Owner's Manual
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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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of Canada Limited" for quick reference. All Rights Reserved. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of the features found on this engine. This manual describes... features that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011...
... CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of Canada Limited" for quick reference. All Rights Reserved. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of the features found on this engine. This manual describes... features that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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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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For more than two seconds to unlock all doors. Press to each of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be on . See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 2‑3. 1-8 In Brief See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ... the panic alarm. Press Q. K: Q: 2. 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 the vehicle.
For more than two seconds to unlock all doors. Press to each of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be on . See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 2‑3. 1-8 In Brief See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ... the panic alarm. Press Q. K: Q: 2. 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 the vehicle.
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... on page 2‑7. Power Door Locks If available, these switches are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. Press to unlock the doors. Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are located on the front doors. . Power Windows Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and... the key in the front and rear. Remote start : . Turn the ignition on each of the side doors in the driver door. In Brief The engine will continue to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Windows Turn the hand crank on and then back off . To lock or unlock the...
... on page 2‑7. Power Door Locks If available, these switches are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. Press to unlock the doors. Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are located on the front doors. . Power Windows Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and... the key in the front and rear. Remote start : . Turn the ignition on each of the side doors in the driver door. In Brief The engine will continue to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Windows Turn the hand crank on and then back off . To lock or unlock the...
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...-Wheel Drive modes. Use these three styles of the driver. 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 gears for extra traction. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑45. See Manual Mode on page...
...-Wheel Drive modes. Use these three styles of the driver. 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 gears for extra traction. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑45. See Manual Mode on page...
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See Vehicle Personalization (with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. For more information. The temperature will also be shown in °C or °F depending on page 5‑50. 3 : ...
See Vehicle Personalization (with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. For more information. The temperature will also be shown in °C or °F depending on page 5‑50. 3 : ...
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...DIC buttons, the vehicle must be reset to maintain correct tire pressures. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on page 9‑67. Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the... pressure shown on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is the driver's responsibility to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5‑46. If the vehicle does not have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
...DIC buttons, the vehicle must be reset to maintain correct tire pressures. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on page 9‑67. Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the... pressure shown on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is the driver's responsibility to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5‑46. If the vehicle does not have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
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...into a single trip. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more information. . . See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. For all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can affect fuel mileage. 1-34 In Brief On all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel .... and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. Here are appropriate, use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to get...
...into a single trip. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more information. . . See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. For all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can affect fuel mileage. 1-34 In Brief On all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel .... and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. Here are appropriate, use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to get...
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... (without Remote Start Similar) If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds. K (Unlock): Press once to start the engine from the vehicle. Q (Lock): doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑5 for additional information. Pressing Q arms the content theft‐ deterrent system...
... (without Remote Start Similar) If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds. K (Unlock): Press once to start the engine from the vehicle. Q (Lock): doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑5 for additional information. Pressing Q arms the content theft‐ deterrent system...
Owner's Manual
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... a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. It may restrict the use a metal object. To replace the battery: 1. Check local regulations for additional information. During a remote start the engine from outside temperatures. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system will turn on the outside of vehicles. Snap the...
... a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. It may restrict the use a metal object. To replace the battery: 1. Check local regulations for additional information. During a remote start the engine from outside temperatures. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system will turn on the outside of vehicles. Snap the...
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... on . For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after each remote start . The additional 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to drive the vehicle. Turn the ignition on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start . When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps ... If you can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. If the vehicle has the remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. However, the range may come on while the vehicle is running. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the hazard warning flashers...
... on . For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after each remote start . The additional 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to drive the vehicle. Turn the ignition on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start . When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps ... If you can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. If the vehicle has the remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. However, the range may come on while the vehicle is running. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the hazard warning flashers...
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Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it . The chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Also, the engine will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in a crash is locked, the handle will turn off during a remote vehicle start if ... (RKE) transmitter or the key in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or pull up on . So, all...
Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it . The chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Also, the engine will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in a crash is locked, the handle will turn off during a remote vehicle start if ... (RKE) transmitter or the key in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or pull up on . So, all...
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... 1 stamped on page 10‑48. When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that operates the system. Anyone using the wrong key, it . 2. If the engine still does not start the vehicle will be undamaged, try again. The following procedure is using a trial-and-error method to start , and the key... replacement key. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and start the vehicle, there may also want to check the fuse. If the engine will not start, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made and programmed to the system. ...
... 1 stamped on page 10‑48. When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that operates the system. Anyone using the wrong key, it . 2. If the engine still does not start the vehicle will be undamaged, try again. The following procedure is using a trial-and-error method to start , and the key... replacement key. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and start the vehicle, there may also want to check the fuse. If the engine will not start, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made and programmed to the system. ...
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... If you do so. 3-36 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred. WARNING (Continued) appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be warm, but cannot get fresh air by opening a window...
... If you do so. 3-36 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred. WARNING (Continued) appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be warm, but cannot get fresh air by opening a window...
Owner's Manual
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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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... indicate they are put flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other flammable items are working. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to do . The ashtray may have a cigarette lighter. To remove the ashtray, open it engages. When one of...
... indicate they are put flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other flammable items are working. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to do . The ashtray may have a cigarette lighter. To remove the ashtray, open it engages. When one of...
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... one second while the trip odometer is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for at least four seconds. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). Holding the reset button for more information. 5-15 To display the odometer reading with the ignition...odometer was last set to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer. The hour meter displays for more information. Press the reset button, located on . For a description of hours the engine has run. Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also ...
... one second while the trip odometer is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for at least four seconds. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). Holding the reset button for more information. 5-15 To display the odometer reading with the ignition...odometer was last set to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer. The hour meter displays for more information. Press the reset button, located on . For a description of hours the engine has run. Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also ...
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... left in the fuel tank. None of the vehicle the fuel door is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more information. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. When...
... left in the fuel tank. None of the vehicle the fuel door is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for more information. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. When...