Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 manual

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Electrical Sys[...]

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 not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, SIL VERADO, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its su[...]

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. Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle lab[...]

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. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio [...]

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8 Remote Keyl[...]

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 . D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 5 . E. Inst[...]

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). Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 ‑ 5 (If Equipped). X. Power T ake Off (PTO ) C[...]

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 . E. Shift Lever . See Automatic T ransmission on page 9 ‑ 43 . F[...]

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. Remote Keyless Entr[...]

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. When the vehi[...]

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 . The driver door has a switch for the passenger window an[...]

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 . T ry to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locke[...]

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. Power Lumbar On vehicles with power lumbar , t[...]

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. 3. [...]

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. See Power Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 16 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 ‑ 32 for more informa[...]

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 . T o achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height i[...]

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. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors V ehicles with outside power [...]

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. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. T o reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, pull the tab forward for daytime use and push it fo[...]

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 . Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come o[...]

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). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or 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. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . Climate Controls These systems cont[...]

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. Display I. Power Button J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. P ASS (Passenger) [...]

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 . While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the T ow/Haul mode can be used. Grade Brakin[...]

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. 2 m (T wo-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for[...]

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. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : Press to[...]

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. Press FA V to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations avail[...]

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. can be con[...]

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 . RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback . Lighting . Chime V olume . Memory Features See V ehicle Pers[...]

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. T o clean the camera lens, located in the bezel [...]

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. See Universal Remote System on page 5 ‑ 61 . Sunroof Extended Cab The sunroof switch[...]

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. Manual-Open/Manual-Close: T o open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the[...]

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 . . Press and release 5 again to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliT ra[...]

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 . The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.[...]

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.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a[...]

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. X : Push t[...]

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. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mai[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . .[...]

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. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The w[...]

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. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating ran[...]

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. If enabled through the DIC, the turn sign[...]

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. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver . . Car[...]

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. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use[...]

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. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T urn the ignition switch on and then off. The ve[...]

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. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is i[...]

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. Y ou will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking [...]

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. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. T o return the door to [...]

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. Falling from a moving vehicle may re[...]

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. 3. Move the tailgate t[...]

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 . The horn will chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to ST ART or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unl[...]

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. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has P ASS-Key ® III+ (Personali[...]

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 . If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service P ASS-Key ® III+ to have[...]

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. T railer-T ow Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer [...]

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 . 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are se[...]

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. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation. Manual Foldaway Manual[...]

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. The mirror(s) return to the origina[...]

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. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a p[...]

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 . The driver door has a switch for the passenger and rear windows as well. The power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or when Retain[...]

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. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to extend along the rod or to pivot to the sid[...]

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. The roller sunshade can be manually operated with the sunroof in an open o[...]

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. Manual-Open/Manual-Close: T o open the sunroof, press the rear of the driver side swi[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment . . . .[...]

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. D[...]

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. Adjus[...]

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. 3. Hold the lever out and fold the seatback forward unt[...]

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. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down. Power Seat Adj[...]

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. T ry r[...]

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 . . T o increase lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. . T o decrease 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. Adjust the driver seat onl[...]

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. Lift the recline lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the[...]

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. { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudde[...]

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. Repeatedly press and release the button to cycle through the temperature settings: high, medium, and low , and to turn the heat [...]

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. 2. After latching the seat cushion, pull up on it to make sure it is locked. Make sure the safet[...]

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 . In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) [...]

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. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.[...]

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. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and [...]

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. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can[...]

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 . Sit up[...]

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 . Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. I[...]

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. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pe[...]

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. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause seri[...]

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. Y our body could move too far forward increasing the[...]

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. Lap-Shoulder Belt If the v[...]

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. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks[...]

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 . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the ve[...]

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. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move i[...]

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. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted[...]

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. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like al[...]

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 . Make sure the release b[...]

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. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Replacing Safety B[...]

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: . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the driver . . A seat ‐ mounted si[...]

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. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitt[...]

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. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat ‐ mounted side impact air[...]

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. { W ARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag[...]

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. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags [...]

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. In addition, these roof-rail air[...]

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. { W ARNING When [...]

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 . . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Imp[...]

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. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat b[...]

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. United States Canada and Mexico T o turn off the right front passenger airbag, insert the ignition key [...]

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. The right front passenger frontal airbag is now enabled (may inflate). See Airbag On-Off L[...]

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 ” . United States Canada and Mexico The words ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off,[...]

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. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if [...]

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. When the passenger sensing system has allowed th[...]

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. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not push[...]

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. See “ Safety Belts ” and “ Child R[...]

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. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag sys[...]

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 . If you have any questions about this, you should conta[...]

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. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened,[...]

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 . Use a booste[...]

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. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled[...]

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. In fact, the law in every[...]

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. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is als[...]

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 . In a crash, an infant in a rear-faci[...]

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. A booster s[...]

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. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructio[...]

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 to manually turn off the right front passenger airbag, see Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3 ‑ 39 and Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) on [...]

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. It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat. Do not [...]

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. The following explains how to atta[...]

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). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor . Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attach[...]

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. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. For crew and extended cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors l[...]

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. Remove the trim plug to access the anchor . Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the chil[...]

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 . In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Inst[...]

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. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 1.1. Pull[...]

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 Seat Position) on page 3 ‑ 71 or Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) on page 3 ‑ 71 for instructions on installing the child res[...]

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. Route the top tether (B) between the headrest or head restraint posts, through the loop (A), beh[...]

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. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make[...]

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. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses[...]

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. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock[...]

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. 7. Before placing a ch[...]

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. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if [...]

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. Follow the instructions that came with the child restrain[...]

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 . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use[...]

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. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously [...]

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. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether ,[...]

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 . 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the [...]

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. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3[...]

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. 2. Put the child res[...]

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 . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 Storage Compartment[...]

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. Use the key to lock an[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-5 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61 Universal Remote System Oper[...]

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. w / x (Next/Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or navigate an iPod ® or USB[...]

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 . 2. Press and hold w or x to move quickly through the tracks. 3. Press a[...]

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. 2. T o stop the SCAN function, press ¨ again. While listening to a CD/D[...]

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. L (W asher Fluid): Push the paddle marked with the windshield washer symbo[...]

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. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, [...]

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. See “ Compass V ariance (Zone) Procedure ” earlie[...]

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. 5. Press the H button again until the clock display stops flashing to set the currently displayed time, or wait until the flashing stops aft[...]

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. 2. Press the MENU button and then the softkey under the H tab to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (h[...]

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. { W ARNING Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not lea[...]

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 . Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray , hot cigarettes or [...]

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. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and m[...]

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. If the vehicle i[...]

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. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel [...]

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. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 5 ‑ 32 for more information. A reading outside the[...]

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. If pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the te[...]

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. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provid[...]

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. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an obje[...]

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. United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON an[...]

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. In a crash, the airbag will not be[...]

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 illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch located in the glove[...]

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. See your dealer for service. { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and[...]

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. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping [...]

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. If the light continues to flash, when it[...]

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. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data Link[...]

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. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it is ready to warn [...]

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 . For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake Sys[...]

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. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid [...]

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. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through [...]

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. The light goes out when the cruise[...]

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. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (T rip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer , trip odometer , fuel range, average econ[...]

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 . Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odo[...]

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). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since t[...]

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. When Active Fuel Manageme[...]

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. All of the vehicle i[...]

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. See Compass on page 5 ‑ 6 for more informat[...]

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. 2. While in the ODOMETER display , press and hold the trip odometer reset stem[...]

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. This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of th[...]

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 . Y ou should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 7 .[...]

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 . See Charging System Light on[...]

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. When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer[...]

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). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again[...]

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. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 9 for information on how to[...]

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. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display alon[...]

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. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 ‑ 76 for more infor[...]

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. . If the brake system warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Li[...]

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 . The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycl[...]

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. Make sure the key is in[...]

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. This message clears if the trailer is reconnected. This message also cl[...]

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). T o avoid excessive drain on the battery , turn the headlamps off. 2. Press the customization butt[...]

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. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display . Press the se[...]

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. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired [...]

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 . Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on[...]

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). BOTH MIRRORS: The driver and passenger [...]

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. MEMOR Y SEA T RECALL If [...]

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: . The vehicle is no longer i[...]

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 . Be sure that people and objects are c[...]

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. This button may need to be held[...]

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. If th[...]

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. ” . A switch in the down position could be labeled as “ Down, ” “ − , ” or “ Off. ?[...]

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. . If you wrote “ Middle, ” press the middle button (B) in the vehicle. 5. After entering all of the switch positions, once again firmly press and release all three buttons at the same[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytime[...]

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). Turn the headlamp control to th[...]

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. Exterior Lamps Off Reminder For vehicles with a radio, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, the ignition is of[...]

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. The DRL system comes on when the following condition[...]

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. The system may also turn on the he[...]

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. Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane[...]

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. When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof ?[...]

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. The cargo lamps can be used if more light is needed in the cargo area of[...]

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. If the dome override button is pressed in, the lamps will not come on. Exit Lighting Th[...]

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 . If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as BA TTERY SA VER AC[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Satellite Radio . . . . .[...]

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. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Numbe[...]

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 Similar[...]

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. Some of its features are explained later in this section, “ Adjusting the[...]

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. T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. 4 (Information) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and [...]

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. Press the f knob until the tone control tabs display . 2. Highlight the desired tone control [...]

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. 2. T o adjust the setting, do one of the following: . T urn the f knob. . Press either[...]

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. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the informatio[...]

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. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality[...]

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). T o add or remove a category: 1[...]

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. This proce[...]

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. Consult wit[...]

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. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Occasionally check to [...]

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. Handle them carefully . Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in[...]

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 . T o eject [...]

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. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. RPT (Repeat): For the AM-FM Radio with CD, press and release the RPT button to repeat the current 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. . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file exten[...]

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. An MP3[...]

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. Press the softkey positioned under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displ[...]

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 . . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother , the[...]

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. Handle them carefully . Store[...]

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. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. If the disc is not re[...]

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). See “ Using the Auxiliary Input Jack ” in Auxiliary Devices on page 7 ‑ 33 o[...]

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. The CD[...]

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. When displaying the name of the folder , the radi[...]

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). f (T une): Turn to select MP3/WMA files. © SEEK: Pres[...]

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. 3. Press the softkey below the Back tab to return to the main music navigator screen. The alb[...]

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., and the disc fails to eject, press and[...]

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. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track or chap[...]

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. See “ [...]

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. If the radio is sourced to something other than DVD-V [...]

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 side of the faceplate can connect to an external audio device such as an iPod ® , MP3 player , or CD player , for use as another source for audio listen[...]

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. See “ Playing an MP3 ” in CD Player on page 7 ‑ 14 or CD/DVD Player on page 7 ‑ 21 for information about how to connect and control a[...]

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. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, “[...]

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. Press the softkey below j again to resume playback. Back: Press the softkey below the back tab to go back to the main display screen on an iPod, or the root di[...]

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: . First softkey , first item in the list. . S[...]

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. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a[...]

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. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is ded[...]

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 . Battery Replacemen[...]

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. T o change any feature: 1. Press the z (display menu) button on the remote control. 2. [...]

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. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked posit[...]

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. The radio can also turn on the [...]

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. Also, reverse can be played slowly by pressing the play/pause button and then pressing the[...]

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. Slide the rear cover back on the re[...]

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. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Somet[...]

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. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devic[...]

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. T o listen to an iPod or portable audio device through the RSA, attach the iPod or portable audio device to the front auxiliary input (if avai[...]

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. While a CD or DVD ‐ A disc is playing, press this butt[...]

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. b g (Push T o T alk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and [...]

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. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the p[...]

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. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Command Usage St[...]

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 . T o delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say ?[...]

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. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back th[...]

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. ” . T o cancel mute, press b g , and then say “ Un ‐ mute[...]

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. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or[...]

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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. T urn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the front [...]

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. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the [...]

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. A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control T emperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperatur[...]

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. A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. Fan Co[...]

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. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system i[...]

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. Use the driver or passenger temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessa[...]

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. Some air is directed toward the windshield and side window outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row floor outle[...]

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 . The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air , so a small amo[...]

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 . The interior temperature sensor , located in the headliner , measures the temp[...]

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 . Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow , or leaves from air inlets at t[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-90 Driving Characteristics [...]

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. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle[...]

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 gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry , or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of [...]

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. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops righ[...]

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. Then[...]

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. The airbag system is designed t[...]

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. T o remove the air dam: 1. Remove th[...]

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. However , it also raises environmental concerns. We recogniz[...]

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. T une your senses to different kinds of signals. Y our eyes need [...]

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. Some thin[...]

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. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easi[...]

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. . Use headlam[...]

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. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the v[...]

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. 2. Shift to P (Park) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift back to a[...]

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 . If you feel the vehicle starting to slide sidew[...]

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. And, if the vehicle does get moving, poor steering and difficu[...]

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. These substances can cause gl[...]

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. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park your vehicle and [...]

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. Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creati[...]

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. . Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. . Open a window about 5 cm[...]

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. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a st[...]

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 . For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some pl[...]

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). The tire and loadi[...]

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 . For example, if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 65[...]

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. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B[...]

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). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, [...]

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. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way . If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they go[...]

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. Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, [...]

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. T ruck-Camper Loading Information A vehicle-specific Truck ‐ Camper Loading Information label is attached to the inside of the vehicle's glove b[...]

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. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone When the truck is used to carry a slide ‐ in camper , the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper we[...]

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: . Keep your speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles). . Do n[...]

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. While driving, make only small adjustments. The ve[...]

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. 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to [...]

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) . Sunroof (if equipped) These features work when the key is in ON/RUN[...]

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. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the e[...]

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. This system can be used to increase engine idl[...]

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. Carefully remove the wire tie which bundles the electrical plug. Do not cut the elect[...]

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. 3. Be sure the trans[...]

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. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).[...]

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. Once the shift lever has been placed into R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pres[...]

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: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages,[...]

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. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you hav[...]

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 . P (P[...]

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 . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. T o rock t[...]

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. See “ Skidding ” under Loss of Control on page 9 ‑ 6 . The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions[...]

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. 1 (Fir[...]

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. When M (Manual Mode) is selected[...]

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. 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 hea[...]

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. T urn the T ow/Haul Mode on and off by pressing the button, located o[...]

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. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the trans[...]

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. Then press the clutch pedal back down and shift into [...]

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. Read the follow[...]

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. Recommended T ransfer Case Sett[...]

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 . A parking brake symbol is located next to the N (Neutral) symbol as a reminder to set the park[...]

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. Shifting slowly may make it more difficult to shift. . Y ou may notice that it is harder to shift[...]

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. T o avoid causing premature [...]

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. Use the dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. Recommended T ransfer Case Settings Driving Conditions T ransfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N Normal YES Severe YES Ext[...]

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 . 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel Drive High p[...]

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. T o shift to the Four-Wheel Drive[...]

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. T o help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting the transmis[...]

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). 3. T urn the trans[...]

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. If the lights do not come on, you should take the vehicle to you[...]

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 . Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Driv[...]

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. The p[...]

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. Then slowly release the dial to the four low position. The N (Neutral) light will come on wh[...]

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. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself. A momentary m[...]

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. The wheels can s[...]

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 . For vehicles without a release handle, set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down the parking brake peda[...]

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 the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake peda[...]

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. If cruise control is being used when StabiliT rak activates, the cruise control automatic[...]

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. It may also be necessary to [...]

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. 2500 and 3500 series vehicles with StabiliT rak have a Trailer Swa[...]

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. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press briefly t[...]

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. . T o increase vehicle speed in small amounts, press the +RE[...]

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). The sensors on t[...]

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. The indicator light comes on and P ARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that URP A is off; see Object Detection System Message[...]

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. RVC does not: . Detect objects that are outside the camera&a[...]

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. When the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen[...]

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. If URP A has been disabled and the sym[...]

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. T o dis[...]

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. . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headl[...]

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. T o [...]

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 . If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, [...]

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. Costly repairs caused by use[...]

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 . However , E85 (85% ethanol) and other fu[...]

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. By definition, this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an e[...]

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. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instruct[...]

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. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or imp[...]

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 . See the following trailer towing information in this se[...]

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. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It c[...]

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. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering w[...]

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. If the overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 24 . Parking on Hills[...]

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. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up a[...]

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 . T o pull a trailer correctly , follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer wi[...]

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) 3.73 2 449 kg (5,400 lbs) 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 4.3L V6 — W[...]

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) 3.23 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 (1[...]

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) 5.3L V8 (LMG) 3.08 2 767 kg (6,100 lbs) 5 216 kg (1 1,500 l[...]

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 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Fifth-Wheel T railer [...]

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 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 1500 Ser[...]

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) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.08 3 039 kg (6,700 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) 3.08 2 948 kg (6,500 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg[...]

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) 3.73 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Conv[...]

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 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Fifth-Whe[...]

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 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Fifth-Wheel Trail[...]

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) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 3[...]

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) 3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 [...]

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) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) Conventional T railer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,50[...]

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. Weight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important beca[...]

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 Carrying 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 2500HD/3500 Weight Distributing 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 1500 Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 68[...]

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. The only way to be sure it is not exceeding [...]

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. Make sure this weight does not [...]

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 . Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted, an[...]

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: . Y ellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal . Dark Gre[...]

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. When the camper-wiring harness is ordered without the[...]

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. See T ow/Haul Mode on page 9 ‑ 49 for more information. T ow/Haul is desig[...]

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. 2500 and 3500 series vehicles with StabiliT rak have a Trailer Sw[...]

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. See Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel V ersion) on page 1[...]

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. All DIC warning and service messages must first be acknowledged by the driver by pressing the odometer trip stem or the DIC V ehicle Information b[...]

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. This lever is used in the Trailer Gain Adjustment Pro[...]

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. 4. Adjust the T railer Gain by using the gain adjustment (+ / -) butto[...]

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. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message. T o determine if the[...]

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. If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the system detects that the trailer is swaying, the vehicle's brakes a[...]

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. . The weight and number of passe[...]

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 .B.)) /W .B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of [...]

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. { W ARNING On some vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow , it may[...]

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. Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis cab and a [...]

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 . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Instrument Panel 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. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, conta[...]

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. GM Accessories [...]

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. This is located under the hood, near the center of the grille. 3. P[...]

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, 6.0 L V8 Engine, and 6.2 L V8 Engine Similar)[...]

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 . D. Battery on page 10 ‑ 32 . E. Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal (Out of Vi[...]

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. For engine oil crankcase capacity , see Capacities and Specifications on page [...]

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. Both provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. Always us[...]

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. If a situation occurs whe[...]

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. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Scheduled[...]

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. If it is colder than 10°C[...]

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. Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate read[...]

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. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission. If a small [...]

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). 4. Allow the engine to idle (500 – 800 rpm) for at least 1 minute. Slowly release the brake [...]

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 0.5 Liter (1 Pint). Do not overfill. 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the [...]

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. If the fluid level is not within the HOT band, and the transmission temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F), add or drain fluid as necessary to bring the level into the HOT ba[...]

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. Do not remove the cap to check the fl[...]

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 . 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housing[...]

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 6.2 L V8 Engine Similar) A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Coolant Surge T ank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is not runnin[...]

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. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. W[...]

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. The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. [...]

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. { W ARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blo[...]

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 . If the level is lower , add m[...]

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. T urn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until 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. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning do[...]

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. The fans may turn off if no cooling is required. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, high outside temperatures, or operation of the air condition[...]

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 . Alwa[...]

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. The sound can come and go or be hear[...]

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. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the br[...]

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 . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . The fluid leve[...]

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. See Engine Compartment Overview on[...]

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. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer case, some lubr[...]

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. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant T o get an accur[...]

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. A fluid[...]

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 1.0 mm to 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in) below the bottom of the fill hole, located on the rea[...]

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, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of[...]

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. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever i[...]

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. Y ou or others could be injured and proper[...]

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. For the proper type and size, see Main[...]

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. . Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall. . Not have any snow , ice, or mud on it. . [...]

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. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headl[...]

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 . Halogen Bulbs { W ARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if[...]

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. Press the tab from the back to remove the lamp. 2. T[...]

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. Open the tailgate. See T ailgate on page 2 ‑ 1 1 for more information. 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch strikerpost and pull rearward until dis[...]

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. 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket. 4. Inst[...]

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 . Electric[...]

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. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage da[...]

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. T o remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straigh[...]

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 Lamps 1 1 Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module (Battery) 13 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) 14 T ransmission Control Modu[...]

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 (Ignition), Cruise Control 44 Not Used 45 Airbag System (Battery) 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Power T ake-Of f 48 Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) [...]

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 Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Not Used 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage F AN HI Cooling Fan High Speed F AN LO Cooling Fan Low S[...]

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 Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps, Driver Side Turn Signal 6 Driver Side T urn Signal, Stoplamp Fuses Usage 7 Instrument Panel Back[...]

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 Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underne[...]

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. For additional information refer[...]

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. The low ‐ profile, wide tread design is not recommended for “ off ‐ road ” driving or commercial uses suc[...]

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. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. [...]

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. See the “ T ire Size ” illustration later in t[...]

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. The letter P as the first character in the tire size m[...]

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. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 7[...]

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. Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopasca l) before a tire h[...]

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). See Vehicle Load Limits on pa[...]

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. The ratings are mol[...]

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 . For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry , and an example of[...]

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. Y ou could have a crash and you or[...]

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. Accordingly , when the low tire pressure telltale i[...]

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. Tire Pressure Monitor Operat[...]

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 . Y our vehicle's TPMS can warn you about a low tire pressure condition but it does not [...]

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 . See Buying New Tires on page 10 ‑ 75 . . Operating elec[...]

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. If your vehic[...]

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. Always remove the tires if any of the following statements are true: . Y ou can see th[...]

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. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front 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 . Also see Scheduled Maint[...]

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. This area should be free of grease, gasoline or other substances th[...]

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. { W ARNING T ires could explode during improper se[...]

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. Non ‐ TPC Spec-rated tires may give a low ‐ pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper [...]

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. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the Unit[...]

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. A ti[...]

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. If the wheel leaks air , replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be re[...]

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. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of 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. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It [...]

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. 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. T o be even more certain the vehicle will not move, put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one[...]

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. T ool Kit C. Wheel Blocks D. Jack E. Jack Knob For regular cab models, the equipment you wil[...]

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. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extensions J. Spare Tire Lock (If equipped) 1. Open the spare tir[...]

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). The ribbed square end of the extension is used [...]

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. Remove the entire center cap. If th[...]

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. Front Position - All Othe[...]

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. Mak[...]

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. When replacing studs, hubs, wheel nuts or wheels, be sure to u[...]

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. The [...]

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 . 2. Pull the cable and spri[...]

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. T o store the jack and jack tools: A. Wing Nut Retaining[...]

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. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly . See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 63 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 for information regarding prope[...]

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. Be sure to use the following steps to d[...]

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. Y ou would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electr[...]

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. For more information on th[...]

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 . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote[...]

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 . Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , making sure t[...]

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. Consult your dealer or a professional towing serv[...]

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 . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the grou[...]

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. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shi[...]

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. 2. Drive the fro[...]

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. 2. Drive the rea[...]

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. { 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[...]

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. Clean[...]

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 . Use special care with a[...]

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). The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Use only approved clean[...]

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. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your d[...]

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 . Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recom[...]

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. . Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pr[...]

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. Allow the leather to dry naturally . Do not use heat to dry . Never use steam to clean leather[...]

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. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a cr[...]

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. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the [...]

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. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 9 . Every Engine Oil Change . Change e[...]

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. Control arm ball joints on 2500/3500 series vehicles require lubrication but should not be lubricated unless their temperature is − 12°C (10°F) or higher , or they could be [...]

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. For proper torque, see Capacities and Specifications on page 12 ‑ 2 . Every 12 000 km/7,5[...]

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. V ehicles used for farming, mining, forestry , Department [...]

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 . Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Envir[...]

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. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duram[...]

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. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lub[...]

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. T rans.) Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No.[...]

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. Part GM Part Number ACDel[...]

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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading S[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12[...]

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. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplem[...]

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 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal 2500 Series Standard Box 136.3 L 36.0 ga[...]

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 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6-Speed T ransmission 6L90-E 6.0 L 6.3 qt 6-Speed T ran[...]

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 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 FlexFu[...]

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) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (United States and C a n a d a ) ......[...]

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. In Canada, call General Motors of Canad[...]

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 the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Ar[...]

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 . If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps: Step One Explain your [...]

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 .gm.ca 1-80[...]

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 . Any TTY user in the U.S. can [...]

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. For more informatio[...]

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. . Lock ‐ Out Service: Service t[...]

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. Once authorization has [...]

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 proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), exte[...]

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 . Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supp[...]

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. A recycled original equipm[...]

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. Read your lease carefully , as you may be charged at the e[...]

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. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM 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. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Hel[...]

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. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: T ranspor[...]

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). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehi[...]

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. The OnStar T erms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-123 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar 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 . . . . . . . . 7-2 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Headlamp System . .[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Camera, Rear Vision . . . . . . . .[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4, 13-5 T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . .[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 Cool[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-89 Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 I Idle System Fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 Igniti[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Front Fog Lamps . . [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Manual . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Ride Control Systems Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-123 Specifications and Capacities . . [...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-13 T ires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and T ire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-80 When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 T ow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49 T ow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 i-14 INDEX W W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 W asher Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]