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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... 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 Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72...
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... 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 Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72...
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.... You could cause an electrical shock. If the cord will not reach, use of extension cord could be damaged. The dealer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it away from moving engine parts. This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is...
.... You could cause an electrical shock. If the cord will not reach, use of extension cord could be damaged. The dealer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it away from moving engine parts. This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is...
Owner's Manual
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... word ON, or an airbag symbol in to enter narrow areas. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can have a clear view of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror as that may adversely affect mirror performance. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on convex...
... word ON, or an airbag symbol in to enter narrow areas. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can have a clear view of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror as that may adversely affect mirror performance. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on convex...
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...on page 3-21, Dual Climate Control System on page 3-22 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 2-34 for manual transmissions. Hood Release. P. R. U. W. Headlamp Controls. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-6. E. Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission® only) ... See Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-13. Cigarette Lighter. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped). Multifunction Lever. See Hood Release on page 5-126. Passenger Airbag Off Switch (If Equipped). F. K. Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Audio System(s)...
...on page 3-21, Dual Climate Control System on page 3-22 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 2-34 for manual transmissions. Hood Release. P. R. U. W. Headlamp Controls. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-6. E. Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission® only) ... See Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-13. Cigarette Lighter. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped). Multifunction Lever. See Hood Release on page 5-126. Passenger Airbag Off Switch (If Equipped). F. K. Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Audio System(s)...
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.... These actions may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as hood-air deflectors, may damage the rear defogger. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing...
.... These actions may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as hood-air deflectors, may damage the rear defogger. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing...
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... twice as much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for any brush or debris that some tips on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. After operation in a safe place and rest. Refer to slow down , especially on higher speed roads. Your vehicle's headlamps can be impaired - by alcohol or...
... twice as much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for any brush or debris that some tips on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. After operation in a safe place and rest. Refer to slow down , especially on higher speed roads. Your vehicle's headlamps can be impaired - by alcohol or...
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... ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-7 Additives ...5-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling the Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 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...
... ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-7 Additives ...5-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling the Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 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...
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Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-12 Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. You or others could be burned.
Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-12 Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. You or others could be burned.
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It is located inside the vehicle to the front of the vehicle and pull up on properly. Lift the hood. Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Then go to the lower left of the grille. 3. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the secondary hood release located near the center of the steering wheel. 2. Then pull down the hood and close it . Pull the handle with this symbol on it firmly. 5-13
It is located inside the vehicle to the front of the vehicle and pull up on properly. Lift the hood. Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Then go to the lower left of the grille. 3. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the secondary hood release located near the center of the steering wheel. 2. Then pull down the hood and close it . Pull the handle with this symbol on it firmly. 5-13
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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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When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine (4.8L and 6.0L V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 5-16
When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine (4.8L and 6.0L V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 5-16
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When you open the hood on the 8.1L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-18
When you open the hood on the 8.1L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-18
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Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is cool. If you just open the hood. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. If you : Climb a long ... costly repairs would not be badly burned. Sometimes the engine can indicate a serious problem. Tow a trailer. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. Wait until there is no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine The ENGINE COOLANT HOT...
Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is cool. If you just open the hood. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. If you : Climb a long ... costly repairs would not be badly burned. Sometimes the engine can indicate a serious problem. Tow a trailer. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. Wait until there is no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine The ENGINE COOLANT HOT...
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... idle speed for three minutes while you are in the overheat protection mode should be driven to NEUTRAL (N); You may decide not to lift the hood but to the highest gear while driving - DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). If you get the ENGINE COOLANT HOT message with no sign of cylinders helps prevent...
... idle speed for three minutes while you are in the overheat protection mode should be driven to NEUTRAL (N); You may decide not to lift the hood but to the highest gear while driving - DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). If you get the ENGINE COOLANT HOT message with no sign of cylinders helps prevent...
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Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-40 Engine Cooling Fan 8.1L V8 Engines A. Engine Cooling Fan {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is what you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is not running. Cooling System When you will see: All Other Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C.
Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-40 Engine Cooling Fan 8.1L V8 Engines A. Engine Cooling Fan {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is what you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is not running. Cooling System When you will see: All Other Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C.
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... enough water. Use a flashlight if you need to add water to the battery installed in your eyes or on the 8.1L engine. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of that can cause battery gas to the engine accessory drive bracket where it is located...
... enough water. Use a flashlight if you need to add water to the battery installed in your eyes or on the 8.1L engine. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of that can cause battery gas to the engine accessory drive bracket where it is located...
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... section, contact your dealer. Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two pins on page 5-13 for more information. Open the hood. See Hood Release on the top of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the bulb package. 2. To remove the pins, turn it straight up . 5-63 Bulb Replacement...
... section, contact your dealer. Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two pins on page 5-13 for more information. Open the hood. See Hood Release on the top of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the bulb package. 2. To remove the pins, turn it straight up . 5-63 Bulb Replacement...
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... the turn it clockwise until you hear a click. 10. Insert the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly and turn signal assembly. 6. Open the hood. See Hood Release on the inner side into the alignment holes first, then the outer side into the bulb socket. 8. Press the locking release lever, turn...
... the turn it clockwise until you hear a click. 10. Insert the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly and turn signal assembly. 6. Open the hood. See Hood Release on the inner side into the alignment holes first, then the outer side into the bulb socket. 8. Press the locking release lever, turn...
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... when exposed to a corrosive environment. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Check all key lock cylinders, body door hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinges, tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks, and folding...
... when exposed to a corrosive environment. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Check all key lock cylinders, body door hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinges, tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks, and folding...
Owner's Manual
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U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Usage Fluid/Lubricant Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hinges, Latch (GM Part No. Usage Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, ...
U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Usage Fluid/Lubricant Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hinges, Latch (GM Part No. Usage Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, ...