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2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-70 Restraint System ...Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-56 OnStar® System ...2-69 Universal Home Remote System ...2-71 Storage Areas ...2-75 Sunroof ...2-78 Vehicle Personalization ...2-79 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-51 Audio System(s) ...3-70 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving...
2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-70 Restraint System ...Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-56 OnStar® System ...2-69 Universal Home Remote System ...2-71 Storage Areas ...2-75 Sunroof ...2-78 Vehicle Personalization ...2-79 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-51 Audio System(s) ...3-70 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving...
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... of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment... Overview in different words. If you need help avoid the damage. Many times, this manual you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in ...
... of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment... Overview in different words. If you need help avoid the damage. Many times, this manual you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in ...
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... Transmission Temperature Gage ...3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-45 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-47 Security Light ...3-48 Cruise Control Light ...3-48 Highbeam On Light ...3-49 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to...
... Transmission Temperature Gage ...3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-45 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-47 Security Light ...3-48 Cruise Control Light ...3-48 Highbeam On Light ...3-49 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to...
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...% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling the Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) ...5-20 Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) ...5-23 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) ...5-25 Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison...
...% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling the Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) ...5-20 Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) ...5-23 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) ...5-25 Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.3L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.3L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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... oil pan. Remove it back in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. this , the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with the 4.3L engine), it means you...
... oil pan. Remove it back in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. this , the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with the 4.3L engine), it means you...
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... dipstick all the way back in the proper operating range. But you are through. 5-21 This section explains what kind of oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-132.
... dipstick all the way back in the proper operating range. But you are through. 5-21 This section explains what kind of oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-132.
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...cleaner/filter when the indicator tells you to. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Pickup Models" under "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval... Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on the engine air cleaner/filter cover. How to reset the air filter restriction indicator. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information. On vehicles without an air filter restriction indicator, inspect the air cleaner/filter at the ...
...cleaner/filter when the indicator tells you to. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Pickup Models" under "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval... Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on the engine air cleaner/filter cover. How to reset the air filter restriction indicator. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information. On vehicles without an air filter restriction indicator, inspect the air cleaner/filter at the ...
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... eight hours or more information on page 5-14 for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 1. A cold fluid check can be low during this is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in PARK...
... eight hours or more information on page 5-14 for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 1. A cold fluid check can be low during this is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in PARK...
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... on page 6-11 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. 1. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. See Engine Compartment Overview on the driver's side of the engine compartment on page 5-14 for the proper fluid. Remove the filler plug. 2. A fluid loss in...
... on page 6-11 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. 1. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. See Engine Compartment Overview on the driver's side of the engine compartment on page 5-14 for the proper fluid. Remove the filler plug. 2. A fluid loss in...
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... vehicle. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in this coolant mixture, you or others could overheat and be burned. See Engine Compartment Overview on a level surface.
... vehicle. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in this coolant mixture, you or others could overheat and be burned. See Engine Compartment Overview on a level surface.
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..., add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is properly and tightly secured. See Engine Compartment Overview on , it will burn if the engine parts are low on page 3-54. Adding Coolant If you are hot enough. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap...
..., add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is properly and tightly secured. See Engine Compartment Overview on , it will burn if the engine parts are low on page 3-54. Adding Coolant If you are hot enough. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap...
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Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick. Remove the cap again and look at the FULL COLD mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level ...
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick. Remove the cap again and look at the FULL COLD mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level ...
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... the windshield washer fluid reservoir. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is low. See Engine Compartment Overview on when the washer fluid is completely full. • Do not use a fluid that comes on page 5-14 for 15 seconds at the...
... the windshield washer fluid reservoir. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is low. See Engine Compartment Overview on when the washer fluid is completely full. • Do not use a fluid that comes on page 5-14 for 15 seconds at the...
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Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is that the brake fluid goes down . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the brake system. Add brake fluid only when work well, or will burn if the engine is , ...
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is that the brake fluid goes down . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the brake system. Add brake fluid only when work well, or will burn if the engine is , ...
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... you need new ones put in - be badly hurt if you get one that can change in the wrong replacement brake parts. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-52 for the worse. The braking performance you and gas that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. Replacing Brake...
... you need new ones put in - be badly hurt if you get one that can change in the wrong replacement brake parts. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-52 for the worse. The braking performance you and gas that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. Replacing Brake...
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... an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL. And it is located on the engine drive bracket on both batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on the location of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on all lamps that are not...
... an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL. And it is located on the engine drive bracket on both batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on the location of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on all lamps that are not...
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..., it to the positive (+) terminal of the negative (−) cable does not go to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one . 8. See Engine Compartment Overview on the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for the location of the good battery.
..., it to the positive (+) terminal of the negative (−) cable does not go to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one . 8. See Engine Compartment Overview on the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for the location of the good battery.
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Lift the cover for more information on its location. 5-127 See Engine Compartment Overview on the driver's side of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. Device HDLR 2 BODY DEFOG HDLNR 1 SPARE RELAY ...
Lift the cover for more information on its location. 5-127 See Engine Compartment Overview on the driver's side of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. Device HDLR 2 BODY DEFOG HDLNR 1 SPARE RELAY ...
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... ...5-25 Battery ...5-51 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-45 Coolant ...5-35 Coolant Heater ...2-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-43 Drive Belt Routing ...6-18 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Exhaust ...2-54 Fan Noise ...5-45 Oil ...5-20 Oil Life System ...5-23 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-40 Overheating ...5-37 Starting ...2-22 Entry Lighting ...3-17 Event...
... ...5-25 Battery ...5-51 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-45 Coolant ...5-35 Coolant Heater ...2-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-43 Drive Belt Routing ...6-18 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Exhaust ...2-54 Fan Noise ...5-45 Oil ...5-20 Oil Life System ...5-23 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-40 Overheating ...5-37 Starting ...2-22 Entry Lighting ...3-17 Event...