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:
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 75
for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag status
indicator.
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When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light
ON and OFF, or the symbols for on and off, for several seconds as a system check...
The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling.
This provides increased performance, vehicle control, and enhanced transmission
and engine cooling when driving down steep hills or mountain grades, when towing,
or when hauling heavy loads...
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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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