Owner's Manual
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... Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in the vehicle for quick reference. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Keep ...names, and vehicle body designs appearing in U.S.A. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or may not be obtained from your vehicle... in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent...
... Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in the vehicle for quick reference. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Keep ...names, and vehicle body designs appearing in U.S.A. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or may not be obtained from your vehicle... in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent...
Owner's Manual
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...8209;2. R. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). S. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑69. See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. Steering Wheel Controls on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Power Take Off (PTO) in ...the Duramax diesel supplement. O. Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page ...
...8209;2. R. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). S. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑69. See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. Steering Wheel Controls on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Power Take Off (PTO) in ...the Duramax diesel supplement. O. Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page ...
Owner's Manual
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... Adjustment on page 9‑64. Horn on page 5‑2. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑4. U. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. W. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑32. See Manual Mode on page 10‑5. J. K. See Hood...
... Adjustment on page 9‑64. Horn on page 5‑2. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑4. U. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. W. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑32. See Manual Mode on page 10‑5. J. K. See Hood...
Owner's Manual
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...is turned on. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the vehicle is activated, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel cluster next to the voltmeter, to zero. Trip Odometer The ...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 either kilometers or miles. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑32...
...is turned on. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the vehicle is activated, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel cluster next to the voltmeter, to zero. Trip Odometer The ...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 either kilometers or miles. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑32...
Owner's Manual
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... . An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. 5-16 Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on . See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑45 for more information. None..., but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. The gauge goes back to fill it actually took a little more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more or less than the fuel gauge indicated. English
... . An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. 5-16 Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on . See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑45 for more information. None..., but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. The gauge goes back to fill it actually took a little more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more or less than the fuel gauge indicated. English
Owner's Manual
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...engine coolant temperature. During a majority of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that the cooling system is a hybrid, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The engine can damage the engine. The repairs would not be burned. If the vehicle is working . If pulling a... the 113°C (235°F) mark. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more information. 5-18 Instruments and Controls See "OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE" under Engine Oil Messages on ...
...engine coolant temperature. During a majority of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that the cooling system is a hybrid, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The engine can damage the engine. The repairs would not be burned. If the vehicle is working . If pulling a... the 113°C (235°F) mark. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more information. 5-18 Instruments and Controls See "OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE" under Engine Oil Messages on ...
Owner's Manual
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... Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on the instrument panel, next to turn off or acknowledge messages on the vehicle. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax® diesel supplement for more information. 5-33 DIC Buttons The temperature will also be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on page 5‑50...
... Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on the instrument panel, next to turn off or acknowledge messages on the vehicle. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax® diesel supplement for more information. 5-33 DIC Buttons The temperature will also be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on page 5‑50...
Owner's Manual
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... may be needed to discharge, the climate controls, heated seats, and audio systems will function again after another. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax® diesel supplement for the message on in the instrument panel cluster. Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle's battery...
... may be needed to discharge, the climate controls, heated seats, and audio systems will function again after another. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax® diesel supplement for the message on in the instrument panel cluster. Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle's battery...
Owner's Manual
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... resulting damage would not be drained. If this position on automatic transmission vehicles. If you could be covered by hand, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. If this position when the engine is in the vehicle. If the vehicle is allowed to work , then the...key in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the electronics in the ignition. 9-33 Starting the Engine If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see your hand. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the wheels turned off . You may not be turned by the vehicle warranty....
... resulting damage would not be drained. If this position on automatic transmission vehicles. If you could be covered by hand, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. If this position when the engine is in the vehicle. If the vehicle is allowed to work , then the...key in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the electronics in the ignition. 9-33 Starting the Engine If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see your hand. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the wheels turned off . You may not be turned by the vehicle warranty....
Owner's Manual
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... engine heater can be used for up in the plug-end of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax Diesel supplement for up to the Engine Compartment Fuse Block with an engine heater should be seriously injured. (Continued) The cord is secured to...
... engine heater can be used for up in the plug-end of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax Diesel supplement for up to the Engine Compartment Fuse Block with an engine heater should be seriously injured. (Continued) The cord is secured to...
Owner's Manual
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... Tow/ Haul Mode on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. While using Range Selection Mode. See Exhaust Brake in the Duramax Diesel supplement. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on and off by the vehicle warranty. If you are slippery, such as...
... Tow/ Haul Mode on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. While using Range Selection Mode. See Exhaust Brake in the Duramax Diesel supplement. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on and off by the vehicle warranty. If you are slippery, such as...
Owner's Manual
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...with the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), use regular unleaded gasoline with gasoline engines, please read this. If heavy knocking is at www.toptiergas.com. Vehicles that identifies the vehicle's engine. Driving and Operating 9-79 Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see "Fuel for the TOP TIER ...advertised as possible. If the octane rating is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher. Look for Diesel Engines" in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. The eighth digit of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher...
...with the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), use regular unleaded gasoline with gasoline engines, please read this. If heavy knocking is at www.toptiergas.com. Vehicles that identifies the vehicle's engine. Driving and Operating 9-79 Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see "Fuel for the TOP TIER ...advertised as possible. If the octane rating is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher. Look for Diesel Engines" in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. The eighth digit of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher...
Owner's Manual
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Driving and Operating 9-83 Filling the Tank If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for any hiss noise to stop. To help avoid injuries to ensure a quick restart. To remove the fuel cap, turn it runs out of ... weather. Turn off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you open the fuel cap too quickly. This is a dual fuel tank chassis cab model, and it slowly counterclockwise. Do not top off the engine when refueling. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
Driving and Operating 9-83 Filling the Tank If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for any hiss noise to stop. To help avoid injuries to ensure a quick restart. To remove the fuel cap, turn it runs out of ... weather. Turn off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you open the fuel cap too quickly. This is a dual fuel tank chassis cab model, and it slowly counterclockwise. Do not top off the engine when refueling. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
Owner's Manual
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...engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. Shift into a gear. 4. Trailer Towing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. Maintenance when Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more... improperly can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Duramax diesel supplement for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in . It is...
...engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. Shift into a gear. 4. Trailer Towing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. Maintenance when Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more... improperly can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Duramax diesel supplement for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in . It is...
Owner's Manual
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... page 10‑94. D. E. F. I. See Jump Starting on page 10‑21. Engine Oil Fill Cap. M. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the Duramax Diesel Supplement. See Jump Starting on page 10‑21. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Washer Fluid on page 10‑...
... page 10‑94. D. E. F. I. See Jump Starting on page 10‑21. Engine Oil Fill Cap. M. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the Duramax Diesel Supplement. See Jump Starting on page 10‑21. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Washer Fluid on page 10‑...
Owner's Manual
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...engine oil properly. Always use engine oil approved to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. 10-8 Vehicle Care . See "What to Add Engine Oil" in this section. The engine oil dipstick ...Pull out the dipstick and clean it with Used Oil" in this section. . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑12. Engine Oil For diesel engine vehicles, see "Engine Oil" in all the way. Always dispose of the proper viscosity grade. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is a yellow...
...engine oil properly. Always use engine oil approved to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. 10-8 Vehicle Care . See "What to Add Engine Oil" in this section. The engine oil dipstick ...Pull out the dipstick and clean it with Used Oil" in this section. . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑12. Engine Oil For diesel engine vehicles, see "Engine Oil" in all the way. Always dispose of the proper viscosity grade. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is a yellow...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Compartment Overview on page 11‑2 for more information. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Pickup Models" under "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in the Duramax® Diesel Supplement for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 10-20 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine...
... Engine Compartment Overview on page 11‑2 for more information. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Pickup Models" under "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in the Duramax® Diesel Supplement for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 10-20 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine...
Owner's Manual
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Cooling System If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly. Take care to stop flames if the ...
Cooling System If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly. Take care to stop flames if the ...
Owner's Manual
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... hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Check to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. The coolant level should be severely damaged. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it is... to Add Coolant to see "Cooling System" in the cooling system. Failure to follow this is not, there may be a leak in the Duramax Diesel Supplement for the proper coolant fill procedure. { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling...
... hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Check to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. The coolant level should be severely damaged. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it is... to Add Coolant to see "Cooling System" in the cooling system. Failure to follow this is not, there may be a leak in the Duramax Diesel Supplement for the proper coolant fill procedure. { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling...
Owner's Manual
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...instrument panel. In addition, there are running your engine without coolant is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Then check to see the Duramax Diesel Supplement for information on driving to lift the hood when this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may occur. 10-26 ... and the coolant is properly and tightly secured. Be sure the cap is cold. Engine Overheating If the vehicle has the Duramax® Diesel engine, see if the engine cooling fans are ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED messages in ...
...instrument panel. In addition, there are running your engine without coolant is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Then check to see the Duramax Diesel Supplement for information on driving to lift the hood when this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may occur. 10-26 ... and the coolant is properly and tightly secured. Be sure the cap is cold. Engine Overheating If the vehicle has the Duramax® Diesel engine, see if the engine cooling fans are ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED messages in ...