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Chevrolet SILVERADO - 2011 Owner's Manual (589 pages)

Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Contents
1
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
Head Restraints
7
In Brief
7
Initial Drive Information
7
Interior Lighting
7
Radio
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
14
Remote Keyless Entry System
14
Canceling a Remote Start
15
Climate Control Systems
15
Door Locks
15
Remote Vehicle Start
15
Starting the Vehicle
15
Power Sliding Rear Window
16
Power Windows
16
Front Seats
17
Manual Seats
17
Power Seats
17
Seat Adjustment
17
Manual Lumbar
18
Power Lumbar
18
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
19
Memory Features
19
Power Reclining Seatbacks
19
Easy Exit Driver Seat
20
Heated Seats
20
Storing Memory Positions
20
Head Restraint Adjustment
21
Safety Belt
21
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
21
Exterior Mirrors
22
Manual Foldaway Mirrors
22
Mirror Adjustment
22
Power Foldaway Mirrors
22
Interior Mirror
23
Steering Wheel Adjustment
23
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
23
Dome Lamp Override
24
Dome Lamps
24
Interior Lighting
24
Reading Lamps
24
Exterior Lighting
25
Windshield Wiper/Washer
25
Climate Control System
26
Climate Controls
26
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
28
Range Selection Mode
28
Transmission
28
Electronic Transfer Case
29
Four-Wheel Drive
29
Manual Transfer Case
29
Transfer Case Buttons
29
Automatic Transfer Case
30
Radio
31
Rear Seats
31
Vehicle Features
31
Satellite Radio
32
Setting the Clock
32
Storing Radio Stations
32
Bluetooth
33
Phone
33
Portable Audio Devices
33
Steering Wheel Controls
33
Drive Information Center (DIC)
34
Navigation System
34
Cruise Control
35
Vehicle Customization
35
Vehicle Features
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
Maintenance
39
Tire Pressure Monitor
39
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
40
Engine Oil Life System
40
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
40
Resetting the Oil Life System
40
Onstar
41
Roadside Assistance Program
41
Scheduled Maintenance
41
Electrical System
42
How Onstar Service Works
42
Onstar Steering Wheel Control
43
Keys, Doors and Windows
45
Keys
46
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
47
Battery Replacement
48
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
48
Remote Start Ready
51
Power Door Locks
52
Automatic Door Locks
53
Delayed Locking
53
Lockout Protection
53
Safety Locks
53
Rear Doors
54
Tailgate
55
Anti-Theft Alarm System
56
Vehicle Security
56
Testing the Alarm
57
Immobilizer Operation
58
Convex Mirrors
59
Manual Mirrors
60
Power Mirrors
60
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
60
Folding Mirrors
61
Power Foldaway
61
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
61
Automatic Dimming
62
Heated Mirrors
62
Manual Foldaway
62
Turn Signal Indicator
62
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
63
Interior Mirrors
63
Manual Rearview Mirror
63
Park Tilt Mirrors
63
Manual Windows
64
Express-Down Windows
65
Window Lockout
65
Head Restraints
70
Split Bench or Bucket Seat
71
Folding the Bench Seat
72
Center Seat
73
Power Seat Adjustment
73
Memory Remote Recall
74
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Pedals
74
Lumbar Adjustment
75
Reclining Seatbacks
77
Heated Front Seats
79
Seatback Latches
79
Folding the Rear Seat
80
Safety Belts
82
Why Safety Belts Work
83
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
85
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
85
Lap-Shoulder Belt
91
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
93
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
94
Safety Belt Pretenstioners
94
Lap Belts
96
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
96
Safety Belt Extender
97
Safety System Check
97
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
98
Safety Belt Care
98
Airbag System
99
Where Are the Airbags?
101
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
102
Airbag On-Off Switch
107
Passenger Sensing System
110
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
113
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant
114
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
115
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
116
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
116
Airbag System Check
118
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
118
Child Restraints
119
Older Children
119
Infants and Young Children
121
Child Restraint Systems
123
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
124
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
125
Where to Put the Restraint
125
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
127
Lower Anchors
128
Top Tether Anchor
128
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
129
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
132
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
136
Securing Child Restraints
136
With Airbag off Switch
142
Armrest Storage
149
Cupholders
149
Instrument Panel Storage
149
Storage Compartments
149
Center Console Storage
150
Table of Contents
151
Airbag System
151
Doors
151
Instruments and Controls
151
Keys and Locks
151
Safety Belts
151
Instruments and Controls
152
- Steering Wheel Controls
  153
- Horn
  155
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  155
- Windows
  156
- Compass
  156
- Clock
  158
- Power Outlets
  160
- Cigarette Lighter
  161
- Ashtrays
  162
Steering Wheel Adjustment
152
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
162
- Instrument Cluster
  163
- Speedometer
  166
- Trip Odometer
  166
  - Engine Hour Meter Display
    166
  - Tachometer
    167
  - Fuel Gauge
    167
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
    168
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    169
Voltmeter Gauge
170
- Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
  171
- Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
  171
Safety Belt Reminders
171
Airbag Readiness Light
172
Airbag On-Off Light
173
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
175
Charging System Light
176
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
180
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
181
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
181
Tow/Haul Mode Light
181
Engine Oil Pressure Light
182
Tire Pressure Light
182
Front Fog Lamp Light
183
High-Beam on Light
183
Low Fuel Warning Light
183
Security Light
183
Cruise Control Light
184
Driver Information Center (DIC)
184
Information Displays
184
- DIC Buttons
  185
- Trip/Fuel Menu Items
  185
- Fuel Range
  186
- Average Economy
  187
- Timer
  187
- Transmission Temperature
  187
- Vehicle Information Menu Items (with DIC Buttons)
  188
- Tire Pressure
  189
- Trailer Gain and Output
  189
- Units
  189
- Compass Recalibration
  190
- Compass Zone Setting
  190
- Engine Hours
  190
- Language
  191
- Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items
  191
- Battery Low Start Vehicle
  193
Battery Voltage and Charging
193
Vehicle Messages
193
Brake System Messages
194
- Service Battery Charging System
  194
- Service Brakes Soon
  194
Door Ajar Messages
195
- Driver Door Open
  195
- Hood Open
  195
- Left Rear Door Open
  195
- Engine Cooling System Messages
  196
- Engine Overheated Idle Engine
  196
- Engine Overheated Stop Engine
  196
- Right Rear Door Open
  196
- Change Engine Oil Soon
  197
- Engine Oil Hot Idle Engine
  197
Engine Oil Messages
197
Engine Power Messages
197
Fuel System Messages
198
Key and Lock Messages
198
Lamp Messages
198
- Object Detection System Messages
  198
- Ride Control System Messages
  199
- Service Park Assist
  199
- Service Traction Control
  199
- Stabilitrak off
  199
Airbag System Messages
200
- Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
  200
- Starting the Vehicle Messages
  200
- Traction Control off
  200
- Service Tire Monitor System
  201
- Tire Learning Active
  201
- Tire Low Add Air to Tire
  201
Tire Messages
201
Transmission Hot Idle Engine
202
Transmission Messages
202
- Vehicle Reminder Messages
  202
- Ice Possible Drive with Care
  203
- Vehicle Personalization
  203
- Washer Fluid Low Add Fluid
  203

Chevrolet SILVERADO - 2011 Owner's Manual (571 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

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
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

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