Chevrolet Silverado: Doors / Power Assist Steps
Warning
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before entering or exiting
the vehicle, be sure the power assist step is fully extended. Do not step on the
power assist step while it is moving. Never place hands or other body parts between
the extended power assist step and the vehicle.
If equipped, the power assist steps, when enabled, will extend when the door
is opened. They will retract three seconds after the door is closed or immediately
if the vehicle starts moving.
Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and clothing clear of the power assist steps
when in motion.
The steps will reverse direction if there is an obstruction. If possible, carefully
remove the obstruction, then open and close the door on the same side to complete
the motion. If the obstruction is not cleared, the assist steps remain extended.
Slight movement of the steps while extended is normal.
Kick Switch

- Place the vehicle in P (Park) and unlock the doors.
- Kick the switch to extend the power assist step to the tire. A Driver Information
Center (DIC) message displays.
- Kick the switch again to return to normal operation.
Warning
Make sure there is no one in the way of the power tailgate as it is opening
and closing, and keep hands away from the tailgate hinges when in use...
The power assist steps can be extended to the tire by pressing
.
When extending the steps with , the
kick switch is disabled. The vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral)...
Other information:
Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.
See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to
get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer.
Warning
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous...
Touch and the following may display:
Open Door Anti Lock Out
Auto Door Unlock
Delayed Door Lock
Open Door Anti Lock Out
This setting prevents the driver door from locking when the door is open. If
this setting is on, the Delayed Door Lock menu will not be available...
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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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