Chevrolet Silverado: Fuel / Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Fuel / Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Warning

Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense fuel only into approved containers.
Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, in a pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Maintain contact until filling is complete.
Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
Do not use electronic devices while pumping fuel.

Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab Model)

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Trailer Towing

General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle to tow a trailer...

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Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Voltmeter Gauge

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