Chevrolet Silverado: Starting and Operating / Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the vehicle running. If the vehicle is left running,
be sure it will not move and there is adequate ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park and Engine Exhaust.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter outside the
vehicle, it will continue to run for up to half an hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter inside the
vehicle, it will continue to run for up to an hour.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it is parked on a hill, due to lack of available
fuel.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is taken out of P (Park) while it is running.
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:
If equipped, the SBZA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with
avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot)
areas. When the vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right side mirror display
will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that blind zone...
The cargo lamps provide more light in the cargo area or on the sides of the vehicle,
if needed. The lamps inside the pickup box, in the tailgate handle, for the hitch,
and/or the cargo mirror lamps also turn on, if equipped.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral) the Cargo Lamp Switch
causes the lights to cycle through the following states for each button press:
- Initial Press:
- CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - On
- Cargo Mirror Lights - On
- Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - On
- Next Press: (if with in 5 seconds of the previous button press):
- CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - On
- Cargo Mirror Lights - Off
- Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - On
- Next Press:
- CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - Off
- Cargo Mirror Lights - Off
- Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - Off
Become familiar with and follow all state and local laws that apply to cargo
lamp operation...
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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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