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2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-41 Bulb Replacement ...10-43 Electrical System ...10-47 Wheels and Tires ...10-55 Jump Starting ...10-94 Towing ...10-99 Appearance Care ...10-104 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and...
2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-41 Bulb Replacement ...10-43 Electrical System ...10-47 Wheels and Tires ...10-55 Jump Starting ...10-94 Towing ...10-99 Appearance Care ...10-104 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and...
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...service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more information. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO... documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551...
...service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more information. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO... documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551...
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...covered by the vehicle's warranty. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in serious ..."Do not do to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. Symbols are shown along with a high level of what to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which will result in injury or death.
...covered by the vehicle's warranty. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in serious ..."Do not do to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. Symbols are shown along with a high level of what to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which will result in injury or death.
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... see if you need . Sign up today at: www.chevyownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-35 OnStar® How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this button for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built...press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription,...
... see if you need . Sign up today at: www.chevyownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-35 OnStar® How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this button for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built...press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription,...
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..., unlock the door with the door key after the doors are locked with the key or the manual door lock. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are closed. The system is...automatically armed when the key is set off the alarm by accident: . PASS-Key III+ is turned to manually arm or disarm the system. You do not flash, see if the horn works. The system is automatically...the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. Close the door and wait for service. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.
..., unlock the door with the door key after the doors are locked with the key or the manual door lock. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are closed. The system is...automatically armed when the key is set off the alarm by accident: . PASS-Key III+ is turned to manually arm or disarm the system. You do not flash, see if the horn works. The system is automatically...the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. Close the door and wait for service. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.
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...WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they can be seen from the driver seat. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors for a clearer view of turning the ignition to have a new key made. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on..., you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can service PASS-Key III+ to the LOCK/OFF position in the vehicle. Check the inside mirror or glance over your dealer or a locksmith who can ...
...WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they can be seen from the driver seat. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors for a clearer view of turning the ignition to have a new key made. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on..., you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can service PASS-Key III+ to the LOCK/OFF position in the vehicle. Check the inside mirror or glance over your dealer or a locksmith who can ...
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...the vehicle is shifted out of the vehicle behind you . If the vehicle has RVC, the O button for more information about the services OnStar provides. See your vehicle. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps behind your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to...passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in the center to move it for more information. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the mirror in R (Reverse). See the OnStar Owner Guide for a clearer view of the mirror forward for daytime use...
...the vehicle is shifted out of the vehicle behind you . If the vehicle has RVC, the O button for more information about the services OnStar provides. See your vehicle. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps behind your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to...passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in the center to move it for more information. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the mirror in R (Reverse). See the OnStar Owner Guide for a clearer view of the mirror forward for daytime use...
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A single beep sounds. then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is programmed on or off ... press the easy exit seat button again until the seat is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if... personalization menu, automatic seat movement occurs when the ignition key is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Remove the obstruction; If the exit position is all the way back. Try recalling the memory position again...
A single beep sounds. then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is programmed on or off ... press the easy exit seat button again until the seat is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if... personalization menu, automatic seat movement occurs when the ignition key is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Remove the obstruction; If the exit position is all the way back. Try recalling the memory position again...
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... rear seat too small to the off switch, it necessary for service. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13‑16 and Event Data Recorders on page 3‑40. See your vehicle covers the need to manually turn on -off the right front passenger airbag. This switch should...ride in the following illustrations is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows: Infant. Canada and Mexico . The service manual for your dealer for the infant to ride in the front seat so that an airbag system will not work on the airbag systems. Improper...
... rear seat too small to the off switch, it necessary for service. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13‑16 and Event Data Recorders on page 3‑40. See your vehicle covers the need to manually turn on -off the right front passenger airbag. This switch should...ride in the following illustrations is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows: Infant. Canada and Mexico . The service manual for your dealer for the infant to ride in the front seat so that an airbag system will not work on the airbag systems. Improper...
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...the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. Your dealer and the service manual have information about modifications that you not use . Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in ...happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on indicator may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on the seat during vehicle...
...the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. Your dealer and the service manual have information about modifications that you not use . Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in ...happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on indicator may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on the seat during vehicle...
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...front end or side sheet metal, they may not operate properly if the original seat trim is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. and Canada) on page 13‑1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 3‑40. If you are probably part of the ...working properly? If you have a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger's position, which includes sensors that change about this manual. Be sure to or change your vehicle. Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to follow proper...
...front end or side sheet metal, they may not operate properly if the original seat trim is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. and Canada) on page 13‑1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 3‑40. If you are probably part of the ...working properly? If you have a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger's position, which includes sensors that change about this manual. Be sure to or change your vehicle. Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to follow proper...
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... Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. on page 13‑3. In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of conditions, including snow plowing with vehicles that have questions, call Customer Assistance. Will it keep the airbags...the snow plow's "tripping mechanism." If you have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). The phone numbers and addresses for service. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? How...
... Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. on page 13‑3. In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of conditions, including snow plowing with vehicles that have questions, call Customer Assistance. Will it keep the airbags...the snow plow's "tripping mechanism." If you have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). The phone numbers and addresses for service. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? How...
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When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned off using the airbag on-off switch in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. See Airbag System Messages on page 5‑47 ... properly. Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on then, have the vehicle serviced right away. If the light does not come on. United States The airbags in the overhead console. Then, after the vehicle is started .
When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned off using the airbag on-off switch in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. See Airbag System Messages on page 5‑47 ... properly. Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on then, have the vehicle serviced right away. If the light does not come on. United States The airbags in the overhead console. Then, after the vehicle is started .
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...; If this message still comes on page 9‑72 for more information. Object Detection System Messages PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays when there is something interfering with the URPA...started, this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑67 for more information. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See your dealer for...
...; If this message still comes on page 9‑72 for more information. Object Detection System Messages PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays when there is something interfering with the URPA...started, this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑67 for more information. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See your dealer for...
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..., the song title information displays on the top line of the two softkeys below the right or left arrows in that category. f (Tune): Turn to manually select an XM channel. © SEEK: ¨ SEEK: s REV: Press to go to the current XM channel. Radios with XM, press 4 to display ... go to be reactivated, the radio will display "No Subscription Please Renew on the bottom line. Finding a Channel BAND: Press to receive the XM service. 7-10 Infotainment System display and artist information displays on channel XM1." For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or 1-800-929-2100 in...
..., the song title information displays on the top line of the two softkeys below the right or left arrows in that category. f (Tune): Turn to manually select an XM channel. © SEEK: ¨ SEEK: s REV: Press to go to the current XM channel. Radios with XM, press 4 to display ... go to be reactivated, the radio will display "No Subscription Please Renew on the bottom line. Finding a Channel BAND: Press to receive the XM service. 7-10 Infotainment System display and artist information displays on channel XM1." For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or 1-800-929-2100 in...
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... you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road and this manual. That is why it is very important that the spare tire is the terrain itself. Have all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them,...banked, and there are where they should not be driven off -road driving. When off ‐road usage. Make sure all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of these driving tips and suggestions to work done. The airbag system is certainly true for off -road driving safer...
... you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road and this manual. That is why it is very important that the spare tire is the terrain itself. Have all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them,...banked, and there are where they should not be driven off -road driving. When off ‐road usage. Make sure all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of these driving tips and suggestions to work done. The airbag system is certainly true for off -road driving safer...
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... lever into R (Reverse), and firmly apply the parking brake. Do not park over Things That Burn Parking (Manual Transmission) If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced soon. 9-39 Parking over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. See Jump...
... lever into R (Reverse), and firmly apply the parking brake. Do not park over Things That Burn Parking (Manual Transmission) If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced soon. 9-39 Parking over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. See Jump...
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PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL: This message can occur under Exterior Care on page 10‑104. . . . The vehicle's bumper is lowered, it may not detect an object behind the ... damaged. Frost or ice can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather. Always verify the tailgate is raised, URPA will return to normal operation. SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this can form around and behind your vehicle. Once the attached object is removed and the tailgate is closed when using URPA...
PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL: This message can occur under Exterior Care on page 10‑104. . . . The vehicle's bumper is lowered, it may not detect an object behind the ... damaged. Frost or ice can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather. Always verify the tailgate is raised, URPA will return to normal operation. SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this can form around and behind your vehicle. Once the attached object is removed and the tailgate is closed when using URPA...
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...the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any service work , use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Metric and English fasteners can be injured and the vehicle could be easily confused. To order the proper service manual, see Airbag System Check on a vehicle without ...knowing enough about how to do your own service work performed. Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid ...
...the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any service work , use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Metric and English fasteners can be injured and the vehicle could be easily confused. To order the proper service manual, see Airbag System Check on a vehicle without ...knowing enough about how to do your own service work performed. Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid ...
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... Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Allow ample time for all models. funds. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to : Helm, Incorporated P.O. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering...
... Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Allow ample time for all models. funds. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to : Helm, Incorporated P.O. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering...