Chevrolet Silverado: Maintenance / Service
All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the
vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified
technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced
by one from a salvage vehicle.
It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based
concerns.
The air conditioning system requires periodic maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule.
The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance...
Other information:
Windshield wiper blades should be replaced periodically. See Maintenance Schedule.
Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed
could damage the windshield...
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.
Rear of Front Center Console
The vehicle has one accessory power outlet under the climate control system and
one accessory power outlet on the rear of the center console, if equipped, or on
the rear of the bench seat, if equipped...
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The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the
status of the system.
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