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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating
9-31
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:
The vehicle does not
need an elaborate break-in. But it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
.
Keep the vehicle speed at
88 km/h (55 mph) or less for
the first 805 km (500 miles).
.
Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or
slow, for the first 805 km
(500 miles). Do not make
full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle.
.
Avoid making hard stops for
the first 322 km (200 miles) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new 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 be gradually
increased.
Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal
On vehicles with this feature, you
can change the position of the
throttle and brake pedals.
No adjustment to the pedals can
be made when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse) or while using cruise
control.
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. Press the
top of the control to move the
pedals away.
Before you start driving, fully press
the brake pedal to confirm the
adjustment is right for you. While
driving, make only small
adjustments.
The vehicle may have a memory
function which lets pedal settings be
saved and recalled. See
Power
Seat Adjustment on page 3
‑
5
for
more information.
Summary of Contents for 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
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Page 208: ...Black plate 64 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual 2011 5 64 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES...
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