Chevrolet Silverado: Driving Information / Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes on the road, keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your attention on driving.
- Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method
to place or receive necessary phone calls.
- Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones
or other electronic devices.
- Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions.
- Become familiar with vehicle features before driving, such as programming
favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.
- Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the
floor.
- Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children.
- Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint.
- Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or
on a cell phone.
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment manual for more information on using that system and
the navigation system, if equipped, including pairing and using a cell phone.
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible:
Set the climate controls to the desired temperature after the engine is
started, or turn them off when not required...
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt. See Seat Belts.
Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make mistakes...
Other information:
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards
and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in
serious injury or death...
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front
end, or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly.
The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing, including
improperly repairing or replacing, any parts of the following:
Airbag system, including airbag modules, front or side impact sensors, sensing
and diagnostic module, or airbag wiring
Front seats, including stitching, seams, or zippers
Seat belts
Steering wheel, instrument panel, overhead console, ceiling trim, or pillar
garnish trim
Inner door seals, including speakers
Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the
airbag modules and sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring along
with the proper replacement procedures...