Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Sierra Hybrid 2011 Owner's Manual

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2011 Silverado/Sierra Hybrid M

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

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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ii Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, GMC, the CHEVROLET and GMC Truck Emblems, SILVERADO, Z71, and SIERRA are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25965922 A First Printing

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Your hybrid pickup is designed to be more fuel efficient than the standard pickup, which results in reduced carbon dioxide emissions.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

Using this Supplement

This supplement contains information specific to the unique components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle's features and controls.

Index

A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of this supplement. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the supplement, and the page number where you will find it.

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In Brief 1-1

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Hybrid Features

High Voltage Safety

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Automatic Engine Start/Stop

Feature . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Battery .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Initial Drive Information

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the Range Selection feature,

move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 3 (Third) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 3 (Third) gears are available.

Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Automatic Transmission Operation in the owner manual.

Cruise control can be used while the vehicle is in Range Selection Mode.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑7.

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Hybrid Features

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 needs service.

The 12-volt battery cables, in the engine compartment, are clearly labeled. In emergency situations, first responders can cut those cables to disable the high voltage hybrid battery system.

Fuel Economy Gauge

United States

Canada

This gauge indicates fuel efficiency. To obtain the best fuel efficiency, operate the vehicle so that the indicator is in the high efficiency band.

Modifying both braking and acceleration behavior to keep the indicator in the center of the gauge will result in the best system efficiency and fuel economy.

See Fuel Economy Gauge on page 5‑4.

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Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature

Start the engine as you would any other engine. See “Starting the Engine” in the owner manual for more information on starting. The hybrid system provides very quiet engine starting. If pulling a trailer with trailer brakes, see Trailer Towing on page 9‑9 for more information.

Auto Stop

The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature. After a successful engine start, the engine may turn off and operate in the Auto Stop mode.

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal until you are ready for the vehicle to move.

Engine OFF and AUTO STOP modes are indicated on the tachometer display. When the tachometer needle indicates OFF, the engine is not running and will remain off until the ignition key is placed in the START position or a remote vehicle start is performed. When the tachometer needle indicates AUTO STOP, the hybrid system is on, the engine is not running, but may Auto Start at any time without notice. See Tachometer on page 5‑3 for more information.

A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not in the LOCK/OFF position. Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition switch when exiting the vehicle.

Auto Start

The vehicle also has an Auto Start feature. The engine will remain off while in Auto Stop mode until vehicle conditions require the engine to run. The near-instant starting of the engine from Auto Stop mode is called Auto Start.

EV Mode

The vehicle also has an EV mode which uses only the electric motor to move the vehicle. With light acceleration, the vehicle will drive in EV mode. EV mode is unavailable when the vehicle is out of fuel.

For more information on Auto Stop, Auto Start, and EV Mode, see Starting the Vehicle on page 9‑2.

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Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking enables the electric drive motor to operate as a generator when coasting or braking. Energy from the moving vehicle recharges the hybrid battery.

The hydraulic disc brakes work with the regenerative braking to insure effective braking.

The braking system is computer controlled and blends the regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulic disc brakes to meet any requirements for deceleration. Because the controller applies the hydraulic brakes through its high pressure accumulator, you may occasionally hear the motor driven pump when it recharges the system. This is normal. In the event of a controller problem, the brake pedal may be harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer.

See Regenerative Braking on page 9‑8.

Battery

This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage hybrid battery. When a new standard 12-volt battery is needed, see your dealer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. 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 needs service. See Battery on page 10‑12.

Service

Never try to do your own service on hybrid components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these hybrid components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing

Your Own Service Work on page 10‑2.

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Seats and Restraints

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 3-1

Airbag System

Replacing Airbag System Parts

After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Rear Seats

Folding Rear Seat

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

Make sure that nothing is on the seat.

To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat cushion up.

To return the seat to the normal seating position, slowly pull the seat cushion down.

Make sure the safety belts are not twisted or caught in the seat cushion.

Airbag System

Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash

If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash, the vehicle's sensing system may command the automatic hybrid battery disconnect to open. When the battery disconnect is open, the hybrid battery will be off and the vehicle will not start. The airbag readiness light and/or SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM warning message may come on in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Airbag Readiness Light” in the owner manual and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑11 for more information.

To operate the vehicle, the automatic hybrid battery disconnect must be reconnected by a qualified service technician and sensing system parts will need to be replaced. Have the vehicle serviced right away.

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2 NOTES

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Storage

Additional Storage Features

Tonneau Cover (Hard

Tonneau) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Tonneau Cover (Soft

Tonneau) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Additional Storage Features

Tonneau Cover (Hard Tonneau)

Installing the Cover

CAUTION

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An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. After positioning the cargo cover back on the vehicle, always be sure that it is securely reattached by properly securing the straps and latches.

1. Position the tonneau cover onto the top of the pickup box with the locator tabs positioned into the front stake pockets.

If equipped, remove the front stake pocket covers from the bed rail protectors. The locators must fully seat into the stake pocket.

2. Align the front edge of the cover with the front edge of the bed rail so that it is centered on each side of the truck bed.

3. Lower the front clamp from its storage position.

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4-2 Storage

4. Tilt the clamp assembly so that the locator is in the slot, pull down on the assembly, and slide the clamp under the edge of the inner lip of the bed rail.

5. Pull the handle toward the rear of the truck to engage the clamp. Make sure the locator is secure into the slot (A). If unable to completely engage clamp, see the tightening and loosening procedures later in this section.

6. The clamp should be securely engaged. Shake the handle assembly to make sure the handle does not move.

7. There are locking features on the front clamps only. With the handle in the clamped position, push the locking tab to engage the lock.

8. Repeat the clamp attachment steps 3 through 7 for the opposite side.

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Closing the Cover

Storage 4-3

1. Release both the retention straps located on the top of the cover behind the cab and press into the stored position.

2. Unfold the tonneau cover to the closed position.

3. Lower the rear set of clamp assemblies from the stored position.

4. Tilt the clamp assembly so that the locator is in the slot, pull down on the assembly, and slide the clamp under the edge of the inner lip on the bed rail.

5. Pull the handle toward the rear of the truck to engage the clamp. Make sure the locator is secured into the slot (A). If unable to completely engage clamp, see the tightening and loosening procedures later in this section.

6. The clamp should be securely engaged. Shake the handle assembly to make sure the handle does not move.

7. Repeat the clamp attachment steps 3 through 6 for the opposite side.

8. Close the endgate.

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4-4 Storage

Opening the Tonneau Cover

1. Turn both of the rear handles inward to release compression.

2. Pull the clamp down and turn the assemblies to disengage them from the lip of the pickup box.

3. Open the cover to expose the handles.

4. Align the clamp assembly bolt (A) with the retention feature (B).

5. Turn the handle assembly and clamp assembly bolt sideways (A) into the slot of the retention feature (B).

6. The handle should lie flat on the panel with the handles facing inward. Press firmly to secure.

This step must be done before stowing the cover.

7. Fold the cover forward.

8. Remove the retaining strap from the bow. Connect the retention buckle ends. One end is located on the front of the tonneau cover behind the cab and the other end is on the tonneau cover

9. Pull on each strap to make sure both buckles are attached.

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Storage 4-5

Removing the Tonneau Cover

1. Open the cover by following the procedure described previously, under “Opening the Tonneau Cover”.

2. Disengage the locking tabs, located on the front handles, by pulling them rearward.

3. Turn the handles inward to release.

4. Pull the clamp down and turn the assembly to disengage it from the lip of the truck box.

5. Turn the cover to expose the handles.

8. The handle should lie flat on the panel with the handles facing inward. Press firmly to secure.

9. Remove the tonneau cover from the vehicle.

6. Align the clamp assembly bolt (A), with the retention feature (B).

7. Turn the handle assembly sideways by tilting the assembly bolt (A) into the slot of the retention feature (B).

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4-6 Storage

Tightening the Clamp

1. Push the handle forward to release it from the clamped position.

2. Disengage the clamp from the inner edge of the bed rail and slide the assembly inward.

3. Adjust the clamp height on the bolt by turning the entire clamp assembly counter-clockwise.

4. Attach the clamps as indicated in steps 4 and 5 of Installing the Cover.

Loosening the Clamp

1. Return the handle to the fully disengaged position.

2. Disengage the clamp from the inner edge of the bed rail and slide the assembly inward.

3. Adjust the clamp height by turning the entire clamp assembly clockwise.

4. Reattach the clamps as indicated in steps 4 and 5 of Installing the Cover.

Tonneau Cover (Soft Tonneau)

Side Rail

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Installation

1. The adjuster screw end of each side rail should point in the direction of the cab.

2. Place each side rail on top of the truck box.

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Clamp

Installation

Storage 4-7

3. Align the front edge of the side rail with the front inside edge of pickup box.

2. Position the grooves of the clamps on the side rails (A) using the center groove (B).

1. Position three outer clamps (A), on each side rail. The positions on the siderails are marked CLAMP.

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3. If the pickup box has molded bed rail protectors (A), remove the insert (C) from the outer groove on the clamp, and position the clamp on the side rail (B) using the outer groove (D).

4. Slide the inner clamp (B) into the outer clamp (A).

5. Turn the latch (C) onto the outer clamp.

6. Tighten the clamp by turning the latch (C) toward the side rail. Make sure there is no gap between the rubber clamp pad and the side rail.

7. If the truck box has a molded bed rail protector, insert the latch into the top notch on the inner clamp.

8. Clean the vehicle's painted surface below the pull strap using a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and tap water.

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Cover

Installation

Storage 4-9

9. Remove the paper from the provided clear tape strip and apply to the painted surface below the pull strap.

Adjustment

If there is excessive sideways movement of the crossrails, move and re-install the clamps on the loose areas using the inner groove of the clamp.

1. Place the cover assembly into the front pivot mounts firmly against the adjustment screws.

2. Verify the gap between the adjuster screws and pivot mounts is 3/16 inch. Adjust if needed.

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4-10 Storage

3. Loosen the wing bolt (A), then slide the latch outboard into the side rail. Tighten down the wing bolt (A). Do this on both sides. Both latches must remain engaged and the wing bolts tightened while the cover is on the vehicle. Make sure by lifting up on each end of the cover assembly.

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 groove of the upper clamp.

4. Unbuckle both straps and roll the cover out. Make sure that each bow falls in between the side rails. If the bows do not fit between the side rails, verify that the clamps are pushed fully outboard without any gaps between the clamp pad and

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Storage 4-11

5. When the cover is rolled out, place the rear rail into the rear pivot mounts. Firmly press down on each side of the cover, until the latches are secured into the side rails. If latch is too tight, loosen the tension adjustment screws. If the latch is not securely holding the rear rail, tighten the tension adjustment screws. Only the driver's side has a latch.

6. Secure the driver side Velcro the cover to the side rail. Then pull the cover tight across the bed and fasten the Velcro

the passenger side.

7. Secure the buckles by folding them once, then slide them under the cord located on the cover.

Secure in Open Position

1. To open the cover, open tailgate and push down on the cover. The pull back on pull strap.

2. From the drivers side, roll the cover up tightly.

3. When the cover is rolled up, buckle both tie-down straps. Pull both straps tight.

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Removal

1. Secure the cover (A) into the open position.

2. Loosen wing bolts (B) on both driver and passenger side of front rail, then slide latches inboard until released from the side rail.

3. Pick the cover assembly up on the driver side and pull the whole assembly off the truck box.

Adjustment

1. If the cover is too loose, turn the tensioning screw clockwise to tighten the tension of the vinyl. This makes it harder to operate the rear release latch. The tensioning screws are located on each side rail. Use the provided 1/4 inch key to turn the tensioning screws.

2. Adjust the screws on both sides to the same tension.

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Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5-3

Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 5-5

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . 5-7

Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-7

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 5-8

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

StabiliTrak

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-10

Indicator Light . . . . 5-9

Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 5-11

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 5-12

Brake System Messages . . . . 5-12

Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-12

Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-12

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5-2 Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Instrument Cluster

English version shown, Metric similar

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Tachometer

English Version shown, Metric

similar

When the gas engine is off and the key is in the ON/RUN position, the position of the tachometer indicator shows the state of the vehicle:

AUTO STOP position indicates that the vehicle is still able to move and the engine could restart, by an Auto Start, at any time.

OFF position indicates that the vehicle is off.

When the engine is on, the tachometer indicator shows the engine's revolutions per minute (rpm).

Fuel Gauge

Metric

English

When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge first indicates E (empty) before the vehicle is out of fuel, but the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible.

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Listed are four situations that may 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. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.

The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or while accelerating.

The gauge does not go back to E (empty) when the ignition is turned off.

Fuel Economy Gauge

Metric

English

This gauge shows displays how efficiently the vehicle is being driven.

There are three zones on the drive efficiency gauge.

Green Zone: Fuel efficient driving behavior makes the indicator display in the green zone on the gauge.

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