EasyManua.ls Logo

Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab User Manual

Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
570 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
Black plate (1,1)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-50
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-58
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-31
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-42
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-67
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-72
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-85
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-117

Table of Contents

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and is the answer not in the manual?

Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChevrolet
Model2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment and importance of head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

Instructions for adjusting manual and power seats, including lumbar support.

Safety Belts

Proper use, importance, and questions about safety belts.

Airbag System

Details on airbag types, deployment, and system checks for safety.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for older children, infants, and securing restraints in various seating positions.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Includes steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, compass, and clock.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Information Displays

Details on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its various displays and messages.

Vehicle Messages

Explanation of various messages displayed on the DIC for vehicle status and actions.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Controls for headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, and fog lamps.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Details on systems with air conditioning, heater only, and dual automatic controls.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on defensive driving, drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Instructions for new vehicle break-in, adjustable pedals, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Automatic Transmission

Information on shift positions, manual mode, and tow/haul mode.

Drive Systems

Details on four-wheel drive systems, including manual and automatic transfer cases.

Ride Control Systems

Explanation of StabiliTrak system and its operation.

Cruise Control

Operation, setting, and usage of cruise control on various road conditions.

Object Detection Systems

Information on ultrasonic parking assist and rear vision camera systems.

Fuel

Details on recommended fuel types, E85, and fuel system messages.

Towing

General towing information, driving tips, trailer weights, and equipment.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance for performing your own service work, including safety precautions.

Engine Oil

Details on engine oil, checking levels, and changing oil.

Engine Oil Life System

Information on the system that indicates when to change engine oil and filter.

Cooling System

Information on the cooling system and engine overheating.

Engine Overheating

Warning indicators and procedures for engine overheating conditions.

Brakes

Details on disc brakes, rear drum/disc brakes, and brake wear indicators.

Tires

Information on tire maintenance, safety, and replacement.

Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure for optimal operation and safety.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

How the TPMS works to warn the driver of low tire pressure conditions.

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Towing

General towing information, driving tips, trailer weights, and equipment.

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance schedule and actions when the change engine oil soon message displays.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for the vehicle.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)

Steps for resolving concerns with dealership sales or service departments.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to the U.S. and Canadian governments and General Motors.

Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)

Guidelines for collision damage repair and use of genuine GM parts.

Related product manuals