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 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.
...-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.
Owner's Manual
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...Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8‑10. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑32. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Infotainment on page 9‑64. J. Hood Release. Parking Brake on page 7‑1. Turn and Lane‐...Change Lever. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). F. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 6‑1. H. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑46. K. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction ...
...Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8‑10. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑32. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Infotainment on page 9‑64. J. Hood Release. Parking Brake on page 7‑1. Turn and Lane‐...Change Lever. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). F. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 6‑1. H. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑46. K. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction ...
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...8‑10. U. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). C. D. See Manual Mode on page 9‑89. J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). See Trailer Towing on page 9‑45. Dome Lamps on page 10‑5. See Hood on page 6‑8. R. W. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center...Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑4. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 9‑31. Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑37. P. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 9‑46 (If Equipped).
...8‑10. U. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). C. D. See Manual Mode on page 9‑89. J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). See Trailer Towing on page 9‑45. Dome Lamps on page 10‑5. See Hood on page 6‑8. R. W. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center...Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑4. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑64. Parking Brake on page 9‑31. Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑37. P. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 9‑46 (If Equipped).
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...clearly behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15. The dimming feature comes on page 2‑14. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Mirror Adjustment ... be adjusted to the driving position. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it...
...clearly behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15. The dimming feature comes on page 2‑14. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Mirror Adjustment ... be adjusted to the driving position. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it...
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... styles of transfer case controls. See Manual Mode on the floor to the right of the driver. This transfer case shift lever is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. 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. Manual Transfer Case Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle will...
... styles of transfer case controls. See Manual Mode on the floor to the right of the driver. This transfer case shift lever is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. 1-23 Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can be used. 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. Manual Transfer Case Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle will...
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... in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. This transfer case knob is located next to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. The list below describes the different drive options that may be available. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive... High): This setting is used for use when road surface traction conditions are driving off -road situations. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99 or Trailer...
... in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. This transfer case knob is located next to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. The list below describes the different drive options that may be available. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive... High): This setting is used for use when road surface traction conditions are driving off -road situations. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99 or Trailer...
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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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... can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can be programmed. 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 lose or damage your PASS-Key...
... can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can be programmed. 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 lose or damage your PASS-Key...
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... pad to see more from the driver seat. To adjust each mirror: 1. 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 lower portion of the mirror is curved to move the mirror up, down, right, or left...
... pad to see more from the driver seat. To adjust each mirror: 1. 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 lower portion of the mirror is curved to move the mirror up, down, right, or left...
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...folded/unfolded. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn signal indicator on page 8‑5 for the glare of the towing mirror is normal after a manual folding operation. The lower convex part of the headlamps behind you. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time... if: . A popping noise may also have a turn or lane change. . Power Foldaway 1. This sound is not heated. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the power foldaway mirrors. The mirrors will not stay in to heat the mirrors. 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows...
...folded/unfolded. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn signal indicator on page 8‑5 for the glare of the towing mirror is normal after a manual folding operation. The lower convex part of the headlamps behind you. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time... if: . A popping noise may also have a turn or lane change. . Power Foldaway 1. This sound is not heated. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the power foldaway mirrors. The mirrors will not stay in to heat the mirrors. 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows...
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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. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in either kilometers or miles. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑32 for ... (rpm). 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 turned on page 5‑32 for more information. 5-15 To display the odometer reading with the ignition off , then press and...
... 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. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in either kilometers or miles. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑32 for ... (rpm). 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 turned on page 5‑32 for more information. 5-15 To display the odometer reading with the ignition off , then press and...
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... the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on . Diagnosis and service might not be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: ... If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to the...
... the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on . Diagnosis and service might not be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: ... If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to the...
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... If the vehicle is started. For vehicles with the brake system warning light on then, have it fixed so it does not, have the vehicle towed for more information. { WARNING The brake system might not be harder to push or might be working normally the indicator light then goes off the... road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for more information. If the light comes on while driving, pull off . 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can take longer to stop. Then ...
... If the vehicle is started. For vehicles with the brake system warning light on then, have it fixed so it does not, have the vehicle towed for more information. { WARNING The brake system might not be harder to push or might be working normally the indicator light then goes off the... road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for more information. If the light comes on while driving, pull off . 5-28 Instruments and Controls This light can take longer to stop. Then ...
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... For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on , the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. For vehicles with a manual transfer case is shifted into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. For more information, see the hybrid supplement... for more information. 5-29 Four-Wheel-Drive Light Tow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles equipped with the four-wheel-drive light, it comes on when a vehicle with the...
... For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on , the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. For vehicles with a manual transfer case is shifted into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. For more information, see the hybrid supplement... for more information. 5-29 Four-Wheel-Drive Light Tow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles equipped with the four-wheel-drive light, it comes on when a vehicle with the...
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... If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for service. If this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑5 for calibrating the compass. Press the vehicle information button until ODOMETER displays. Output is connected. Press the vehicle information button until...
... If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for service. If this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑5 for calibrating the compass. Press the vehicle information button until ODOMETER displays. Output is connected. Press the vehicle information button until...
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... not to 10.0 with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 11‑2 for more information. See Engine Oil on page 10‑12. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 9‑105 for more...
... not to 10.0 with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 11‑2 for more information. See Engine Oil on page 10‑12. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 9‑105 for more...
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See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑105 for the message on the DIC display. HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime may sound if the driver door ... fully closed and the vehicle is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound when there is shifted out of the road and turn off . SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with...
See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑105 for the message on the DIC display. HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime may sound if the driver door ... fully closed and the vehicle is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound when there is shifted out of the road and turn off . SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with...