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GMC Sierra Hybrid 2011 Owner's Manual

GMC Sierra Hybrid 2011 Owner's Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1
Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
2011 Silverado/Sierra Hybrid
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-5
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-2
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2011 Silverado/Sierra Hybrid In Brief ......1-1 Infotainment System ..7-1 Jump Starting .
  • Page 2 It does to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, pickup, which results in reduced not explain everything you need to GMC, the CHEVROLET and GMC carbon dioxide emissions. know about the vehicle. Read this Truck Emblems, SILVERADO, Z71,...

  • Page 3: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Initial Drive move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current Information range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with Initial Drive Information Transmission all lower gears accessible. As an Transmission .

  • Page 4: Hybrid Features

    In Brief Hybrid Features Fuel Economy Gauge High Voltage Safety Information This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage hybrid battery. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the hybrid battery. See your dealer if the hybrid battery Canada needs service.

  • Page 5: Auto Start

    In Brief Automatic Engine Start/ Engine OFF and AUTO STOP Auto Start modes are indicated on the Stop Feature The vehicle also has an Auto Start tachometer display. When the feature. The engine will remain off tachometer needle indicates OFF, Start the engine as you would any while in Auto Stop mode until the engine is not running and will...
  • Page 6 In Brief Regenerative Braking Battery Service Regenerative braking enables the This vehicle has a standard Never try to do your own service on electric drive motor to operate as a 12-volt battery and a high voltage hybrid components. You can be generator when coasting or braking.

  • Page 7: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Rear Seats Airbag System Restraints Folding Rear Seat Replacing Airbag System Folding a rear seat with Parts After a Crash the safety belts still fastened may Rear Seats If an airbag inflates or the vehicle cause damage to the seat or the Rear Seats .
  • Page 8 Seats and Restraints NOTES...

  • Page 9: Storage

    Storage Storage Additional Storage Features Additional Storage Features Tonneau Cover (Hard Tonneau Cover (Hard Tonneau) Tonneau) ....4-1 Tonneau Cover (Soft Installing the Cover Tonneau) .
  • Page 10 Storage 4. Tilt the clamp assembly so that 5. Pull the handle toward the rear 7. There are locking features on the locator is in the slot, pull of the truck to engage the clamp. the front clamps only. With the down on the assembly, and slide Make sure the locator is secure handle in the clamped position,...
  • Page 11 Storage Closing the Cover 4. Tilt the clamp assembly so that 5. Pull the handle toward the rear the locator is in the slot, pull of the truck to engage the clamp. down on the assembly, and slide Make sure the locator is secured 1.
  • Page 12 Storage Opening the Tonneau Cover 5. Turn the handle assembly and clamp assembly bolt 1. Turn both of the rear handles sideways (A) into the slot of the inward to release compression. retention feature (B). 2. Pull the clamp down and turn the assemblies to disengage them from the lip of the pickup box.
  • Page 13 Storage Removing the Tonneau Cover 4. Pull the clamp down and turn the assembly to disengage it from 1. Open the cover by following the the lip of the truck box. procedure described previously, 5. Turn the cover to expose the under Opening the Tonneau handles.
  • Page 14 Storage Tightening the Clamp Tonneau Cover (Soft Installation Tonneau) 1. Push the handle forward to release it from the clamped Side Rail position. 2. Disengage the clamp from the WARNING inner edge of the bed rail and slide the assembly inward. An improperly stored cargo cover 3.
  • Page 15 Storage Clamp Installation 3. Align the front edge of the side 2. Position the grooves of the rail with the front inside edge of clamps on the side rails (A) pickup box. using the center groove (B). 1. Position three outer clamps (A), on each side rail.
  • Page 16 Storage 3. If the pickup box has molded 4. Slide the inner clamp (B) into the 6. Tighten the clamp by turning the bed rail protectors (A), remove outer clamp (A). latch (C) toward the side rail. the insert (C) from the outer Make sure there is no gap 5.
  • Page 17 Storage Cover Installation 9. Remove the paper from the 2. Verify the gap between the provided clear tape strip and adjuster screws and pivot apply to the painted surface mounts is 3/16 inch. Adjust if below the pull strap. needed. 1.
  • Page 18 4-10 Storage pickup box. If additional clearance is required, remove the clamp closest to the interference. Remove the orange strip to allow access to the outer slot of the upper clamp. Reinstall the clamp using the outer groove of the upper clamp. If bows are too loose, adjust the clamp closest to the bow with the excessive clearance to the inner...
  • Page 19 Storage 4-11 ® 6. Secure the driver side Velcro Secure in Open Position the cover to the side rail. Then pull the cover tight across the ® bed and fasten the Velcro the passenger side. 5. When the cover is rolled out, place the rear rail into the rear pivot mounts.
  • Page 20 4-12 Storage Removal Adjustment 3. Pick the cover assembly up on the driver side and pull the 1. Secure the cover (A) into the whole assembly off the 1. If the cover is too loose, turn the open position. truck box. tensioning screw clockwise to tighten the tension of the vinyl.

  • Page 21: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . . 5-7 Vehicle Messages ... 5-11 Controls Charging System Light .

  • Page 22: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown, Metric similar...

  • Page 23: Tachometer

    Instruments and Controls Tachometer When the engine is on, the tachometer indicator shows the engine's revolutions per minute (rpm). Fuel Gauge English When the ignition is on, the fuel English Version shown, Metric gauge shows approximately how similar much fuel is left in the fuel tank. An When the gas engine is off and the arrow on the fuel gauge indicates key is in the ON/RUN position, the...
  • Page 24 Instruments and Controls Listed are four situations that may Fuel Economy Gauge occur with the fuel gauge, none of these indicate a problem: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads F (full). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated.

  • Page 25: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Instruments and Controls White Zones: Decreased fuel Engine Oil Pressure efficiency driving behavior makes Gauge the indicator display in the two white zones. The indicator in the white zone on the left side of the gauge indicates decreased fuel efficiency with a large amount of decelerations.
  • Page 26 Instruments and Controls Oil pressure should be 200 to AUTO STOP WARNING 550 kPa (29 to 80 psi). In certain When the engine goes into situations, such as long extended Automatic Engine Stop, the oil Do not keep driving if the oil idles on hot days, it could read as pressure gauge drops to zero when pressure is low.

  • Page 27: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Charging System Light Temperature Gauge This 12 volt battery light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is English working. This gauge shows the engine It should go out once the engine coolant temperature.

  • Page 28: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls Have it checked right away. If a If the warning light comes on and a WARNING short distance must be driven with chime sounds there could be a the light on, be certain to turn off all brake problem.

  • Page 29: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls ® Antilock Brake System If the ABS light stays on, turn the StabiliTrak Indicator ignition off, if the light comes on (ABS) Warning Light Light while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off.

  • Page 30: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-10 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on Engine Oil Pressure Light while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak system WARNING and the vehicle might need service. When this warning light is on, the Do not keep driving if the oil StabiliTrak system is off and does pressure is low.

  • Page 31: Information Displays Driver Information

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Information Displays the state of the battery. The battery Vehicle Messages voltage may fluctuate when viewing Messages displayed on the DIC this information on the DIC. This is Driver Information indicate the status of the vehicle or normal.

  • Page 32: Brake System Messages

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and towed to the nearest dealer for Engine Oil Messages service. See Brakes, Brake Charging Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP System Warning Light, and ABS Brake System Warning Light in the ENGINE SERVICE BATTERY owner manual.
  • Page 33 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction The display shows: Auto Stop System For vehicles with a navigation radio Battery Charging system, see the Navigation System manual for more information. Engine Idle Introduction 2 Wheel and 4 Wheel Drive Introduction ....7-1 Modes for: Engine Power Battery Power...
  • Page 34 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 35 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control adjusts the fan speed and airflow direction. The climate control Systems system continues to adjust the climate control settings chosen Climate Control Systems For more information on the for best use of electrical power. vehicle's climate control system, Climate Control Systems .
  • Page 36 Climate Controls NOTES...

  • Page 37: Steering

    Driving and Operating Driving and Automatic Transmission Driving Information Automatic Transmission ..9-5 Operating Manual Mode ....9-7 Steering Brakes This vehicle has On-Demand...

  • Page 38: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating The hybrid battery voltage, Starting and Start the engine as you would any temperature or power limits are other engine. See Starting the Operating not exceeded. In very hot Engine in the owner manual for conditions, Auto Stop may be more information on starting.

  • Page 39: Engine Coolant Heater

    Driving and Operating The hybrid battery state of indicates AUTO STOP, the hybrid The engine shuts off at speeds charge is too low. system is on, the engine is not below 40 km/h (25 mph) unless the running, but may Auto Start at any transmission is in M (Manual Mode) The hybrid battery voltage, time without notice.

  • Page 40: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating Using the Engine Coolant Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) Heater Running the Vehicle 1. Turn off the engine. You could be seriously injured. While Parked Plug the cord into a properly 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

  • Page 41: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating Automatic See Shifting Into Park in the Index WARNING (Continued) of vehicle's owner manual for more Transmission information. Shift to P (Park) and turn the The vehicle has an electronic shift ignition to LOCK/OFF, before WARNING position indicator within the exiting the vehicle.
  • Page 42 Driving and Operating To rock the vehicle back and forth to Shifting out of P (Park) or WARNING get out of snow, ice, or sand without N (Neutral) with the engine damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the the Vehicle is Stuck in the Index of damage the transmission.

  • Page 43: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in Spinning the tires or Manual Mode slippery road conditions could result holding the vehicle in one place Range Selection Mode in skidding. See Skidding under on a hill using only the Loss of Control in the owner accelerator pedal may damage manual for more information.

  • Page 44: Brakes

    Driving and Operating A number displays next to the M, Pushing the minus ( ) button on the Brakes indicating the current gear that has shift lever reduces the gear range. been selected. The number In the M3 gear range, effective Regenerative Braking displayed in the gear indicator is the engine braking occurs at speeds...

  • Page 45: Towing

    Driving and Operating Because the controller applies the Towing a trailer are all important. It can hydraulic brakes through its high depend on any special equipment pressure accumulator, you may on the vehicle, and the amount of General Towing occasionally hear the motor driven tongue weight the vehicle can carry.

  • Page 46: Towing Equipment

    9-10 Driving and Operating Use the following charts to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2WD 6.0 L V8 3.08 2 767 kg (6,100 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 4WD 6.0 L V8 3.08...

  • Page 47: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Drive Motor/Generator Control Jump Starting Module (DMCM) Cooling Jump Starting ....10-15 System ..... 10-8 Towing Power Steering Fluid .

  • Page 48: Vehicle Checks

    10-2 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service WARNING work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own You can be injured and the about how to service the vehicle vehicle could be damaged if you Service Work than this manual can.
  • Page 49 Vehicle Care 10-3 NOTES...

  • Page 50: Engine Compartment

    10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.0 L V8 Engine...

  • Page 51: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-5 A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter DMCM Coolant Surge Tank fluid level. However, if there is a in the owner manual. Pressure Cap. See Drive Motor/ large leak, then it may be necessary Generator Control Module to have the vehicle towed to a B.
  • Page 52 10-6 Vehicle Care How to Check Automatic 3. With your foot on the brake Cold Check Procedure pedal, move the shift lever Transmission Fluid Use this procedure only as a through each gear range, reference to determine if the Notice: Too much or too little pausing for about three seconds transmission has enough fluid to be fluid can damage the...
  • Page 53 Vehicle Care 10-7 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it 6. Perform a hot check at the with a clean rag or paper towel. first opportunity after the transmission reaches a 3. Install the dipstick by pushing normal operating temperature it back in all the way, wait between 60°C and 75°C three seconds, and then pull...

  • Page 54: Module (Dmcm) Coolant

    10-8 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant Always check the fluid level at least loss and possible damage to the twice using the procedure described Drive Motor/Generator Control previously. Consistency (repeatable Module (DMCM) may occur.

  • Page 55: Module (Dmcm) Cooling

    Vehicle Care 10-9 dealer. See Engine Coolant and D. DMCM Cooling Hoses leak at the DMCM cooler core, Cooling System in the owner (Out of View) DMCM pressure cap, DMCM cooler manual for more information. hoses, DMCM cooling pump or E.
  • Page 56 10-10 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the WARNING WARNING DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Steam and scalding liquids from a You can be burned if you spill hot cooling system can blow out coolant on hot engine parts. and burn you badly. They are Coolant contains ethylene glycol under pressure, and if you turn and it will burn if the engine parts...
  • Page 57 Vehicle Care 10-11 4. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine. The hybrid cooling pumps will run and any trapped air will purge to the surge tank. 5. Add the pre mixed DEX COOL, available at your dealer, until the coolant level is maintained at the FULL COLD mark.

  • Page 58: Power Steering Fluid

    10-12 Vehicle Care Battery If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash, the vehicle's This vehicle has a standard sensing system might command the 12 volt battery and a high voltage automatic hybrid battery disconnect hybrid battery. to open.

  • Page 59: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Vehicle Storage Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers WARNING High Voltage Devices and The wiring circuits in the vehicle Wiring are protected from short circuits Batteries have acid that can burn by a combination of fuses, circuit you and gas that can explode.

  • Page 60: Engine Compartment Fuse

    10-14 Vehicle Care The vehicle also has a special fuse in the battery box for the 300-volt batteries. If this fuse has failed and needs to be replaced, the vehicle will be disabled and you will need to have the vehicle repaired by your dealer.
  • Page 61 Vehicle Care 10-15 Jump Starting Fuses Usage Relays Usage WARNING Cabin Heater Pump Drive Motor/Generator PUMP Control Module 1 Personal injury, death, or damage COOL to the vehicle can result if you try Drive Motor/Generator Coolant Pump PUMP jump starting or using a battery Control Module 2 charger on the high voltage Cooling Fan Low...
  • Page 62 10-16 Vehicle Care If the vehicle's 12 volt battery has Trying to start the vehicle by To avoid the possibility of the run down, you may want to use pushing or pulling it will not vehicles rolling, set the parking another vehicle and some jumper work, and it could damage the brake firmly on both vehicles...
  • Page 63 Vehicle Care 10-17 This avoids sparks and helps 5. The remote negative ( ) is a WARNING (Continued) save both batteries. It could solid engine ground. save the radio! amount of fluid is there. If it is low, WARNING 4. Open the hood on the other add water to take care of that vehicle and locate the first.
  • Page 64 10-18 Vehicle Care Before you connect the cables, 8. Do not let the other end touch 10. Connect the other end of the here are some basic things you metal. Connect it to the negative ( ) cable to the should know.

  • Page 65: Recreational Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-19 Jumper Cable Removal To disconnect the jumper cables Towing from both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black Recreational Vehicle negative ( ) cable from the Towing vehicle that had the bad battery. Recreational vehicle towing means 2. Disconnect the black towing the vehicle behind another negative ( ) cable from the vehicle...
  • Page 66 10-20 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing The repairs would not be covered consider before recreational vehicle by the vehicle warranty. Do not Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles towing: tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Two-wheel drive vehicles should...
  • Page 67 Vehicle Care 10-21 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles Dolly Towing Front Towing WARNING (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Shifting a four-wheel-drive Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles 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.
  • Page 68 10-22 Vehicle Care transmissions have no provisions Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles 3. Shift the transmission to for internal lubrication while being P (Park). towed. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. To dolly tow a two wheel drive See Parking Brake in the vehicle, the vehicle must be towed owner manual.
  • Page 69 Vehicle Care 10-23 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Dolly Towing Rear Towing 3. Firmly set the parking brake. following the manufacturer's See Parking Brake in the (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) instructions. owner manual. 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 7.

  • Page 70: Appearance Care

    10-24 Vehicle Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Appearance Care WARNING See Parking Brake in the owner manual. Exterior Care Shifting a four-wheel-drive 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). vehicle's transfer case into When scraping the windshield glass N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle 5.
  • Page 71 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....11-2...
  • Page 72 11-2 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids identified below are specific to the hybrid vehicle and can be obtained from your dealer. See the owner manual for the other fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of de ionized water and...
  • Page 73 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ....12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3...
  • Page 74 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and Filter 10.9 L 11.5 qt Replacement) Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling 2.7 L 2.9 qt System 6.0L V8 Engine Cooling System 16.3 L 17.2 qt Fuel Tank...
  • Page 75 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 76 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 77 INDEX Antilock Brake System (ABS) Canadian Vehicle Owners ..ii Door Warning Light ....5-9 Capacities and Ajar Messages .
  • Page 78 INDEX Electrical System Fluid Gauges Engine Compartment Automatic Transmission ..10-5 Engine Coolant Fuse Block ....10-14 Power Steering ... . . 10-12 Temperature .
  • Page 79 INDEX Instrument Cluster ....5-2 Maintenance Schedule Power Introduction ....ii, 7-1 Recommended Fluids and Steering Fluid .
  • Page 80 INDEX Seats Tachometer ..... 5-3 Using this Supplement ... . .ii Rear .

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