Chevrolet Silverado: Starting and Operating / Extended Parking

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / 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.

    Active Fuel Management

    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...

    Engine Exhaust

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    Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Parking on Hills


    Warning To prevent serious injury or death, always park your vehicle and trailer on a level surface when possible. When parking your vehicle and your trailer on a hill: Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill...

    Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light


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    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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