Chevrolet Silverado: Starting and Operating / Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The system
is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the brake
pedal is applied and the ignition is on or in Service Mode.
The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged
or low voltage – less than 9 volt – battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged or low voltage battery, try charging or jump
starting the battery. See Jump Starting - North America.
To shift out of P (Park):
- Apply the brake pedal.
- Release the parking brake if it is applied. See Electric Parking Brake.
- Pull the shift lever toward you, then move it to the desired position, and
release.
If the vehicle still cannot be shifted out of P (Park):
- Ease the pressure on, or release the shift lever.
- While holding the brake pedal, push the shift lever all the way into P (Park).
- Pull the shift lever toward you, then move it to the desired position, and
release.
If there is still a problem shifting, have the vehicle serviced soon.
Parking over Things That Burn
Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Warning
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll...
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:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) also appears on the Vehicle Certification
and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration...
Vehicles with StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) have a Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) feature. Trailer sway is unintended side-to-side motion of a trailer
while towing. If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC detects that sway is
increasing, the vehicle brakes are selectively applied at each wheel, to help reduce
excessive trailer sway...
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If equipped, there is a small convex mirror built into the upper and outer corner
of the driver outside mirror. It can show objects that may be in the vehicle's blind
zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror
Actual Mirror View
When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image in the main
mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror.
As the vehicle gets closer, the image in the main mirror gets larger and
moves outboard.
As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the image transitions from the main
mirror to the blind spot mirror.
When the vehicle is in the blind zone, the image only appears in the blind
spot mirror.
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