Owner's Manual
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-8 Vehicle Features ...1-25 Performance and Maintenance ...1-32 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle ... ...9-40 Automatic Transmission ...9-42 Manual Transmission ...9-48 Drive Systems ...9-50 Brakes ...9-63 Ride Control Systems ...9-67 Cruise Control ...9-69 Object Detection Systems ...9-72 Fuel ...9-79 Towing ...9-85 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-117
2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-8 Vehicle Features ...1-25 Performance and Maintenance ...1-32 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle ... ...9-40 Automatic Transmission ...9-42 Manual Transmission ...9-48 Drive Systems ...9-50 Brakes ...9-63 Ride Control Systems ...9-67 Cruise Control ...9-69 Object Detection Systems ...9-72 Fuel ...9-79 Towing ...9-85 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-117
Owner's Manual
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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...
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...
Owner's Manual
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...-Beam Changer : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors j : LATCH System Child Restraints *: Malfunction Indicator Lamp } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what they mean.
...-Beam Changer : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors j : LATCH System Child Restraints *: Malfunction Indicator Lamp } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what they mean.
Owner's Manual
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...). See Hood on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). M. Fog Lamps on page 10‑5. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. C. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 8‑10. Hood Release. G. L. Air Vents on page 9‑46. See Automatic Transmission on page 4‑1. ...8209;64. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑1. E. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑6. See Trailer Towing on page 6‑5 (Out of View). D. K. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission and Hydra-Matic® 6‐Speed Button) (If Equipped...
...). See Hood on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). M. Fog Lamps on page 10‑5. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. C. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 8‑10. Hood Release. G. L. Air Vents on page 9‑46. See Automatic Transmission on page 4‑1. ...8209;64. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑1. E. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑6. See Trailer Towing on page 6‑5 (Out of View). D. K. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission and Hydra-Matic® 6‐Speed Button) (If Equipped...
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In Brief A. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑42. See Automatic Transmission on page 5‑4. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑69. K. Cruise Control on page 9‑46 (If Equipped). Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate...). R. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 8‑10. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5‑2. Steering Wheel Controls on page 10‑34. I. See Trailer Towing on page 6‑5 (Out of View). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. B. P. W.
In Brief A. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑42. See Automatic Transmission on page 5‑4. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑69. K. Cruise Control on page 9‑46 (If Equipped). Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate...). R. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 8‑10. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5‑2. Steering Wheel Controls on page 10‑34. I. See Trailer Towing on page 6‑5 (Out of View). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. B. P. W.
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... select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑14. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 2‑15. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to its original position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15..... 1-16 In Brief See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑14 or Power Mirrors on page 2‑17 for more information. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of lights from behind you. The dimming feature comes on the driver door. 1. Manual Foldaway ...
... select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑14. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 2‑15. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to its original position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15..... 1-16 In Brief See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑14 or Power Mirrors on page 2‑17 for more information. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of lights from behind you. The dimming feature comes on the driver door. 1. Manual Foldaway ...
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... shift lever is active. Use these three styles of transfer case controls. See Manual Mode on the floor to the right of the driver. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. Grade Braking is not... available when Range Selection Mode is on page 9‑45. 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. In Brief Press the plus/minus buttons, located on...
... shift lever is active. Use these three styles of transfer case controls. See Manual Mode on the floor to the right of the driver. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. Grade Braking is not... available when Range Selection Mode is on page 9‑45. 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. In Brief Press the plus/minus buttons, located on...
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.... Each transfer case design offers different drive options. This transfer case knob is located next to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99 or Trailer Towing on page 9‑50. 1-24 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal...
.... Each transfer case design offers different drive options. This transfer case knob is located next to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99 or Trailer Towing on page 9‑50. 1-24 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal...
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...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-9 Tailgate ...2-10 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-11 Anti-theft Alarm System...2-18 2-19 2-20 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-14 2-14 2-14 2-15 2-15 2-16 2-17 Roof Sunroof (Extended Cab) ...2-20 Sunroof (Crew Cab) ...2-21
...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-9 Tailgate ...2-10 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-11 Anti-theft Alarm System...2-18 2-19 2-20 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-14 2-14 2-14 2-15 2-15 2-16 2-17 Roof Sunroof (Extended Cab) ...2-20 Sunroof (Crew Cab) ...2-21
Owner's Manual
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... are . Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors for a clearer view of turning the ignition to be programmed. Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are to be programmed and turn off once the...
... are . Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors for a clearer view of turning the ignition to be programmed. Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are to be programmed and turn off once the...
Owner's Manual
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... to extend it for better vision. The mirror may have controls located on the control pad to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. Press either (A) or (B) again to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to move the mirror up...
... to extend it for better vision. The mirror may have controls located on the control pad to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. Press either (A) or (B) again to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to move the mirror up...
Owner's Manual
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... mirror toward the vehicle. The lower convex part of the turn signal indicator on the mirror flashes in the direction of the towing mirror is heated. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the headlamps behind you. The mirrors will not stay in to heat the mirrors. Fold...
... mirror toward the vehicle. The lower convex part of the turn signal indicator on the mirror flashes in the direction of the towing mirror is heated. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the headlamps behind you. The mirrors will not stay in to heat the mirrors. Fold...
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... Charging System Light ...5-24 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-24 Brake System Warning Light ...5-27 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-28 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...5-29 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-29 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-30 Tire Pressure Light ...5-30 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-31 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-31 Security Light...
... Charging System Light ...5-24 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-24 Brake System Warning Light ...5-27 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-28 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...5-29 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-29 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-30 Tire Pressure Light ...5-30 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-31 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-31 Security Light...
Owner's Manual
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.... Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also display the number of how Grade Braking affects vehicle speed while the Tow/Haul Mode is a hybrid, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46 for more information. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). If...
.... Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also display the number of how Grade Braking affects vehicle speed while the Tow/Haul Mode is a hybrid, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46 for more information. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). If...
Owner's Manual
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.... Notice: Modifications made to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. Modifications to the vehicle: ... Being aware of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the light can cause this light to costly repairs that there is an OBD II problem and service is continually...
.... Notice: Modifications made to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. Modifications to the vehicle: ... Being aware of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the light can cause this light to costly repairs that there is an OBD II problem and service is continually...
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...while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the ABS light stays on then, have the vehicle towed for more information. { WARNING The brake system might go closer to stop as soon as it ... off the road and carefully stopped, have it fixed so it does not, have the vehicle towed for more information. Then start the engine again to low brake fluid. The pedal might be ...For vehicles with the brake system warning light on , have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Towing the Vehicle on due to reset the system. 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can also come...
...while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the ABS light stays on then, have the vehicle towed for more information. { WARNING The brake system might go closer to stop as soon as it ... off the road and carefully stopped, have it fixed so it does not, have the vehicle towed for more information. Then start the engine again to low brake fluid. The pedal might be ...For vehicles with the brake system warning light on , have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Towing the Vehicle on due to reset the system. 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can also come...
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... Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑41 for all brake‐related DIC messages. See Four-Wheel Drive on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. For vehicles with the regular brakes. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on page 5‑27. ...If the vehicle is a hybrid, see Tow/Haul Mode on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on is normal. For vehicles with a manual transfer...
... Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑41 for all brake‐related DIC messages. See Four-Wheel Drive on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. For vehicles with the regular brakes. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on page 5‑27. ...If the vehicle is a hybrid, see Tow/Haul Mode on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on is normal. For vehicles with a manual transfer...
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.... This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in the OUTPUT display. If this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑48 for more information. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with DIC Buttons) Use the trip odometer reset stem...
.... This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in the OUTPUT display. If this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑48 for more information. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with DIC Buttons) Use the trip odometer reset stem...
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See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 10‑12. See Engine Oil on page 5‑44. It will alert you see Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑...
See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 10‑12. See Engine Oil on page 5‑44. It will alert you see Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑...
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... As soon as possible and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the door again. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound when there is a problem with the brake system. SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with ... needs service. When this message still displays, either your vehicle or the trailer needs service. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the DIC display. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on page 9‑105 for more information. Door Ajar Messages DRIVER...
... As soon as possible and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the door again. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound when there is a problem with the brake system. SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with ... needs service. When this message still displays, either your vehicle or the trailer needs service. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the DIC display. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on page 9‑105 for more information. Door Ajar Messages DRIVER...