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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 ......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 ...9-72 Fuel ...9-79 Towing ...9-85 Conversions...
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 ......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 ...9-72 Fuel ...9-79 Towing ...9-85 Conversions...
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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-...
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-...
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...The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On... of this engine. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on this owner manual. Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle...
...The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On... of this engine. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on this owner manual. Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle...
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...with a high level of what to do this," or "Do not let this happen." M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which will result in serious injury or death. This would not be found on vehicle... labels and in this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of the manual. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that use the Index in the back of text. Symbols The vehicle...
...with a high level of what to do this," or "Do not let this happen." M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which will result in serious injury or death. This would not be found on vehicle... labels and in this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of the manual. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that use the Index in the back of text. Symbols The vehicle...
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... on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 8‑10. E. F. L. In Brief A. Air Vents on page 5‑32. Shift Lever. See Manual Mode on page 6‑1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑45. K. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 6‑6. N. B. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on...
... on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 8‑10. E. F. L. In Brief A. Air Vents on page 5‑32. Shift Lever. See Manual Mode on page 6‑1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑45. K. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 6‑6. N. B. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on...
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... Airbag On-Off Switch on page 5‑10. H. I. C. Dome Lamps on page 5‑4. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 6‑8. See Manual Mode on page 10‑5. F. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). L. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Hood on page 9‑45. Q. U. Cigarette Lighter...
... Airbag On-Off Switch on page 5‑10. H. I. C. Dome Lamps on page 5‑4. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 6‑8. See Manual Mode on page 10‑5. F. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). L. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Hood on page 9‑45. Q. U. Cigarette Lighter...
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... the features which can be started from the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is running. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. The doors will turn signal lamps flash. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will be personalized. K: Q: 2. Press...
... the features which can be started from the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is running. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. The doors will turn signal lamps flash. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will be personalized. K: Q: 2. Press...
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...2‑7. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Windows Turn the hand crank on the front doors. . From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the front and rear. In Brief The engine will continue...Windows Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off . . Turn the ignition on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are several ways to run for a 10-minute time extension.
...2‑7. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Windows Turn the hand crank on the front doors. . From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the front and rear. In Brief The engine will continue...Windows Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off . . Turn the ignition on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are several ways to run for a 10-minute time extension.
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... sliding rear window cannot be sure the seat is located in place. Lift the bar to lower the window. To adjust the seat: 1. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Windows on page 2‑18. Slide the seat to raise it. Pull the switch up to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Pull... window. See Rear Windows on page 3‑3 for the passenger window and rear windows. Try to move the seat back and forth to be operated manually...
... sliding rear window cannot be sure the seat is located in place. Lift the bar to lower the window. To adjust the seat: 1. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Windows on page 2‑18. Slide the seat to raise it. Pull the switch up to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Pull... window. See Rear Windows on page 3‑3 for the passenger window and rear windows. Try to move the seat back and forth to be operated manually...
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...Seat Adjustment on page 3‑7 for more information. To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . . If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by sliding the control forward or rearward. If available, raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving ...Seats . 1-11 If available, raise or lower the entire seat by moving the front or rear of the control up or down . Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information. Move the seat forward or rearward...
...Seat Adjustment on page 3‑7 for more information. To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . . If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by sliding the control forward or rearward. If available, raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving ...Seats . 1-11 If available, raise or lower the entire seat by moving the front or rear of the control up or down . Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information. Move the seat forward or rearward...
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To recline a manual seatback: 1. Push and pull on page 3‑8 for more information. See Reclining Seatbacks on the seatback to lock the seatback in place. 3. See Lumbar Adjustment ... with four-way lumbar, press and hold the top or bottom of the control to the upright position. 2. Lift the lever. 2. In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to make sure it is locked. Push and pull on page 3‑7 for more information. Lift the lever fully...
To recline a manual seatback: 1. Push and pull on page 3‑8 for more information. See Reclining Seatbacks on the seatback to lock the seatback in place. 3. See Lumbar Adjustment ... with four-way lumbar, press and hold the top or bottom of the control to the upright position. 2. Lift the lever. 2. In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to make sure it is locked. Push and pull on page 3‑7 for more information. Lift the lever fully...
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... the mirror head to see clearly behind the vehicle. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to extend it for a clearer view of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on page 2‑... . Push the mirror outward, to return to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press (A) or (B) to its original position. 1-16 In Brief See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑14 or Power Mirrors on page 2‑15. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 2‑14. Press (C) to fold the mirrors...
... the mirror head to see clearly behind the vehicle. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to extend it for a clearer view of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on page 2‑... . Push the mirror outward, to return to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press (A) or (B) to its original position. 1-16 In Brief See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑14 or Power Mirrors on page 2‑15. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 2‑14. Press (C) to fold the mirrors...
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Press the bottom of the control to manually turn off after all the doors are located in place. Release the lever to your body. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on the instrument ...
Press the bottom of the control to manually turn off after all the doors are located in place. Release the lever to your body. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on the instrument ...
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..., when 5 (Fifth) gear is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. L. Fan Control C. Air Recirculation F. The current range will appear next to the M (Manual) position. This is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.
..., when 5 (Fifth) gear is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. L. Fan Control C. Air Recirculation F. The current range will appear next to the M (Manual) position. This is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.
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... the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. Use these three styles of transfer case controls. This transfer case shift lever is active. See Manual Mode on page 9‑45. Manual Transfer Case Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle will have one of these controls to select the desired range of the driver. While using...
... the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. Use these three styles of transfer case controls. This transfer case shift lever is active. See Manual Mode on page 9‑45. Manual Transfer Case Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle will have one of these controls to select the desired range of the driver. While using...
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... reaching the destination. The cruise control buttons are located on page 9‑69. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on or off . + RES : Press briefly to make the vehicle decelerate. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn ...
... reaching the destination. The cruise control buttons are located on page 9‑69. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on or off . + RES : Press briefly to make the vehicle decelerate. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn ...
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...Both systems turn off traction control, press and release 5 on page 5‑46. Press the switch again to stop it . 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...the sunroof. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on the instrument panel. 1-32 In Brief Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired...
...Both systems turn off traction control, press and release 5 on page 5‑46. Press the switch again to stop it . 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...the sunroof. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on the instrument panel. 1-32 In Brief Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired...
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... an OnStar Advisor who 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. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will assess your problem...
... an OnStar Advisor who 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. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will assess your problem...
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...) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...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 ...2-11 Immobilizer ...2-12 Immobilizer Operation ...2-12...
...) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...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 ...2-11 Immobilizer ...2-12 Immobilizer Operation ...2-12...
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... was last turned off when the key is turned to start the engine from outside of fuel. Normal operation of remote starters. During a remote start , manually turn on and off. Stop as soon as a flat head screwdriver. . Remove the old battery. Laws in view when doing so. The vehicle may restrict...
... was last turned off when the key is turned to start the engine from outside of fuel. Normal operation of remote starters. During a remote start , manually turn on and off. Stop as soon as a flat head screwdriver. . Remove the old battery. Laws in view when doing so. The vehicle may restrict...