Chevrolet Silverado: Tailgate / Power Release Tailgate
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. You or others
could be injured if caught in the path of the power tailgate or tailgate hinges.
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make sure the area behind the tailgate
is clear before opening it.
In the case of a dead battery, the tailgate can be opened manually. Contact your
dealer or Roadside Assistance.
If equipped, to lock or unlock the tailgate, use the RKE transmitter or the key.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access).
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
To open the tailgate:
- Press
twice quickly on the
RKE transmitter until the tailgate moves.
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- Press
on the center stack.
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- Press the touch pad on the tailgate handle after unlocking all doors. Use
the top of the tailgate to pull against if assistance is required. If equipped
with Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be opened if the RKE transmitter
is within 1 m (3 ft).
To close the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. Pull it back to
be sure it is latched securely.
Warning
It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle
is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance
and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers...
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...
Other information:
Auto Mode Shown, Other Modes Similar
If equipped, the four-wheel-drive light displays what mode the vehicle is in.
The light will show each mode: 2WD, 4HI, AUTO (all transfer cases); 4LOW and N (two-speed
transfer case only).
The light will flash when a shift is in progress...
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check
tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and
transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label...
Categories
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
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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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