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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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... on page 5‑32. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 6‑6. Instrument Cluster on page 7‑1. F. Infotainment on page 5‑12. I. 1-3 Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). K. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 4‑1. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. E. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If...10‑5. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). B. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑45. See Manual Mode on page 9‑42. Parking Brake on page 8‑10. H. Air Vents on page 9‑64.
... on page 5‑32. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 6‑6. Instrument Cluster on page 7‑1. F. Infotainment on page 5‑12. I. 1-3 Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). K. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 4‑1. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. E. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If...10‑5. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). B. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑45. See Manual Mode on page 9‑42. Parking Brake on page 8‑10. H. Air Vents on page 9‑64.
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... Q. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑4. Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel supplement. O. Ashtray (If Equipped). Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If... page 9‑72 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑31. T. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑2. S. Power Outlets on page 3‑37. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 5‑9. W. Cruise Control on...
... Q. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑4. Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel supplement. O. Ashtray (If Equipped). Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If... page 9‑72 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑31. T. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑2. S. Power Outlets on page 3‑37. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 5‑9. W. Cruise Control on...
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...8209;37. I. In Brief A. Instrument Cluster on page 6‑6. Shift Lever. F. J. N. O. Q. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑12. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑42. D. See...Power Outlets on page 9‑45. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). C. K. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 9‑89. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑46 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. B. Range Selection...
...8209;37. I. In Brief A. Instrument Cluster on page 6‑6. Shift Lever. F. J. N. O. Q. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑12. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑42. D. See...Power Outlets on page 9‑45. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). C. K. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 9‑89. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑46 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. B. Range Selection...
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... top of the control forward to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks 1-13 Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save and recall their positions. 2. ...See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3‑8 for a second driver position using "2." To recall, press and release "1" or "2." The vehicle must be in P...
... top of the control forward to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks 1-13 Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save and recall their positions. 2. ...See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3‑8 for a second driver position using "2." To recall, press and release "1" or "2." The vehicle must be in P...
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... the farthest position to your body. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the climate control system. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on the dome lamps. Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the steering column. The tilt lever is located... in the overhead console. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. The dome lamps remain on the lower left side of the throttle and brake pedals.
... the farthest position to your body. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the climate control system. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on the dome lamps. Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the steering column. The tilt lever is located... in the overhead console. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. The dome lamps remain on the lower left side of the throttle and brake pedals.
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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 the floor to the right of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. While using Range Selection ...
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 the floor to the right of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. While using Range Selection ...
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... 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. T: The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel...the DIC buttons next 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 your vehicle. Press to the steering wheel. V : ...
... 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. T: The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel...the DIC buttons next 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 your vehicle. Press to the steering wheel. V : ...
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... Fuel on page 9‑79. . . . . If the display shows 100%, the system is reset. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near the size. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance ...1. Here are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Engine Oil Life System on page 13‑9 for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . . Avoid idling the engine for more slowly when conditions require. ...
... Fuel on page 9‑79. . . . . If the display shows 100%, the system is reset. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near the size. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance ...1. Here are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Engine Oil Life System on page 13‑9 for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . . Avoid idling the engine for more slowly when conditions require. ...
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... Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3‑8. Repeat for the identified driver. . Seats and Restraints 3-5 Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see "Power Reclining ...Reclining Seatbacks on page 9‑31 for more information. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the entire control up or down . A single beep will have...
... Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3‑8. Repeat for the identified driver. . Seats and Restraints 3-5 Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see "Power Reclining ...Reclining Seatbacks on page 9‑31 for more information. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the entire control up or down . A single beep will have...
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... another crash. After an airbag inflates, you in the vehicle, such as it difficult to do not get out as soon as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. The parts of the vehicle after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that come into contact with a history of the...
... another crash. After an airbag inflates, you in the vehicle, such as it difficult to do not get out as soon as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. The parts of the vehicle after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that come into contact with a history of the...
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... to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on an unoccupied seat. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. We recommend that can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. There are...
... to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on an unoccupied seat. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. We recommend that can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. There are...
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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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...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. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). The hour meter displays for approximately one second while ... speed in either kilometers or miles. 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. To display the engine hours, ...
...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. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). The hour meter displays for approximately one second while ... speed in either kilometers or miles. 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. To display the engine hours, ...
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...with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to stop the vehicle. Have the brake system inspected right away. . The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. If one circuit is not working If...and 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 greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). The critical emission control systems have programs to the ...
...with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to stop the vehicle. Have the brake system inspected right away. . The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. If one circuit is not working If...and 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 greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). The critical emission control systems have programs to the ...
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... the ABS light stays on, or comes on can lead to ON/RUN. It can take longer to reset the system. For vehicles with the brake system warning light on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can also come on briefly when the ignition... safely possible and turn the ignition off. If the ABS light stays on page 10‑99. If the system is working properly if the brake system warning light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have it fixed so it is ready...
... the ABS light stays on, or comes on can lead to ON/RUN. It can take longer to reset the system. For vehicles with the brake system warning light on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can also come on briefly when the ignition... safely possible and turn the ignition off. If the ABS light stays on page 10‑99. If the system is working properly if the brake system warning light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have it fixed so it is ready...
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...front axle engages. For more information. For vehicles with the regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑41 for more information, ... on page 9‑46. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning light is not on is normal. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5‑27. See...
...front axle engages. For more information. For vehicles with the regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑41 for more information, ... on page 9‑46. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning light is not on is normal. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5‑27. See...
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...the feature settings on the instrument panel, next to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. The buttons are detailed in the following pages. The ...display. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 5‑50 for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information. 5-33 DIC Buttons The temperature will also be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located ...
...the feature settings on the instrument panel, next to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. The buttons are detailed in the following pages. The ...display. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 5‑50 for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information. 5-33 DIC Buttons The temperature will also be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located ...
