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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but no.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel V ersion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Instrument Panel (Premium V ersion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel V ersion).
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 10 . B. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever. See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 6 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 4 . C. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons.
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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. 6 : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. L : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 Climate Control System (With Heater Only) A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control See Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 ‑ 1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. Fan Control C. AUTO D. Defrost E. Air Recirculation F . Outside Air G. Air Delivery Mode Control H.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-23 Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever , to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 45 .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-24 In Brief Electronic T ransfer Case This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column. Automatic T ransfer Case This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-25 V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-26 In Brief Storing Radio Stations A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio F A V button.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-27 Bluetooth ® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth ‐ enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle ’ s audio system and controls.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-28 In Brief Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. T : Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-29 The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. Some vehicles do not have the buttons shown, however some of the menus can be viewed by using the trip odometer reset stem.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-30 In Brief Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If available, the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). This is displayed on the inside rearview mirror or the navigation screen, if equipped.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-31 Universal Remote System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-32 In Brief Crew Cab A. Open or Close B. V ent 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 (B) to vent the sunroof.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-33 . T o turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold 5 until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 ‑ 46 .
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-34 In Brief On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows: 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-35 Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-36 In Brief Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen V ehicle Assistance, V ehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn ‐ by ‐ T urn Navigation, and Hands ‐ Free Calling are available on most vehicles.
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 ‑ 2 for more information.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 1-38 In Brief 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons) on page 5 ‑ 50 . If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights may turn on.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 T o replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver . . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However , the range may be less while the vehicle is running.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be started with the key . After the key is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks With power door locks, the switches on the front doors can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door . T o set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows T ailgate { W ARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 2. With the tailgate about halfway open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the closed position prior to removing the left edge.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the P ASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key , it prevents the vehicle from starting.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer . The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved to see more from the driver seat.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Foldaway 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { W ARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Crew Cab Shown If the vehicle has power windows, controls are located on each door .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually . . Push to open the window . . Pull to close the window . Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Close: From the vent, or open position, press and hold the front of the switch (A) to close the sunroof. The sunroof also has a roller sunshade that can be used to block the rays of the sun.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows T o open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position. T o express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the second detent position and release.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints Folding the Bench Seat T o fold the bench seat: 1. Push back on the front of the seatback. 2. Pull one of the release levers, at each end of the seat on the lower rear of the seatback, completely out.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if equipped, to stored positions when entering the vehicle. T o activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. Power Lumbar T o adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 T o adjust a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2. T o recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Rear Seats Rear Seats (Extended Cab Full Bench) Folding the Rear Seat Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench) Folding Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be folded for added cargo space. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 { W ARNING People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 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 your strongest bones take the forces.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the 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 pelvic bones.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 { 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 chance of head and neck injury .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt If the vehicle is a regular cab, then all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 28 .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger . Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints The right front passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 { W ARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
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Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-35 4. T urn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder . 5. Press f to select the desired file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: .
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-36 Infotainment System Repeat Functionality T o use Repeat: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-37 In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system might not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The operating range for the RSE system is above − 20°C ( − 4°F) or below 60°C (140°F).
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-38 Infotainment System These headphones can be used to listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVD ‐ As, or any auxiliary source connected to A/V jacks or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-39 Battery Replacement T o change the batteries on the headphones: 1. T urn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-40 Infotainment System See “ Using the Auxiliary Input Jack ” under Auxiliary Devices on page 7 ‑ 31 for more information about changing the source.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-41 If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position, the screen remains on. This is normal, and the DVD continues to play through the previous audio source.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-42 Infotainment System Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the video screen on and off.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-43 t (Previous T rack/Chapter): Press this button to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press this button again to go to the previous track or chapter .
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-44 Infotainment System Battery Replacement T o change the remote control batteries, do the following: 1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, and pushing Play , sometimes the DVD starts where it left off and sometimes at the beginning.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-46 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax machines, or walkie talkies.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-47 P (Power): Press this button to turn the RSA on or off. V olume: Turn the volume knob to increase or decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-48 Infotainment System Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability , the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-49 When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-50 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ Pair . ” The system responds with instructions and a four ‐ digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-51 3. Say “ Change phone. ” . If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ <Phone name> is now connected. ” . If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-52 Infotainment System Using the “ Delete ” Command 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-53 T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time. 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Digit Dial. ” 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to dial.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-54 Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . T o mute a call, press b / g , and then say “ Mute call.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-55 Dual T one Multi-Frequen cy (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu ‐ driven phone system.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 7-56 Infotainment System 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle. The knob can be positioned between two modes to select a combination of those modes.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 Climate Controls turned off. This is possible since outside air always flows through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See “ Recirculation ” later in this section.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-7 Do not cover the solar sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load. For more information on the solar sensor , see “ Sensors ” later in this section.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-8 Climate Controls conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. The passenger temperature control cannot be activated while in defrost mode.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-9 ; (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that outside is on. When selected, air from outside the vehicle circulates throughout the vehicle.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 8-10 Climate Controls The interior temperature sensor, located in the headliner, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-81 Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-83 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-84 T owing General T owing Information .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or grav.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 Off-Road Driving V ehicles with four-wheel drive can be used for off-road driving. V ehicles without four-wheel drive and vehicles with 20 ‐ inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating T o remove the air dam: 1. Remove the 2 outboard air dam bolts. 2. With a flat ‐ blade tool, disengage the snaps. 3. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are disengaged, push forward on the air dam until it is free.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However , it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating . The vehicle has more bounce when driving over obstacles. . More braking distance is needed, especially on an unpaved surface. { W ARNING When you are driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Driving on Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Driving Uphill Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: . Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. . Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain speed.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 . While backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position so you can tell if the wheels are straight and can maneuver as you back down.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating . What is at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely , try to keep the vehicle headed straight down.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 between the left and right wheels — might not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over . Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice When you drive in mud, snow , or sand, the wheels do not get good traction. Acceleration is not as quick, turning is more difficult, and braking distances are longer .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water . If the tailpipe is under water , you will never be able to start the engine. When going through water , remember that when the brakes get wet, it might take longer to stop.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . T op of hills: Be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car , accident).
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating Recovery Hooks { W ARNING These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 W ARNING (Continued) vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity .
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 Example 3 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating The Certification/Tire label also contains important information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity . See “ What is front axle reserve capacity , and how do I calculate it? ” under Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment on page 9 ‑ 1 17 .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 { W ARNING Things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly .
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 Depending on the accessory design, use a spacer under the accessory at the load points to remove gap. The holes for the Cargo Management System (C) are not intended for attachment of aftermarket equipment.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: A. Camper Center of Gravity B.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: .
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. T o shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center . If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY . If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. T o restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only .
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 flooded with too much gasoline. T ry pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ST ART for up to 15 seconds.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . OnStar System (if equipped) .
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 W ARNING (Continued) Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 1 10-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery . If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery .
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating Active Fuel Management ® V ehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management ™ . This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. V ehicles with an automatic transmission have an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 { W ARNING If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be free to roll — even if the shift lever is in P (Park) — if the transfer case is in Neutral.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 1 (First): For the Hydra-Matic 4-Speed transmission this position reduces vehicle speed even more than 2 (Second) without using the brakes. Y ou can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See T ow/Haul Mode on page 9 ‑ 46 . While using Range Selection Mode, Cruise Control and the T ow/Haul Mode can be used.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 T ow/Haul Mode (Allison T ransmission or Hydra-Mati c 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission) V ehicles with an Allison T ransmission or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic Transmission have a T ow/Haul Mode.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating Cruise Grade Braking (Allison T ransmission or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission) Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 Y ou can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 30 km/h (20 mph). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-50 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. T o get the most satisfaction out of Four-Wheel Drive, you must be familiar with its operation.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 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 ‑ 29 . Some delay between shifting and when the indicator light comes on is normal.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-52 Driving and Operating 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 ‑ 67 .
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 . Avoid driving in Four-Wheel Drive on clean, dry pavement. It may cause your tires to wear faster , make the transfer case harder to shift, and run noisier .
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-54 Driving and Operating . Shift the transmission into N (Neutral). { W ARNING Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-55 Recommended T ransfer Case Settings Driving Conditions T ransfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N Normal YES Severe YES Extreme YES V ehicle in T ow* YES *See Recreational Vehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 99 or T owing the V ehicle on page 10 ‑ 99 .
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-56 Driving and Operating 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 ‑ 67 .
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-57 It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit significant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Low and Four-Wheel Drive High ranges or from transfer case N (Neutral) with the engine running.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-58 Driving and Operating Shifting into Neutral T o shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake and press and hold the regular brake pedal.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-59 This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds. The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-60 Driving and Operating 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. Y ou may never need this setting. It sends maximum power to all four wheels.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-61 position. Y ou must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission into gear .
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-62 Driving and Operating Shifting into Neutral T o shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-63 4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-64 Driving and Operating As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly . Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-65 T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then pull the bottom edge of the lever with the parking brake symbol, located above the parking brake pedal.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-66 Driving and Operating Brake Assist (Except With 4.3L V6 Engine) If this vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , it also has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-67 Ride Control Systems StabiliT rak ® System The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliT rak ® .
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-68 Driving and Operating The Traction Control System (TCS) part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the StabiliT rak button. T o disable both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold 5 until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-69 Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle is allowed to spin excessively while the StabiliT rak ® , ABS, brake warning lights, and any relevant DIC messages are displayed, the transfer case could be damaged.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-70 Driving and Operating For vehicles with an Allison or Hydra ‐ Matic 6 ‐ speed automatic transmission, see “ Grade Braking and Cru.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-71 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory .
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-72 Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-73 The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-74 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system. Read this entire section before using it. { W ARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision.
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-75 V ehicles with Navigation System The RVC system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-76 Driving and Operating Symbols The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the RVC. The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URP A) system must not be disabled to use the caution symbols.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-77 screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions. The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. A. View displayed by the camera B.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-78 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ T urning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-79 Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see “ Fuel for Diesel Engines ” in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. For V ehicles with gasoline engines, please read this. Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-80 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher .
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-81 However , some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-82 Driving and Operating Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U.S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website (www .afdc.energy .gov/afdc/ locator/stations/) that can help you find E85 fuel.
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-83 Filling the T ank If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-84 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed.
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-85 W ARNING (Continued) . Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-86 Driving and Operating . Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 800 km (500 miles) the new vehicle is driven.
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-87 Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires, and mirrors.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-88 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-89 Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal.
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-90 Driving and Operating T railering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. T railering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability , and fuel economy . Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly .
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-91 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 3.23 2 177 kg (4,800 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 4.3L V6 — With Automatic T ransmission (c) 3.
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-92 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Conventional T railer 3.42 4 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Fifth-Wheel T railer 3.
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-93 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (XFE) 3.08 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) 6.
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-94 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box (b) 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.
Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-95 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.8L V8 (c) 3.42 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (1 1,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (c) 3.
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) 6.2L V8 3.42 2 903 kg (6,400 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) 6.
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) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Conventional T railer 3.42 4 218 kg (9,300 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg — Fifth-Wheel T railer 3.
Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-98 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Conventional T railer 4.
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) 2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 491 kg (9,900 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 — Conventional T railer 4.
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) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 354 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 396 kg (14,100 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 3500 Series 2WD Extended Cab (e) 6.
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) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.
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) 3500 Series 4WD Extended Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 173 kg (9,200 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.
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) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.
Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-104 Driving and Operating passengers and cargo in the vehicle reduce the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry , which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow . See “ Vehicle Load Limits ” for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity .
Black plate (105,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-105 Axle Weight Rating). See “ T otal Weight on the V ehicle's Tires ” later in this section for more information. After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper .
Black plate (106,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-106 Driving and Operating Weight ‐ Distributing Hitch Adjustment A. Body to Ground Distance B.
Black plate (107,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-107 leave just enough slack so the combination can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. T railer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer .
Black plate (108,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-108 Driving and Operating If towing a light ‐ duty trailer with a standard four ‐ way round pin connector , an adapter is available from your dealer .
Black plate (109,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-109 . Light Green: Back-up Lamps . Red: Battery Feed . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake If the vehicle is equipped with the “ Heavy-Duty Trailering ” option, please refer to “ Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package ” earlier in this section.
Black plate (110,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-1 10 Driving and Operating This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the T ow/Haul Mode is on. T ow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
Black plate (1 11,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 1 The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle ’ s brake, antilock brake, and StabiliTrak (if equipped) systems.
Black plate (112,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-1 12 Driving and Operating The ITBC system is a factory-installed item. Out ‐ of ‐ factory installation of this system should not be attempted. GM is not responsible for warranty or performance of the system resulting from out ‐ of ‐ factory installation.
Black plate (113,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 13 the DIC V ehicle Information button (if equipped) before the Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed and Trailer Gain can be adjusted. TRAILER GAIN: This setting is displayed any time the Trailer Brake Display Page is active.
Black plate (114,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 9-1 14 Driving and Operating The trailer's and the vehicle's brake lamps will come on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied.
Black plate (115,1) Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 15 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just below the point of trailer wheel lock-up, indicated by trailer wheel squeal or tire smoke when a trailer wheel locks. T railer wheel lock-up may not occur if towing a heavily loaded trailer .
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