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:
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow. See “Rocking the Vehicle to Get It Out” later in this section.
The Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control can often help to free a stuck
vehicle...
If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes with nearby pedestrians when driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an
amber indicator, , when a nearby pedestrian
is detected ahead. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides
a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat...
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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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