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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 ...
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 ...
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... more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v or OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : : Oil...
... more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v or OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : : Oil...
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... Engine Oil Life System ...1-33 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-34 Driving for Passenger Airbag ...Mirror Adjustment ...Steering Wheel Adjustment ...Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield Wiper/Washer ...Climate Controls ...Transmission ...Four-Wheel Drive ... 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-22 1-23 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-27 1-27...
... Engine Oil Life System ...1-33 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-34 Driving for Passenger Airbag ...Mirror Adjustment ...Steering Wheel Adjustment ...Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield Wiper/Washer ...Climate Controls ...Transmission ...Four-Wheel Drive ... 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-22 1-23 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-27 1-27...
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... Outlets on page 9‑31. W. X. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped). Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑10. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). T. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page...;1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 5‑2. See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel supplement. P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). V. R. Ashtray (If Equipped). Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 5‑4. Horn on page ...
... Outlets on page 9‑31. W. X. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped). Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑10. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). T. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page...;1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 5‑2. See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel supplement. P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). V. R. Ashtray (If Equipped). Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 5‑4. Horn on page ...
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... Infotainment on page 8‑10. Air Vents on page 7‑1. See Hood on page 5‑2. P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 10‑5. Steering Wheel Controls on page 8‑5 (If Equipped). Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or ...page 9‑46 (If Equipped). E. Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑37. I. G. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑69. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. L. W. Cruise Control on page 10‑34. See Driver Information Center...
... Infotainment on page 8‑10. Air Vents on page 7‑1. See Hood on page 5‑2. P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 10‑5. Steering Wheel Controls on page 8‑5 (If Equipped). Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or ...page 9‑46 (If Equipped). E. Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑37. I. G. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑69. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. L. W. Cruise Control on page 10‑34. See Driver Information Center...
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... On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the control to move the pedals closer to lock the wheel in the overhead console. Move the steering wheel up or down. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the climate control system. In Brief 1-17 Steering... closed. They come on until the knob is opened and turn on the dome lamps. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Press the bottom of the steering column. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. The dome lamps remain on when any door is turned counterclockwise. Release the lever ...
... On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the control to move the pedals closer to lock the wheel in the overhead console. Move the steering wheel up or down. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the climate control system. In Brief 1-17 Steering... closed. They come on until the knob is opened and turn on the dome lamps. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Press the bottom of the steering column. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. The dome lamps remain on when any door is turned counterclockwise. Release the lever ...
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... to the off , press the button located next to the lamp. To turn the lamps on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. k : Press the button in other locations. Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. The exterior lamps... Brief Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened .
... to the off , press the button located next to the lamp. To turn the lamps on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. k : Press the button in other locations. Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. The exterior lamps... Brief Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened .
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... shift into and out of transfer case controls. Use these three styles of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. This transfer case shift lever is active. While using Range ...Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for current driving conditions. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is on the floor to the right of gears for extra traction...
... shift into and out of transfer case controls. Use these three styles of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. This transfer case shift lever is active. While using Range ...Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for current driving conditions. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is on the floor to the right of gears for extra traction...
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...most street and highway situations. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99 or Trailer Towing on page 9‑89. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting sends maximum power to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column...setting is used for use when road surface traction conditions are driving off -road situations. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on page 9‑50. N (Neutral): Shift ...
...most street and highway situations. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99 or Trailer Towing on page 9‑89. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting sends maximum power to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column...setting is used for use when road surface traction conditions are driving off -road situations. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on page 9‑50. N (Neutral): Shift ...
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... to reject an incoming call, or to increase or decrease volume. SRCE: Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 7‑48. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. If available, some audio controls can be used in the vehicle.... Steering Wheel Controls b g : Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. In ...
... to reject an incoming call, or to increase or decrease volume. SRCE: Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 7‑48. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. If available, some audio controls can be used in the vehicle.... Steering Wheel Controls b g : Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. In ...
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The navigation system provides detailed maps of the steering wheel. See Cruise Control on and turns off when cruise control is off . Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate navigation system manual that ...
The navigation system provides detailed maps of the steering wheel. See Cruise Control on and turns off when cruise control is off . Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate navigation system manual that ...
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...(TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. T: The DIC buttons are located on page 5‑32. These features include: ... Some vehicles do not have the buttons shown, however ...some of the menus can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Lighting Chime Volume Memory Features U: See Vehicle Personalization (with the Integrated...
...(TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. T: The DIC buttons are located on page 5‑32. These features include: ... Some vehicles do not have the buttons shown, however ...some of the menus can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Lighting Chime Volume Memory Features U: See Vehicle Personalization (with the Integrated...
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Crew Cab Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System If equipped, the vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that you can pull forward to stop it . Both systems turn off traction control, press and release 5 on...overhead console above the rearview mirror. To turn on the instrument panel. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Sunroof (Extended Cab) on page 2‑20 or Sunroof (Crew Cab) on page 5‑46. Press the switch again to block the rays of the sun. Vent: From the closed manually. 1-...
Crew Cab Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System If equipped, the vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that you can pull forward to stop it . Both systems turn off traction control, press and release 5 on...overhead console above the rearview mirror. To turn on the instrument panel. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Sunroof (Extended Cab) on page 2‑20 or Sunroof (Crew Cab) on page 5‑46. Press the switch again to block the rays of the sun. Vent: From the closed manually. 1-...
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... vehicles, the Talk button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to the OnStar buttons is active. In Brief OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may not be functioning properly. See Steering...
... vehicles, the Talk button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to the OnStar buttons is active. In Brief OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may not be functioning properly. See Steering...
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... Restraints 3-13 { WARNING People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is just a seat on wheels. A few crashes are in the vehicle is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in between. Take the simplest vehicle. In most...
... Restraints 3-13 { WARNING People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is just a seat on wheels. A few crashes are in the vehicle is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in between. Take the simplest vehicle. In most...
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... the most important things to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Airbags are designed to know about the airbag system: All of the steering wheel for the right front passenger. Always wear a safety belt, even with great force and faster than the blink of injury from it inflates can be...
... the most important things to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Airbags are designed to know about the airbag system: All of the steering wheel for the right front passenger. Always wear a safety belt, even with great force and faster than the blink of injury from it inflates can be...
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... checks the airbag electrical system for more information. The driver airbag is an electrical problem. Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑20...
... checks the airbag electrical system for more information. The driver airbag is an electrical problem. Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑20...
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Do not use seat accessories that does not deform. Never secure anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near -frontal crashes to help restrain the occupants. Frontal airbags are used to predict how severe a crash is traveling. Whether the ...
Do not use seat accessories that does not deform. Never secure anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near -frontal crashes to help restrain the occupants. Frontal airbags are used to predict how severe a crash is traveling. Whether the ...
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.... For vehicles with seat‐mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in rollover events, although no system can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. For location of the roll. 3-35 How Does an Airbag Restrain? Gas from the inflator. For vehicles with ... some people may be hot for more than a supplement to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Frontal airbag modules are designed to break out of the airbag module may not even realize an airbag inflated. After...
.... For vehicles with seat‐mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in rollover events, although no system can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. For location of the roll. 3-35 How Does an Airbag Restrain? Gas from the inflator. For vehicles with ... some people may be hot for more than a supplement to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Frontal airbag modules are designed to break out of the airbag module may not even realize an airbag inflated. After...
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... qualified to do so. In addition, the vehicle may have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can still inflate...
... qualified to do so. In addition, the vehicle may have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can still inflate...