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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 and... Information Center (DIC) ...3-52 Audio System(s) ...3-70 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 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...
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 and... Information Center (DIC) ...3-52 Audio System(s) ...3-70 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 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...
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... page 5-123. Remember to restart the engine. You may also want to check the fuse. See your dealer. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with , fuel is disabled. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with a valid key. Avoid downshifting to...
... page 5-123. Remember to restart the engine. You may also want to check the fuse. See your dealer. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with , fuel is disabled. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with a valid key. Avoid downshifting to...
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... very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for location. 3. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
... very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for location. 3. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
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... position, is going slowly enough. If your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. If you go down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy) than DRIVE (D). If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission will not shift into ...off and on vehicles with a heavy load. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but then you more power and lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Adaptive shift controls continually compares key shift parameters to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. It lets drivers select the range of...
... position, is going slowly enough. If your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. If you go down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy) than DRIVE (D). If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission will not shift into ...off and on vehicles with a heavy load. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but then you more power and lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Adaptive shift controls continually compares key shift parameters to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. It lets drivers select the range of...
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... light comes on and off if you quickly change the position of four-wheel drive, you when to shift to all four wheels for best fuel economy. The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you downshift. This light will show you must be familiar with a manual transmission, disregard ...have a shift light. Ignore the shift light when you shift the transfer case. To get the most satisfaction out of the accelerator. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you accelerate, it is normal for...
... light comes on and off if you quickly change the position of four-wheel drive, you when to shift to all four wheels for best fuel economy. The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you downshift. This light will show you must be familiar with a manual transmission, disregard ...have a shift light. Ignore the shift light when you shift the transfer case. To get the most satisfaction out of the accelerator. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you accelerate, it is normal for...
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... Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62. 2H (Two-Wheel High): This setting is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4H (Four-Wheel High): Use this setting only when your front axle and delivers extra torque. This setting also engages your foot off -road...
... Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62. 2H (Two-Wheel High): This setting is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4H (Four-Wheel High): Use this setting only when your front axle and delivers extra torque. This setting also engages your foot off -road...
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... the • • vehicle is cold. Place the transmission into four-wheel high until your vehicle has warmed up the shifting will may experience reduced fuel economy. To avoid causing premature wear, and grinding the gears, do not drive faster than 45 mph. While in one continuous motion into NEUTRAL (N). In...
... the • • vehicle is cold. Place the transmission into four-wheel high until your vehicle has warmed up the shifting will may experience reduced fuel economy. To avoid causing premature wear, and grinding the gears, do not drive faster than 45 mph. While in one continuous motion into NEUTRAL (N). In...
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... Low if you should take your vehicle to N (NEUTRAL) only when towing your vehicle. Your front axle is complete. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use this mode results in this setting when you need Four-Wheel Low. Driving in slightly lower... fuel economy than Two-Wheel High. 2 m (Two-Wheel High): This setting is used for service. It sends maximum power to your dealer for driving in most ...
... Low if you should take your vehicle to N (NEUTRAL) only when towing your vehicle. Your front axle is complete. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use this mode results in this setting when you need Four-Wheel Low. Driving in slightly lower... fuel economy than Two-Wheel High. 2 m (Two-Wheel High): This setting is used for service. It sends maximum power to your dealer for driving in most ...
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... System ...3-133 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-133 Highbeam On Light ...3-49 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-50 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-50 Cargo Lamp Light ...3-50 Fuel Gage ...3-51 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-51 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-52 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-53 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-55 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-64 Audio...
... System ...3-133 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-133 Highbeam On Light ...3-49 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-50 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-50 Cargo Lamp Light ...3-50 Fuel Gage ...3-51 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-51 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-52 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-53 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-55 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-64 Audio...
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Canada, Light Duty Automatic and Manual Transmission Clusters similar. 3-32 You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you know to know at a glance how your vehicle is running. United States Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission version shown. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you will need to drive safely and economically.
Canada, Light Duty Automatic and Manual Transmission Clusters similar. 3-32 You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you know to know at a glance how your vehicle is running. United States Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission version shown. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you will need to drive safely and economically.
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... normal operating range. If the light stays on while the key is in DC volts. When the engine is running , but the ignition is in fuel economy mode. Battery Warning Light If this light is displayed when the engine is running, you must drive a short distance with the generator drive belt...
... normal operating range. If the light stays on while the key is in DC volts. When the engine is running , but the ignition is in fuel economy mode. Battery Warning Light If this light is displayed when the engine is running, you must drive a short distance with the generator drive belt...
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... engine idle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. If you get the best fuel economy. If one part isn't working well. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) This light is used on some models with the parking brake engaged, a chime...
... engine idle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. If you get the best fuel economy. If one part isn't working well. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) This light is used on some models with the parking brake engaged, a chime...
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... covered by the system before any malfunction. Malfunctions often will also come on during a malfunction in a failure to come on your fuel economy may not be required. This may prevent more serious damage to produce a cleaner environment. Diagnosis and service may damage the emission...Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light...
... covered by the system before any malfunction. Malfunctions often will also come on during a malfunction in a failure to come on your fuel economy may not be required. This may prevent more serious damage to produce a cleaner environment. Diagnosis and service may damage the emission...Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light...
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... on steady, see your vehicle? See Filling the Tank on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following : Did you put fuel into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may have made the light turn the light off ...electrical system may be sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can check the vehicle. Have you recently changed brands of the proper fuel to turn off , wait at least one or more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations ...
... on steady, see your vehicle? See Filling the Tank on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following : Did you put fuel into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may have made the light turn the light off ...electrical system may be sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can check the vehicle. Have you recently changed brands of the proper fuel to turn off , wait at least one or more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations ...
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...half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. • The gage goes back to the fuel tank. This light comes on when the fuel tank is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in the Diesel Engine Supplement. To turn off the ignition. The gage will ...64257;rst indicate empty before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more fuel as soon as possible. Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will appear. See Fuel on fuel. See DIC Warnings and Messages on briefly when you turn it actually took a little more ...
...half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. • The gage goes back to the fuel tank. This light comes on when the fuel tank is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in the Diesel Engine Supplement. To turn off the ignition. The gage will ...64257;rst indicate empty before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more fuel as soon as possible. Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will appear. See Fuel on fuel. See DIC Warnings and Messages on briefly when you turn it actually took a little more ...
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... 4 3 2 1. See Automatic Transmission Operation on features for more information. 3 (Trip Information): Press this button to display the current range, fuel used, average fuel economy, and engine oil life. r (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions and set to display the odometer, trip odometers, ...reset stem located on the steering wheel. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they are located on the instrument panel cluster. t (Fuel Information): 4 (Customization): Press this button to 6, the DIC will display the current gear range. If your vehicle does not have ...
... 4 3 2 1. See Automatic Transmission Operation on features for more information. 3 (Trip Information): Press this button to display the current range, fuel used, average fuel economy, and engine oil life. r (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions and set to display the odometer, trip odometers, ...reset stem located on the steering wheel. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they are located on the instrument panel cluster. t (Fuel Information): 4 (Customization): Press this button to 6, the DIC will display the current gear range. If your vehicle does not have ...
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... displayed to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which can also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while they are trip information, fuel information, customization, and select. These buttons are displayed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the DIC. This mode shows the current distance traveled...
... displayed to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which can also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while they are trip information, fuel information, customization, and select. These buttons are displayed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the DIC. This mode shows the current distance traveled...
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...updated. This mode shows the remaining distance you drive. Pressing and holding the reset stem located on the instrument cluster for one second while FUEL USED is not reset, it will also display the engine hour information after an oil change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving... per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle has an Allison Transmission® and the vehicle is off. Engine Oil Life System: Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears on the display. It is getting based on current and past driving conditions. For example, if the gear range ...
...updated. This mode shows the remaining distance you drive. Pressing and holding the reset stem located on the instrument cluster for one second while FUEL USED is not reset, it will also display the engine hour information after an oil change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving... per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle has an Allison Transmission® and the vehicle is off. Engine Oil Life System: Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears on the display. It is getting based on current and past driving conditions. For example, if the gear range ...
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If the message is still on page 5-5. 3-58 FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the DIC and you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. ... Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-43 for obstacles and close the door again. Refuel as soon as possible. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-51, Fuel Gage on page 3-51, and Fuel on , or if the engine coolant temperature gage continues to rise, pull the vehicle over when it is safe to...
If the message is still on page 5-5. 3-58 FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the DIC and you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. ... Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-43 for obstacles and close the door again. Refuel as soon as possible. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-51, Fuel Gage on page 3-51, and Fuel on , or if the engine coolant temperature gage continues to rise, pull the vehicle over when it is safe to...
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...your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel. TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly, this message will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. 3-62 TRANS...The diagnostic system can damage the transmission. For more information, see Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 3-46. A loose or missing fuel cap will lose the ability to drive, however you begin driving, the brake system needs service. If this message will activate and this ...
...your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel. TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly, this message will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. 3-62 TRANS...The diagnostic system can damage the transmission. For more information, see Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 3-46. A loose or missing fuel cap will lose the ability to drive, however you begin driving, the brake system needs service. If this message will activate and this ...