We have a 2011 silverado truck the choices for driving are P R N D M (it is my husband's truck) it is automatic so what does M stand for?

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Asked by Katie Aug 31, 2016 at 02:18 PM about the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Extended Cab 4WD

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We have a 2011 silverado truck the choices for driving are P R N D M (it is my husband's truck) it is automatic so what does M stand for? He traded in his other truck for this one and I have never seen M as a choice for an automatic.
All the paper work just says Silverado (no number after it like 1500 or 2500) So I just picked the stuff below. It has 4WD and four doors, short bed. Thanks

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M possibly stands for manual, look behind the steering wheel you may be able to override the automatic transmission with "flappy paddles"

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Nope, that is just it, there are no "flappy paddles"

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However there is a +/- on the gear shift along with a little picture of a trailer.. Would this be the "Manual over drive"?

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without looking at the shifter I can't help you, perhaps the owners hand book may shed some light on the situation

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There will be a +/- on the shifter. It's stands for manual. This allows you to select gears manually

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It is to allow you to manually select gears, especially for towing and climbing/descending hills. The button with the trailer is "tow/haul" mode, which allows the transmission to use slightly higher pressures and to rev a little higher before shifting, which helps when towing or hauling a heavy load.

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