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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8 V ehicle Features .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M V ehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 V ehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but no.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel V ersion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Instrument Panel (Premium V ersion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel V ersion).
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 1 1 . B. T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 6 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 34 .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-4 In Brief V . Power Outlets on page 5 ‑ 10 . W . Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 ‑ 1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8 ‑ 4 (If Equipped).
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 2 NOTES.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-6 In Brief Instrument Panel (Premium V ersion).
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-7 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 1 1 . B. T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 6 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 13 . D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 5 .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-8 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-9 Remote V ehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the V ehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-10 In Brief Windows T urn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Power Windows Crew Cab Shown If available, the power window switches are located on each of the side doors in the front and rear .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 1 Seat Adjustment Front Seats Manual Seats On vehicles with a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-12 In Brief Manual Lumbar On vehicles with manual lumbar , the knob is on the outboard side of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 7 for more information.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-13 Manual Reclining Seatbacks On vehicles with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever is on the outboard side of the seat. T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-14 In Brief Storing Memory Positions T o save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner , both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if available.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-15 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-16 In Brief The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 42 for important information.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-17 Interior Mirror V ehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-18 In Brief Press the arrow at the bottom of the switch to move the pedals closer to your body . Press the arrow at the top of the switch to move the pedals away from your body . See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 ‑ 32 .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-19 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL).
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-20 In Brief 6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. ] : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. L : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 Climate Control System (With Heater Only) A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control See Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 ‑ 1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. Fan Control C. AUTO D. Defrost E. Air Recirculation F . Outside Air G. Air Delivery Mode Control H.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-23 Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever , to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 47 .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-24 In Brief Automatic T ransfer Case This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. The list below described the different drive options that may be available.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-25 V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port O : Press to turn the system on and off. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-26 In Brief Storing Radio Stations A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio F A V button.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-27 Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console or on the dashboard. External devices such as an iPod ® , laptop computer , MP3 player , CD changer , or USB storage device.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-28 In Brief Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system (if equipped) provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-29 V ehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. These features include: . Language . Door Lock and Unlock Settings .
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-30 In Brief Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). This is displayed on the inside rearview mirror or the navigation screen, if equipped.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-31 Universal Remote System The Universal Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-32 In Brief Crew Cab There are two sunroof switches located in the overhead console above the rearview mirror . V ent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-33 . T o turn off both traction control and StabiliT rak, press and hold 5 until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 ‑ 49 .
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-34 In Brief Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter .
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-35 . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-36 In Brief How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-37 OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a T alk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 ‑ 3 for more information.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-38 In Brief 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door . If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 Notice: When replacing the battery , do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter . Static from your body could damage the transmitter . T o replace the battery: 1.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 T o manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { W ARNING 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.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Delayed Locking The vehicle may have the delayed locking feature. When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door . T o set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 T ailgate { W ARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows 2. With the tailgate about halfway open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the closed position prior to removing the left edge.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter , a 10 second pre-alarm will occur .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors for a clearer view . Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 T o adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror . 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position. A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power foldaway mirrors.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { W ARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Crew Cab Shown If the vehicle has power windows, controls are located on each door .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually . T : Push to open the window . S : Pull to close the window . Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Close: From the vent, or open position, press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunroof. The sunroof also has a roller sunshade that can be used to block the rays of the sun.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows V ent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof. T o close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the passenger side switch.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment Manual Seats { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints Folding the Bench Seat T o fold the bench seat: 1. Push back the front of the seatback. 2. Pull one of the release levers, located on the lower part of the rear seatback on each end of the seat, completely out.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Center Seat Y our vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/ storage area for the driver and passenger when the center seat is not used.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if the vehicle has this feature.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar On seats with power lumbar , the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. This vehicle may have two ‐ way lumbar .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). T o recline the seatback: 1.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Seatback Latches The front seatbacks tilt forward to allow access to the rear of the cab. T o tilt the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints I (Heated Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seatback. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 T o fold the seat down: 1. Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap, located under the seat cushion. Pull the seat cushion down until it latches.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly .
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, when using the lap-shoulder belt in a rear center seating position of a crew-cab, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints Extended Cab On the extended cab, push down on the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body . 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide onto the storage clip.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Buckle, position, and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 29 .
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . The vehicle may have the following airbags: .
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Where Are the Airbags? The driver airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers, they are in the ceiling above the side windows.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may or may not have seat ‐ mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3 ‑ 31 . Seat ‐ mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-38 Seats and Restraints There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 . The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13 ‑ 16 and Event Data Recorders on page 13 ‑ 17 .
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows: Infant.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 W ARNING (Continue d) and help protect the person sitting there. Do not turn off the passenger's airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints United States Canada and Mexico T o turn the right front passenger airbag on again, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the on position.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to “ ADV ANCED AIRBAGS ” .
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 42 .
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-50 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 22 for more information.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster .
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-54 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-55 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body .
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-56 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-57 See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 59 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-58 Seats and Restraints If a child restraint is secured in the right front passenger seat, and the vehicle has a switch in the glove box t.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-59 { W ARNING A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-60 Seats and Restraints In order to use the LA TCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LA TCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-61 Y our child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C).
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-62 Seats and Restraints Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-63 For regular cab models, the top tether anchors are located under covers on the back panel behind the passenger seat.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-64 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly .
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-65 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 your vehicle has one.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-66 Seats and Restraints 2. See Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) on page 3 ‑ 68 or Securing Child Restraints (Center Front .
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-67 Example — Rear Driver Side Position 2.1. When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear driver side position: A. Raise the headrest or head restraint. B.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-68 Seats and Restraints 2.4. T ighten the top tether when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say . When the top tether is tightened, the anchor (loop) may bend. This is normal and will not damage the vehicle.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-69 If the child restraint has the LA TCH system, see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 59 for how and where to install the child restraint using LA TCH.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-70 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-71 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 59 for more information.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-72 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-73 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-74 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-75 A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front unless airbag is off. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-76 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LA TCH system, see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 59 for how and where to install the child restraint using LA TCH.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-77 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor .
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-78 Seats and Restraints If you turned the airbag off with the switch, turn on the right front passenger airbag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-79 Y ou 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 before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-80 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 4-2 Storage Center Console Storage V ehicles 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 access the lower storage area.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-61 Universal Remote System Programming .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (V ehicles with a Navigation System) 1. Press and release w or x to select the next or previous track within the selected category .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 For vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Press and hold ¨ until a beep is heard, to place the radio into SCAN mode. A station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls Windshield W asher { W ARNING In freezing weather , do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls T o calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 4. Press the H button until the 12HR or 24HR time format begins to flash, then turn the f knob to change the time format.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player T o set the time and date: 1. T urn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press the O button to turn the radio on.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF . Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The vehicle may have a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. The ashtray may have a cigarette lighter .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uplevel, Base, Heavy Duty Similar .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls Automatic T ransmsission Cluster-Mexico Only.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Manual T ransmission Cluster-Mexico Only.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 T achometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). For a description of how Grade Braking affects vehicle speed while the T ow/Haul Mode is activated, see T ow/Haul Mode on page 9 ‑ 49 for more information.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls 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 before the gauge reads full.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 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.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gauge reads 100°C (210°F) or less.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Airbag On-Off Light If the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also has a passenger airbag status indicator located in the overhead console.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls Canada and Mexico { W ARNING If the right front passenger's airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government, that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrat.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls T o prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls This light can also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on page 10 ‑ 30 for more information. Metric English This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 29 .
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-32 Instruments and Controls The light flashes if the system is active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 70 for more information.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6 ‑ 6 for more information. Cruise Control Light For vehicles equipped with cruise control, this light comes on whenever the cruise control is set.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/reset buttons.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-36 Instruments and Controls T rip Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles since the last reset for the trip odometer .
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 A verage Economy Press the trip/fuel button until A VG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-38 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.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 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.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls Engine Hours Press the vehicle information button until ENGINE HOURS displays. This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run. Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . T o select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 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 ‑ 47 .
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BA TTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays and a chime may sound when there is a problem with the ITBC system.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime may sound if the fuel level is low . Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5 ‑ 17 and Fuel on page 9 ‑ 83 for more information.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-49 SERVICE P ARK ASSIST If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URP A system. Do not use this system to help you park.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-50 Instruments and Controls There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear . . If the vehicle is overheating, which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the system is not working properly .
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-52 Instruments and Controls T ransmission Messages SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, this message may display if a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-53 As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-54 Instruments and Controls T o change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. T urn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park).
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-55 AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle's doors will automatically lock. See Automatic Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 9 for more information.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-56 Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback received when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Y ou will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-57 LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter . NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-58 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select if the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-59 DRIVER MIRROR: The driver outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). P ASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-60 Instruments and Controls SEA T ONL Y (default): The driver seat will recall. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-61 If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu. Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: .
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-62 Instruments and Controls The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “ Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons ” in this section. Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door .
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-63 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-64 Instruments and Controls Y our hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter . The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-65 The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows: . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “ Up, ” “ +, ” or “ On.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 5-66 Instruments and Controls . If you wrote “ Right, ” press the right button (C) in the vehicle.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 6-2 Lighting It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . T aillamps . Parking Lamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL).
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-3 Push the turn signal/multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to change the headlamps from low beam to high beam.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 6-4 Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-5 The vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille which regulates when the automatic headlamps turn on. Do not cover the sensor , otherwise the headlamps will come on whenever the ignition is on.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 6-6 Lighting T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-7 Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp If the vehicle has this feature, this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This button is located on the overhead console.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 6-8 Lighting Cargo Lamp The cargo lamps come on by turning 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.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-9 Lighting Features Entry Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the extended position.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 6-10 Lighting Normally , these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System Manual.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 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 Simil.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-4 Infotainment System Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Radios with CD and DVD V ehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD radio have a Bose ® Surround Sound System.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-5 Using the Radio O (Power/V olume): Press to turn the system on and off.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-6 Infotainment System Setting the T one (Bass/Midrange/T reble) (All Except AM-FM Radio and Radio with CD) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or T reble): T o adjust the bass, midrange, or treble: 1.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-7 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD) T o adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press ` or press the f knob until the speaker control label displays.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-8 Infotainment System Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) For radios with the Radio Data System (RDS) feature, it only works with FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-9 Storing Radio Stations Drivers are encouraged to store radio station while the vehicle is parked; see Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 . T une to stored radio stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-10 Infotainment System Satellite Radio XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 3. T o exit the category search mode, press the F A V button or BAND button to display the favorites again. Adding and Removing Categories Categories cannot be added or removed while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-12 Infotainment System XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-13 Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . XM Not A vailable: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-14 Infotainment System Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged as long as it is securely attached to the base. If the mast becomes slightly bent, straighten it out by hand.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-15 Care of CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality , the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-16 Infotainment System Ejecting a CD (Six-Disc CD Player) Z EJECT : Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. Remove the CD when Remove Disc displays. If the disc is not removed, after several seconds the disc is automatically pulled back into the player .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-17 s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-18 Infotainment System CD ‐ R ‐ or CD ‐ RW ‐ Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 50 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 50 playlists. . Up to 255 files.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-19 Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port. Playlists can be changed by using the softkeys below the S c and c T tabs, the f knob, the © SEEK button, or the ¨ SEEK button.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-20 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to tracks in random, rather than sequential order . T o use random, do one of the following: For the Radio with CD (MP3) and Radio with USB and CD (MP3): 1.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-21 CD Player Messages CHECK DISC: If this message displays and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-22 Infotainment System Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD-R or CD-RW , the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality , the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-23 Ejecting a Disc Z CD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. The CD ejects from the bottom slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-24 Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary , and Rear Auxiliary (if available).
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-25 Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio plays discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files depending on which slot the disc is loaded into. The DVD player only reads uncompressed audio and ignores MP3/WMA files on a mixed mode disc.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-26 Infotainment System No Folder When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder . The next and previous folder function does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-27 Playing an MP3 or WMA (in Either the DVD or CD Slot) 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 only).
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-28 Infotainment System T o change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey below the Sort By tab. 2. Press one of the softkeys below the Album tab from the sort screen.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-29 Ejecting a Disc Z DVD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc currently playing in the top slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. If loading and reading of a disc cannot be completed, due to unknown format, etc.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-30 Infotainment System © SEEK: Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter . Press again to go to the previous track or chapter . This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-31 q (Return): Press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active. The rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A menus and controls through the remote control.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-32 Infotainment System Stopping and Resuming Playback T o stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, press the c button on the remote control, or press the softkey located under the c or the r / j tabs displayed on the radio.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-33 Auxiliary Devices Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Radios with an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right sid.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-34 Infotainment System Using the USB Port Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod ® using the radio buttons and knobs.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-35 T o connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod ’ s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console or on the instrument panel.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-36 Infotainment System j (Pause): Press the softkey below j to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being used.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-37 4. T urn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu. 5. Press f to select the desired file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: .
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-38 Infotainment System Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System The vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-39 Headphones A. Battery cover B. Channel 1 or 2 switch C. Power button D. V olume control E. Power indicator light The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-40 Infotainment System If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones become worn or damaged, the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set. T o purchase replacement ear pads, call 1 ‐ 888 ‐ 293 ‐ 3332, then prompt zero (0), or contact your dealer .
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-41 Changing the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-42 Infotainment System Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. T o use the video screen: 1. Push the release button located on the overhead console. 2. Move the screen to the desired position.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-43 Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote control O (power) button can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-44 Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD can be played slowly by pressing the play/pause button then pressing the fast forward button. The DVD continues playing in a slow play mode.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-45 } 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine. Press this button before entering the number . Battery Replacement T o change the remote control batteries, do the following: 1.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-46 Infotainment System Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is running, but there is no picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is in the auxiliary source mode.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-47 DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax machines, or walkie talkies.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-48 Infotainment System Depending on the audio system, the rear speakers may continue to play when the RSA audio is active through the headphones.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-49 PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-50 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 ‑ 3 for more information.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-51 5. Locate the device named “ Y our V ehicle ” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN number that was provided in Step 3.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-52 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Number s The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-53 Using the “ Delete All Name T ags ” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Calling Directory and the OnStar T urn ‐ by ‐ Turn Destinations Directory .
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-54 Infotainment System T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Digit Dial. ” 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to dial.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-55 Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . T o mute a call, press b g , and then say “ Mute call.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-56 Infotainment System Dual T one Multi-Frequen cy (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu ‐ driven phone system.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls T emperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 ? (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side T emperature Controls The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger side of the vehicle.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-7 2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. T o find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-8 Climate Controls ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-9 On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-10 Climate Controls Sensors The solar sensor , located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 1 Air V ents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow . Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the airflow .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-12 Climate Controls 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-86 Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-88 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-89 T owing General T owing Information .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or grav.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 Off-Road Driving V ehicles with four-wheel drive can be used for off-road driving. V ehicles without four-wheel drive and vehicles with 20 ‐ inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating If you think you will need some more ground clearance at the front of your vehicle, you can remove the front fascia lower air dam. The air dam is held in place by 2 bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 Y ou will find other important information under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 and Tires on page 10 ‑ 55 . Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-roading requires some new and different skills.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 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, bushes, snow , or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to climb, descend, or cross.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 . Ease up on the speed as you approach the top of the hill. . Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. . Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating 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 engine.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 V ehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphill, but if it happens when going downhill: 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the regular brakes and apply the parking brake.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating For these reasons, carefully consider whether to try to drive across an incline. Just 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 .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody , chassis, or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 10 ‑ 55 . . T urn off cruise control. Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 Driving and Operating . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 W ARNING (Continue d) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating If the V ehicle is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow . See “ Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out ” later in this section.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker).
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs) Example 3 A.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 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. This is called Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 Any load that extends beyond the vehicle's taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR) of the front or rear axle.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating aftermarket equipment. See www .gmupfitter .com for additional pick-up box load bearing structural information.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: A. Camper Center of Gravity B.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating New V ehicle 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: .
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 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.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating In an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly . This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . OnStar ® System (if equipped) .
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST ART . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 Fast Idle System If the vehicle has this feature it is available only with cruise control. The manual fast idle switch is operated using the cruise control buttons located on the left hand side of the steering wheel.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is secured to the Engine Compartment Fuse Block with a clip.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 68 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P (Park) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 Parking (Manual T ransmission) If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse), and firmly apply the parking brake.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { W ARNING 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: .
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating There are several different positions for the shift lever . Hydra-Matic ® 4-Speed Automatic T ransmission Heavy Duty 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission Shown (Light Duty 6 ‐ Speed Similar) See “ Range Selection Mode ” under Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 47 .
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 If you manually select 2 (Second) in an automatic transmission, the transmission will start in second gear . Y ou can use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating T o use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever , to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 T ow/Haul Mode V ehicles with an automatic transmission have a T ow/Haul Mode.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-50 Driving and Operating The T ow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 Cruise Grade Braking (Allison T ransmission or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission) Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-52 Driving and Operating Y ou can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 30 km/h (20 mph). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. T o get the most satisfaction out of Four-Wheel Drive, you must be familiar with its operation.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-54 Driving and Operating A Four-Wheel Drive indicator light comes on when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. See Four-Wheel-Drive Light on page 5 ‑ 31 . Some delay between shifting and when the indicator light comes on is normal.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-55 If the vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliT rak ® off. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 70 .
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-56 Driving and Operating When Using the Manual T ransfer Case . Shifts into or out of Four-Wheel Drive Low or N (Neutral) should be made using quick motions to avoid excessive gear grinding.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-57 Shifting In or Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low Notice: Shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel-Drive Low while moving at speeds faster than 5 km/h (3 mph) may cause premature wear to the transfer case, and may cause the gears to grind.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-58 Driving and Operating Electronic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located next to the steering column.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-59 2 m (T wo-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. The front axle is not engaged in T wo-Wheel Drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy .
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-60 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Drive Low is engaged, vehicle speed should be kept below 72 km/h (45 mph). Extended high-speed operation in Four-Wheel Drive Low may damage or shorten the life of the drivetrain.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-61 Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-62 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Neutral T o shift the transfer case out of N (Neutral) do the following: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off, and shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-63 Y ou can choose among five driving settings: Indicator lights in the dial show which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-64 Driving and Operating If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See “ SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message ” under T ransmission Messages on page 5 ‑ 52 .
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-65 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low T o shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO or T wo-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.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-66 Driving and Operating 6. T urn the transfer case dial clockwise to N (Neutral) until it stops and hold it there until the N (Neutral) light starts blinking. This will take at least 10 seconds.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-67 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-68 Driving and Operating Braking in Emergencies If the vehicle has ABS, it allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. However , if the vehicle does not have ABS, the first reaction, to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down, might be the wrong thing to do.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-69 If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips on page 9 ‑ 90 .
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-70 Driving and Operating Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply .
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-71 The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). In some cases, it may take approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) of driving before the system initializes.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-72 Driving and Operating It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow , and you want to “ rock ” the vehicle to attempt to free it.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-73 StabiliT rak may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer for service.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-74 Driving and Operating The cruise control buttons are located on the left 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.
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-75 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-76 Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-77 The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-78 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system. Read this entire section before using it. { W ARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-79 V ehicles with Navigation System The RVC system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-80 Driving and Operating Symbols The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the RVC. The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URP A) system must not be disabled to use the caution symbols.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-81 The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. A. View displayed by the camera B. Corner of the rear bumper Disconnecting the Rear Vision Camera The rear vision camera must be disconnected if the tailgate needs to be removed.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-82 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ T urning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section.
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-83 Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see “ Fuel for Diesel Engines ” in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. For V ehicles with gasoline engines, please read this. Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-84 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel For all vehicles except those with the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher .
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-85 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-86 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier .
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-87 Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85%. At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-88 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-89 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed.
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-90 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer .
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-91 Driving with a T railer { W ARNING When towing a trailer , exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open.
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-92 Driving and Operating Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer . The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane.
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-93 T o avoid this, let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in P (Park) for a few minutes before turning the engine off.
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-94 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear . 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal.
Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-95 Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-96 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 3.23 2 177 kg (4,800 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 4.3L V6 — With Automatic T ransmission (c) 3.
Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-97 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 3.23 1 996 kg (4,400 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 4.8L V8 (c) 3.
Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-98 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (c) 4.8L V8 3.23 2 132 kg (4,700 lbs) 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 4.8L V8 3.73 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 5.
Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-99 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 948 kg (6,500 lbs) 5 216 kg (1 1,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Conventional Trailer 3.
Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-100 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Conventional Trailer 3.42 4 037 kg (8,900 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Fifth-Wheel T railer 3.
Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-101 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box (c) 4.8L V8 3.42 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (1 1,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 216 kg (1 1,500 lbs) 5.
Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-102 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box (b) 5.3L V8 (c) 3.08 2 631 kg (5,800 lbs) 5 216 kg (1 1,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (c) 3.
Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-103 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 627 kg (10,200 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Payload Performance Pkg (UB7) 3.
Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-104 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Conventional Trailer 4.
Black plate (105,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-105 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Conventional Trailer 4.
Black plate (106,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-106 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 128kg (9,100 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 169 kg (13,600 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box (e) 6.
Black plate (107,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-107 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Fifth-Wheel T railer 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.
Black plate (108,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-108 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 128 kg (9,100 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.
Black plate (109,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-109 Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13 ‑ 4 for more information.
Black plate (110,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-1 10 Driving and Operating V ehicle Series Hitch T ype Maximum T ongue Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 2500HD/3500 Weight Ca.
Black plate (11 1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 1 Weight of the T railering Combination It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, T railer Weight Rating, or T ongue Weight.
Black plate (112,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-1 12 Driving and Operating Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck T railering Fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with many pickup models. These trailers place a larger percentage of the weight (kingpin weight) on the tow vehicle than conventional trailers.
Black plate (113,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 13 T railer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer .
Black plate (114,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-1 14 Driving and Operating Heavy-DutyT railer Wiring Harness Package For vehicles equipped with heavy duty trailering, the harness is connected to a bracket on the hitch platform. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: .
Black plate (115,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 15 . Red: Battery Feed . Dark Blue: T railer Brake If the vehicle is equipped with the “ Heavy-Duty T railering ” option, please refer to “ Heavy-Duty T railer Wiring Package ” earlier in this section.
Black plate (116,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-1 16 Driving and Operating This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the T ow/Haul Mode is on. T ow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
Black plate (117,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 17 StabiliT rak systems to activate, power sent to the trailer's brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock-up. This does not imply that the trailer has StabiliT rak.
Black plate (118,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-1 18 Driving and Operating T railer Brake Control Panel A. Manual T railer Brake Apply Lever B. T railer Gain Adjustment Buttons The ITBC system has a control panel located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Black plate (119,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 19 . Activating the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever . . Connecting a trailer equipped with electric trailer brakes.
Black plate (120,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-120 Driving and Operating Manual T railer Brake Apply The Manual T railer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is used to apply the trailer ’ s electric brakes independent of the vehicle ’ s brakes.
Black plate (121,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-121 . In the Trailer Output display on the DIC, “ - - - - - - ” will disappear if there is no error present. Connecting a trailer without electric brakes will not clear the six dashed lines.
Black plate (122,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-122 Driving and Operating 2. There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. This message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring.
Black plate (123,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-123 T railer Sway Control (TSC) T railer Sway Control (TSC) 2500 and 3500 series vehicles with StabiliT rak have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature.
Black plate (124,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-124 Driving and Operating the weights on the vehicle's axles and the Gross V ehicle Weight (GVW), are not exceeded. The plow the vehicle can carry depends on many things, such as: . The options the vehicle came with, and the weight of those options.
Black plate (125,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-125 United States Canada In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory , such as a snow plow , is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W .
Black plate (126,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-126 Driving and Operating This has the effect of reducing the load on the front. However , the front GA WR, rear GA WR, and the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be exceeded.
Black plate (127,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-127 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed.
Black plate (128,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-128 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Engine Compartment Fuse Block .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 General Information For service and parts needs, visit your dealer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non ‐ GM certified parts, including control module modifications, is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the brake pedal. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V6 Engine, 6.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 18 . B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 19 . C. Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 96 .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 Cold T emperature Operation If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Automatic T ransmission Fluid (4-Speed T ransmission) When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmissio n Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 10°C (50°F) or more.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Fluid (6-Speed T ransmission) When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmissio n Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, move the shift lever back to P (Park).
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care 5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band, add only enough fluid as necessary to bring the level into the COLD band. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care How to Check and Add Fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the MIN (minimum) line on the side of the reservoir . The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid system should be closed and sealed.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V6 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine, and 6.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for more information on location.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates approximately 90°C (195°F). By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower .
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 If Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment { W ARNING Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 If the vehicle has electric cooling fans, the fans may be heard spinning at low speed during most everyday driving.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 8 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty .
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 Brakes This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 . Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir .
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care Battery If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid Supplement for more information. This vehicle has a maintenance free battery (or batteries). Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 Manual Shift T ransfer Case A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug Active T ransfer Case A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 8 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care All Other Series and Engines T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. . For all 4.3 L, 4.8 L and 5.3 L 1500 Series applications, the proper level is 1.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, .
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear . The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF . Contact your dealer if service is required. Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { W ARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care 2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade, and turn the blade assembly away from the arm connector . 3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 The vehicle should: . Be placed so the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light ‐ colored wall. . Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-42 V ehicle Care 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-off when aiming.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 ‑ 46 . For any bulb ‐ changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer .
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-44 V ehicle Care 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 . T o replace a pickup box fender marker lamp bulb: 1.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 T aillamps, T urn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps T o replace one of these bulbs: 1.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-46 V ehicle Care A. Cargo Lamp B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb 2. On the reverse side of the lamp assembly , remove the bulb socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Low-Beam Headlamp H1 1LL License Plate Lamp 168 Sidemarker Lamp/ Stoplamp/T aillamp/ T urn Signal Lamp 3047 Stoplamp/T urn Signal Lamp/ T aillamp* 1 157K * Chassis Cab Models For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer .
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-48 V ehicle Care Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 Lift the cover to access the fuse block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-50 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage 6 T railer Brake Controller 7 Front W asher 8 Oxygen Sensor 9 Antilock Brakes System 2 10 T railer Back-up L.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 Fuses Usage 39 Climate Controls (Battery) 40 Airbag System (Ignition) 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System 43 Miscellaneous (Ign.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-52 V ehicle Care J-Case Fuses Usage 68 Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) (Optional - 40A Fuse Required) 69 Mid-Bussed Electrical C.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown. Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel .
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-54 V ehicle Care Circuit Breaker Usage L T DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector Usage L T DR Driver Door Harness.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 Wheels and Tires Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-56 V ehicle Care 20 ‐ Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 20 ‐ inch P275/55R20 size tires, they are classified as touring tires and are designed for on road use.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-58 V ehicle Care Light T ruck (L T -Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size : The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 Tire Designations Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire (A) Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-60 V ehicle Care (B) Tire Width : The three ‐ digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurements.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-62 V ehicle Care Maximum Loaded V ehicle Weight : The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight : The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs).
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards) : A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear . Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-64 V ehicle Care The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load-carrying capacity .
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation { W ARNING Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher , puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-66 V ehicle Care As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under ‐ inflated.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-68 V ehicle Care See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 , for an example of the T ire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle. Also see Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 63 .
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 . Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle's original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended for your vehicle could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly .
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-70 V ehicle Care 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for approximately five seconds. The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 Tire Inspection We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-72 V ehicle Care If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is the same as the rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating the tires.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-74 V ehicle Care The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears faster than the inner tire. Y our tires will wear more evenly and last longer if you rotate the tires periodically , see Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 71 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 71 .
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 V ehicle Storage T ires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry , clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-76 V ehicle Care Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 71 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 71 for information on proper tire rotation.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 V ehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low ‐ pressure warning if non ‐ TPC Spec-rated tires are installed on your vehicle.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-78 V ehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-80 V ehicle Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 Tire Chains { W ARNING If your vehicle has dual wheels or P265/65R18, P275/55R20 or L T265/70R17 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-82 V ehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 W ARNING (Continue d) 4. T urn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-84 V ehicle Care Regular Cab A. Wing Nut Retaining T ool Kit B. T ool Kit C. Wheel Blocks D. Jack E. Jack Knob F . Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks Extended Cab A. Wing Nut Retaining T ool Kit B.
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-85 A. Spare T ire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) B. Hoist Assembly C. Hoist Cable D. T ire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F . Hoist End of Extension T ool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-86 V ehicle Care 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper . Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (F) connects to the hoist shaft (E).
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-87 2. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-88 V ehicle Care Front Position - 1500 Models 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle (1500 Model vehicles), position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle's frame, behind the flat tire.
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-89 Rear Position – All Other Models For all other models, position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket. If you have added a snow plow to the front of your vehicle, lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle.
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-90 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-91 W ARNING (Continue d) hubs and hub ‐ piloted wheels for damage. Because of loose running wheels, piloting pad damage may occur and require replacement of the entire hub, for proper centering of the wheels.
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-92 V ehicle Care When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must also reinstall either the center cap, or bolt-on hub cap, depending on what your vehicle is equipped with. For center caps, place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with the wheel.
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-93 F . Hoist End of Extension T ool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extensions J. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear .
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-94 V ehicle Care 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely . Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock, if the vehicle has one.
Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-95 Full-Size Spare Tire Y our vehicle, when new , had a fully-inflated spare tire.
Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-96 V ehicle Care Jump Starting If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-97 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other . If they are, it could cause an unwanted ground connection.
Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-98 V ehicle Care right front of the engine, where the negative battery cable attaches. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, the remote negative ( − ) terminal is the negative ( − ) post on the auxiliary battery on the driver side of the engine compartment.
Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-99 6. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know .
Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-100 V ehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-101 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment.
Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-102 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-103 { W ARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured.
Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-104 V ehicle Care Front T owing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) – Four-Wheel-Drive V ehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
Black plate (105,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-105 Rear T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) T wo ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive V ehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
Black plate (106,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-106 V ehicle Care 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position.
Black plate (107,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-107 High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals.
Black plate (108,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-108 V ehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster . Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However , chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary .
Black plate (109,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-109 Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, could damage the surface of the wheel(s).
Black plate (110,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-1 10 V ehicle Care Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense.
Black plate (11 1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 1 Interior Care The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery .
Black plate (112,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-1 12 V ehicle Care Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle's interior surfaces.
Black plate (113,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 13 Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary , a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used.
Black plate (114,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 10-1 14 V ehicle Care Floor Mats { W ARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 Additional Required Services At the First 160 km/100 Miles, 1 600 km/1,000 Miles, and 10 000 km/6,000 Miles . For vehicles with dual wheels: Check dual wheel nut torque.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles . Four ‐ wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (extreme duty service) for vehicles mainly driven off ‐ road in four ‐ wheel drive.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual T ransmission Synchromesh T ransmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in Canada 10953465). Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case (Four ‐ Wheel Drive) DEXRON ® -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (T wo-Wheel Drive with 4 ‐ Speed Auto.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance 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.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 8 for more information.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel T ank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 12-4 T echnical Data Application Capacities Metric English T ransmission Fluid - Automatic (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 4-Speed T ransmission 4L60-E Electronic Transmission 4.7 L 5.0 qt 6-Speed T ransmission 6L80-E 5.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-5 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LU3) X Automatic 1.52 mm (0.060 in) 4.8L V8 (L20) A Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management ™ (Iron Block) (LMG) 0 Automatic 1.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 12-6 T echnical 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 the hybrid supplement for more information.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (United States and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-4 Customer Information However , we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-5 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-7 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-8 Customer Information owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-9 . T rip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify . General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-10 Customer Information Courtesy T ransportation Program T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are prou.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 Courtesy Rental V ehicle Y our dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-12 Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair . These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-13 If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-14 Customer Information Insurance pays the bill for the repair , but you must live with the repair . Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-15 Current and Past Models T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-16 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-17 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 13-18 Customer Information OnStar ® If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash ‐ like situations.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Active Fuel Management ™ . . . . 9-41 Add-On Electrical Equipment .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 i-2 INDEX Audio System Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Rear Seat (RSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-3 C Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 9-84 Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 i-4 INDEX Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Customer Assistance Offices .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-5 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Check and Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 10-6 Coolant . .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 i-6 INDEX Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-83 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-85 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-7 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 i-8 INDEX Lights (cont.) Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Flash-to-Pass . . . . .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 i-10 INDEX Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-127 Pickup-Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Power Door Locks .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 1 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-16 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 i-12 INDEX Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
