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.
- Press on the center stack.
- 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:
The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven or used. For example, the vehicle uses computer
modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment and deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to
provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle...
If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and
handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected.
If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags,
traction control, electronic stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be affected...
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
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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