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Driving and Operating 9-67 Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak® System The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak®. It is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to assist the driver with keeping the vehicle on the intended path. When the vehicle is started and begins to move, the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle. The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). In some cases, it may take approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of driving before the system initializes. If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates, the cruise control automatically disengages. The cruise control can be re-engaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 9‑69 for more information. If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE STABILITRAK. If these DIC messages appear, make sure the StabiliTrak system has not been turned off using the StabiliTrak on/ off button. Then turn the vehicle off, wait 15 seconds, and turn it back on again to reset the system. If any of these messages still appear on the DIC, the vehicle should be taken in for service. For more information on the DIC messages, see Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑46. The StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the system is both on and activated. The system may be heard or felt while it is working; this is normal. The traction control disable button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls.

Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)	8
Instrument Panel (Premium Version)	12
Initial Drive Information	14
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	14
Remote Vehicle Start	14
Door Locks	15
Windows	15
Seat Adjustment	16
Memory Features	19
Heated Seats	20
Head Restraint Adjustment	20
Safety Belts	21
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	21
Mirror Adjustment	22
Steering Wheel Adjustment	23
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	23
Interior Lighting	23
Exterior Lighting	24
Windshield Wiper/Washer	25
Climate Controls	26
Transmission	28
Four-Wheel Drive	29
Vehicle Features	31
Radio(s)	31
Satellite Radio	32
Portable Audio Devices	32
Bluetooth®	33
Steering Wheel Controls	33
Cruise Control	34
Navigation System	34
Driver Information Center (DIC)	34
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	36
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	36
Power Outlets	36
Universal Remote System	37
Sunroof	37
Performance and Maintenance	38
StabiliTrak® System	38
Tire Pressure Monitor	39
Engine Oil Life System	39
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	40
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	40
Roadside Assistance Program	40
OnStar®	41
Keys, Doors and Windows	45
Keys and Locks	46
Keys	46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	47
Remote Vehicle Start	49
Door Locks	51
Power Door Locks	52
Delayed Locking	52
Automatic Door Locks	52
Lockout Protection	52
Safety Locks	52
Doors	53
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	53
Tailgate	54
Vehicle Security	55
Anti-theft Alarm System	55
Immobilizer	56
Immobilizer Operation	56
Exterior Mirrors	58
Convex Mirrors	58
Manual Mirrors	58
Trailer-Tow Mirrors	58
Power Mirrors	59
Folding Mirrors	59
Heated Mirrors	60
Park Tilt Mirrors	61
Interior Mirrors	61
Manual Rearview Mirror	61
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	61
Windows	62
Manual Windows	62
Power Windows	62
Rear Windows	63
Sun Visors	64
Roof	64
Sunroof (Extended Cab)	64
Sunroof (Crew Cab)	65
Seats and Restraints	67
Head Restraints	68
Front Seats	69
Seat Adjustment	69
Center Seat	70
Power Seat Adjustment	71
Lumbar Adjustment	73
Reclining Seatbacks	74
Heated Front Seats	76
Rear Seats	77
Rear Seats (Extended Cab Full Bench)	77
Rear Seats (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench)	78
Safety Belts	78
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	82
Lap-Shoulder Belt	88
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	93
Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab)	93
Safety Belt Extender	94
Safety System Check	94
Safety Belt Care	94
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	95
Airbag System	95
Where Are the Airbags?	97
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	99
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	101
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	101
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	101
Airbag On-Off Switch	103
Passenger Sensing System	106
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	110
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	111
Airbag System Check	112
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	113
Child Restraints	113
Older Children	113
Infants and Young Children	116
Child Restraint Systems	118
Where to Put the Restraint	120
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	122
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	130
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	131
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	133
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	133
Storage	143
Storage Compartments	143
Instrument Panel Storage	143
Glove Box	143
Cupholders	143
Armrest Storage	143
Center Console Storage	144
Instruments and Controls	145
Controls	146
Steering Wheel Adjustment	146
Steering Wheel Controls	146
Horn	148
Windshield Wiper/Washer	148
Compass	149
Clock	151
Power Outlets	153
Cigarette Lighter	154
Ashtrays	155
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	155
Instrument Cluster	156
Speedometer	159
Odometer	159
Trip Odometer	159
Tachometer	159
Fuel Gauge	160
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	161
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	162
Voltmeter Gauge	163
Safety Belt Reminders	164
Airbag Readiness Light	164
Airbag On-Off Light	165
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	167
Charging System Light	168
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	168
Brake System Warning Light	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
High-Beam On Light	176
Front Fog Lamp Light	176
Cruise Control Light	176
Information Displays	176
Driver Information Center (DIC)	176
Vehicle Messages	185
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	185
Brake System Messages	185
Door Ajar Messages	186
Engine Cooling System Messages	187
Engine Oil Messages	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
Airbag System Messages	191
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	191
Starting the Vehicle Messages	192
Tire Messages	192
Transmission Messages	193
Vehicle Reminder Messages	193
Washer Fluid Messages	194
Vehicle Personalization	194
Vehicle Personalization (with DIC Buttons)	194
Universal Remote System	202
Universal Remote System Programming	202
Universal Remote System Operation	207
Lighting	209
Exterior Lighting	209
Exterior Lamp Controls	209
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	211
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	211
Flash-to-Pass	211
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	211
Automatic Headlamp System	212
Hazard Warning Flashers	213
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	214
Fog Lamps	214
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	215
Interior Lighting	216
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	216
Cargo Lamp	216
Dome Lamps	216
Reading Lamps	217
Lighting Features	217
Entry Lighting	217
Exit Lighting	217
Battery Load Management	218
Battery Power Protection	218
Infotainment System	219
Introduction	219
Infotainment	219
Theft-Deterrent Feature	220
Operation	220
Radio	226
AM-FM Radio	226
Satellite Radio	228
Radio Reception	231
Fixed Mast Antenna	232
Satellite Radio Antenna	232
Audio Players	232
CD Player	232
CD/DVD Player	239
Auxiliary Devices	249
Rear Seat Infotainment	254
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	254
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	264
Phone	266
Bluetooth	266
Climate Controls	275
Climate Control Systems	275
Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning)	275
Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only)	278
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	279
Air Vents	284
Driving and Operating	285
Driving Information	286
Defensive Driving	286
Drunk Driving	286
Control of a Vehicle	287
Braking	287
Steering	288
Off-Road Recovery	289
Loss of Control	290
Off-Road Driving	291
Driving on Wet Roads	301
Highway Hypnosis	302
Hill and Mountain Roads	302
Winter Driving	303
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	305
Vehicle Load Limits	306
Truck-Camper Loading Information	313
Starting and Operating	315
New Vehicle Break-In	315
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	315
Ignition Positions	316
Starting the Engine	317
Fast Idle System	319
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	320
Engine Coolant Heater	320
Shifting Into Park	321
Shifting out of Park	322
Parking (Manual Transmission)	323
Parking over Things That Burn	323
Active Fuel Management®	324
Engine Exhaust	324
Running the Vehicle While Parked	325
Automatic Transmission	326
Manual Mode	329
Tow/Haul Mode	330
Manual Transmission	332
Drive Systems	334
Four-Wheel Drive	334
Brakes	347
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	347
Parking Brake	348
Brake Assist (Except With 4.3L V6 Engine)	350
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	350
Ride Control Systems	351
StabiliTrak® System	351
Locking Rear Axle	353
Cruise Control	353
Object Detection Systems	356
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	356
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	358
Fuel	363
Recommended Fuel	363
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	364
California Fuel Requirements	364
Fuels in Foreign Countries	364
Fuel Additives	364
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	365
Filling the Tank	367
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	368
Towing	369
General Towing Information	369
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	369
Trailer Towing	373
Towing Equipment	389
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	400
Conversions and Add-Ons	401
Add-On Electrical Equipment	401
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	401
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	405
Vehicle Care	407
General Information	408
California Proposition 65 Warning	409
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	409
Accessories and Modifications	409
Vehicle Checks	410
Doing Your Own Service Work	410
Hood	411
Engine Compartment Overview	412
Engine Oil	414
Engine Oil Life System	418
Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)	419
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)	422
Manual Transmission Fluid	425
Hydraulic Clutch	425
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	426
Cooling System	427
Engine Coolant	428
Engine Overheating	432
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	434
Engine Fan	434
Power Steering Fluid	435
Washer Fluid	435
Brakes	436
Brake Fluid	437
Battery	439
Four-Wheel Drive	440
Front Axle	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
Glass Replacement	447
Headlamp Aiming	447
Bulb Replacement	449
Halogen Bulbs	449
Headlamps	449
Pick-Up Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps	450
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)	450
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	451
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	452
License Plate Lamp	452
Replacement Bulbs	453
Electrical System	453
Electrical System Overload	453
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	454
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	454
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	458
Wheels and Tires	461
Tires	461
Tire Sidewall Labeling	462
Tire Designations	465
Tire Terminology and Definitions	466
Tire Pressure	469
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	470
Tire Pressure Monitor System	471
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	472
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	481
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	483
Wheel Replacement	483
Tire Chains	484
If a Tire Goes Flat	485
Tire Changing	487
Full-Size Spare Tire	499
Jump Starting	500
Towing	505
Towing the Vehicle	505
Recreational Vehicle Towing	505
Appearance Care	510
Exterior Care	510
Interior Care	514
Floor Mats	517
Service and Maintenance	519
General Information	519
Scheduled Maintenance	520
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	526
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	526
Maintenance Replacement Parts	529
Maintenance Records	530
Technical Data	533
Vehicle Identification	533
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	533
Service Parts Identification Label	533
Vehicle Data	534
Capacities and Specifications	534
Engine Drive Belt Routing	538
Customer Information	539
Customer Information	539
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	539
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	541
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	542
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	543
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	544
Online Owner Center	544
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	545
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	545
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	547
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	547
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	548
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	549
Service Publications Ordering Information	552
Reporting Safety Defects	553
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	553
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	553
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	554
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	554
Event Data Recorders	554
OnStar®	555
Navigation System	555
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	556
Radio Frequency Statement	556
Index	557
Index_A	557
Index_B	558
Index_C	558
Index_D	560
Index_E	560
Index_F	561
Index_G	562
Index_H	562
Index_I	563
Index_J	563
Index_K	563
Index_L	563
Index_M	564
Index_N	565
Index_O	565
Index_P	565
Index_R	566
Index_S	567
Index_T	568
Index_U	569
Index_V	569

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Driving and Operating

9-67

Ride Control Systems

StabiliTrak

System

The vehicle may have a vehicle

stability enhancement system called

StabiliTrak

. It is an advanced

computer-controlled system that

assists the driver with directional

control of the vehicle in difficult

driving conditions.

StabiliTrak activates when the

computer senses a discrepancy

between the intended path and the

direction the vehicle is actually

traveling. StabiliTrak selectively

applies braking pressure at any one

of the vehicle's brakes to assist the

driver with keeping the vehicle on

the intended path.

When the vehicle is started and

begins to move, the system

performs several diagnostic checks

to insure there are no problems.

The system may be heard or felt

while it is working. This is normal

and does not mean there is a

problem with the vehicle. The

system should initialize before the

vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph).

In some cases, it may take

approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of

driving before the system initializes.

If cruise control is being used

when StabiliTrak activates, the

cruise control automatically

disengages. The cruise control

can be re-engaged when road

conditions allow. See

Cruise Control

on page 9

‑

for more information.

If the system fails to turn on or

activate, the StabiliTrak light along

with one of the following messages

will be displayed on the Driver

Information Center (DIC):

TRACTION CONTROL OFF,

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL,

STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE

STABILITRAK. If these DIC

messages appear, make sure the

StabiliTrak system has not been

turned off using the StabiliTrak on/

off button. Then turn the vehicle off,

wait 15 seconds, and turn it back on

again to reset the system. If any of

these messages still appear on the

DIC, the vehicle should be taken in

for service. For more information

on the DIC messages, see

Ride

Control System Messages on

page 5

‑

The StabiliTrak light will flash on the

instrument panel cluster when the

system is both on and activated.

The system may be heard or felt

while it is working; this is normal.

The traction control disable button is

located on the instrument panel

below the climate controls.