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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 ...
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 ...
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... be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. 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...
... be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. 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...
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... 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 1-25 ... Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ... Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...
... 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 1-25 ... Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ... Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...
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...the Duramax diesel supplement. See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel supplement. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑10. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑2. V. Dual Automatic Climate Control ...System on page 3‑37. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 9‑67 (If Equipped). O. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑31. T. 1-4 In Brief U. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑2 (If Equipped). Q. Exhaust Brake...
...the Duramax diesel supplement. See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel supplement. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑10. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑2. V. Dual Automatic Climate Control ...System on page 3‑37. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 9‑67 (If Equipped). O. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑31. T. 1-4 In Brief U. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑2 (If Equipped). Q. Exhaust Brake...
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...;42. Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑4. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). Horn on page 9‑46 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑9. Power Outlets on page 5‑2. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 9‑31...See Trailer Towing on page 9‑72 (If Equipped). L. M. See Hood on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 10‑5. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 3‑37. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page...
...;42. Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑4. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). Horn on page 9‑46 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑9. Power Outlets on page 5‑2. See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 9‑31...See Trailer Towing on page 9‑72 (If Equipped). L. M. See Hood on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 10‑5. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 3‑37. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See "Brakes" in the Duramax diesel supplement. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page...
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...lever to your body. The tilt lever is turned counterclockwise. Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer to lock the wheel in the overhead console. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on the lower left side of the throttle and brake pedals. Move the steering... wheel up or down. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. The dome lamps remain on until the knob is located on page 9‑...
...lever to your body. The tilt lever is turned counterclockwise. Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer to lock the wheel in the overhead console. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on the lower left side of the throttle and brake pedals. Move the steering... wheel up or down. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. The dome lamps remain on until the knob is located on page 9‑...
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... about interior lamps, see: ... Press the button again to return it on . Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is located on the instrument panel to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on... Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to the left of the steering wheel. The exterior lamps control is opened .
... about interior lamps, see: ... Press the button again to return it on . Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is located on the instrument panel to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on... Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to the left of the steering wheel. The exterior lamps control is opened .
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See Manual 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 gears for extra ... shift lever is active. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for current driving conditions. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑45. Use these three styles of the different Four...
See Manual 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 gears for extra ... shift lever is active. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for current driving conditions. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑45. Use these three styles of the different Four...
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...is located next to the steering column. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is used for driving in most off -road in deep sand, deep mud... located next to the steering column. 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 Neutral only when towing the vehicle. N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case to all four...
...is located next to the steering column. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is used for driving in most off -road in deep sand, deep mud... located next to the steering column. 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 Neutral only when towing the vehicle. N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case to all four...
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...to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. SRCE: Press to increase or decrease volume. For more information, see Bluetooth on page 7‑48. w/cx: Press... all phones will support all functions. The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be adjusted at the steering wheel. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. Steering Wheel Controls b g : Press to turn the sound on. Press again to silence the vehicle speakers only....
...to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. SRCE: Press to increase or decrease volume. For more information, see Bluetooth on page 7‑48. w/cx: Press... all phones will support all functions. The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be adjusted at the steering wheel. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. Steering Wheel Controls b g : Press to turn the sound on. Press again to silence the vehicle speakers only....
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... on the left side of the instrument panel cluster. The indicator light is on when cruise control is located at the bottom of the steering wheel. The navigation system provides detailed maps of many vehicle systems and enables access to set speed from memory.
... on the left side of the instrument panel cluster. The indicator light is on when cruise control is located at the bottom of the steering wheel. The navigation system provides detailed maps of many vehicle systems and enables access to set speed from memory.
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T: The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to customize the feature settings on page 5‑32. Press to the steering wheel. For more information. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 5‑50 for vehicles with DIC Buttons) on page 5‑50. 3 :... messages on the units selected. 1-29 Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. In Brief The compass and outside air temperature will be shown in the display. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings RKE Lock and ...
T: The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to customize the feature settings on page 5‑32. Press to the steering wheel. For more information. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 5‑50 for vehicles with DIC Buttons) on page 5‑50. 3 :... messages on the units selected. 1-29 Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. In Brief The compass and outside air temperature will be shown in the display. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings RKE Lock and ...
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... side switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Vent There are two sunroof switches located in difficult driving conditions. See Sunroof (Extended Cab) on page 2‑20 or Sunroof (Crew Cab) on page 5‑46. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. Open or Close B. 1-32 In Brief... reaches the desired position. Press and hold the rear of the sun. 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 you can pull forward to block the rays ...
... side switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Vent There are two sunroof switches located in difficult driving conditions. See Sunroof (Extended Cab) on page 2‑20 or Sunroof (Crew Cab) on page 5‑46. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. Open or Close B. 1-32 In Brief... reaches the desired position. Press and hold the rear of the sun. 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 you can pull forward to block the rays ...
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... vehicle diagnostic check. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may have been deactivated. In Brief OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may not be functioning properly. If the light appears clear (no light appears), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services ...have a Talk/Mute button that the OnStar equipment is active. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information. Push Q to confirm that can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to...
... vehicle diagnostic check. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may have been deactivated. In Brief OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may not be functioning properly. If the light appears clear (no light appears), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services ...have a Talk/Mute button that the OnStar equipment is active. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information. Push Q to confirm that can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to...
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... you do not know if you go as fast as a reminder to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of safety belts in or on wheels. Do not allow people to be in between. Take the simplest vehicle. In many of your vehicle that even buckled up can survive and sometimes...
... you do not know if you go as fast as a reminder to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of safety belts in or on wheels. Do not allow people to be in between. Take the simplest vehicle. In many of your vehicle that even buckled up can survive and sometimes...
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... against , or very close to any airbag when it . With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the right front passenger. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help keep you in position before and during a crash helps reduce your...
... against , or very close to any airbag when it . With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the right front passenger. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help keep you in position before and during a crash helps reduce your...
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.... There is designed for young children and infants. The driver airbag is an electrical problem. Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑20...
.... There is designed for young children and infants. The driver airbag is an electrical problem. Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑20...
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... injury or even death. Thresholds can also vary with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie‐down . Never secure anything on the steering wheel hub or on what you do not attach or put anything between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it...
... injury or even death. Thresholds can also vary with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie‐down . Never secure anything on the steering wheel hub or on what you do not attach or put anything between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it...
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... vehicles with seat‐mounted side impact airbags, there are designed to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Some components of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. In moderate to ...rail airbags are airbag modules in the side of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more information...
... vehicles with seat‐mounted side impact airbags, there are designed to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Some components of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. In moderate to ...rail airbags are airbag modules in the side of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more information...
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... the passenger airbag(s). A: Yes. In addition, the vehicle may have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the...
... the passenger airbag(s). A: Yes. In addition, the vehicle may have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the...