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Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Owner's Manual (571 pages)
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| Size: 7.3 MB
Table of Contents
Contents
1
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
Safety Belts
5
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Instrument Panel (Premium Version)
12
Initial Drive Information
14
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
14
Remote Vehicle Start
14
Starting the Vehicle
14
Cancelling a Remote Start
15
Power Door Locks
15
Power Windows
15
Manual Seats
16
Power Sliding Rear Window
16
Seat Adjustment
16
Lumbar Adjustment
17
Manual Lumbar
17
Power Lumbar
17
Power Seats
17
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
18
Memory Features
19
Power Reclining Seatbacks
19
Storing Memory Positions
19
Easy Exit Driver Seat
20
Head Restraint Adjustment
20
Heated Seats
20
Safety Belts
21
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
21
Exterior Mirrors
22
Interior Mirror
22
Manual Foldaway Mirrors
22
Mirror Adjustment
22
Dome Lamps
23
Interior Lighting
23
Steering Wheel Adjustment
23
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
23
Dome Lamp Override
24
Exterior Lighting
24
Reading Lamps
24
Windshield Wiper/Washer
25
Climate Controls
26
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
28
Range Selection Mode
28
Transmission
28
Four-Wheel Drive
29
Manual Transfer Case
29
Transfer Case Buttons
29
Automatic Transfer Case
30
Electronic Transfer Case
30
Radio
31
Vehicle Features
31
Portable Audio Devices
32
Satellite Radio
32
Setting the Clock
32
Storing Radio Stations
32
Bluetooth
33
Steering Wheel Controls
33
Cruise Control
34
Driver Information Center (DIC)
34
Navigation System
34
Vehicle Customization
35
Power Outlets
36
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
36
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
36
Extended Cab
37
Sunroof
37
Universal Remote System
37
Crew Cab
38
Performance and Maintenance
38
Stabilitrak System
38
Engine Oil Life System
39
Resetting the Oil Life System
39
Tire Pressure Monitor
39
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
40
Fuel E85
40
Automatic Crash Response
41
How Onstar Service Works
41
Onstar
41
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
43
Keys, Doors and Windows
45
Keys
46
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
47
Battery Replacement
48
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
48
Door Locks
51
Remote Start Ready
51
Automatic Door Locks
52
Delayed Locking
52
Lockout Protection
52
Safety Locks
52
Rear Doors
53
Tailgate Removal
54
Anti-Theft Alarm System
55
Vehicle Security
55
Immobilizer Operation
56
Testing the Alarm
56
Convex Mirrors
58
Manual Mirrors
58
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
58
Folding Mirrors
59
Power Mirrors
59
Automatic Dimming
60
Heated Mirrors
60
Manual Foldaway
60
Power Foldaway
60
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
61
Cleaning the Mirror
61
Manual Rearview Mirror
61
Park Tilt Mirrors
61
Express-Down Windows
63
Window Lockout
63
Sun Visors
64
Seats and Restraints
67
Head Restraints
68
Front Seats
69
Center Seat
70
Folding the Bench Seat
70
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Pedals
71
Power Seat Adjustment
71
Memory Remote Recall
72
Heated Front Seats
76
Remote Start Heated Seats
76
Folding the Rear Seat
77
Why Safety Belts Work
79
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
81
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
82
Lap-Shoulder Belt
88
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
90
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
91
Safety Belt Pretensioners
91
Lap Belt
93
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
93
Safety Belt Care
94
Safety Belt Extender
94
Safety System Check
94
Airbag System
95
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
95
Where Are the Airbags?
97
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
99
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
101
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
101
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
101
Airbag On-Off Switch
103
Passenger Sensing System
106
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
108
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant
109
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
110
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
110
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
111
Airbag System Check
112
Child Restraints
113
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
113
Infants and Young Children
116
Child Restraint Systems
118
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
119
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
120
Where to Put the Restraint
120
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
122
Lower Anchors
123
Top Tether Anchor
123
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
124
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
126
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
130
Securing Child Restraints
131
Armrest Storage
143
Cupholders
143
Instrument Panel Storage
143
Storage Compartments
143
Center Console Storage
144
Table of Contents
145
Doors
145
Instruments and Controls
145
Keys and Locks
145
Airbag System
146
Radio
146
Steering Wheel Adjustment
146
Steering Wheel Controls
146
CD/DVD
147
Instruments and Controls
147
Horn
148
Windshield Wiper/Washer
148
Compass
149
Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure
149
Windows
149
Windshield Washer
149
Compass Calibration
150
Compass Calibration Procedure
150
Phone
150
Clock
151
MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player
152
Climate Control Systems
153
Power Outlets
153
Cigarette Lighter
154
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
155
Ashtrays
155
Instrument Panel
155
Instrument Cluster
156
Speedometer
159
Trip Odometer
159
Tachometer
159
Fuel Gauge
160
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
161
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
162
Maintenance
162
Electrical System
163
Voltmeter Gauge
163
Airbag Readiness Light
164
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
164
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
164
Safety Belt Reminders
164
Airbag On-Off Light
165
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
167
Charging System Light
168
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
168
Brake System Warning Light
171
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
171
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
172
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
173
Tow/Haul Mode Light
173
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
174
Tire Pressure Light
174
Engine Oil Pressure Light
175
Low Fuel Warning Light
175
Security Light
175
Cruise Control Light
176
Driver Information
176
Center (DIC)
176
DIC Buttons
177
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
178
Fuel Range
178
Average Economy
179
Fuel Used
179
Timer
179
Transmission Temperature
179
Vehicle Information Menu Items (with DIC Buttons)
180
Oil Life
180
Units
180
Tire Pressure
181
Trailer Gain and Output
181
Engine Hours
181
Compass Zone Setting
181
Language
182
Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items
183
Compass Recalibration
184
Front Fog Lamp Light
176
High-Beam on Light
176
Information Displays
176
Battery Voltage and Charging
185
Brake System Messages
185
Vehicle Messages
185
Door Ajar Messages
186
Hood Open
186
Left Rear Door Open
186
Service Brakes Soon
186
Engine Cooling System Messages
187
Engine Overheated Idle Engine
187
Passenger Door Open
187
Right Rear Door Open
187
Change Engine Oil Soon
188
Engine Oil Hot Idle Engine
188
Engine Oil Messages
188
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
188
Engine Power Messages
189
Fuel System Messages
189
Key and Lock Messages
189
Lamp Messages
189
Object Detection System Messages
190
Ride Control System Messages
190
Service Park Assist
190
Service Stabilitrak
190
Airbag System Messages
191
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
191
Stabilitrak off
191
Traction Control off
191
Starting the Vehicle Messages
192
Tire Learning Active
192
Tire Low Add Air to Tire
192
Tire Messages
192
Check Trailer Wiring
193
Transmission Hot Idle Engine
193
Transmission Messages
193
Vehicle Reminder Messages
193
Vehicle Personalization
194
Washer Fluid Messages
194
Entering the Feature
195
Feature Settings Menu Items
195
Display Language
195
Auto Door Lock
195
Auto Door Unlock
196
Remote Door Lock
196
Remote Door Unlock
197
Delay Door Lock
197
Exit Lighting
198
Approach Lighting
198
Chime Volume
199
Easy Exit Recall
199
Easy Exit Setup
200
Memory Seat Recall
200
Remote Start
201
Factory Settings
201
Exit Feature Settings
201
Universal Remote System Programming
202
Exiting the Feature
202
Programming Universal Home Remote - Rolling Code
203
Programming Universal Home Remote - Fixed Code
204
Universal Remote System Operation
207
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
207
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
207
Lighting
209
Exterior Lamp Controls
209
Exterior Lamps off Reminder
211
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
211
Flash-To-Pass
211
Daytime Running Lamps
211
Automatic Headlamp System
212
Hazard Warning Flashers
213
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
214
Fog Lamps
214
Turn Signal on Chime
214
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
215
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
216
Cargo Lamp
216
Lighting Features
217
Entry Lighting
217
Battery Load Management
218
Battery Power Protection
218
Infotainment System
219
Theft-Deterrent Feature
220
Using the Radio
222
Setting the Tone
223
Speed Compensated Volume
223
Adjusting the Speakers
225
Radio Messages
225
AM-FM Radio
226
Radio Data System (RDS)
226
Finding a Station
226
Setting Preset Stations
227
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
227
XM Satellite Radio Service
228
Finding a Channel
228
Finding a Category Station
228
Storing XM Channels
229
Adding and Removing Categories
229
Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite
229
XM Radio Messages
230
Radio Reception
231
FM Stereo
231
Cellular Phone Usage
231
Audio Players
232
Fixed Mast Antenna
232
Satellite Radio Antenna
232
Inserting a CD
233
Ejecting a CD
233
Playing a CD
233
MP3-Supported Files
235
Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs
235
Root Directory
235
Empty Folder
235
File System and Naming
236
Preprogrammed Playlists
236
Playing an MP3
237
CD Player Messages
238
CD/DVD Player
239
Care of the CD and DVD Player
239
Audio Output
239
Inserting a Disc
240
Ejecting a Disc
240
MP3 and WMA Supported Files
242
Rear Seat Infotainment
254
Rear Seat Entertainment System
254
Parental Control
255
Headphones
255
Audio/Video Jacks
257
Changing the RSE Video Screen Settings
258
Video Screen
258
Remote Control Buttons
260
DVD Display Error Messages
263
Rear Seat Audio System
264
DVD Distortion
264
Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console
264
Cleaning the Video Screen
264
Phone
266
Voice Recognition
266
Bluetooth Controls
267
Pairing
267
Pairing a Phone
268
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones
268
Deleting a Paired Phone
268
Connecting to a Different Phone
268
Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers
269
Using the Store Command
269
Using the Digit Store Command
269
Listing Stored Numbers
270
Making a Call
270
Using the Delete Command
270
Using the Delete All Name Tags Command
270
Receiving a Call
271
Call Waiting
271
Three-Way Calling
271
Muting a Call
272
Transferring a Call
272
Voice Pass-Thru
272
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Tones
273
Clearing the System
273
Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call
273
Climate Control System
275
Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Controls
279
Rear Window Defogger
283
Sensors
283
Air Vents
284
Driving and Operating
285
Driving Information
286
Defensive Driving
286
Control of a Vehicle
287
Braking
287
Power Steering
288
Steering Tips
288
Off-Road Recovery
289
Steering in Emergencies
289
Loss of Control
290
Skidding
290
Off-Road Driving
291
Before You Go Off-Roading
291
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
292
Roof
292
Environmental Concerns
293
Travelling to Remote Areas
293
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
293
Scanning the Terrain
294
Surface Conditions
294
Surface Obstacles
294
Driving on Hills
295
Approaching a Hill
295
Driving Uphill
296
Driving Downhill
297
Driving Across an Incline
298
Stalling on an Incline
299
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
300
Driving on Wet Roads
301
After Off-Road Driving
301
Hydroplaning
301
Highway Hypnosis
302
Hill and Mountain Roads
302
Winter Driving
303
Driving on Snow or Ice
303
Blizzard Conditions
304
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
305
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
305
Vehicle Load Limits
306
Recovery Hooks
306
Tire and Loading Information Label
307
Certification/Tire Label
309
Two-Tiered Loading
311
Add-On Equipment
312
Loading Points
312
Truck-Camper Loading Information
313
Starting and Operating
315
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
315
Ignition Positions
316
Starting the Engine
317
Automatic Transmission
318
Manual Transmission
318
Starting Procedure
318
Fast Idle System
319
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
320
Engine Coolant Heater
320
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
320
Shifting into Park
321
Shifting out of Park
322
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
322
Torque Lock
322
Parking
323
Jump Starting
323
Engine Exhaust
324
Active Fuel Management
324
Running the Vehicle While Parked
325
Automatic Transmission
326
Towing
327
Manual Mode
329
Low Traction Mode
330
Tow/Haul Mode
330
Grade Braking
331
Cruise Grade Braking
332
Manual Transmission
332
Shift Speeds
333
Drive Systems
334
Recommended Transfer Case Settings
335
Shifting in or out of Neutral
338
Shifting into Neutral
342
Shifting out of Neutral
342
Brakes
347
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
347
Parking Brake
348
Using ABS
348
Braking in Emergencies
348
Brake Assist
350
Hill Start Assist
350
Ride Control Systems
351
Traction Control Operation
352
Locking Rear Axle
353
Cruise Control
353
Setting Cruise Control
354
Resuming a Set Speed
355
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
355
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
355
Ending Cruise Control
355
Object Detection Systems
356
Rear Vision Camera
358
Turning the Rear Vision Camera System on or off
359
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen
359
Rear Vision Camera Error Messages
360
Rear Vision Camera Location
360
Disconnecting the Rear Vision Camera
361
Fuel
363
Recommended Fuel
363
Vehicle Identification
363
Gasoline Specifications
364
Fuel Requirements
364
Fuel Additives
364
Filling the Tank
367
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
368
General Towing Information
369
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
369
Pulling a Trailer
369
Driving with a Trailer
370
Following Distance
371
Passing
371
Backing up
371
Driving on Grades
371
Parking on Hills
372
Trailer Towing
373
Leaving after Parking on a Hill
373
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
373
Weight of the Trailer
374
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
387
Towing Equipment
389
Total Weight on the Vehicle Tires
389
Weight of the Trailering Combination
389
Weight-Distribution Hitch Adjustment
390
Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
390
Safety Chains
390
Trailer Brakes
391
Auxiliary Battery
391
Trailer Wiring Harness
391
Basic Trailer Wiring
391
Heavy-Dutytrailer Wiring Harness Package
392
Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package
392
Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions
393
Integrated Trailer Brake Control System
394
Trailer Brake Control Panel
396
Trailer Brake DIC Display Page
396
Manual Trailer Brake Apply
397
Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure
398
Trailer Sway Control
400
Conversions and Add-Ons
401
Add-On Electrical Equipment
401
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
401
Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions
405
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
405
Vehicle Care
407
Accessories and Modifications
409
Vehicle Checks
410
Hood
411
Engine Compartment Overview
412
Engine Oil
414
Checking Engine Oil
414
When to Add Engine Oil
415
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
416
Viscosity Grade
416
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
417
What to Do with Used Oil
417
When to Change Engine Oil
418
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
418
Automatic Transmission Fluid
419
When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
419
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
419
Checking the Fluid Level
420
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
421
Consistency of Readings
421
Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
427
Engine Coolant
428
Checking Coolant
429
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engine
430
Engine Overheating
432
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
433
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
433
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
434
Engine Fan
434
Power Steering Fluid
435
Washer Fluid
435
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
435
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
435
Adding Washer Fluid
436
Brake Fluid
437
Brake Pedal Travel
437
Brake Adjustment
437
Replacing Brake System Parts
437
Checking Brake Fluid
438
Battery
439
Vehicle Storage
439
Transfer Case
440
When to Check Lubricant
440
Front Axle
441
When to Change Lubricant
441
How to Check Lubricant
441
Rear Axle
442
Noise Control System
443
Starter Switch Check
444
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
445
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
445
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
446
Wiper Blade Replacement
446
Headlamp Aiming
447
Glass Replacement
447
Bulb Replacement
449
Headlamps
449
Pick-Up Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps
450
Taillamps
450
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
451
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp and Cargo Lamp
452
License Plate Lamp
452
Electrical System Overload
453
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
454
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
454
Headlamp Wiring
454
Windshield Wipers
454
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
458
Top View
460
Wheels and Tires
461
Tire Sidewall Labeling
462
20-Inch Tires
462
Tire Designations
465
Tire Size
465
Tire Terminology and Definitions
466
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
470
Tire Pressure Monitor System
471
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
472
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
473
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
474
Tire Inspection
475
Tire Rotation
476
Dual Tire Rotation
478
When It Is Time for New Tires
479
Buying New Tires
480
Different Size Tires and Wheels
481
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
482
Treadwear
482
Traction
482
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
483
Wheel Replacement
483
Tire Chains
484
Used Replacement Wheels
484
If a Tire Goes Flat
485
Tire Changing
487
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
487
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
490
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
496
Full-Size Spare Tire
499
Jump Starting
500
Jumper Cable Removal
504
Towing the Vehicle
505
Recreational Vehicle Towing
505
Dinghy Towing
506
Dolly Towing
507
Appearance Care
510
Exterior Care
510
Washing the Vehicle
510
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
511
Finish Care
511
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
511
Windshield and Wiper Blades
512
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
512
Tires
513
Sheet Metal Damage
513
Finish Damage
513
Steering, Suspension and Chassis Components
513
Interior Care
514
Underbody Maintenance
514
Chemical Paint Spotting
514
Fabric/Carpet
515
Instrument Panel, Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces
516
Leather/Leatherette
516
Floor Mats
517
Service and Maintenance
519
Scheduled Maintenance
520
When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays
520
Rotation of New Tires
520
Every Engine Oil Change
521
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
526
Maintenance Replacement Parts
529
Technical Data
533
Vehicle Identification
533
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
533
Identification Label
533
Vehicle Data
534
Capacities and Specifications
534
Engine Drive Belt Routing
538
Index
557
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