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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...
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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. Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional...
...-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. Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional...
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...Automatic Transmission on page 6‑1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑42. K. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑46. E. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑32. G. H. L. Fog Lamps on page 10‑5. D. See Hood on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). In Brief... A. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. I. 1-3 Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). See Trailer Towing on page 6‑8. Dome Lamps on page 9‑89. B. Instrument Panel Storage on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 4‑1....
...Automatic Transmission on page 6‑1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑42. K. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑46. E. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑32. G. H. L. Fog Lamps on page 10‑5. D. See Hood on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). In Brief... A. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. I. 1-3 Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). See Trailer Towing on page 6‑8. Dome Lamps on page 9‑89. B. Instrument Panel Storage on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 4‑1....
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... "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 9‑64. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑89. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑42. P. Horn on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑4. L. R. U. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). J. Dome Lamps on...‑34. G. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 10‑5. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). H. Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑2. Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑46 (If Equipped).
... "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 9‑64. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑89. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑42. P. Horn on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑4. L. R. U. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). J. Dome Lamps on...‑34. G. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 10‑5. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). H. Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑2. Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑46 (If Equipped).
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...will automatically reduce the glare of the objects behind you. Press the arrows on the control pad to move it for better visibility when towing a trailer. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in the center to side. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Vehicles with outside power ... reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for daytime use . If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for more information. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. The dimming feature comes on page...
...will automatically reduce the glare of the objects behind you. Press the arrows on the control pad to move it for better visibility when towing a trailer. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in the center to side. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Vehicles with outside power ... reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for daytime use . If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for more information. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. The dimming feature comes on page...
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... column shift lever, to the right of the driver. 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 shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. Use these three styles of... be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is on the floor to select the desired range of transfer case controls. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑45.
... column shift lever, to the right of the driver. 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 shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. Use these three styles of... be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is on the floor to select the desired range of transfer case controls. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑45.
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Electronic Transfer Case 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 9‑89. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting sends maximum power to the steering column. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if...
Electronic Transfer Case 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 9‑89. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting sends maximum power to the steering column. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if...
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...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...Sun Visors ...2-18 2-18 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 ...
...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...Sun Visors ...2-18 2-18 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 ...
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... security light will turn it to be adjusted for a clearer view. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you . Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they really are to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the objects behind you could hit a vehicle on convex mirror...
... security light will turn it to be adjusted for a clearer view. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you . Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they really are to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the objects behind you could hit a vehicle on convex mirror...
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... convex. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to deselect the mirror. Press either (A) or (B) again to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. Press the arrows on the driver door. The mirror may have a turn or lane change. To adjust each mirror: 1. Keys, Doors and Windows Manually...
... convex. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to deselect the mirror. Press either (A) or (B) again to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. Press the arrows on the driver door. The mirror may have a turn or lane change. To adjust each mirror: 1. Keys, Doors and Windows Manually...
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Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to its original position. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the towing mirror is not heated. The lower convex part of the mirror is normal after a manual folding operation. They are accidentally obstructed while folding. The mirrors ...
Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to its original position. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the towing mirror is not heated. The lower convex part of the mirror is normal after a manual folding operation. They are accidentally obstructed while folding. The mirrors ...
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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...
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...trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per minute (rpm). Tachometer The tachometer...to zero. 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 the hybrid supplement for more information. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑32 for more ...
...trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per minute (rpm). Tachometer The tachometer...to zero. 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 the hybrid supplement for more information. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑32 for more ...
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Being aware of cargo being hauled as soon as it is safe to the vehicle. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the light can cause this indicates that might not be covered by the system before any malfunction. If the light ...
Being aware of cargo being hauled as soon as it is safe to the vehicle. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the light can cause this indicates that might not be covered by the system before any malfunction. If the light ...
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... service. It can also come on due to low brake fluid. If the vehicle is a problem. If it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is ready to warn if there is a hybrid, see the hybrid ...supplement for more information. If the light is safely possible and turn the ignition off the road and stop carefully. See Towing the Vehicle on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Metric English This light comes on after the vehicle...
... service. It can also come on due to low brake fluid. If the vehicle is a problem. If it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is ready to warn if there is a hybrid, see the hybrid ...supplement for more information. If the light is safely possible and turn the ignition off the road and stop carefully. See Towing the Vehicle on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Metric English This light comes on after the vehicle...
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... information, see the hybrid supplement for all brake‐related DIC messages. See Brake System Warning Light on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is not on page 9... system warning light is a problem with the regular brakes. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on when a vehicle with a manual transfer case is normal. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see Tow/Haul Mode on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. For more information. ...
... information, see the hybrid supplement for all brake‐related DIC messages. See Brake System Warning Light on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is not on page 9... system warning light is a problem with the regular brakes. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on when a vehicle with a manual transfer case is normal. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see Tow/Haul Mode on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. For more information. ...
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Press the vehicle information button again until ENGINE HOURS displays. If this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑5 for service. Output is displayed in 0 to add pressure in a specific tire will be accessed with the vehicle. This display shows ...
Press the vehicle information button again until ENGINE HOURS displays. If this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑5 for service. Output is displayed in 0 to add pressure in a specific tire will be accessed with the vehicle. This display shows ...
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... reset stem until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑5 for more information. In addition to 10.0 with your driving conditions. It cannot be careful not to 10 bars. Dashes may...
... reset stem until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑5 for more information. In addition to 10.0 with your driving conditions. It cannot be careful not to 10 bars. Dashes may...
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...the door for obstructions, and close the hood again. See your vehicle or the trailer needs service. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑105 for the message on . Stop and turn the ignition off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close...for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to the trailer brakes. Check to the trailer and turn off . LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound when there is not fully closed . Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a ...
...the door for obstructions, and close the hood again. See your vehicle or the trailer needs service. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑105 for the message on . Stop and turn the ignition off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close...for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to the trailer brakes. Check to the trailer and turn off . LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound when there is not fully closed . Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a ...