Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid needs to be added, be sure to read the manufacturer's
instructions before use. Use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing
in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
The vehicle has a low washer fluid message on the DIC that comes on when the
washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each
ignition cycle. When the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displays, washer fluid
will need to be added to the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is
full. See Engine Compartment Overview for reservoir location.
Caution
- Do not use washer fluid that contains any type of water repellent
coating. This can cause the wiper blades to chatter or skip.
- Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It
can damage the windshield washer system and paint.
- Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the
solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer
system.
- When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer instructions
for adding water.
- Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very
cold. This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is completely full.
The power steering fluid reservoir is in the engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview for reservoir location...
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and
go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake
pedal firmly...
Other information:
This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front
of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic
position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it.
If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, the high-beam
headlamps will turn on...
If equipped, this feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds
after all doors are closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Open Door Anti-Lockout feature
has been turned off.
When is pressed on the power door
lock switch while the door is open, a chime will sound three times indicating delayed
locking is active...
Categories
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, push the mirror toward the vehicle to fold. Push the mirror outward
to return to its original position.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic
car wash.
Power Folding Mirrors
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