Chevrolet Silverado HIDDEN / SECRET Dashboard Menu - Off Road Menu 4x4 Chevy 2015 2016 2017 2018
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2017
- Hidden off-road menu for 2015 2016 and 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. I've only confirmed on my 2016 and 2017 4x4 models. For those with Z71 package it should be on by default.
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Thanks for showing this. As mentioned below, the manual is as thick as a telephone book and hardly shows any images, and is confusing, so this helps. First thing I am going to do is get rid of that annoying blank screen. I don't even know why someone would want to look at a blank screen. Chevrolet has videos about the dashboard menu, but it pretty much just shows everything without explaining anything....just like most of their videos...all show, no how-to
Thanks so much for that Glenn. Some of these new cars don't get a manual anymore either in the vehicle. Its all on a PDF. Ive got some other fun ones down the road so stay tuned.
Thanks. I look forward to more.
I actually leave it on the blank page so the screen doesn’t get distracting, and looks cleaner. I know it’s silly haha but I’m probably one of the few who like it
I have actually done this more because with the speed up and changing all the time it makes it seem like something is flashing on the screen and paranoia sets in haha
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Another cool feature to note, regarding the off road menu, is when your truck either has ABS, traction control, or stabiltrac activity engaging that screen will show which wheels are being affected by having them blink.
My buddies newer Subaru does that too
nice, just when i thought i knew everything
At 1:12 the Fuel Economy will give you an instant read out on your fuel usage.
It will teach you to drive with a lighter foot and you will surprised how much better your fuel mileage will become.
The center infotainment screen is also highly customizable.
Everyone would think to look in your owners manual but the very first thing it says is "If your truck is so equipped".
Sometimes it's hard to tell if it's there or not. Great video!
I had already given up on find this feature and was missing my old Ford truck, thx guy you made my day.
Glad this helped. It was bothering me as I had it on my 2016 Silverado by default but had to dig for this one.
Watched your video, went out and turned the feature on. Had no idea on my 15 Yukon. Thanks!
Did this today, on my new truck ! Thanks for the info !
exactly what I was looking for! traded my old truck in on a new one and some pages were MIA!
Ran out to my 2017 midnight silverado and it had this! Thanks!
Benjamin Hoag glad it helped
I wonder if the new 2018 WT 2500 4x4 truck I"m getting will have the off road menu thing. That would honestly be really helpful when I'm loading my truck camper to know if my wheels are straight or how much they're really turned. But it will also be cool to have the degrees on where the truck is leaning so you can kind of level your truck and ultimately your truck camper while camping. But I don't know if the truck squatting due to the weight will affect that but that can just be kept in mind your back in might naturally be a couple degrees lower.
Wow, just got a 2017 Silverado myself and had no idea! That blank age was annoying too - thanks so much for this video and info !!!
Your very welcome. My goal is to help at least one person out there. Glad it helped.
Same here thnx I seen the menu on a friends truck but not mine doing it first thing tomorrow morning
Thank you! Would never have know this was available without your video.
We stumbled Across your page, because the manual for our 2017 was NO HELP! Bedn trying to turn off the "Speed limit" THANK U!!!!
That's one of the coolest little hidden tidbits I've seen, thanks.
William Hollister you are welcome
I have this in my 2016 Silverado but need it in my Jeep Wrangler! That's what I use to go off roading.
Entonces una truck silverado LT off es tener una opción entre 4x4 y 2wd?
Necesito activar ese setting para que funcione.
Activando esa opción que hace esa truck?
Esque quiero comprar una.
That's cool! Thanks for making the video. That was helpful
Thanks! Never knew the 4WD info existed
You had to have been playing for quite a while and that menu to find that information nice video
Yeah man you’re not kidding as I know I had it set up on my 2016 but them for the life of me could not figure out how to put it on the 2017
So I went out and spent about a half an hour and then made a video so no one else has to read the book or try to figure it out
I may have missed it in the other comments but how did you get the alien icon on your display?
Mt off-road screen was turned on when I bought the truck but apparently it's broken. It shows what drive it's in (altho if it auto it does show which wheels are currently being used, if it's supposed to show that.) But Mine does not show the degree at which my wheel is turned???
Nice info in this vid. Will update mine to match. Trans temp is the best since I pull my 45’ fifth wheel camper 10 months out of the year !
Rex Linville glad it helped. The temp will definitely be crucial for you!
Found this by messing around one day, it’s pretty interesting
This was all available on my 2018 LTZ from day 1. No secret menu either.
Thank you for sharing. I never would have known this existed.
Piss poor description in the owners manual...oh that's right...there's NO mention of this in the owners manual. Thank you, I knew what the two outer indicators were...nose up or down, and side to side tilt...but what was driving me nuts was NO info ANYWHERE regarding the center indicator, and thanks to you I now know it's steering wheel position. Had my truck three months and just now learned this, thanks for p putting me out of my misery!
NYVET cheers! Now you shouldn’t tip over 😂
Hey thanks for this I now has this info on my dash display also
Armydad you are welcome!
I've noticed, on the off road screen, when you lose traction the wheel indicator will turn yellow and show which wheel is spinning
Jordan Snodgrass yep that is correct. Such a cool feature especially if you can’t get eyes on your wheels and trying to get out of the mud, etc
Do not have that offroad option on my 2015 ?? It does not appear, how can I fix this anyone know
Great video! Very helpful. Thanks!!
Glad it helped. I hope to post some more Silverado videos soon
Thanks, I have no Idea about this option
How do I turn off the chime or lower the volume?
Wow 😳 well done 👍🏼. Thx !
Great tutorial video bro, I have the 2WD crew cab version, 2015 allstar package, and I was able to pull up the (off road) screen and it displays all of the functions as yours, minus the 4WD capability. As an added note, driving up hill, the (Hill assent) message displays, telling me the engine and transmission shifts are being controlled by the OBC. GM really did their home work when it comes down to the Silverado and Sierra, to bad they didn't explain these features in the manual. Thanks a lot bro!!!!
Glad you liked it. They have definitely come a long way
just wondering if when is time for oil change the maintenance light will pop out? or I have to wait for a signal when is oil change time?
It won’t pop up and notify you but your oil life is a great indicator and it’s available on your menu as you will see at beginning of video. You will want to rest that after each oil change. Of course depending on your style of driving you can go with your mileage too. I tend to go longer than the 3500 miles as it’s Synthetic and I dont drive a whole bunch these days. Hope that helps
Did not know that. Just got a 2016 silverado lt 4wd. Thx.
How do you get out if this mode? I have slightly older model but its the same thing. But now i cant see my tire pressure. I need out lol please help
Follow first few steps to get to menu and you can add and remove which menus you don’t want. Hope that helps!
What arw those 2 grewn liggts for?
I've had my truck 2.5 years had no idea! Thanks!
On the 16 and newer u also have a little speed limit sign that let's u know what the speed limit is if u never see a sign on the road.its under speed I believe
robmechanic i have a 16, it came with that active
Jason Everitte this only if you have factory navigation.
good information thank you 👍👍👍
I like that screen. I remember in the older trucks that used to show on the floor next to the shifter and as a kid I used to love looking at it.
Do you know if this screen is available in custom trim?
LSanti it should be, I haven’t seen a custom trim to test though
Mines stuck at awd I don't know what to do I tried to go back to 2wd but it still says awd making it hard to turn for me
Sounds like a few things. Could be bad switch, or software issue cause communication issues to computer and transmission. I’d get that over to Chevy dealer to diagnose. It’s not good to be in 4wd all the time especially at highway speeds. May be good time to flush your differential after it’s fixed.
Before you head in though try this: un hook the battery and leave disconnected for 15 minutes or longer, then hook back up and see if you get same results
Wonder if this option to add or remove options is available for 2018 chevy Equinox
I’ve only seen it on the Tahoe and Suburban outside of the Silverado
I read my owner's manual and already discovered this feature.
Im guessing this feature isnt available for 2014's? I Have a 2014 with z71 off-road package and do not have this menu option
That's cause your shit is outdated
Thank you! Been wanting something like that
TYLERXISXKOOL you are welcome. 🍻
Hey how did you get the little space guy on your display dash ? Thanks
What space guy? 😂
Thanks for showing this! 👍👍
I think this is standard on the z71. I have a 2015 midnight editiom Z71 and this was already default on the screen.
Hi, Does anyone know how to dim the back-up camera display on a 2017 Chevy Silverado High Country. I can't tell you how many people I've asked in and out all the GM Sites and no one knows. When you put the truck in reverse, at night , I am blinded by the brightness of the screen. Hope someone can answer this minor dilemma, cause no one at my dealer could.
Looks like there is a known issue and you will need to get over to dealer and mention "TSB 17-NA-269". They can then look it up and provide software update to system. I have read a lot of users successfully solved bright screen issue after this was applied. Hope this helps.
did you try the rolling wheel adjustment next to the headlight knob? It dims the backlighting for radio and instruments.
Freefallpilot65 it doesn’t dim when in reverse though. Unless you have gotten the new update?
Thanks this helped for my 2018
Glad to help :)
@scouser tech is it specific to ltz and higher packages? A 2017 LT and my 2014 LT z71 do not have this
TheBigghunter01 do you have the bigger screens on these ones? Or smaller displays?
Scouser Tech smaller
TheBigghunter01 I have a buddy who has the WT 2014 and he has the smaller screens and he has basically no options. Plus was an upgrade I believe in 2015 with the radios and information screens. I only have the LT so do you at least see the info screen and some options there?
My 2015 Silverado doesn't seem to have this option. I do have the one for the trailer brake which is a feature of the truck that I never use unlike my 4wd.
VectorRoll it seems like the 2015s are random for this option
Thank you for this! I didn’t know it existed. Also I am soon installing a 2.5” leveling kit, will this effect the front/ rear tilt on the off road screen when sitting level ? And if so is there a way to recalibrate it?
Welcome 🙏 no it shouldn’t but make sure after it’s installed and before you leave there take a photo of course on a level surface at 0° all around and then do the same thing after they install the kit and then compare your numbers if it’s drastically off then obviously there’s a problem with how they installed it but you should be fine
The system has an advanced Computerized gyroscope technology that has Active level ride positioning sensors there is no need to recalibrate the system because it's done by the onboard computer automatically once the change in ride hight has been detected however Before installation of the new leveling kit make sure to disconnect the negative battery connection this will reset the Computer when the battery is reconnected after the installation it will force the computer to automatically remap the data and recalibrate the system
sweet video and thanks. get a borla atak catback exhaust, you'll love it
scoots I will look into it. Thanks
You'll be a lot happier with a Corsa exhaust.
Unavailable on 2014 Z71 :(
Hey thanks for the info - another note do you know what the two plastic strips on the roof are for ? roof rack system?
thanks!!
Absolutely. Yes it’s for a roof rack or cargo carrier.
Hell yeah thanks for the tip. 2017 GMC Sierra owner
I have a 2017 colorado 4 wheel drive and it does not have the 4 wheel drive option mine goes to trailer BRAKE after transmission fluid. Wish I could have what you show in this video.
Brian MacKay thanks for the information. I've been eating to get inside a Newer Colorado for some time. Bummer the menu is missing though
My 2017 Colorado 4x4 does not have it as well. It should be a real simple deal for Chevrolet to update the firmware, but why not?? If some have it then they all should have it.
Thanks for the quick video. I am having trouble with mine. Mine is 2017 Colorado though, I did exactly what you did to go to that options window but I do not have the Off-Road option in that check list. Am I missing something?
Alex Timblin is yours 4 wheel drive? Not sure unless you have a certain package of the Colorado to have certain items. Plus the Colorado has other options than the Silverado
@@ScouserTech @Alex Timblin I have a 2016 4x4 Colorado Crew Cab, I went thru my menu, I have most of what you display as selections, but no 4x4 option to display on the console :-( .. Probably a feature limited to the full size trucks?
@@dantehelfrich116 Yeah I believe you have different firmware on that set up in the Colorado. I remember driving one of those and them showing us all the features but it was more buttons than it was things on screen to be able to control four-wheel-drive options
I'll check this on my 2015 GMC Sierra. The one thing I do not like, but maybe there is a fix, is when you are in 4wd, there isn't an indicator light that stays on only the message that pops up for a few seconds indicating a shift to 4wd. Does anyone know if there is a fix for this? Thanks
The Offroad page (if you have that in the Sierra) shows whether it's in 2WD, AWD or 4WD Hi/Lo
Nice, now I know how to screw with my buddy’s truck to remove all the menus
gurgy3 😂 wasn’t my intention but it’s nice to know it has an easy fix when asked to put it back.
I have a 18 and oh gosh thank you!!!!
My old '02 Yukon 2500 had a dedicated transmission temp. Gauge. Wish my '15 sierra 2500 had that...handy when towing.
Trans temp should be available in the DIC
Agreed, but in order to see it you have to give up the digital speedometer...Would like to have a dedicated trans temp gauge.
No you don't. They're on separate pages but both in the up-down options
Freefallpilot65 yes you do lose the speeding when you put anything else in tje center display. You can always go back to the speeding but he's saying he would like to be able to see the trans temp all the time without havyto scroll to it. The older 2500's had the trans temp gauge. The 1500's never had them
Thanks for the info
I have a 2017 Silverado z71 quick question my engine temperature fluctuates when you get on it like it goes over the 210 mark
That is normal for any vehicle
You are working the engine harder, only makes sense that engine gets warmer. Gets to a certain degrees then fans kick on or thermostat opens.
210 isn't high. It's normal for max towing and high engine loading
great video, it is Standard on 2015 LT 4x4
Alex Curtis thanks for confirming
My 15 Sierra also has it.
My friend he has sierra , when he shift off road it's no issues but he can switch off of 4WD
When you drive do you keep the traction control on or off ?
Buck Downs Canada Normally I keep it off but it depends on the road conditions I’m under. I also turn it off sometimes at the stoplight as well as the stabil-a- track so that I can zoom off. You can 100% feel the truck though when it is off.
Thank You!
Rad, I know there was a trans temp reading somewhere. I had it on my 2015. Thanks
Glad it helped. I wanted to do a video on each but this one seems to scroll through them all :)
Good Video
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@@ilikefordchevygmcnotramand6810 i have a Black 2017 Tahoe , Same DASH, Gloss Black 6 spoke 22", with Amber Led Fog Lights , tinted Windows
I use the off road for 4wd indicator....the switch is not enough indication for me.
Agreed!
How is this hidden?
Just checked my 2016 but there's no option for it, bummer... It has all the other options just not the 4x4 pitch & roll indicator.
also good for setting the toe end....LOL
I just got my 2015 Silverado back from having the transmition replaced and I can't for my world figure out how to get out of the meny and get back to the speedometer.
Help!
Vali Odin was your speedometer not selected in the menu?
Scouser Tech can’t get to speedometer where can I get help with that
It’s the display for 2014 silverado
I have the 2014 z71 and I do not have this option in mine. Is there another way to get it?
Apparently 2014’s didnt come with this option. But OP mentioned that it was a software update, so maybe ask your dealership if they can update your system to include the offroad mode.
nice info thanks
What is that green light on your RPM??
Jose Flores it’s for his lights
Nothing new Ive been using that for a long time. Great display!!! Even tells me axle degrees. Noticed the check engine light is on in this vid lol
Do you know how a check engine light works when you have accessory on with ignition off? You clearly see it go away once truck is started 🤦♂️
@@ScouserTech Oh I thought truck was running already.
And you get a check engine light when a sensor isn't reading a normal operating perameter set my the CPU. Given the truck isn't running, none of the sensors would be reading any normal running parameters therefore giving you a check engine warning. Has nothing to do with accessories being on or off man.
NICE.. Thanks. I did not know. And I have this truck.
Freaking AweSum THANKS!!!
This is also on my 2014 Texas Edition 1500
I have a 2014 Silverado 4x4 and doesn’t have that setting :(
Also comes on lt models
Cool thank you!
Welcome 🙏
thanks man I've been trying to figure that out a long time
Robert Neal glad it helped
Sadly my 2014 4x4 does not have this
Damn i owned my suburban for years never knew about this option
Great to know. I’ve got a Tahoe coming next week and hope it has it too.
Great video and apparently needed...but seriously guys....do you not go out and just push buttons on your truck to see what it can do? I trade every 3 years, read the book front to back each time, but most importantly I go out and just start punching buttons. Why buy all this tech if you don't even try to figure it out??
+Scouser Tech your truck is a z71 isn't it?
Mine is just the regular 4x4 LT Version
Damn it. My 2016GMC Canyon 3.6L doesn't have this feature.
Thanks.
Another hidden gem is if you touch the digital clock display it will give you an analog clock on the entire screen.. Kinda fancy looking
Can you elaborate? I’ve never heard this before
@Amokof on your main radio screen touch the clock numbers. It will give you access to change time and also displays a huge analog clock
@@Mcnutts3 oh unfortunately i got the mini screen and not the touch one but thanks for the info
Thanks man, this helps a lot, Now i dont have to rely on the little 4wd switch dial.
very cool
How do I get to home screen so I can get setting? Stupid question but I'm not finding it lol
Anthony Macneil press left arrow to get your menu and scroll down to options. Then scroll to info and click right arrow on steering wheel and you will see info pages. Hope this helps
Scouser Tech Thank you is does help awesome.
What’s so secret about something that’s clearly explained in the manual?
Any info on adjusting the chime volume?
When you start it up?
@@ScouserTech Yes
@@bw6078 in the menu you can lower your volume but it more or less controls sound from radio. I know there is a TSB but don’t think dealers can do much. Some people disable with pulling fuse but not sure you want that. I do agree though as it it loud
Man Thanks!