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GMC Sierra Hybrid 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Black plate (5,1)

Silverado/Sierra Hybrid - 2011

Instruments and Controls

5-5

White Zones:

Decreased fuel

efficiency driving behavior makes
the indicator display in the two white
zones. The indicator in the white
zone on the left side of the gauge
indicates decreased fuel efficiency
with a large amount of
decelerations. The indicator in the
white zone on the right side of the
gauge indicates decreased fuel
efficiency with a large amount of
accelerations.

Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge

Metric

English

The oil pressure gauge shows the
engine oil pressure in psi (pounds
per square inch) when the engine is
running. Canadian vehicles indicate
pressure in kPa (kilopascals).

Summary of Contents for Sierra Hybrid 2011

Page 1: ...mation Displays 5 11 Vehicle Messages 5 11 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Driving and Operating 9 1 Driving Information 9 1 Starting and Oper...

Page 2: ...manual in the vehicle for quick reference Your hybrid pickup is designed to be more fuel efficient than the standard pickup which results in reduced carbon dioxide emissions Canadian Vehicle Owners Pr...

Page 3: ...ver To enable the Range Selection feature move the column shift lever to the M Manual position The current range will appear next to the M This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears acc...

Page 4: ...12 volt battery cables in the engine compartment are clearly labeled In emergency situations first responders can cut those cables to disable the high voltage hybrid battery system Fuel Economy Gauge...

Page 5: ...e vehicle start is performed When the tachometer needle indicates AUTO STOP the hybrid system is on the engine is not running but may Auto Start at any time without notice See Tachometer on page 5 3 f...

Page 6: ...a controller problem the brake pedal may be harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer See Regenerative Braking on page 9 8 Battery This vehicle has a standard 12 volt battery and a high v...

Page 7: ...re the safety belts are not twisted or caught in the seat cushion Airbag System Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash the vehicle s sensi...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 3 2 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES...

Page 9: ...it in the proper storage location After positioning the cargo cover back on the vehicle always be sure that it is securely reattached by properly securing the straps and latches 1 Position the tonnea...

Page 10: ...the clamp Make sure the locator is secure into the slot A If unable to completely engage clamp see the tightening and loosening procedures later in this section 6 The clamp should be securely engaged...

Page 11: ...that the locator is in the slot pull down on the assembly and slide the clamp under the edge of the inner lip on the bed rail 5 Pull the handle toward the rear of the truck to engage the clamp Make su...

Page 12: ...n feature B 5 Turn the handle assembly and clamp assembly bolt sideways A into the slot of the retention feature B 6 The handle should lie flat on the panel with the handles facing inward Press firmly...

Page 13: ...the handles inward to release 4 Pull the clamp down and turn the assembly to disengage it from the lip of the truck box 5 Turn the cover to expose the handles 6 Align the clamp assembly bolt A with t...

Page 14: ...bed rail and slide the assembly inward 3 Adjust the clamp height by turning the entire clamp assembly clockwise 4 Reattach the clamps as indicated in steps 4 and 5 of Installing the Cover Tonneau Cove...

Page 15: ...front edge of the side rail with the front inside edge of pickup box Clamp Installation 1 Position three outer clamps A on each side rail The positions on the siderails are marked CLAMP 2 Position the...

Page 16: ...the inner clamp B into the outer clamp A 5 Turn the latch C onto the outer clamp 6 Tighten the clamp by turning the latch C toward the side rail Make sure there is no gap between the rubber clamp pad...

Page 17: ...rap Adjustment If there is excessive sideways movement of the crossrails move and re install the clamps on the loose areas using the inner groove of the clamp Cover Installation 1 Place the cover asse...

Page 18: ...ll the cover out Make sure that each bow falls in between the side rails If the bows do not fit between the side rails verify that the clamps are pushed fully outboard without any gaps between the cla...

Page 19: ...the tension adjustment screws Only the driver s side has a latch 6 Secure the driver side Velcro of the cover to the side rail Then pull the cover tight across the bed and fasten the Velcro on the pas...

Page 20: ...de rail 3 Pick the cover assembly up on the driver side and pull the whole assembly off the truck box Adjustment 1 If the cover is too loose turn the tensioning screw clockwise to tighten the tension...

Page 21: ...ngine Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 7 Charging System Light 5 7 Brake System Warning Light 5 8 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 9 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 5 9 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 10...

Page 22: ...Black plate 2 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 5 2 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown Metric similar...

Page 23: ...and the engine could restart by an Auto Start at any time OFF position indicates that the vehicle is off When the engine is on the tachometer indicator shows the engine s revolutions per minute rpm F...

Page 24: ...gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or while accel...

Page 25: ...of the gauge indicates decreased fuel efficiency with a large amount of decelerations The indicator in the white zone on the right side of the gauge indicates decreased fuel efficiency with a large a...

Page 26: ...omeone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicl...

Page 27: ...s the 125 C 260 F mark it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity Charging System Light This 12 volt battery light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON RUN but t...

Page 28: ...ere could be a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away This light also comes on due to low brake fluid See the owner manual for more information Metric English This light should come...

Page 29: ...ght still stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on the vehicle still has brakes but not antilock brakes If the regular bra...

Page 30: ...t keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of prope...

Page 31: ...e DIC will display a message See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 12 INST ECON Instantaneous Economy This display normally shows instantaneous fuel economy When the vehicle is in Auto S...

Page 32: ...ood switch this message will be displayed Close the hood to clear the message If the HOOD OPEN message continues to be displayed after verifying the hood is closed you should have the hood switch serv...

Page 33: ...with a navigation radio system see the Navigation System manual for more information To view the hybrid screen press the MENU button on the radio The hybrid screen displays when entering the Configur...

Page 34: ...Black plate 2 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 7 2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...

Page 35: ...tem select the AUTO mode and the desired temperature setting The climate control system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow direction The climate control system continues to adjust the cli...

Page 36: ...Black plate 2 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 8 2 Climate Controls 2 NOTES...

Page 37: ...Towing Information 9 9 Trailer Towing 9 9 Towing Equipment 9 10 Driving Information Steering This vehicle has On Demand Electric Assist Power Steering instead of conventional full time hydraulic power...

Page 38: ...f and operate in the Auto Stop mode Some of the vehicle conditions that allow the engine to stop running and enter the Auto Stop mode are Ignition switch is in the ON RUN position The hood is closed T...

Page 39: ...ne is not at operating temperature Acceleration demands require the use of the engine EV Mode The vehicle also has an Electric Vehicle EV mode which uses only the electric motor to move the vehicle Wi...

Page 40: ...se a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you...

Page 41: ...you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily When parked on a hill especially when the vehicle has a heavy load you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P Park See Shif...

Page 42: ...ngine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only WARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the...

Page 43: ...one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill u...

Page 44: ...ine braking occurs at speeds above 56 km h 35 mph In the M2 gear range effective engine braking occurs at speeds above 40 km h 25 mph In the M1 gear range effective engine braking occurs at speeds abo...

Page 45: ...s to be towed Trailer Towing For more information see Trailer Towing in the owner manual Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used For example speed alt...

Page 46: ...not be exceeded Towing Equipment Trailer Brakes If a trailer is being towed that has trailer brakes and the trailer brakes are manually applied while driving slower than 40 km h 25 mph the vehicle may...

Page 47: ...enerator Control Module DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 10 8 Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Cooling System 10 8 Power Steering Fluid 10 12 Battery 10 12 Electrical System High Voltage...

Page 48: ...er replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong...

Page 49: ...Black plate 3 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 Vehicle Care 10 3 2 NOTES...

Page 50: ...Black plate 4 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 10 4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6 0 L V8 Engine...

Page 51: ...e Coolant in the owner manual K Engine Oil Fill Cap Out of View See Engine Oil in the owner manual Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not...

Page 52: ...lease the brake pedal 5 Keep the engine running and press the Trip Fuel button or trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP Transmission Temperature displays on the Driver Information Center DIC 6 Usi...

Page 53: ...e push the dipstick back in all the way Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 60 C and 75 C 140 F and 167 F Th...

Page 54: ...your dealer Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 4 for more information on location The Drive Motor Generator Control M...

Page 55: ...the coolant inside the DMCM coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark with the vehicle parked on a level sur...

Page 56: ...r turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressur...

Page 57: ...ning the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Add the pre mixed DEX COOL available at your dealer to the DMCM coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 4 Tur...

Page 58: ...t number on the original battery label when a new standard 12 volt battery is needed Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect test or replace the hybrid bat...

Page 59: ...voltage systems in your vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training High voltage devices are identified by labels Do not remove open take apart or modify these devices High volta...

Page 60: ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block Hybrid Auxiliary Engine Compartment Fuse Block The hybrid auxiliary engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment near the front of the vehicle Lift...

Page 61: ...B HTR PUMP Cabin Heater Pump COOL PUMP Coolant Pump FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay FAN MID 1 Cooling Fan Mid 1 FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Relay FAN MID 2 Cooling Fan Mid 2 FAN CNTRL Cooling Fa...

Page 62: ...is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other It coul...

Page 63: ...s 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 water to the battery instal...

Page 64: ...e 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other...

Page 65: ...th the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive terminal cover to...

Page 66: ...trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed...

Page 67: ...he parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 4 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral For more information on Shifting into N Neutral see Four Wheel Drive in the owner...

Page 68: ...1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the dolly 3 Shift the transmission to P Park 4 Firmly set the parking brake See Park...

Page 69: ...from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake in the owne...

Page 70: ...al can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission 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...

Page 71: ...Black plate 1 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 Service and Maintenance 11 1 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 2...

Page 72: ...ehicle and can be obtained from your dealer See the owner manual for the other fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle Usage Fluid Lubricant Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Cooling...

Page 73: ...Black plate 1 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 Technical Data 12 1 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Engine Drive Belt Routing 12 3...

Page 74: ...11 5 qt Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2 7 L 2 9 qt 6 0L V8 Engine Cooling System 16 3 L 17 2 qt Fuel Tank 98 4 L 26 0 gal See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page...

Page 75: ...Black plate 3 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Drive Belt Routing...

Page 76: ...Black plate 4 1 Silverado Sierra Hybrid 2011 12 4 Technical Data 2 NOTES...

Page 77: ...Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Charging System Light 5 7 Circuit Breakers 10 13 Cleaning Exterior Care 10 24 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Conditioning 8 1 Heating 8 1 Cluster IP 5 2...

Page 78: ...ht 5 10 Running While Parked 9 4 Engine Oil Messages 5 12 Equipment Towing 9 10 F Fluid Automatic Transmission 10 5 Power Steering 10 12 Fuel Gauge 5 3 Fuel Economy Gauge 5 4 Fuses Engine Compartment...

Page 79: ...ants 11 2 Manual Mode 9 7 Messages Battery Voltage and Charging 5 12 Brake System 5 12 Door Ajar 5 12 Engine Oil 5 12 Service Vehicle 5 12 Vehicle 5 11 O Oil Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 5 5 Messages 5 1...

Page 80: ...Vehicle 9 2 Steering 9 1 Fluid Power 10 12 Supplement Using ii T Tachometer 5 3 Tonneau Cover 4 1 4 6 Towing Equipment 9 10 General Information 9 9 Recreational Vehicle 10 19 Trailer 9 9 Trailer Towi...

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