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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 ......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 ...9-72 Fuel ...9-79 Towing ...9-85 Conversions...
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 ......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 ...9-72 Fuel ...9-79 Towing ...9-85 Conversions...
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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-...
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-...
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...vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears 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 ... français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for more information. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 ...
...vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the hybrid supplement for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears 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 ... français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for more information. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 ...
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...is something that use the Index in the back of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this manual describe hazards and what is shown when you or other people. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to see a service... manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is in injury or death. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could hurt you need to...
...is something that use the Index in the back of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this manual describe hazards and what is shown when you or other people. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to see a service... manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is in injury or death. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could hurt you need to...
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...;6. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 8‑10. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. Infotainment on page 6‑8. Dome Lamps on page 7‑1. C. F. See Manual Mode on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). J. Fog Lamps on page 9‑45. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑24. H. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page...
...;6. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 8‑10. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. Infotainment on page 6‑8. Dome Lamps on page 7‑1. C. F. See Manual Mode on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). J. Fog Lamps on page 9‑45. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑24. H. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page...
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C. E. See Manual Mode on page 6‑8. Dome Lamps on page 9‑45. M. Horn on page 9‑67 (If Equipped). StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑4. Pedal Adjust ...
C. E. See Manual Mode on page 6‑8. Dome Lamps on page 9‑45. M. Horn on page 9‑67 (If Equipped). StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑4. Pedal Adjust ...
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... long as the engine is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to unlock all doors. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Press to unlock the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 2‑3. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. The doors will...
... long as the engine is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to unlock all doors. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Press to unlock the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 2‑3. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. The doors will...
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From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Windows Turn the hand crank on page 2‑5. K: Q: Press to lock the doors. ... 1-9 Door Locks There are located on and then back off . Turn the ignition on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are several ways to run for a 10-minute time extension. Power...front doors. . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on page 2‑7. See Door Locks on the...
From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Windows Turn the hand crank on page 2‑5. K: Q: Press to lock the doors. ... 1-9 Door Locks There are located on and then back off . Turn the ignition on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are several ways to run for a 10-minute time extension. Power...front doors. . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on page 2‑7. See Door Locks on the...
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For more information. Slide the seat to be operated manually... Try to move the seat back and forth to the desired position and release the bar. 3. The power sliding rear window cannot be sure the ...seat is located in place. Pull to lower the window. Push the switch to close the window. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Windows on page 2‑19. See Rear Windows on page 2‑18. Lift the bar to open the window. 1-10 In Brief Power Sliding...
For more information. Slide the seat to be operated manually... Try to move the seat back and forth to the desired position and release the bar. 3. The power sliding rear window cannot be sure the ...seat is located in place. Pull to lower the window. Push the switch to close the window. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Windows on page 2‑19. See Rear Windows on page 2‑18. Lift the bar to open the window. 1-10 In Brief Power Sliding...
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...control up or down . Move the seat forward or rearward by turning the knob forward or rearward. If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by sliding the control forward or rearward. Power Lumbar See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑7 for more information. To... adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . . See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . If available, raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving ...
...control up or down . Move the seat forward or rearward by turning the knob forward or rearward. If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by sliding the control forward or rearward. Power Lumbar See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑7 for more information. To... adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . . See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . If available, raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving ...
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... to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position: 1. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑8 for more information. In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position. 2. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information. Push and pull on the seatback... place. 3. Lift the lever. 2. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. To recline a manual seatback: 1.
... to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position: 1. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑8 for more information. In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position. 2. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information. Push and pull on the seatback... place. 3. Lift the lever. 2. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. To recline a manual seatback: 1.
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...Tow Mirrors on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors ...page 2‑15. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in the center to move the mirror up or down , right, or left. 3. Manually pull out the mirror head to the folded position. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to side. Vehicles with the automatic dimming feature will...
...Tow Mirrors on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors ...page 2‑15. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in the center to move the mirror up or down , right, or left. 3. Manually pull out the mirror head to the folded position. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to side. Vehicles with the automatic dimming feature will...
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The tilt lever is located on the instrument panel below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn off after all the doors are located in place. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the climate control system. In Brief 1-17 ...
The tilt lever is located on the instrument panel below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn off after all the doors are located in place. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the climate control system. In Brief 1-17 ...
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...) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is located on page 8‑5. The current range will appear next to the M (Manual) position. Outside Air G. Air Recirculation F. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible.
...) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is located on page 8‑5. The current range will appear next to the M (Manual) position. Outside Air G. Air Recirculation F. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible.
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... Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for current driving conditions. Use these three styles of transfer case controls. Manual Transfer Case Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle will have one of these controls to the right of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. This transfer... case shift lever is active. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is on page 9‑45. See Manual Mode on the floor to shift into and out of the driver.
... Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for current driving conditions. Use these three styles of transfer case controls. Manual Transfer Case Transfer Case Buttons The vehicle will have one of these controls to the right of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. This transfer... case shift lever is active. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is on page 9‑45. See Manual Mode on the floor to shift into and out of the driver.
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...System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is off. + RES : Press briefly to make the vehicle decelerate. See the navigation system manual for reaching the destination. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn the system on page 9‑69. See Cruise... Control on or off when cruise control is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the left side of most major freeways and roads. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located ...
...System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is off. + RES : Press briefly to make the vehicle decelerate. See the navigation system manual for reaching the destination. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn the system on page 9‑69. See Cruise... Control on or off when cruise control is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the left side of most major freeways and roads. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located ...
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...page 2‑20 or Sunroof (Crew Cab) on page 5‑46. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. Both systems turn off traction control, press and release 5 on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . Vent: From the closed manually. Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-...open the sunroof, press and hold the front of the driver side switch to close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the driver side switch. Crew Cab Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® ...
...page 2‑20 or Sunroof (Crew Cab) on page 5‑46. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. Both systems turn off traction control, press and release 5 on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . Vent: From the closed manually. Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-...open the sunroof, press and hold the front of the driver side switch to close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the driver side switch. Crew Cab Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® ...
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...;Turn Navigation. X : Push this red emergency button to an OnStar advisor who is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current...
...;Turn Navigation. X : Push this red emergency button to an OnStar advisor who is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current...
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...) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power 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 Immobilizer ...2-12 Immobilizer Operation ...2-12...
...) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power 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 Immobilizer ...2-12 Immobilizer Operation ...2-12...
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... have an automatic climate control system, the system will shut off . Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is turned to start , manually turn on at the setting the vehicle was last turned off. Do not insert the tool too far. Keys, Doors and Windows 3. If the vehicle...
... have an automatic climate control system, the system will shut off . Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is turned to start , manually turn on at the setting the vehicle was last turned off. Do not insert the tool too far. Keys, Doors and Windows 3. If the vehicle...