Chevrolet Silverado: Driving Information / Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
- Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer
the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
- Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front
tire contacts the pavement edge.
- Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering system, do not drive over curbs, parking
barriers, or similar objects at speeds greater than 3 km/h (1 mph)...
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force...
Other information:
The vehicle’s rear seat has head restraints in the outboard seating positions
that cannot be adjusted.
The head restraint can be folded forward to allow for better visibility when
the rear seat is unoccupied. To fold the head restraint, press the button on the
side of the head restraint...
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission control on-board diagnostic system.
If this light is on while the engine is running, a malfunction has been detected
and the vehicle may require service. The light should come on to show that it is
working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running...
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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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