The vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
To extend the steps:
- . Press
to extend both steps.
A DIC message displays.
- Press
again to extend to the
tire. A DIC message displays.
- Press
again to return to normal
operation.
Enable/Disable
To enable or disable the power assist steps, press and hold
for four seconds. A DIC message displays.
Cleaning
Clean the power assist steps regularly. For an automatic car wash, extend the
steps while in N (Neutral) using the center stack switch. The steps will stow when
shifting into D (Drive).
Warning
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before entering or exiting
the vehicle, be sure the power assist step is fully extended. Do not step on the
power assist step while it is moving...
Other information:
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but
the OFF indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly
in the seat or that the child restraint locking feature is engaged. Use the following
steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag:
Turn the vehicle off...
Warning
Make sure there is no one in the way of the power tailgate as it is opening
and closing, and keep hands away from the tailgate hinges when in use. You or others
could be injured if caught in the path of the power tailgate or tailgate hinges...
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The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the
status of the system.
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