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... Vents ...8-10 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-31 Engine Exhaust ...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... Vents ...8-10 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-31 Engine Exhaust ...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
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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 Pressure g : Outside ...
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 Pressure g : Outside ...
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... Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-33 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...
... Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-33 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...
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... 7‑1. Infotainment on page 9‑45. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Hood on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 10‑5. In Brief A. C. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission and Hydra-Matic®.... E. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑24. H. J. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9‑46. M. I. 1-3 Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). Instrument Cluster on page 4‑1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑12. L. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8‑10....
... 7‑1. Infotainment on page 9‑45. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Hood on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 10‑5. In Brief A. C. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission and Hydra-Matic®.... E. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑24. H. J. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9‑46. M. I. 1-3 Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). Instrument Cluster on page 4‑1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑12. L. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8‑10....
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See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑4. V. Y. O. Horn on page 9‑31. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5‑10. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette ... the Duramax diesel supplement. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 9‑72 (If Equipped). R. S. W. Ashtray (If Equipped). Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). Q. 1-4 In Brief U. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 3‑37. See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped). T. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑69...
See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑4. V. Y. O. Horn on page 9‑31. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5‑10. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette ... the Duramax diesel supplement. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 9‑72 (If Equipped). R. S. W. Ashtray (If Equipped). Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). Q. 1-4 In Brief U. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 3‑37. See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped). T. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑69...
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...Power Outlets on page 8‑5 (If Equipped). StabiliTrak® System on page 7‑1. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. H. Infotainment on page 9‑67 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. Steering... Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑1. F. L. M. N. Q. G. Exterior Lamp Controls on page ...
...Power Outlets on page 8‑5 (If Equipped). StabiliTrak® System on page 7‑1. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. H. Infotainment on page 9‑67 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. Steering... Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑1. F. L. M. N. Q. G. Exterior Lamp Controls on page ...
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... memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. Press and hold "1" until two beeps sound. 3. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will sound. A single beep will have the ability to raise. ....page 9‑31 for more information. To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . The seat, outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8 for more information. In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks 1-13 Memory Features Storing Memory ...
... memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. Press and hold "1" until two beeps sound. 3. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will sound. A single beep will have the ability to raise. ....page 9‑31 for more information. To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . The seat, outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8 for more information. In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks 1-13 Memory Features Storing Memory ...
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... to the farthest position to adjust the pedals is opened and turn off after all the doors are located in place. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on until the knob is turned counterclockwise. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are closed. They come on the lower left side of... the throttle and brake pedals. The tilt lever is located on when any door is located on the dome lamps. Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the steering column...
... to the farthest position to adjust the pedals is opened and turn off after all the doors are located in place. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on until the knob is turned counterclockwise. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are closed. They come on the lower left side of... the throttle and brake pedals. The tilt lever is located on when any door is located on the dome lamps. Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the steering column...
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... 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. See Manual Mode on page 9‑45. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is on the floor to the right of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. This transfer case shift...
... 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. See Manual Mode on page 9‑45. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is on the floor to the right of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. This transfer case shift...
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...Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Lighting Chime Volume Memory Features U: See Vehicle Personalization (with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. Press to customize the feature settings on page 5‑...3 : Press to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the DIC. The temperature will also be shown in ...
...Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Lighting Chime Volume Memory Features U: See Vehicle Personalization (with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. Press to customize the feature settings on page 5‑...3 : Press to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the DIC. The temperature will also be shown in ...
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...In Brief On all other vehicles, use cruise control. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on page 13‑9 for more slowly when conditions require. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico...accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑81. Driving for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are appropriate, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑79. . . . . Avoid fast starts and ...
...In Brief On all other vehicles, use cruise control. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on page 13‑9 for more slowly when conditions require. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico...accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑81. Driving for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are appropriate, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑79. . . . . Avoid fast starts and ...
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...two beeps sound. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will sound. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will have the ability to save into memory: 1. Repeat for more information. If equipped, raise... down . A single beep will move to the position previously stored for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. . 3. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining...
...two beeps sound. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will sound. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will have the ability to save into memory: 1. Repeat for more information. If equipped, raise... down . A single beep will move to the position previously stored for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. . 3. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining...
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... inflate only once. The vehicle may be dust in the air. WARNING (Continued) appears to do not get out as soon as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. After an airbag inflates, you will need some smoke and dust coming from leaving the vehicle. A new system will not be...
... inflate only once. The vehicle may be dust in the air. WARNING (Continued) appears to do not get out as soon as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. After an airbag inflates, you will need some smoke and dust coming from leaving the vehicle. A new system will not be...
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... purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 3‑45 for some adult size occupants. The on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in several places...
... purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 3‑45 for some adult size occupants. The on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in several places...
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...On-Off Light ...5-21 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-23 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... Light ...5-32 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-32 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key...
...On-Off Light ...5-21 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-23 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... Light ...5-32 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-32 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key...
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For a description of hours the engine has run. 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 activated, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46 for more information. If the vehicle is a ...
For a description of hours the engine has run. 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 activated, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46 for more information. If the vehicle is a ...
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... been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection, your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle brake system consists of the steering wheel. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). This can take several days of routine ...Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may not pass inspection if: . 5-27 The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the parking brake engaged, a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is set. The vehicle may have not been completely diagnosed by the system. See your ...
... been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection, your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle brake system consists of the steering wheel. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). This can take several days of routine ...Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may not pass inspection if: . 5-27 The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the parking brake engaged, a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is set. The vehicle may have not been completely diagnosed by the system. See your ...
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...and carefully stopped, have it fixed so it is ready to warn if there is working properly if the brake system warning light is on while driving, pull off . If the system is a problem. If the... is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the light comes on due to low brake fluid. The pedal might go closer to the floor. If the light is still on then, have the...towed for service. If it does not come on while driving, stop carefully. See Brake Fluid on can lead to a crash. 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can take longer to stop. ...
...and carefully stopped, have it fixed so it is ready to warn if there is working properly if the brake system warning light is on while driving, pull off . If the system is a problem. If the... is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the light comes on due to low brake fluid. The pedal might go closer to the floor. If the light is still on then, have the...towed for service. If it does not come on while driving, stop carefully. See Brake Fluid on can lead to a crash. 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can take longer to stop. ...
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...on is normal. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑27. See Brake System Warning Light on page 9‑46. For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this ... warning light is shifted into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see Brake System Messages on when a vehicle with the regular brakes. For vehicles with the four-wheel-drive light, it comes on page 5‑41 for more information. See Four-Wheel Drive...
...on is normal. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑27. See Brake System Warning Light on page 9‑46. For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this ... warning light is shifted into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see Brake System Messages on when a vehicle with the regular brakes. For vehicles with the four-wheel-drive light, it comes on page 5‑41 for more information. See Four-Wheel Drive...
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... button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 5‑...
... button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 5‑...