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2006 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-70 Restraint System Check ...1-87 Features ... Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-62 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-58 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-59 Front Axle ...5-60 Noise Control System ...5-62 Bulb Replacement ...5-63 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72 Appearance Care ...5-113 Vehicle Identification...
2006 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-70 Restraint System Check ...1-87 Features ... Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-62 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-58 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-59 Front Axle ...5-60 Noise Control System ...5-62 Bulb Replacement ...5-63 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72 Appearance Care ...5-113 Vehicle Identification...
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... the light to all four wheels for extra traction. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with its operation. The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you downshift. Four-Wheel Drive If your engine's driving power to go on and off if you quickly change ...for the transfer case in Four-Wheel Low. To get the most satisfaction out of the accelerator. Front Axle Locking Feature When this light comes on . See the appropriate text for the axle to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow. Ignore the shift light when you...
... the light to all four wheels for extra traction. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with its operation. The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you downshift. Four-Wheel Drive If your engine's driving power to go on and off if you quickly change ...for the transfer case in Four-Wheel Low. To get the most satisfaction out of the accelerator. Front Axle Locking Feature When this light comes on . See the appropriate text for the axle to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow. Ignore the shift light when you...
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... Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-62 or Towing Your Vehicle on the floor to shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal The transfer case shift lever is normal. Use this lever to the right of four-wheel drive...
... Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-62 or Towing Your Vehicle on the floor to shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal The transfer case shift lever is normal. Use this lever to the right of four-wheel drive...
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... high. You might choose 4L if you are in gear. N (Neutral): Shift to this setting when you need 4L. You can cause your front axle and delivers extra torque. You or someone else could be seriously injured. When operating in Four-Wheel Low, the gear ratio provides additional torque when... setting is used for driving in most off -road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. Your front axle is in PARK (P), or if you have a manual transmission, even if you are driving off -road situations. The transmission gear shift feel will engage...
... high. You might choose 4L if you are in gear. N (Neutral): Shift to this setting when you need 4L. You can cause your front axle and delivers extra torque. You or someone else could be seriously injured. When operating in Four-Wheel Low, the gear ratio provides additional torque when... setting is used for driving in most off -road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. Your front axle is in PARK (P), or if you have a manual transmission, even if you are driving off -road situations. The transmission gear shift feel will engage...
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... periods of the instrument panel cluster. When driving your vehicle's powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Automatic Four-Wheel Drive, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is ideal for further information. You can choose among four driving settings: Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in...
... periods of the instrument panel cluster. When driving your vehicle's powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Automatic Four-Wheel Drive, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is ideal for further information. You can choose among four driving settings: Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in...
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... for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will automatically engage four-wheel drive. This setting also engages your front axle to roll even if the transmission is being shifted. See DIC Warnings and Messages on , you should take your vehicle to the last chosen...choose Four-Wheel Low if you should take your vehicle to use when plowing snow. 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need extra traction, such a on , you are driving off -road situations. Be sure to all four ...
... for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will automatically engage four-wheel drive. This setting also engages your front axle to roll even if the transmission is being shifted. See DIC Warnings and Messages on , you should take your vehicle to the last chosen...choose Four-Wheel Low if you should take your vehicle to use when plowing snow. 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need extra traction, such a on , you are driving off -road situations. Be sure to all four ...
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... on page 4-62 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for more information. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-62 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for driving in most off-road...such as on page 2-52. (N) NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). Your front axle is for further information. You can cause your vehicle to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme...
... on page 4-62 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for more information. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-62 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for driving in most off-road...such as on page 2-52. (N) NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). Your front axle is for further information. You can cause your vehicle to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme...
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...and FIRST (1) for a manual transmission to the last chosen setting. If for service. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically with some reason the transfer cannot make the desired shift, typically the vehicle was going too fast, the automatic transmission was not... operating in progress. Shifting from Two-Wheel High to Four-Wheel High. 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle to all four wheels. The indicator lights will come on, you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on briefl...
...and FIRST (1) for a manual transmission to the last chosen setting. If for service. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically with some reason the transfer cannot make the desired shift, typically the vehicle was going too fast, the automatic transmission was not... operating in progress. Shifting from Two-Wheel High to Four-Wheel High. 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle to all four wheels. The indicator lights will come on, you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on briefl...
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Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is normal. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is displayed when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. For more information, see Cargo Lamp on page 2-31. Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel-drive indicator will come on page 2-38 for more information. For more information see Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-19. 3-50 See Four-Wheel Drive on when the cargo lamp is in use. Cargo Lamp Light This light will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is normal. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is displayed when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. For more information, see Cargo Lamp on page 2-31. Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel-drive indicator will come on page 2-38 for more information. For more information see Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-19. 3-50 See Four-Wheel Drive on when the cargo lamp is in use. Cargo Lamp Light This light will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
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...Recovery Hooks ...4-47 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-48 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...4-54 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-59 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-61 Towing ...4-62 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-62 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-62 Towing a Trailer ...4-67 Trailer...Braking ...4-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-10 Locking Rear Axle ...4-11 Steering ...4-11 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Passing ...4-14 Loss of Control ...4-15 Off-Road Driving ...4-16 Driving at Night ...4-32 ...
...Recovery Hooks ...4-47 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-48 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...4-54 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-59 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-61 Towing ...4-62 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-62 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-62 Towing a Trailer ...4-67 Trailer...Braking ...4-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-10 Locking Rear Axle ...4-11 Steering ...4-11 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Passing ...4-14 Loss of Control ...4-15 Off-Road Driving ...4-16 Driving at Night ...4-32 ...
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...button to activate this setting to minimize trailer inputs to the vehicle or when the vehicle is fully loaded. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but it will be pressed in an unloaded vehicle the button should be lit. The following guide can give... new setting whenever driving conditions change. • For optimum ride comfort when trailering, fully loaded, driving off -road driving. Locking Rear Axle If your locking rear axle can also be lit. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride when the vehicle is also appropriate for normal city and highway driving....
...button to activate this setting to minimize trailer inputs to the vehicle or when the vehicle is fully loaded. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but it will be pressed in an unloaded vehicle the button should be lit. The following guide can give... new setting whenever driving conditions change. • For optimum ride comfort when trailering, fully loaded, driving off -road driving. Locking Rear Axle If your locking rear axle can also be lit. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride when the vehicle is also appropriate for normal city and highway driving....
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... things around. Will you can. • Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the load floor and forward of the rear axle. If so, be sure to get the necessary permission. {CAUTION: • Cargo on someone's private land? Unsecured cargo on the roof raise the vehicle's center...
... things around. Will you can. • Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the load floor and forward of the rear axle. If so, be sure to get the necessary permission. {CAUTION: • Cargo on someone's private land? Unsecured cargo on the roof raise the vehicle's center...
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.... If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through water, remember that deep can damage the axle and other vehicle parts. When you go through it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do get the tailpipe under the ice, or sudden thaws can sweep your...
.... If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through water, remember that deep can damage the axle and other vehicle parts. When you go through it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do get the tailpipe under the ice, or sudden thaws can sweep your...
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... Information Label {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
... Information Label {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
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... is also important loading information on your vehicle. Example 1 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for the front and rear axles. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total...
... is also important loading information on your vehicle. Example 1 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for the front and rear axles. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total...
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... rear edge of the centerline. A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Your dealer can help you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label... also tells you with this. To find out the actual loads on your vehicle. The GVWR includes the weight of your front and rear axles, you need to go to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. 4-51 This is found on both ...
... rear edge of the centerline. A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Your dealer can help you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label... also tells you with this. To find out the actual loads on your vehicle. The GVWR includes the weight of your front and rear axles, you need to go to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. 4-51 This is found on both ...
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... life of your vehicle handles. Notice: Overloading your warranty. Repairs would not be covered by your vehicle may cause damage. Do not overload your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. Ask your dealer to get added durability might not change the way your vehicle. See "What is a crash, they will keep going....case of a sudden stop or collision, things carried in the bed of your truck, you to stop or turn quickly, or if there is front axle reserve capacity, and how do , parts on page 4-54. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle the right way. Using heavier suspension components to ...
... life of your vehicle handles. Notice: Overloading your warranty. Repairs would not be covered by your vehicle may cause damage. Do not overload your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. Ask your dealer to get added durability might not change the way your vehicle. See "What is a crash, they will keep going....case of a sudden stop or collision, things carried in the bed of your truck, you to stop or turn quickly, or if there is front axle reserve capacity, and how do , parts on page 4-54. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle the right way. Using heavier suspension components to ...
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...down to prevent it whenever you can. • Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the pickup box flareboard. The planks must be properly marked according to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, ...from shifting. Two-Tiered Loading {CAUTION: Things you put inside the vehicle so that extends beyond the vehicle's taillamp area must be inserted in the pickup box depressions. Try to local laws and regulations. See "Loading Your Vehicle for at least a 3/4 inch (2 cm) bearing surface on page 4-...
...down to prevent it whenever you can. • Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the pickup box flareboard. The planks must be properly marked according to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, ...from shifting. Two-Tiered Loading {CAUTION: Things you put inside the vehicle so that extends beyond the vehicle's taillamp area must be inserted in the pickup box depressions. Try to local laws and regulations. See "Loading Your Vehicle for at least a 3/4 inch (2 cm) bearing surface on page 4-...
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... you carry inside your vehicle, here are not exceeded. 4-54 Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may cause damage. A reinforcement kit for 1500 crew cab models with a special package, called RPO VYU (snow plow prep package), then the payload your vehicle, and the repairs would not be covered... Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. *Equipment Ladder Rack and Cargo Cross Toolbox and Cargo Side Boxes and Cargo Maximum Weight 750 lbs (340 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg) 250 lbs per side (113 kg per side) *The combined weight for the 1500 crew cab with 5 ft 8 in (173 cm...
... you carry inside your vehicle, here are not exceeded. 4-54 Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may cause damage. A reinforcement kit for 1500 crew cab models with a special package, called RPO VYU (snow plow prep package), then the payload your vehicle, and the repairs would not be covered... Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. *Equipment Ladder Rack and Cargo Cross Toolbox and Cargo Side Boxes and Cargo Maximum Weight 750 lbs (340 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg) 250 lbs per side (113 kg per side) *The combined weight for the 1500 crew cab with 5 ft 8 in (173 cm...
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... as: Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: • Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for example, you have added to your vehicle, like a tool box or truck cap. • Follow the snow plow manufacturer's recommendations... plow. This means that you intend to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio, even though the actual weight at the front axle may be less than the front axle rating. • The total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 300 lb (135 kg).
... as: Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: • Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for example, you have added to your vehicle, like a tool box or truck cap. • Follow the snow plow manufacturer's recommendations... plow. This means that you intend to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio, even though the actual weight at the front axle may be less than the front axle rating. • The total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 300 lb (135 kg).