2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Manual
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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-8 Air Vents . 8-10 Vehicle Features . 1-25 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Performance and Controls . 5-2 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Maintenance . 1-32 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information . 9-2 Indicators . 5-11 Starting and Operating . 9-31 Keys, Doors and Windows . 2-1 Information Displays . 5-32 Engine Exhaust . 9-40 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Vehicle Messages . 5-41 Automatic Transmission . 9-42 Doors . 2-9 Vehicle Personalization . 5-50 Manual Transmission . 9-48 Vehicle Security. 2-11 Universal Remote System . 5-58 Drive Systems . 9-50 Exterior Mirrors . 2-14 Brakes . 9-63 Interior Mirrors . 2-17 Lighting . 6-1 Ride Control Systems . 9-67 Windows . 2-18 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-69 Roof . 2-20 Interior Lighting . 6-8 Object Detection Systems . 9-72 Lighting Features . 6-9 Fuel . 9-79 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Towing. 9-85 Head Restraints . 3-2 Infotainment System . 7-1 Introduction . 7-1 Conversions and Front Seats . 3-3 Add-Ons . 9-117 Rear Seats . 3-11 Radio . 7-8 Safety Belts . 3-12 Audio Players . 7-14 Airbag System . 3-29 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-36 Child Restraints . 3-47 Phone . 7-48 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 10-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 General Information . 10-2 General Information . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Scheduled Maintenance . 11-2 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-15 Headlamp Aiming . 10-41 Recommended Fluids, Vehicle Data Recording and Bulb Replacement . 10-43 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-8 Privacy. 13-16 Electrical System . 10-47 Maintenance Records . 11-12 Index . i-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-55 Jump Starting . 10-94 Technical Data . 12-1 Towing. 10-99 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Appearance Care . 10-104 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name “General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited” for The names, logos, emblems, Chevrolet Motor Division wherever On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, it appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du and vehicle body designs appearing ® concessionnaire ou à l'adresse in this manual including, but not If the vehicle has the Duramax suivante: limited to, GM, the GM logo, diesel engine, see the Duramax CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET diesel supplement for additional and Helm, Incorporated Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 specific information on this engine. P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 are trademarks and/or service If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the marks of General Motors LLC, its hybrid supplement for more 1-800-551-4123 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. information. Numéro de poste 6438 de This manual describes features that langue française Keep this manual in the vehicle for www.helminc.com may or may not be on your specific quick reference. vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25965913 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and about the vehicle, use the Index These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of in the back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number information relating to a specific where it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. M : This symbol is shown when Cautions This would not be covered by you need to see your owner manual the vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury safety symbol which means “Do or death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System : : Oil Pressure Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control g : Outside Power Foldaway that may be found on the vehicle B : Engine Coolant Temperature Mirrors and what they mean. For more } information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps : Power the Index. / # : Fog Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start 0 : Adjustable Pedals > . : Fuel Gauge : Safety Belt Reminders : Airbag Readiness Light 9 + : Fuses 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor : Air Conditioning _ # 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam : Tow/Haul Mode ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Changer F : Traction Control % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls j : LATCH System Child M : Windshield Washer Fluid or OnStar® Restraints $ : Brake System Warning Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Sensing System for Driver Information In Brief Passenger Airbag . 1-15 Center (DIC) . 1-28 Mirror Adjustment . 1-16 Rear Vision Steering Wheel Camera (RVC) . 1-30 Instrument Panel Adjustment . 1-17 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-30 Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Throttle and Brake Pedal Power Outlets . 1-30 Version) . 1-2 Adjustment . 1-17 Universal Remote System . 1-31 Instrument Panel (Premium Interior Lighting . 1-17 Sunroof . 1-31 Version) . 1-6 Exterior Lighting . 1-18 Performance and Maintenance Initial Drive Information Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-19 ® Climate Controls . 1-20 StabiliTrak System . 1-32 Initial Drive Information . 1-8 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-33 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmission . 1-22 Four-Wheel Drive . 1-23 Engine Oil Life System . 1-33 System . 1-8 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-34 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-8 Vehicle Features Driving for Better Fuel Door Locks . 1-9 Radio(s) . 1-25 Economy . 1-34 Windows . 1-9 Satellite Radio . 1-26 Roadside Assistance Seat Adjustment . 1-10 Portable Audio Devices . 1-26 Program . 1-34 Memory Features . 1-13 Bluetooth® . 1-27 OnStar® . 1-35 Heated Seats . 1-14 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-27 Head Restraint Cruise Control . 1-28 Adjustment . 1-14 Navigation System . 1-28 Safety Belts . 1-15 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑10. F. Shift Lever. See Automatic I. Integrated Trailer Brake Transmission on page 9 42. Controller (If Equipped). See B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. ‑ See Turn and Lane-Change Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Trailer Towing on page 9‑89. Signals on page 6‑6. Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode J. Exterior Lamp Controls on Windshield Wiper/Washer on on page 9‑46. page 6‑1. page 5‑4. Range Selection Mode (Allison K. Data Link Connector (DLC) ® C. Driver Information Center (DIC) Transmission and Hydra-Matic (Out of View). See Malfunction Buttons. See Driver Information 6‐Speed Button) (If Equipped). Indicator Lamp on page 5‑24. See Manual Mode on Center (DIC) on page 5‑32. L. Hood Release. See Hood on page 9‑45. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 10‑5. G. Infotainment on page 7 1. page 6‑5 (Out of View). ‑ M. Parking Brake on page 9‑64. H. Instrument Panel Storage on E. Instrument Cluster on N. Dome Lamps on page 6‑8. page 5 12. page 4‑1. ‑ Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief O. Cruise Control on page 9‑69. U. StabiliTrak® System on W. Climate Control Systems (with P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑67 (If Equipped). Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with page 5‑2. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Heater Only) on page 8 4 (If page 9‑72 (If Equipped). ‑ Q. Horn on page 5‑4. Equipped). R. Steering Wheel Controls on Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable Dual Automatic Climate Control page 5‑2 (If Equipped). Throttle and Brake Pedal on System on page 8‑5 (If Equipped). S. Automatic Transfer Case page 9‑31. Control (If Equipped). See X. Power Take Off (PTO) Control Four-Wheel Drive on Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Brakes in the Duramax (If Equipped). See Power Take page 10‑34. “ ” diesel supplement. Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel T. Ashtray (If Equipped).