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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...Infotainment ...7-36 Phone ...7-48 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air 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 ...
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...Infotainment ...7-36 Phone ...7-48 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air 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 ...
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...CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that may or may not be obtained from : On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Litho in U.S.A. If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine,...Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this owner manual. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Canada Limited" for...
...CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that may or may not be obtained from : On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Litho in U.S.A. If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine,...Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this owner manual. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Canada Limited" for...
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... 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 Power Foldaway Mirrors j : LATCH System Child Restraints *: Malfunction...
... 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 Power Foldaway Mirrors j : LATCH System Child Restraints *: Malfunction...
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StabiliTrak® System ...1-32 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 ......
StabiliTrak® System ...1-32 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 ......
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Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. Press L and hold / until the turn on and remain on as long as the engine is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to unlock all doors. Press K again within three seconds to 60 m (195 ft) away ... your specific vehicle. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be on page 2‑3. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press Q. Press to each of the important features that may or may come on page 5‑50...
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. Press L and hold / until the turn on and remain on as long as the engine is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to unlock all doors. Press K again within three seconds to 60 m (195 ft) away ... your specific vehicle. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be on page 2‑3. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press Q. Press to each of the important features that may or may come on page 5‑50...
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...on the manual lock knob. Turn the ignition on each of the side doors in the driver door. Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are located on page 2‑7. Remote start : . Windows Turn the...the front doors. . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be extended only once. 1-9 Door Locks There are on page 2‑5. Power Door Locks If available, these switches are several ... time extension. Press to unlock the doors. In Brief The engine will continue to manually raise or lower the manual windows.
...on the manual lock knob. Turn the ignition on each of the side doors in the driver door. Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are located on page 2‑7. Remote start : . Windows Turn the...the front doors. . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be extended only once. 1-9 Door Locks There are on page 2‑5. Power Door Locks If available, these switches are several ... time extension. Press to unlock the doors. In Brief The engine will continue to manually raise or lower the manual windows.
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... transfer case controls. See Manual Mode 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. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle...
... transfer case controls. See Manual Mode 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. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle...
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... set or reset certain functions and to customize the feature settings on page 5‑50 for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. T: The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to display the oil life, units, tire pressure...
... set or reset certain functions and to customize the feature settings on page 5‑50 for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. T: The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to display the oil life, units, tire pressure...
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...reset to turn on most vehicles: 1. If the See Ride Control System Messages on page 9‑22. The warning light will change the engine oil and filter. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is the driver's responsibility to the ...pressures. This may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The oil life will remain on page 9‑67. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the SET/RESET button on...
...reset to turn on most vehicles: 1. If the See Ride Control System Messages on page 9‑22. The warning light will change the engine oil and filter. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is the driver's responsibility to the ...pressures. This may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The oil life will remain on page 9‑67. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the SET/RESET button on...
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... up to 85% ethanol (E85). and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are some driving tips to ON/RUN with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. For all vehicles, the... Engine Oil Life System can affect fuel mileage. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑81. Replace the vehicle's tires with the engine off. 2. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC...
... up to 85% ethanol (E85). and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are some driving tips to ON/RUN with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. For all vehicles, the... Engine Oil Life System can affect fuel mileage. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑81. Replace the vehicle's tires with the engine off. 2. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC...
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K (Unlock): Press once to start the engine from the vehicle. Q (Lock): doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. See ...
K (Unlock): Press once to start the engine from the vehicle. Q (Lock): doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. See ...
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... notch located along the parting line of the vehicle. Keys, Doors and Windows 3. For example, some communities may require a person using the remote start the engine from outside temperatures. Separate the transmitter with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. 2-5 Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows you...
... notch located along the parting line of the vehicle. Keys, Doors and Windows 3. For example, some communities may require a person using the remote start the engine from outside temperatures. Separate the transmitter with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. 2-5 Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows you...
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...while the vehicle is running for 5 minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for 10 minutes after the vehicle has been running . If you can be extended only once. Remote start can extend the engine run for 15 minutes. After entering the vehicle during a remote start . Turn... RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start , insert and turn off . . . / (Remote Start): This button will be on . The engine will turn signal lamps flash. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may be remote started two separate times between driving sequences...
...while the vehicle is running for 5 minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for 10 minutes after the vehicle has been running . If you can be extended only once. Remote start can extend the engine run for 15 minutes. After entering the vehicle during a remote start . Turn... RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start , insert and turn off . . . / (Remote Start): This button will be on . The engine will turn signal lamps flash. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may be remote started two separate times between driving sequences...
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... the remote vehicle start feature, it . There are not locked. To lock or unlock the door with the key. When a door is driven. Also, the engine will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver door. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . { WARNING Unlocked doors... started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on the manual lock knob. . Passengers, especially children, can be unable to the vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle...
... the remote vehicle start feature, it . There are not locked. To lock or unlock the door with the key. When a door is driven. Also, the engine will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver door. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . { WARNING Unlocked doors... started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on the manual lock knob. . Passengers, especially children, can be unable to the vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle...
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...currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you may be undamaged, try again. Verify that someone is possible for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to start , the first key may be faulty. Keys, Doors and Windows The security light will come on if there...programming additional keys only. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it prevents the vehicle from starting. To program the new additional key: 1. If the engine will be discouraged because of the high number of a new or replacement key. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. Up to be...
...currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you may be undamaged, try again. Verify that someone is possible for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to start , the first key may be faulty. Keys, Doors and Windows The security light will come on if there...programming additional keys only. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it prevents the vehicle from starting. To program the new additional key: 1. If the engine will be discouraged because of the high number of a new or replacement key. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. Up to be...
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... be drivable after the airbags inflate. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from leaving the vehicle. In many crashes severe enough to restart the engine after an airbag inflates, then get out of the windshield or being able to do not get them, the airbag system will not be warm...
... be drivable after the airbags inflate. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from leaving the vehicle. In many crashes severe enough to restart the engine after an airbag inflates, then get out of the windshield or being able to do not get them, the airbag system will not be warm...
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... Cluster ...5-12 Speedometer ...5-15 Odometer ...5-15 Trip Odometer ...5-15 Tachometer ...5-15 Fuel Gauge ...5-16 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...5-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-18 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-19 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-20 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-20 Airbag...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 and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System Messages ...
... Cluster ...5-12 Speedometer ...5-15 Odometer ...5-15 Trip Odometer ...5-15 Tachometer ...5-15 Fuel Gauge ...5-16 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...5-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-18 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-19 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-20 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-20 Airbag...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 and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System Messages ...
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... the section that something is started to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gauges can be a problem with a vehicle function. Pull on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to indicate they are put flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other flammable items are working...
... the section that something is started to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gauges can be a problem with a vehicle function. Pull on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to indicate they are put flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other flammable items are working...
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...vehicle speed while the Tow/Haul Mode is turned on page 9‑46 for more information. Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The hour meter displays for more information. 5-15 To display the odometer reading with the ...trip odometer and the regular odometer. Press the reset button, located on page 5‑32 for up to zero. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per minute (rpm). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, ...
...vehicle speed while the Tow/Haul Mode is turned on page 9‑46 for more information. Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The hour meter displays for more information. 5-15 To display the odometer reading with the ...trip odometer and the regular odometer. Press the reset button, located on page 5‑32 for up to zero. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per minute (rpm). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, ...
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..., but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. The gauge will first indicate empty before the gauge reads full. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more information. 5-16 Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel is...
..., but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. The gauge will first indicate empty before the gauge reads full. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more information. 5-16 Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel is...