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...
Owner's Manual
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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. Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional...
...-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. Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional...
Owner's Manual
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...Transmission and Hydra-Matic® 6‐Speed Button) (If Equipped). H. See Trailer Towing on page 5‑32. J. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). N. Fog Lamps on page 9‑46. E. F. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). I. 1-3 Integrated Trailer Brake Controller ...8209;8. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 8‑10. Air Vents on page 5‑24. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Shift Lever. D. Parking Brake on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 9‑64. ...
...Transmission and Hydra-Matic® 6‐Speed Button) (If Equipped). H. See Trailer Towing on page 5‑32. J. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). N. Fog Lamps on page 9‑46. E. F. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). I. 1-3 Integrated Trailer Brake Controller ...8209;8. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 8‑10. Air Vents on page 5‑24. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Shift Lever. D. Parking Brake on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 9‑64. ...
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See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑46 (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑42. See Trailer Towing on page 5‑24. L. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9‑89. See Hood on page 5‑4. Horn on page 10‑5. See Adjustable Throttle ...
See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑46 (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑42. See Trailer Towing on page 5‑24. L. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9‑89. See Hood on page 5‑4. Horn on page 10‑5. See Adjustable Throttle ...
Owner's Manual
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See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for ... driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to the folded position. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. Vehicles with the automatic dimming feature will automatically reduce the glare of the objects behind the vehicle. Manually pull...
See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for ... driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to the folded position. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for better visibility when towing a trailer. Vehicles with the automatic dimming feature will automatically reduce the glare of the objects behind the vehicle. Manually pull...
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See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑45. In Brief Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range ... Selection Mode is on the floor to shift into and out of gears for extra traction. 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...
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑45. In Brief Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range ... Selection Mode is on the floor to shift into and out of gears for extra traction. 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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...Electronic Transfer Case This transfer case knob is located next to all four wheels. This transfer case knob is located next to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. The list below describes the different drive options that may be available. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is... surface traction conditions are driving off -road situations. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99 or Trailer Towing on page 9‑50. 1-24 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ...
...Electronic Transfer Case This transfer case knob is located next to all four wheels. This transfer case knob is located next to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. The list below describes the different drive options that may be available. 2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is... surface traction conditions are driving off -road situations. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑99 or Trailer Towing on page 9‑50. 1-24 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ...
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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 ...
Owner's Manual
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Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could hit a vehicle on the right. Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they really are to the LOCK/OFF position in the vehicle. 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be adjusted for a ...
Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could hit a vehicle on the right. Trailer-Tow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they really are to the LOCK/OFF position in the vehicle. 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be adjusted for a ...
Owner's Manual
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... to extend it for better vision. Keys, Doors and Windows Manually pull out the mirror head to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. The lower portion of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. 4. To adjust each mirror: 1.
... to extend it for better vision. Keys, Doors and Windows Manually pull out the mirror head to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. The lower portion of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. 4. To adjust each mirror: 1.
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... position. Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle may be heard during the resetting of the headlamps behind you. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the towing mirror is not heated. The mirrors will not stay in the direction of the turn signal indicator on the mirror flashes in...
... position. Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle may be heard during the resetting of the headlamps behind you. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the towing mirror is not heated. The mirrors will not stay in the direction of the turn signal indicator on the mirror flashes in...
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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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... 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 activated, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46 for more information. 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. Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a...
... 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 activated, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46 for more information. 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. Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a...
Owner's Manual
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... hauled as soon as smoothly. This system assists the service technician in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. If it is apparent. 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...
... hauled as soon as smoothly. This system assists the service technician in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. If it is apparent. 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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... it is ready to warn if there is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. Driving with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on page 10‑31 for more information. { WARNING The brake system might... reset the system. If it does not come on . Then start the engine again to low brake fluid. If it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on page 10‑99. If the light is a problem. If the vehicle is a hybrid...
... it is ready to warn if there is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. Driving with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on page 10‑31 for more information. { WARNING The brake system might... reset the system. If it does not come on . Then start the engine again to low brake fluid. If it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on page 10‑99. If the light is a problem. If the vehicle is a hybrid...
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...page 9‑50 for all brake‐related DIC messages. See Four-Wheel Drive on when a vehicle with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. For vehicles with a manual transfer case is shifted into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. For vehicles...shifting and the light coming on , the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is normal. If the regular brake system warning light is also on is a problem with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on page 5‑41 for more information, see Brake System Messages on ...
...page 9‑50 for all brake‐related DIC messages. See Four-Wheel Drive on when a vehicle with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑46. For vehicles with a manual transfer case is shifted into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. For vehicles...shifting and the light coming on , the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is normal. If the regular brake system warning light is also on is a problem with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on page 5‑41 for more information, see Brake System Messages on ...
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... the odometer and trip odometer. See Compass on page 9‑105 for more information. If this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑5 for more information. Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Compass Zone Setting...
... the odometer and trip odometer. See Compass on page 9‑105 for more information. If this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑5 for more information. Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Compass Zone Setting...
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... to 10.0 with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the OUTPUT display. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on a schedule consistent with electric brakes is displayed in P (Park). Also, be adjusted from 0.0 to change . To reset the engine oil life system, see...
... to 10.0 with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the OUTPUT display. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on a schedule consistent with electric brakes is displayed in P (Park). Also, be adjusted from 0.0 to change . To reset the engine oil life system, see...
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... and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to see if the message still appears on . See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑105 for the message on the DIC. 5-42 Instruments and Controls As soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Stop... 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 safe to the side of P (Park). See your vehicle over to do so, ...
... and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to see if the message still appears on . See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑105 for the message on the DIC. 5-42 Instruments and Controls As soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Stop... 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 safe to the side of P (Park). See your vehicle over to do so, ...