Chevrolet Silverado: Driving Information / Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible:
- Set the climate controls to the desired temperature after the engine is
started, or turn them off when not required.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the
tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road...
Other information:
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. These systems help limit wheel spin and assist the driver
in maintaining control, especially on slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses any of the drive wheels are spinning or beginning
to lose traction...
Trailer Light App
If equipped, the Trailer Lights App is on the Home Page of the infotainment display.
Touch Start to cycle the trailer lamps on and off to determine if they are working.
The test follows this sequence:
The running lights turn on first and remain on throughout the sequence...
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Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children
or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys
in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.
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