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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011

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Instruments and Controls

An Active Fuel Management
indicator displays on the right side
of the DIC, while INST ECON
displays on the left side. Active Fuel
Management allows the engine to
operate on either four or eight
cylinders, depending on driving
demands. When Active Fuel
Management is active, V4 will
display on the DIC. When Active
Fuel Management is inactive,
V8 will display. See

Active Fuel

Management

®

on page 9

‑

40

for

more information.

Blank Display

This display shows no information.

Vehicle Information Menu
Items (with DIC Buttons)

T

(Vehicle Information):

Press

this button to scroll through the
following menu items:

Oil Life

Press the vehicle information
button until OIL LIFE REMAINING
displays. This display shows an
estimate of the oil's remaining useful
life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE
REMAINING on the display, that
means 99% of the current oil life
remains. The engine oil life system
will alert you to change the oil on a
schedule consistent with your
driving conditions.

When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
See

“

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

”

under

Engine Oil Messages on

page 5

‑

44

. You should change the

oil as soon as you can. See

Engine

Oil on page 10

‑

8

. In addition to the

engine oil life system monitoring the

oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance
Schedule in this manual. See

Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11

‑

2

for more information.

Remember, you must reset the OIL
LIFE display after each oil change.
It will not reset itself. Also, be
careful not to reset the OIL LIFE
display accidentally at any time
other than when the oil has just
been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system,
see

Engine Oil Life System on

page 10

‑

12

.

Units

Press the vehicle information button
until UNITS displays. This display
allows you to select between metric
or English units of measurement.
Once in this display, press the
set/reset button to select between
METRIC or ENGLISH units. All
of the vehicle information will
then be displayed in the unit of
measurement selected.

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab

Page 1: ...s and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 11 Information Displays 5 32 Vehicle Messages 5 41 Vehicle Personalization 5 50 Universal Remote System 5 58 Lighting 6 1 Exterio...

Page 2: ...eels 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 and Parts 11...

Page 3: ...found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual If the vehicle has the Dur...

Page 4: ...injury or death WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered...

Page 5: ...ditioning Antilock Brake System ABS Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gau...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 vi Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 7: ...17 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment 1 17 Interior Lighting 1 17 Exterior Lighting 1 18 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 19 Climate Controls 1 20 Transmission 1 22 Four Wheel Drive 1 23 Vehicle Features R...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Base Uplevel Version...

Page 9: ...Transmission on page 9 42 Tow Haul Selector Button If Equipped See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 46 Range Selection Mode Allison Transmission and Hydra Matic 6 Speed Button If Equipped See Manual Mode on p...

Page 10: ...uipped Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 72 If Equipped Pedal Adjust Button If Equipped See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 31 Exhaust Brake If Equipped See Brakes in the Duramax diese...

Page 11: ...Black plate 5 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 In Brief 1 5 2 NOTES...

Page 12: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 1 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Premium Version...

Page 13: ...e Four Wheel Drive on page 10 34 M Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 24 N Hood Release See Hood on page 10 5 O Parking Brake on page 9 64 P Cruise Control on...

Page 14: ...to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personalization with DIC Buttons on page 5 50 L Press and release to locate the vehicle Press L and hold for more than two s...

Page 15: ...s There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From outside use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the key in the driver door From inside use the power door locks or the manual door...

Page 16: ...ow On vehicles with a power sliding rear window the switch is located in the overhead console See Rear Windows on page 2 19 The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually Push to open the w...

Page 17: ...r down If available raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 5 for more information Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped increa...

Page 18: ...n Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback 1 Lift the lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Pu...

Page 19: ...ed Storing Memory Positions To save into memory 1 Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner both outside mirrors and the throttle and brake pedals if equipped See Power Mirrors on page 2 15 and Adj...

Page 20: ...ment on page 3 5 and Vehicle Personalization with DIC Buttons on page 5 50 for more information Heated Seats If available the controls are on the driver and passenger doors I Press to heat the seatbac...

Page 21: ...nditions The driver airbags seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations then the ve...

Page 22: ...ss C to fold the mirrors out to the driving position 2 Press D to fold the mirrors in to the folded position Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going throu...

Page 23: ...nd brake pedals The control used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer to your body Press t...

Page 24: ...le press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations To turn the lamps on or off press the button located next to the lamp For m...

Page 25: ...late lamps Turns on the parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights roof marker lamps if equipped and license plate lamps 5 Turns on the headlamps parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights r...

Page 26: ...the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield See Windshield Wiper Washer on page 5 4 Climate Controls These systems control the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Co...

Page 27: ...nual 2011 In Brief 1 21 Climate Control System With Heater Only A Fan Control B Temperature Control C Air Delivery Mode Control See Climate Control Systems with Air Conditioning on page 8 1 or Climate...

Page 28: ...K Air Conditioning L PASS Passenger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 5 Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch if equipped is located on the shift lever T...

Page 29: ...n be used Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 46 Four Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four Wheel Drive you can send the engine s driving power...

Page 30: ...s AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable 4 m Four Wheel High Use the Four Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is nee...

Page 31: ...he time Press to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or CD MP3 or WMA song If information is available during XM CD MP3 or WMA playback the song title infor...

Page 32: ...wise or counter clockwise For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle s specific audio system see Clock on page 5 7 Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 c...

Page 33: ...an be adjusted at the steering wheel w c x Press to select preset or favorite radio stations select tracks on a CD DVD or to navigate an iPod or USB device b g Press to silence the vehicle speakers on...

Page 34: ...Cruise Control on page 9 69 Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio audio players and navigation s...

Page 35: ...ssure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system engine hours compass...

Page 36: ...Keep the sensors on the vehicle s rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio See Ultrasonic Parking...

Page 37: ...sist with programming the transmitter See Universal Remote System on page 5 58 Sunroof Extended Cab The sunroof switch is located on the headliner above the rearview mirror Vent From the closed positi...

Page 38: ...es the desired position To express close the sunroof fully press and release the front of the driver side switch Press the switch again to stop it The sunroof also has a sunshade that you can pull for...

Page 39: ...g light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure T...

Page 40: ...ffect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long pe...

Page 41: ...com U S or www gm ca Canada OnStar For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety security navigation...

Page 42: ...le is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area and the wireless service provider has coverage network capacity reception and technology compat...

Page 43: ...l numbers into voice mail systems or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be hea...

Page 44: ...Black plate 38 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 1 38 In Brief 2 NOTES...

Page 45: ...Doors Rear Doors Extended Cab 2 9 Tailgate 2 10 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 2 11 Anti theft Alarm System 2 11 Immobilizer 2 12 Immobilizer Operation 2 12 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 14 Man...

Page 46: ...ksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in the vehicle See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed Notice If the keys get locked in the vehicle...

Page 47: ...vehicles with this feature press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 5 for additional information Q Lock Press to lock all the doo...

Page 48: ...rn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON RUN or L is pressed again The ignition must be in LOCK OFF for the panic alarm to work Programming Transmitters...

Page 49: ...the vehicle has an automatic climate control system the climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures If the vehicle does not have an automati...

Page 50: ...vehicle is running The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes Repeat the steps for a 10 minute time extension Remote start can b...

Page 51: ...cle Door Locks WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The c...

Page 52: ...n This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center DIC See Delay Door Lock under Vehicle Personalization with DIC Buttons on page 5 50 Automatic Door Locks The vehicle may have an au...

Page 53: ...ith the door unlocked To return the door to normal operation turn the slot to the vertical position Doors Rear Doors Extended Cab To open a rear access door from the outside first open the front door...

Page 54: ...the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate toward you To shut the tailgate firmly push it upward until it latches After you put the tailgate back up pull it back towards you t...

Page 55: ...e theft deterrent system 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The security light should flash If the delayed locking feature is active the alarm will not be ac...

Page 56: ...r the security light to go out 4 Reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm If the alarm does not sound when it should but th...

Page 57: ...If the engine still does not start with the other key the vehicle needs service If the vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer who can service the PASS Key III to have a new key...

Page 58: ...activates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors WARNING A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sh...

Page 59: ...e mirror may have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Power Mirrors Vehicles with outside power mirrors have controls located on the driver door To adjust each...

Page 60: ...when going through an automatic car wash To fold pull the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Automatic Dimming If equipped with an automatic dimming...

Page 61: ...ab at the bottom of the mirror forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror Automatic dimmin...

Page 62: ...rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower t...

Page 63: ...press down mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the front of the switch To open the window partway push the switch down to the first detent until the window is at the desired position Win...

Page 64: ...the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN or the Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 36 for more information Vent From the closed position press and hold the rear of th...

Page 65: ...e air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation noise or plugging the water dra...

Page 66: ...e the sunroof press the vent open or close switch B When the sunroof is opened an air deflector will automatically raise The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed The sunroof also has...

Page 67: ...ts after a Crash 3 29 Airbag System Airbag System 3 29 Where Are the Airbags 3 31 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 33 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 35 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 35 What Will You Se...

Page 68: ...occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a...

Page 69: ...driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving Split Bench or Bucket Seat To adjust the seat 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar 3 Try to m...

Page 70: ...l on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the...

Page 71: ...to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat outside mirrors and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals if equipped Storing Memory Positions To save into memory 1 Adjust the driver sea...

Page 72: ...nual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is still not recalling s...

Page 73: ...earward Power Lumbar To adjust the power lumbar support if equipped On vehicles with two way lumbar press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support On vehicles w...

Page 74: ...bones This could cause serious internal injuries Continued WARNING Continued For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the s...

Page 75: ...the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the...

Page 76: ...eat and Seatback Press to heat the seat and seatback Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the heated seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the o...

Page 77: ...n up until it latches with the seatback 3 Pull forward on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked in place To unfold the seat 1 Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap under...

Page 78: ...elt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback...

Page 79: ...cle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5 20 for additional information In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires wearing safe...

Page 80: ...lverado Owner Manual 2011 3 14 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehic...

Page 81: ...ring a safety belt A You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you ar...

Page 82: ...re special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 3 47 or Inf...

Page 83: ...he shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Q Wha...

Page 84: ...much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even...

Page 85: ...ones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you Q What is wrong with this A The belt is over an armrest WARNING You can be seriously injured if the b...

Page 86: ...you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs...

Page 87: ...ury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acros...

Page 88: ...in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt g...

Page 89: ...ckly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section 5 To make the lap par...

Page 90: ...ee How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 16 Regular and Crew Cab To move the adjuster down for the regular and crew cabs squeeze the buttons A on the sides of the height adjuster and move the he...

Page 91: ...tensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash they will need to be replaced and probably other new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Safety Belt System Part...

Page 92: ...ly injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as des...

Page 93: ...ect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing the...

Page 94: ...hild seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Safety System Check Now and then check that the safety belt remin...

Page 95: ...e the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners...

Page 96: ...ve airbags Airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them Also airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint See When S...

Page 97: ...for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 3 47 or Infants...

Page 98: ...hown Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side Shown Pas...

Page 99: ...nger s head and chest However they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be...

Page 100: ...at on light duty models only The seat position sensor provides information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment The vehicle may or may not ha...

Page 101: ...ection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually Seat mounted side impact and roof rai...

Page 102: ...feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate You can lock the doors turn off the inter...

Page 103: ...n airbag on off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenger airbag United States Canada and Mexico If the vehicle does not have an airbag off switch it may have a pass...

Page 104: ...al Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger and Makes the potential harm from the pass...

Page 105: ...ight on page 5 21 WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system For example the right front passenger airbag could inflat...

Page 106: ...l for on and off will be visible during the system check If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance if equipped you may not see the system check When the system check is comple...

Page 107: ...r frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though the airbag is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in...

Page 108: ...wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 20 for more information including important safety in...

Page 109: ...cupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens use the f...

Page 110: ...s can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equ...

Page 111: ...e front sensors side impact sensors or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system In addition the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position...

Page 112: ...ll Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure U S and Canada...

Page 113: ...ms are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for...

Page 114: ...o the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child s...

Page 115: ...this Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not...

Page 116: ...hildren to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor...

Page 117: ...e front passenger seat as far back as it will go Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle owner are available in four basi...

Page 118: ...strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in rear facing child restraints WARNING A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regul...

Page 119: ...Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in...

Page 120: ...nearest child safety seat inspection station For CPST availability in Canada check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office Securing the Child Within the Child Restrai...

Page 121: ...irbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if...

Page 122: ...ystem holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the...

Page 123: ...traint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single...

Page 124: ...e Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat Position on page 3 65 or Securing Child Restraints Center Front Seat Position on page 3 67 or Securing Child Restraints Right Front Seat Position on page 3 67 for...

Page 125: ...ar cab models the top tether anchors are located under covers on the back panel behind the passenger seat Remove the trim plug to access the anchor Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of...

Page 126: ...ed to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint properly using the anch...

Page 127: ...wed position before folding the seat Regular Cab Models 1 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if y...

Page 128: ...placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth There should...

Page 129: ...he rear driver side position A Raise the headrest or head restraint B Route the top tether B between the headrest or head restraint posts through the loop A behind the inboard headrest or head restrai...

Page 130: ...ing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth There should be no...

Page 131: ...es that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints hav...

Page 132: ...r lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of t...

Page 133: ...a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing Child Restraints Center Front Seat Position WARNING A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airb...

Page 134: ...l not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in...

Page 135: ...ssenger frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 23 2 Put the chil...

Page 136: ...and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the vehicle is equipped with a passenger...

Page 137: ...d WARNING Continued guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off I...

Page 138: ...tached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go befor...

Page 139: ...ctor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat and your child restraint has a top tether follow the child res...

Page 140: ...ed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in...

Page 141: ...d restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how...

Page 142: ...repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 If your child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children L...

Page 143: ...by pressing and holding in the driver side of the handle and pull out on the exposed portion of the handle Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it Cupholders Vehicles with cupholders have...

Page 144: ...rage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included Pull the lever A up to access the upper storage area Raise the upper storage bin then pull the lever B up to...

Page 145: ...Airbag Status Indicator 5 23 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 Ha...

Page 146: ...iversal Remote System Programming 5 58 Universal Remote System Operation 5 63 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column To adjust the s...

Page 147: ...or c x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display 2 Press and hold c x to go back to the previous folder list 3 Press and release w or c x to scrol...

Page 148: ...e Navigation System manual for more information Seek Press to go to the next radio station while in AM FM or XM For vehicles with or without a navigation system Press to go to the next track or chapte...

Page 149: ...urn to the preset speed Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory Your dealer will set the correct...

Page 150: ...ving the vehicle in circles is not a danger It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings utility wires manhole covers or other industrial structures if possible If CAL should ever appear in t...

Page 151: ...yer To set the clock 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN then press the O button to turn the radio on 2 Press the H button until the hour numbers begin to flash then turn the f knob to...

Page 152: ...from month day year to day month year 1 Press the H button and then the softkey located below the forward arrow tab 12H 24H the date MM DD month and day and DD MM day and month displays 2 Press the s...

Page 153: ...12H 24H the date MM DD month and day and DD MM day and month displays 3 Press the softkey located below the desired option 4 Press the MENU button again to apply the desired option or let the screen t...

Page 154: ...ssory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses If a problem is experienced see your dealer When adding electrical equipment be sure to foll...

Page 155: ...s Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the...

Page 156: ...Black plate 12 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 5 12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Light Duty Premium Shown Metric Uplevel Base Heavy Duty Similar...

Page 157: ...Black plate 13 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 Instruments and Controls 5 13 Automatic Transmsission Cluster Mexico Only...

Page 158: ...Black plate 14 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 5 14 Instruments and Controls Manual Transmission Cluster Mexico Only...

Page 159: ...or until the ignition is turned on See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 32 for more information Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odomete...

Page 160: ...ges on page 5 45 for more information Here are some situations owners can experience with the fuel gauge None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off...

Page 161: ...are inch when the engine is running Oil pressure can vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but if readings are outside the normal operating range the oil pressure light comes on...

Page 162: ...warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hyb...

Page 163: ...on page 5 24 for more information The voltmeter gauge may also read lower when in fuel economy mode This is normal Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of el...

Page 164: ...front passenger to buckle their safety belt The passenger safety belt light located on the overhead console flashes for several more seconds and then comes on solid for several more This chime and lig...

Page 165: ...essage can also come on See Airbag System Messages on page 5 47 for more information Airbag On Off Light If the vehicle has an airbag on off switch it also has a passenger airbag status indicator loca...

Page 166: ...ot have the extra protection of an airbag In a crash the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Continued WARNING Continued Do not turn off the passenger airbag u...

Page 167: ...in the following illustrations then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch located in the glove box If there is an airba...

Page 168: ...ation Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced...

Page 169: ...fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light...

Page 170: ...driven through a deep puddle of water The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Check that good quality fuel is used Poor f...

Page 171: ...y the system This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving This can t...

Page 172: ...s on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully The pedal might be harder to push or might go closer to the floor It can take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for...

Page 173: ...ake System Messages on page 5 41 for all brake related DIC messages If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information Four Wheel Drive Light For vehicles equipped with the four...

Page 174: ...n If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this light comes on briefly when the engine is s...

Page 175: ...r light then goes off If the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem If the...

Page 176: ...les equipped with cruise control this light comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 9 69 for more information In...

Page 177: ...unctions are detailed in the following pages 3 Trip Fuel Press this button to display the odometer trip odometer fuel range average economy fuel used timer transmission temperature and instantaneous e...

Page 178: ...be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retro active reset feature press and hold the set reset button for at least four seconds The trip odometer will displa...

Page 179: ...displayed The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on...

Page 180: ...oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON under Engine Oil...

Page 181: ...IN and OUTPUT display TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting This setting can be adjusted from 0 0 to 10 0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected OUTPUT shows the power output to the tra...

Page 182: ...e trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if the vehicle was driven 8 km 5 miles before it is started again and then the retro active reset feature is activated the display will show 8 km 5...

Page 183: ...reset to zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the trip odometer is displayed The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip...

Page 184: ...s this display the vehicle must be in P Park Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If you see 99 OIL LI...

Page 185: ...ately If the vehicle is not started and the battery continues to discharge the climate controls heated seats and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require a jump start These systems will...

Page 186: ...iler and turn the ignition back on If this message still displays either your vehicle or the trailer needs service See your dealer See Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing Equipment on...

Page 187: ...the normal operating temperature See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5 18 To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off When the coolant tempe...

Page 188: ...ngine Oil Life System on page 10 12 for information on how to reset the message See Engine Oil on page 10 8 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 for more information ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This...

Page 189: ...and a chime may sound if the fuel level is low Refuel as soon as possible See Fuel Gauge on page 5 16 and Fuel on page 9 79 for more information TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with th...

Page 190: ...RPA system this message displays if there is a problem with the URPA system Do not use this system to help you park See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 72 for more information See your dealer for...

Page 191: ...arning Light on page 5 27 If the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions If an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the...

Page 192: ...re learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor See Tire Inspection on page 10 69 Tire Rotation on page 10 70 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 65 and Tire Pressure on pa...

Page 193: ...y the warranty Do not drive the vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature warning is displayed This message displays and a chime may sound if the transmission fl...

Page 194: ...rs in the DIC See TRAILER GAIN OUTPUT under Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 32 and Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing Equipment on page 9 105 for more information Washer Flui...

Page 195: ...once to display all DIC messages in English DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGU...

Page 196: ...ress the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll th...

Page 197: ...ll not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 for more information Press the customization...

Page 198: ...o scroll through the following settings OFF The exterior lamps will not turn on 30 SECONDS default The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds 1 MINUTE The exterior lamps will stay on for one minut...

Page 199: ...le has this feature it allows you to select if the outside mirror s will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2 17 for more information Pres...

Page 200: ...on the DIC EASY EXIT SETUP If the vehicle has this feature it allows you to select which areas will recall with the automatic easy exit seat feature It also allows you to turn off the automatic easy e...

Page 201: ...ress the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF The remote start feature will be disabled ON default The remote start feature will be enabled NO CHANGE No change will be mad...

Page 202: ...icles with the Universal Remote System will have these buttons located in the headliner This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as g...

Page 203: ...uttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 In the garage locate the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Find the Learn or Smart button It can usually be foun...

Page 204: ...cedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit remove...

Page 205: ...h in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or Off A switch in the middle position could be labeled as Middle 0 or Neutral 2 Write down the...

Page 206: ...the vehicle If you wrote Middle press the middle button B in the vehicle 5 After entering all of the switch positions once again firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time The indicat...

Page 207: ...hould be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Universal Home Remote device 1 Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same...

Page 208: ...Black plate 64 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 5 64 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES...

Page 209: ...6 6 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 6 7 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 8 Cargo Lamp 6 8 Dome Lamps 6 8 Reading Lamps 6 9 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 9 Exit Lighting 6 9 B...

Page 210: ...using the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 32 Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps Roof Marker Lamp...

Page 211: ...t works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the high beam...

Page 212: ...hts The radio lights will also be dim To turn off the automatic headlamp system turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position and then release it For vehicles first sold in Canada the transmissio...

Page 213: ...headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization with DIC Buttons on page 5 50 If the vehicle i...

Page 214: ...g position whenever it is released If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on a signal bulb could be burned out Have the bulbs replaced If the bulb is not bu...

Page 215: ...head console When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp pressing the bottom of the button will activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light at the bottom of this button Pres...

Page 216: ...the instrument panel brightness control knob to the farthest clockwise position This knob is located on the instrument panel and also turns on the dome lamps The cargo lamps can be used if more light...

Page 217: ...lamps in other locations To turn the lamps on or off press the button located next to the lamp If the vehicle has a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system press the lamp lenses to turn the lamps on or...

Page 218: ...ral of the following are on such as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessor...

Page 219: ...njury or death to you or others Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings To minimize taking your eyes off th...

Page 220: ...h a navigation radio system see the separate Navigation System Manual Theft Deterrent Feature TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Iden...

Page 221: ...Black plate 3 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 Infotainment System 7 3 Radio with CD MP3 Shown Radio with USB and CD MP3 Radio with USB and Six Disc CD MP3 and Radio with CD Similar...

Page 222: ...tem on page 7 36 for more information on the vehicle s RSE system The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media...

Page 223: ...e desired level 2 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 3 Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM automatic volume tab on the radio display 4 Press the softkey under the desired Speed C...

Page 224: ...a station s frequency is weak or if there is static decrease the treble To quickly adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position press the softkey positioned under the BASS MID or TREB tab fo...

Page 225: ...y under the desired tab 3 Adjust the setting by doing one of the following Turn the f knob clockwise or counterclockwise Press the SEEK or SEEK Press the FWD or s REV To quickly adjust all speaker and...

Page 226: ...d f Tune Turn to manually select radio stations SEEK Press to seek the previous radio station Press and hold for a few seconds until a beep sounds to scan for radio stations in descending order press...

Page 227: ...M2 and 6 AM can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons Setting Preset Stations To store presets 1 Tune to a radio station 2 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for three seconds...

Page 228: ...When information is not available NO INFO displays Finding a Channel BAND Press to switch between AM FM or XM if equipped f Tune Turn to manually select an XM channel SEEK Press to go to the previous...

Page 229: ...o 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the FAV button Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites e...

Page 230: ...was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Artist Info No artist information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Title Info No song...

Page 231: ...AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day and then reduce these levels during the night Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When...

Page 232: ...vised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism Notice If a label is added to a CD more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a...

Page 233: ...ays 2 Wait for the message on when to insert the discs The CD player takes up to six CDs 3 Press the LOAD button again to cancel loading more CDs Ejecting a CD Single CD Player Z EJECT Press and relea...

Page 234: ...play and artist information displays on the bottom line When information is not available NO INFO displays f Tune Turn to select tracks on the CD that is currently playing SEEK Press to go to the star...

Page 235: ...play mp3 or wma files that were recorded onto a CD R or CD RW disc The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates 32 kbps 40 kbps 56 kbps 64 kbps 80 kbps 96 kbps 112 kbps 128 kbps 160 k...

Page 236: ...he radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or 4 pages are shortened The display does not show parts of words on the last...

Page 237: ...he elapsed time of the file displays S c Previous Folder Press the softkey below the S c tab to go to the first track in the previous folder c T Next Folder Press the softkey below the c T tab to go t...

Page 238: ...name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begin to play Once all songs from that album have played the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order...

Page 239: ...c that has been recorded and the way the CD R or CD RW has been handled Handle them carefully Store CD Rs or CD RWs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and...

Page 240: ...ttom slot A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The disc can be removed If the disc is not removed after several seconds the disc automatically pulls b...

Page 241: ...liary Devices on page 7 31 or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 7 36 for more information If a disc is inserted into the top DVD slot the rear seat operator can tu...

Page 242: ...audio is played before MP3 WMA files Press the CAT category button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3 WMA files CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD player supports Up t...

Page 243: ...ntinues from the first track of the first playlist Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder When the last track of the last fol...

Page 244: ...o go to the first track in the next folder RDM Random Press to listen to tracks in random rather than sequential order To use random 1 Press the softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc dis...

Page 245: ...s only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code printed on the jacket of most DVDs The DVD slot of the radio is compatible with most audio CDs and CD R RW DVD Video DVD Audio DVD R RW and D...

Page 246: ...ent RSE System on page 7 36 for more information If a disc is inserted into the top DVD slot the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks on...

Page 247: ...ng the movie automatically press the softkey located under the play pause symbol tag displayed on the radio If the DVD still does not play refer to the on screen instructions if available c Stop Press...

Page 248: ...the remote control See Remote Control under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 7 36 for more information The video screen automatically turns on when the DVD V is inserted into the DVD slot an...

Page 249: ...and try again There was a problem while burning the disc The label is caught in the CD DVD player If the disc is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good disc If any error occurs re...

Page 250: ...either slot Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays If...

Page 251: ...connect a USB storage device connect the device to the USB port located in the center console or on the instrument panel To connect an iPod connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to...

Page 252: ...Information Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the f...

Page 253: ...r Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod using the iPod s menu system Files are sorted by Playlists Artists Albums Genres Songs Composers To select files 1 Press the softkey be...

Page 254: ...torage device or iPod is first connected 2 Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Press the softkey below or C to shuffle all songs on the USB storage device or iPod C Shuffle Album Press the softkey below t...

Page 255: ...screen Rear Seat Audio RSA DVD and or CD While Parental Control is on a padlock icon displays The radio can be turned back on with a single press of the power button but the RSE system will remain un...

Page 256: ...if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle the headphones lose the audio signal To adjust the volume on t...

Page 257: ...rear of the floor console allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system Adapter connectors or cables not included ma...

Page 258: ...system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones earlier in this section for more information The DVD player is capable of outputting audi...

Page 259: ...unlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries might need to be...

Page 260: ...Enter Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu z Display Menu Press this button to adjust the brightness screen display mode normal full or zoom and display the language...

Page 261: ...on To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD release the fast forward button This button might not work while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews e Audio Press this button to...

Page 262: ...ace Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power The ignition might not be turned to ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY The picture does not fill the screen There are black borders...

Page 263: ...s reception range and interference from cellular telephone towers or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L left and R right on the headphones T...

Page 264: ...owed For example rear seat passengers can control and listen to a CD through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of th...

Page 265: ...tening to a disc press the left seek arrow to go back to the start of the current track or chapter if more than 10 seconds have played Press the right seek arrow to go the next track or chapter on the...

Page 266: ...for more information See Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers in this section for more information WARNING When using a cell phone it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of t...

Page 267: ...speech recognition c x Phone On Hook Press to end a call reject a call or cancel an operation Pairing A Bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle be...

Page 268: ...nnected Phones later in this section for more information 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it...

Page 269: ...me tags Delete All Name Tags This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn by Turn Destinations Directory if equipped Using the Store Command 1 Pres...

Page 270: ...Call Calls can be made using the following commands Dial or Call The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag Digit Dial This command allows a phone...

Page 271: ...ing call is received the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle Press b g to answer the call Press c x to ignore a call Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phon...

Page 272: ...he audio in the vehicle 1 Press b g 2 Say Transfer Call Transferring Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone press b g The audio transfers to the...

Page 273: ...Say Dial 3 Say the number or name tag to send Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system it will be retained indefinitely This includes all saved name tag...

Page 274: ...Black plate 56 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 7 56 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...

Page 275: ...rol Systems with Air Conditioning With this system the heating cooling and ventilation can be controlled A Fan Control B Temperature Control C Air Delivery Mode Control D Air Conditioning E Outside Ai...

Page 276: ...indow vents with some air directed to the floor vents The system automatically forces outside air into the vehicle The recirculation mode cannot be selected in the defog or defrost mode When either mo...

Page 277: ...le while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with a rear window defogger a warming grid is used to remove fog from the rear window 1 Rear Press to t...

Page 278: ...he knob can be positioned between two modes to select a combination of those modes Select from the following H Vent Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is divided between the...

Page 279: ...ill enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button Recirculation can be selected once you have selected vent or bi level mode The temperature...

Page 280: ...ow to place the entire system in automatic mode 1 Press the AUTO button When AUTO is selected the display changes to show the current temperature s and AUTO is lit on the display The current air deliv...

Page 281: ...utton while the system is off changes the air delivery mode without turning the system on Pressing either mode button while in automatic control places the mode under manual control The air delivery m...

Page 282: ...l for air conditioning to be effective the air conditioning light turns off to show that the air conditioning mode has been canceled On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air esca...

Page 283: ...r it has been activated The defogger can also be turned off by turning the engine off Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear Notice Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the...

Page 284: ...the air delivery mode The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures Air Vents...

Page 285: ...9 36 Shifting Into Park 9 37 Shifting out of Park 9 38 Parking Manual Transmission 9 39 Parking over Things That Burn 9 39 Active Fuel Management 9 40 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 40 Running the V...

Page 286: ...3 12 WARNING Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready In addition Allow enough follow...

Page 287: ...er or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to c...

Page 288: ...to push down If the engine stops there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake ped...

Page 289: ...a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at th...

Page 290: ...d too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin If the vehicle starts to slide ea...

Page 291: ...e not marked curves are not banked and there are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers Failure to operate the vehicle correctly off roa...

Page 292: ...eatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving...

Page 293: ...to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Check to see if there are any block...

Page 294: ...nces can occur Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them Often these obstacles are hidden by grass bush...

Page 295: ...all hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you nea...

Page 296: ...horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic WARNING Driving to the top cr...

Page 297: ...make it up the hill back straight down the hill If after stalling you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it set the parking brake put your transmission in P Park and turn off the...

Page 298: ...ing The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphill but if it happens when going downhill 1 Stop the vehicle by applying th...

Page 299: ...st because the trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to drive it The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over If you feel the vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This...

Page 300: ...g and difficult braking can cause it to slide out of control WARNING Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the i...

Page 301: ...ehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water WARNI...

Page 302: ...le instruments often Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions include Keep the vehi...

Page 303: ...ing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently so traction is not lost Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes t...

Page 304: ...om time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under...

Page 305: ...ers could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 55 km h 35 mph For information about using...

Page 306: ...e vehicle you can use them if you are stuck off road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle ca...

Page 307: ...Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 55 and Tire...

Page 308: ...ad capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the availab...

Page 309: ...e label is found on the rear edge of the driver door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle Th...

Page 310: ...the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle hand...

Page 311: ...for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving on page 9 7 Two Tiered Loading Depending on the model of your pick up an upper load platform can be created by positioning three or four 5 cm 2 inches by 15...

Page 312: ...e warranty Do not overload the vehicle Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the front or rear axle Equipment Maximum Weight Ladder Rack and Cargo 340 kg 750 lbs Cross Toolbox an...

Page 313: ...h and help determine the Cargo Weight Rating CWR When installing and loading a slide in camper check the manufacturer s instructions When carrying a slide in camper the total cargo load of the vehicle...

Page 314: ...ct this extra weight from the CWR This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone of the vehicle If the slide in camper and its load weighs less than the CWR the center of gravity zone for yo...

Page 315: ...brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Trailer Towing on page 9 89 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can...

Page 316: ...irbags In an emergency if the vehicle must be shut off while driving 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake...

Page 317: ...in this position on automatic transmission vehicles If you leave the key in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off the battery could be drained You may not be able to start the vehi...

Page 318: ...n starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds...

Page 319: ...t hand side of the steering wheel This system can be used to increase engine idle speed whenever the following conditions are met The park brake is set The brake pedal is not pressed The vehicle must...

Page 320: ...weather conditions at or below 18 C 0 F Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting An internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord may exist which will...

Page 321: ...hicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the st...

Page 322: ...u If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehic...

Page 323: ...e shift lever all the way into P Park 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you are still having a problem shifting then have the vehicle serviced soon Parking Manual Transmission If the v...

Page 324: ...Engine Exhaust WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle...

Page 325: ...atic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the...

Page 326: ...position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily When parked on a hill especially when the vehicle has a heavy load you might notice an increase in the effort to shift o...

Page 327: ...the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a...

Page 328: ...he best settings When temperatures are very cold the Allison Transmission and Hydra Matic 6 Speed transmission s gear shifting could be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up S...

Page 329: ...n The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Manual Mode Range Selection Mode All...

Page 330: ...nsmission or the Hydra Matic 6 Speed Automatic Transmission it has a Low Traction Mode that can assist in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery such as with ice or snow While the vehi...

Page 331: ...king shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever While in Range Selection Mode Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range...

Page 332: ...from desired speed to determine the correct gear for the operating condition If vehicle speed is above the desired speed the transmission will downshift to slow the vehicle If vehicle speed is near or...

Page 333: ...al and shift to Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle the engine R Reverse To back up press the clutch pedal After the vehicle stops shift into R Reverse Slowly let up on the clutch...

Page 334: ...of time may cause premature wear on the vehicle s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time While driving on clean dr...

Page 335: ...in Tow YES See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 99 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 99 Notice Driving on clean dry pavement in four wheel drive for an extended period of time can cause prematur...

Page 336: ...for driving in most street and highway situations The front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy 4 m Four Wheel Drive High Use this setting when you...

Page 337: ...h or Two Wheel Drive High position Shifting from Two Wheel Drive High to Four Wheel Drive High while the vehicle is in motion may require that moderate force be applied to the shift lever for a few se...

Page 338: ...ction of the gear teeth aligning in the transfer case When this happens make sure the engine is on shift the transmission momentarily to D Drive and back to N Neutral and then complete the transfer ca...

Page 339: ...omplete If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highwa...

Page 340: ...Drive High position This can be done at any speed except when shifting from Four Wheel Drive Low See Shifting Out of Four Wheel Drive Low for more information Shifting Into Four Wheel Drive Low When...

Page 341: ...r Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 6 to 3 2 km h 1 to 2 mph Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive High or Two Wheel Drive High position You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive High or Tw...

Page 342: ...o D Drive for one second 8 Turn the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY which will turn the engine off 9 Place the transmission shift lever in P Park 10 Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle 11...

Page 343: ...lluminated when the shift is complete If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for dri...

Page 344: ...you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service See SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message under Transmission Messages on page 5 49 Shifting Into Four Wheel Drive High or AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Driv...

Page 345: ...High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km h 3 mph with the transmission in N Neutral and the ignition in ON RUN The preferred method for shifting out of Fo...

Page 346: ...east 10 seconds Then slowly release the dial to the four low position The N Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to N Neutral is complete 7 If the engine is running make sure that t...

Page 347: ...le this test is going on This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 5 28 Along with ABS the vehicle has a Dynamic Rea...

Page 348: ...p rolling Once they do the vehicle cannot respond to the driver s steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into th...

Page 349: ...set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down then pushing down the parking brake pedal If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Ligh...

Page 350: ...sure is quickly decreased Hill Start Assist HSA 2500 and 3500 series vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Hill Start Assist HSA feature which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade This feat...

Page 351: ...mately 3 2 km 2 mi of driving before the system initializes If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates the cruise control automatically disengages The cruise control can be re engaged...

Page 352: ...e or snow and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off road conditions where high wheel spin is required See If th...

Page 353: ...rting the vehicle see your dealer for service 2500 and 3500 series vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Trailer Sway Control TSC feature See Trailer Sway Control TSC on page 9 116 2500 and 3500 series veh...

Page 354: ...side of the steering wheel I On Off Press to turn the system on or off The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES Resume Accelerate Press briefly...

Page 355: ...ached then release it To slow down in small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel briefly Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower Passing Another Vehicle While...

Page 356: ...rians bicyclists or pets If you do not use proper care before and while backing up vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with URPA always check behind the vehicle before backing up While bac...

Page 357: ...he driver disables the system PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message can occur under the following conditions The ultrasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud...

Page 358: ...or pet resulting in vehicle damage injury or death Even though the vehicle has the RVC system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles without Naviga...

Page 359: ...ions screen button The Rear Camera Options screen will display 4 Select the Video screen button When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on The delay after shifting out of R Rever...

Page 360: ...nter the configure menu options then press the MENU hard key repeatedly until Display is selected or touch the Display screen button 4 Select the Rear Camera Options screen button The Rear Camera Opti...

Page 361: ...2 Disconnect the camera connectors from the chassis harness located behind the license plate by pressing on the release tab on each connector A Chassis harness connector B Release tab C Camera connect...

Page 362: ...splay in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash A slow flash may indicate a...

Page 363: ...ification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 12 1 Vehicles...

Page 364: ...vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not availabl...

Page 365: ...ith the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice This vehicle...

Page 366: ...e If this happens switching to gasoline or adding gasoline to the fuel tank can improve starting For good starting and heater efficiency below 0 C 32 F the fuel mix in the fuel tank should contain no...

Page 367: ...ed behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85 ethanol E8...

Page 368: ...not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Notice If a new fuel cap is needed be sure to get the right ty...

Page 369: ...le towing a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips For maximum vehicle and trailer weights see Trailer Towing For information on equipment to tow a trailer see Towing Equipment For inform...

Page 370: ...xhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate trunk hatch or rear most window is open Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can...

Page 371: ...hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering...

Page 372: ...e rig on a hill 1 Press the brake pedal but do not shift into P Park yet Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer...

Page 373: ...vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information Do not tow a trailer during break in See New Vehicle Break In on page 9 31 for more information WARNING The driver can lose control w...

Page 374: ...e It depends on how the rig is used Speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special equipment on the ve...

Page 375: ...4 700 lbs 4 309 kg 9 500 lbs 4 8LV8 3 73 3 266 kg 7 200 lbs 5 443 kg 12 000 lbs 5 3L LMG V8 3 08 2 994 kg 6 600 lbs 5 216 kg 11 500 lbs 5 3L LMG V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 08 3 357 kg 7 400 lbs 5 534 kg...

Page 376: ...00 lbs 6 804 kg 15 000 lbs 6 2LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 4 218 kg 9 300 lbs 6 804 kg 15 000 lbs 6 2LV8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 73 4 853 kg 10 700 lbs 7 257 k...

Page 377: ...Trailering Pkg 3 73 4 808 kg 10 600 lbs 7 257 kg 16 000 lbs 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box b 4 3LV6 c 3 23 2 132 kg 4 700 lbs 4 309 kg 9 500 lbs 4 3LV6 c 3 73 2 359 kg 5 200 lbs 4 536 kg 10 000...

Page 378: ...6 804 kg 15 000 lbs 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 4 037 kg 8 900 lbs 6 804 kg 15 000 lbs 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box b 4 3LV6 c 3 73 2 313 kg 5 100 lbs 4 536 kg 10 00...

Page 379: ...Cooling Pkg Conventional Trailer 3 42 4 264 kg 9 400 lbs 6 804 kg 15 000 lbs 6 2LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 4 037 kg 8 900 lbs 6 804 kg 15 000 lbs 6 2LV8 NHT Max Trailering Pkg Co...

Page 380: ...V6 c 3 73 2 223 kg 4 900 lbs 4 536 kg 10 000 lbs 4 8LV8 c 3 42 2 631 kg 5 800 lbs 4 990 kg 11 000 lbs 5 3LV8 c 3 08 2 858 kg 6 300 lbs 5 216 kg 11 500 lbs 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 08 3 175 kg 7 000...

Page 381: ...00 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 486 kg 14 300 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box HD d 6 0LV8 3 73 4 400 kg 9 700 lbs 7 257 kg 16 000 lbs 6 0LV8...

Page 382: ...57 kg 16 000 lbs 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 396 kg 14 100 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard...

Page 383: ...4 kg 9 400 lbs 7 257 kg 16 000 lbs 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 305 kg 13 900 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 2500 Series 4WD Crew...

Page 384: ...000 lbs 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 350 kg 14 000 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 6 0LV8 D...

Page 385: ...g 13 900 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 082 kg 9 000 lbs 7 257 kg 16 000 lbs 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 4 10 6 123 kg 13 500 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab e...

Page 386: ...s 3 73 4 037 kg 8 900 lbs 7 257 kg 16 000 lbs 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 4 10 6 078 kg 13 400 lbs 9 299 kg 20 500 lbs 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box e 6 0LV8 3 73 4 173 kg 9 200 lbs 7 257 kg 16 00...

Page 387: ...ded to tow fifth wheel or gooseneck trailers d Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 361 kg 3 000 lbs maximum e Fifth wheel or gooseneck...

Page 388: ...272 kg 600 lbs 2500HD 3500 Weight Carrying 453 kg 1 000 lbs 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg 1 100 lbs 2500HD 3500 Weight Distributing 680 kg 1 500 lbs 1500 Fifth Wheel Gooseneck 680 kg 1 500 lbs 2500H...

Page 389: ...le and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the tow veh...

Page 390: ...that its centerline is over or slightly in front of the rear axle Take care that it is not so far forward that it will contact the back of the cab in sharp turns This is especially important for shor...

Page 391: ...he fluid to the rear brakes Use only steel brake tubing to make the tap Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery provision can be used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that may be add...

Page 392: ...ehicle is equipped with an ITBC The fuse for the battery feed is not required if the vehicle has an auxiliary battery If the vehicle does not have an auxiliary battery have your dealer or authorized s...

Page 393: ...package These provisions are for an electric brake controller The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires behind the steering column for the trailer brake controller The harness contains the followi...

Page 394: ...a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired Operating the vehicle in Tow Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause dam...

Page 395: ...ehicle s electrical system Turning the ignition off will also turn off the ITBC system The ITBC system is fully functional only when the ignition is in ON or in RUN The ITBC system can only be used wi...

Page 396: ...display power output to the trailer brakes Trailer Brake DIC Display Page The ITBC system displays messages on the vehicle s Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5...

Page 397: ...HSA output to the electric trailer brakes may be displayed when the systems are active See Trailer Sway Control TSC on page 9 116 and Hill Start Assist HSA on page 9 66 The Trailer Output will indica...

Page 398: ...re in proper working condition 2 Connect a properly loaded trailer to the vehicle and make all necessary mechanical and electrical connections See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 22 for more information...

Page 399: ...atically turns off CHECK TRAILER WIRING This message will be displayed if 1 The ITBC system first determines connection to a trailer with electric brakes and then the trailer harness becomes disconnec...

Page 400: ...he ignition back on If either of these messages continues either the vehicle or trailer needs service An authorized GM dealer may be able to diagnose and repair problems with the trailer However any d...

Page 401: ...otice If the vehicle does not have the snow plow prep package adding a plow can damage the vehicle and the repairs would not be covered by warranty Unless the vehicle was built to carry a snow plow do...

Page 402: ...ollow the snow plow manufacturer s recommendations regarding rear ballast Rear ballast may be required to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio even though the actual weight at the...

Page 403: ...heelbase For example adding a 318 kg 700 lb snow plow actually adds more than 318 kg 700 lb to the front axle Using the formula if the snow plow is 122 cm 4 ft in front of the front axle and the wheel...

Page 404: ...NG Continued weight may be less than the front GAWR and the total vehicle weight is less than the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR Maintaining a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio is nece...

Page 405: ...liary Roof Mounted Lamp on page 6 7 for switch location Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreati...

Page 406: ...Black plate 122 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 9 122 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES...

Page 407: ...ting 10 26 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 10 28 Engine Fan 10 28 Power Steering Fluid 10 29 Washer Fluid 10 29 Brakes 10 30 Brake Fluid 10 31 Battery 10 33 Four Wheel Drive 10 34 Front Ax...

Page 408: ...n 10 69 Tire Rotation 10 70 Dual Tire Rotation 10 72 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 73 Buying New Tires 10 74 Different Size Tires and Wheels 10 75 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 75 Wheel Alignment...

Page 409: ...icle can affect vehicle performance and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brake...

Page 410: ...sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners Metric and English fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If doing...

Page 411: ...f the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release This is located under the hood near the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood...

Page 412: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5 3 L V8 Engine Shown 4 3 L V6 Engine 4 8 L V6 Engine 6 0 L V8 Engine and 6 2 L V8 Engine Similar...

Page 413: ...or Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission on page 10 16 G Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 8 H Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine...

Page 414: ...See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 12 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each...

Page 415: ...e or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil l...

Page 416: ...viscosity grade Engine oils approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not cov...

Page 417: ...that is needed for good performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty What to Do with Used Oil Used...

Page 418: ...and at this time the system must be reset For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0 Your dealer has trained servi...

Page 419: ...Maintenance on page 11 2 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a l...

Page 420: ...ng the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows 1 Park the vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running 2 With the...

Page 421: ...efer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use Using a funnel add fluid down the transmission dipstick tube only after checking the transmis...

Page 422: ...Maintenance on page 11 2 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid ca...

Page 423: ...Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for more information 2 Flip the handle up then...

Page 424: ...ick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 4 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 5...

Page 425: ...s in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use The brake hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir cap has this symbol on it The common hydraulic...

Page 426: ...t the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km 50 000 mi interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 for more information If driving on dusty dir...

Page 427: ...as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 5 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws WARNING Operating the...

Page 428: ...If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can ca...

Page 429: ...m parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warran...

Page 430: ...COLD mark If it is not there may be a leak in the cooling system How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine see Cooling System in the Duramax...

Page 431: ...n the pressure cap If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap...

Page 432: ...GINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED messages in the Driver Information Center DIC on the instrument panel See Engine Cooling System Messages on page 5 43 and Engine Power Messages...

Page 433: ...e Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message along with a low coolant condition can indicate a serious problem If there is an engine overheat warning bu...

Page 434: ...ngine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See Engine Oil on page 10 8 Engine Fan...

Page 435: ...cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the...

Page 436: ...s of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs whi...

Page 437: ...be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake...

Page 438: ...rake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake h...

Page 439: ...e fluid on the vehicle If you do wash it off immediately Battery If the vehicle is a Hybrid see the Hybrid Supplement for more information This vehicle has a maintenance free battery or batteries Refe...

Page 440: ...Shift Transfer Case A Fill Plug B Drain Plug Manual Shift Transfer Case A Fill Plug B Drain Plug Active Transfer Case A Fill Plug B Drain Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a le...

Page 441: ...heck front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the...

Page 442: ...nimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has no...

Page 443: ...rmation relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of more than 4 536 kg 10 000 lbs The Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 provide...

Page 444: ...f the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking...

Page 445: ...3 With the engine off turn the ignition on but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of...

Page 446: ...e transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With th...

Page 447: ...fected and adjustment may be necessary If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you this may mean the vertical aim of the headlamps needs to be adjusted It is recommended that the vehicle be tak...

Page 448: ...corded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut o...

Page 449: ...h 9 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 47 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your deal...

Page 450: ...turn it clockwise to secure Pick Up Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps The pick up box identification lamps are LEDs For replacement of the LED lighting assembly contact your dealer To replac...

Page 451: ...e bulbs 1 Open the tailgate See Tailgate on page 2 10 for more information 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch strikerpost and pull rearward until disengaging the two ou...

Page 452: ...aight out 3 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket 4 Install the bulb by pushing the bulb straight into the socket 5 Install the bulb socket into the lamp asembly by turning it one q...

Page 453: ...mp Taillamp 1157 Chassis Cab Models For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against...

Page 454: ...ure to get it fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combi...

Page 455: ...the covers on any electrical component To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Fuses Usage 1 Right Trailer Stop Turn Lamp 2 Electronic Suspe...

Page 456: ...em Control Module 22 Not Used 23 Not Used 24 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Left Side 25 Trailer Park Lamps 26 Driver Side Park Lamps 27 Passenger Side Park Lamps 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 Passenger Side...

Page 457: ...ilock Brake System 60 Cooling Fan 2 61 Antilock Brake System 1 62 Starter 63 Stud 2 Trailer Brakes 64 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 65 Not Used 66 Heated Windshield Washer System 67 Transfer Case 68...

Page 458: ...nt panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and...

Page 459: ...e 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Power Liftgate 21 Power Door Lock 1 Lock Feature 22 Driver Information Center DIC 2...

Page 460: ...s Connector 3 Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO UPFITTER Special Equipment Optio...

Page 461: ...rious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by...

Page 462: ...tires Tire and or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like potholes or sharp edged objects or when sliding into a curb The warranty does not cover this type of...

Page 463: ...TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Unifor...

Page 464: ...tion The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The le...

Page 465: ...the tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The lett...

Page 466: ...ion The service description indicates the load index and speed rating of a tire If two numbers are given as in the example 120 116 then this represents the load index for single versus dual wheel usag...

Page 467: ...manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 22 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Vehicle Load L...

Page 468: ...See Tire Pressure on page 10 63 andVehicle Load Limits on page 9 22 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tr...

Page 469: ...ressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 22 Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Neither tire underinflat...

Page 470: ...cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Infor...

Page 471: ...cked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different s...

Page 472: ...unction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Press...

Page 473: ...ple of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location Also see Tire Pressure on page 10 63 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenanc...

Page 474: ...C message come on and stay on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire wheel position after rotating the...

Page 475: ...horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the...

Page 476: ...d Maintenance on page 11 2 Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires The first rotation is the most important Any time unusual wear is noticed rotate the tires as soon as possible and...

Page 477: ...rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is different from the dual rear tires Dual tires are rotated as a pair and the inside rear tires become the outside rear tires When installing dual...

Page 478: ...mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS if the vehicle has one See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 66 Check that the spare tire if the ve...

Page 479: ...Rotation on page 10 70 for additional information The rubber in tires ages over time This also applies to the spare tire if the vehicle has one even if it is never used Multiple conditions including t...

Page 480: ...placing all the tires at the same time Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires...

Page 481: ...n page 9 22 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the...

Page 482: ...d light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards All Passenger Car Tires...

Page 483: ...d for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel...

Page 484: ...hain clearance to the body and chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 160 1 600 and 10 000 km 100 1 000 and 6 000 mi of dri...

Page 485: ...chains that are the proper size for the tires Install them on the tires of the rear axle Do not use chains on the tires of the front axle Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fa...

Page 486: ...g If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack I...

Page 487: ...of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed When the vehicle has a flat tire B use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks A A Wheel Block B Fl...

Page 488: ...is behind the passenger seat For extended and crew cab models the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger side second row seat 1 Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack he...

Page 489: ...ignition key to remove the spare tire lock J To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn and pull straight out 2 Assemble the wheel wrench H and the two jack handle extensions I as sho...

Page 490: ...at tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you will be using include the jack A th...

Page 491: ...wheel and gently pry it out 3 Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Do not remove the wheel nuts yet Front Position 1500 Models 4 Position the jack under the vehi...

Page 492: ...hicle all other models position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire Rear Position 1500 Models 5 If the flat tire is on the rear for 1500 models position the jack under the rear axle about 2 inc...

Page 493: ...slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the ve...

Page 494: ...the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 10 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 11 Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then use...

Page 495: ...manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can le...

Page 496: ...ighten Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipm...

Page 497: ...and spring through the center of the wheel Tilt the wheel retainer plate down and through the center wheel Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel w...

Page 498: ...and jack tools A Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit D Wheel Wrench and Extensions E Tool Bag F Jack Mounting Bracket G Jack H Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks 1 P...

Page 499: ...arranty Never use four wheel drive when a different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehic...

Page 500: ...hing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt sys...

Page 501: ...y Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the acces...

Page 502: ...ttery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add w...

Page 503: ...e other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 5 3L engine 4 3L 4 8L 6 0L 6 2L and 6 6L similar 7 Connect the red po...

Page 504: ...he correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positi...

Page 505: ...ns towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehic...

Page 506: ...icles Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four wheel drive vehicle 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P Park 2 Turn the engine off and firm...

Page 507: ...g Front Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice If a two wheel drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground the transmission could be damaged The repairs would not be covere...

Page 508: ...nsmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 5 Use an adequate clamping device designed for t...

Page 509: ...r s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Four Wheel Drive Vehicles U...

Page 510: ...ubricants on page 11 8 Washing the Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems o...

Page 511: ...at paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice...

Page 512: ...e vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium calcium or sodium chloride These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust Always wash the ve...

Page 513: ...corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and m...

Page 514: ...attack painted surfaces on the vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint j...

Page 515: ...ndry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt For liquid cleaners about 20 drops per 3 78 L 1 gal of water is a go...

Page 516: ...finished automotive leathers Allow the leather to dry naturally Do not use heat steam spot lifters or spot removers or shoe polish on leather Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are so...

Page 517: ...kewarm water Floor Mats WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and or brake pedal Interference with the pedals can cause unin...

Page 518: ...Black plate 112 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 10 112 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES...

Page 519: ...be covered by the vehicle warranty As the vehicle owner you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer perform these services Proper vehicle maintena...

Page 520: ...Replacement Parts on page 11 11 We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer Rotation of New Tires To maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle it is important that the first rot...

Page 521: ...dshield wiper blade inspection for wear cracking or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning if contaminated See Exterior Care on page 10 104 Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement See W...

Page 522: ...s them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Restraint system component check See Safety System Check on page 3 28 Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks Exhaust system and nearby heat s...

Page 523: ...pect gas strut if equipped for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the gas strut Contact your dealer if service is required First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 k...

Page 524: ...kinks and proper installation Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed clear and free of debris During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody care should...

Page 525: ...washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transf...

Page 526: ...ngine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the...

Page 527: ...2346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements...

Page 528: ...LB Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superl...

Page 529: ...ee the Duramax diesel supplement for more information Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Standard Filter 15908916 A3086C High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter...

Page 530: ...aintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all...

Page 531: ...Black plate 13 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 Service and Maintenance 11 13 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...

Page 532: ...Black plate 14 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 11 14 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...

Page 533: ...ndshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the...

Page 534: ...diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount...

Page 535: ...V8 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98 4 L 26 0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128 7 L 34 0 gal 2500 Series Standard Box 136 3 L 36 0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box 136 3...

Page 536: ...smission 4 7 L 5 0 qt 6 Speed Transmission 6L80 E 5 7 L 6 0 qt 6 Speed Transmission 6L90 E 6 0 L 6 3 qt 6 Speed Transmission Allison 7 0 L 7 4 qt Transmission Fluid Manual Drain and Refill 1500 Series...

Page 537: ...V8 L20 A Automatic 1 02 mm 0 040 in 5 3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management Iron Block LMG 0 Automatic 1 02 mm 0 040 in 5 3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block LC9 3 Automatic...

Page 538: ...anual 2011 12 6 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engines V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information If the vehicle is a hybrid see...

Page 539: ...Defects to the Canadian Government 13 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 16 Event Data Recorders 13 16 OnStar...

Page 540: ...ith your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enf...

Page 541: ...s advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call...

Page 542: ...eral Motors for support if needed STEP THREE If your case is not resolved in a reasonable amount of time by your dealer please call the General Motors Customer Assistance Center CAC and provide the fo...

Page 543: ...Virgin Islands General Motors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Av Ejercito Nacional 843 Col Granada C P 11520 Mexico D F 01 800 466 0800 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0800 Customer A...

Page 544: ...es for your specific vehicle OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries Other Helpful Links Chevrolet www chevrolet com Chevrolet Merchandise www chevymall com Help Center www chevrolet com...

Page 545: ...days a year Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of...

Page 546: ...and properly inflated It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Services N...

Page 547: ...of the year For detailed information about Roadside Assistance please see the brochure provided with your new vehicle or visit our website at www chevrolet com mx Navigate the site and click on Asist...

Page 548: ...nconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Co...

Page 549: ...ealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel General Motors reserves the r...

Page 550: ...hoose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment...

Page 551: ...flates on page 3 35 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determin...

Page 552: ...ation about the vehicle The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus handling...

Page 553: ...nd remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327...

Page 554: ...equipped to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how y...

Page 555: ...xcept with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request by police or similar government office as part of GM s defense...

Page 556: ...sonal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the...

Page 557: ...What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 35 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 33 Where Are the Airbags 3 31 Airbags On Off Light 5 21 On Off Switch 3 37 Passenger Status Indicator 5 23 Readiness Li...

Page 558: ...Light 5 27 Brakes 10 30 Antilock 9 63 Assist 9 66 Fluid 10 31 Parking 9 64 System Messages 5 41 Braking 9 3 Break In New Vehicle 9 31 Bulb Replacement 10 47 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Carg...

Page 559: ...7 Securing 3 65 3 67 Systems 3 52 Cigarette Lighter 5 10 Circuit Breakers 10 48 Cleaning Exterior Care 10 104 Interior Care 10 108 Climate Control Systems 8 1 8 4 Air Conditioning 8 1 8 4 Dual Automat...

Page 560: ...l Economy 1 34 Highway Hypnosis 9 18 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 18 If the Vehicle is Stuck 9 21 Loss of Control 9 6 Off Road 9 7 Off Road Recovery 9 5 Vehicle Load Limits 9 22 Wet Roads 9 17 Winter 9 1...

Page 561: ...F Fan Engine 10 28 Fast Idle System 9 35 Features Memory 1 13 Filter Engine Air Cleaner 10 20 Flash to Pass 6 3 Flashers Hazard Warning 6 5 Flat Tire 10 79 Changing 10 81 Floor Mats 10 111 Fluid Autom...

Page 562: ...Speedometer 5 15 Tachometer 5 15 Trip Odometer 5 15 Voltmeter 5 19 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 11 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 85 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glass Replacement...

Page 563: ...94 K Key and Lock Messages 5 45 Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 2 3 Keys 2 2 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 10 56 Lamp Messages 5 45 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 6 7 Cargo 6 8 Daytime Running DRL 6 3...

Page 564: ...Loss of Control 9 6 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 31 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 3 56 Lumbar Adjustment 3 7 Front Seats 3 7 M Maintenance Records 11 12 Maintenance Schedule Recomme...

Page 565: ...9 7 Recovery 9 5 Oil Engine 10 8 Engine Oil Life System 10 12 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 5 17 Messages 5 44 Pressure Light 5 31 Older Children Restraints 3 47 Online Owner Center 13 6 OnStar System 1...

Page 566: ...tement 13 18 Radios AM FM Radio 7 8 CD DVD Player 7 21 Reception 7 13 Satellite 7 10 Reading Lamps 6 9 Rear Axle 10 36 Locking 9 69 Rear Doors 2 9 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 46 Rear Seat Entertainme...

Page 567: ...ender 3 28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 3 16 Lap Belt 3 27 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 22 Reminders 5 20 Replacing after a Crash 3 29 Use During Pregnancy 3 27 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Governmen...

Page 568: ...Remote 2 5 Starter Switch Check 10 38 Starting the Engine 9 33 Starting the Vehicle Messsages 5 48 Steering 9 4 Fluid Power 10 29 Wheel Adjustment 5 2 Wheel Controls 5 2 Stoplamps and Back up Lamps Bu...

Page 569: ...9 Towing Driving Characteristics 9 85 Equipment 9 105 General Information 9 85 Recreational Vehicle 10 99 Trailer 9 89 Trailer Sway Control TSC 9 116 Vehicle 10 99 Trailer Sway Control TSC 9 116 Tow M...

Page 570: ...Air 8 10 Visors 2 20 Voltmeter Gauge 5 19 W Warning Brake System Light 5 27 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 11 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 5 Washer Fluid 10 29 Washer F...

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