Chevrolet Silverado: Starting and Operating / Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the vehicle running. If the vehicle is left running,
be sure it will not move and there is adequate ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park and Engine Exhaust.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter outside the
vehicle, it will continue to run for up to half an hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter inside the
vehicle, it will continue to run for up to an hour.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it is parked on a hill, due to lack of available
fuel.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is taken out of P (Park) while it is running.
If equipped, Active Fuel Management allows the gasoline engine to operate on
either all of its cylinders, or a reduced number of cylinders, depending on the
driving conditions...
Other information:
To sound the horn, press on the
steering wheel.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with
on it.
With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, turn the
band to select the wiper speed...
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The system
is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the brake
pedal is applied and the ignition is on or in Service Mode.
The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged
or low voltage – less than 9 volt – battery...
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Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially
with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.

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