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:
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...
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers
or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer
was last reset...