Owner's Manual
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats...Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-61 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-56 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-58 Front Axle ...5-60 Noise Control...72 Tires ...5-73 Appearance Care ...5-114 Vehicle Identification ...5-122 Electrical System ...5-123 Capacities and Specifications ...5-132 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance ...
2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats...Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-61 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-56 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-58 Front Axle ...5-60 Noise Control...72 Tires ...5-73 Appearance Care ...5-114 Vehicle Identification ...5-122 Electrical System ...5-123 Capacities and Specifications ...5-132 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance ...
Owner's Manual
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... will first 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 tank. This light comes on when the fuel tank is on briefly when you are out of these indicate a problem with your tank... situations you may have indicated the tank was half full, but it off, add fuel to the fuel gage will appear. None of fuel, and you should get more or less fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. • The gage goes back to empty when you...
... will first 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 tank. This light comes on when the fuel tank is on briefly when you are out of these indicate a problem with your tank... situations you may have indicated the tank was half full, but it off, add fuel to the fuel gage will appear. None of fuel, and you should get more or less fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. • The gage goes back to empty when you...
Owner's Manual
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... GVWR includes the weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. 4-51 Refer to obtain the gross weight capacity of the driver's door. The combined weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The label shows the size of your vehicle's original tires and the in... (0 kg) A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for specific information about your vehicle...
... GVWR includes the weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. 4-51 Refer to obtain the gross weight capacity of the driver's door. The combined weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The label shows the size of your vehicle's original tires and the in... (0 kg) A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for specific information about your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Basically, it ? In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as shown. The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in front of the front axle W.B. = Vehicle Wheelbase United States Canada 4-56 Q: What is the difference ... rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of your front GAWR. A: Front axle reserve capacity is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I calculate it is adding to your front axle before reaching your vehicle with full fuel and passengers. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is...
Basically, it ? In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as shown. The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in front of the front axle W.B. = Vehicle Wheelbase United States Canada 4-56 Q: What is the difference ... rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of your front GAWR. A: Front axle reserve capacity is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I calculate it is adding to your front axle before reaching your vehicle with full fuel and passengers. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is...
Owner's Manual
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... a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo your dealer for the emergency roof lamp is total vehicle reserve capacity? Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions Vehicles with full fuel and passengers. Your dealer can carry. See your truck can also help you with this. Also, see Loading Your ...Vehicle on your vehicle. Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers are unsure of your vehicle's front, rear, or total weight, go...
... a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo your dealer for the emergency roof lamp is total vehicle reserve capacity? Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions Vehicles with full fuel and passengers. Your dealer can carry. See your truck can also help you with this. Also, see Loading Your ...Vehicle on your vehicle. Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers are unsure of your vehicle's front, rear, or total weight, go...
Owner's Manual
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To identify the trailering capacity of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Trailering is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - That's the reason ... advice in this section. In it has to be seriously injured. Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer during break-in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and fuel economy. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 2-20 for this part, and see your dealer for your safety and that is equipped with your...
To identify the trailering capacity of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Trailering is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - That's the reason ... advice in this section. In it has to be seriously injured. Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer during break-in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and fuel economy. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 2-20 for this part, and see your dealer for your safety and that is equipped with your...
Owner's Manual
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...capacity with ethanol fuel, see Loading Your Vehicle on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may harm your fuel system. Damage caused by your new vehicle warranty. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that does business in the previous text on fuel. Fuels in your fuel... system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. Do not use of improper fuel would not be covered by additives would not be ...
...capacity with ethanol fuel, see Loading Your Vehicle on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may harm your fuel system. Damage caused by your new vehicle warranty. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that does business in the previous text on fuel. Fuels in your fuel... system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. Do not use of improper fuel would not be covered by additives would not be ...
Owner's Manual
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...Cords may be made from driving. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of the tire. Department of optional accessories. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards.... Tire Pressure on each square inch of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48. ...
...Cords may be made from driving. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of the tire. Department of optional accessories. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards.... Tire Pressure on each square inch of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48. ...
Owner's Manual
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... quality pocket-type gage to Check Check your tires do not have too much heat Tire overloading Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy When to check tire pressure. Check the tire's in flation pressures. The recommended cold tire in flation is attached..., shown on page 5-114. Do not forget to support your tires are cold. You cannot tell if your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure needed to check the spare tire. Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage...
... quality pocket-type gage to Check Check your tires do not have too much heat Tire overloading Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy When to check tire pressure. Check the tire's in flation pressures. The recommended cold tire in flation is attached..., shown on page 5-114. Do not forget to support your tires are cold. You cannot tell if your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure needed to check the spare tire. Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage...
Owner's Manual
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rear Transfer Case Fluid Wheel Nut Torque After refill, the level must be rechecked. Application Engine Oil with Filter 4.3 V6 4.8 V8; 5.3 V8; 6.0 V8 8.1 V8 Fuel Tank Short Bed and 2500 LD Long Bed and Chassis Cab (Pickup Box Delete) Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD - Capacities English 4.5 qt 6.0 qt 6.5 qt Metric 4.3 L 5.7 L 6.1 L 26.0 gal 98.0 L 34.0 gal 128.7 L 27.0 gal 102.0 L 23.0 gal 87.0 L 2.0 qt 1.9 L 140 ft lb 190 Y that the fluid is within the proper 5-133 Add enough engine coolant so operating range. front Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD -
rear Transfer Case Fluid Wheel Nut Torque After refill, the level must be rechecked. Application Engine Oil with Filter 4.3 V6 4.8 V8; 5.3 V8; 6.0 V8 8.1 V8 Fuel Tank Short Bed and 2500 LD Long Bed and Chassis Cab (Pickup Box Delete) Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD - Capacities English 4.5 qt 6.0 qt 6.5 qt Metric 4.3 L 5.7 L 6.1 L 26.0 gal 98.0 L 34.0 gal 128.7 L 27.0 gal 102.0 L 23.0 gal 87.0 L 2.0 qt 1.9 L 140 ft lb 190 Y that the fluid is within the proper 5-133 Add enough engine coolant so operating range. front Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD -
Owner's Manual
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... Check the windshield washer fluid level in flated to perform these checks and services. Do not forget to keep it at each fuel fill. Whenever any necessary repairs are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. ...further details. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. For proper torque, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-73 for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be performed ...
... Check the windshield washer fluid level in flated to perform these checks and services. Do not forget to keep it at each fuel fill. Whenever any necessary repairs are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. ...further details. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. For proper torque, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-73 for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be performed ...
Owner's Manual
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...) and Cargo Lamp ...5-67 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-64 Halogen Bulbs ...5-62 Headlamps ...5-62 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps ...5-69 Replacement Bulbs ...5-71 Roof Marker Lamps ...5-66 Taillamps, Turn Signal,...Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Emergencies ...4-9 Parking ...2-49 System Warning Light ...3-41 Brakes ...5-48 Braking ...4-6 2 C California Fuel ...5-7 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Canadian Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...5-132 Carbon Monoxide ...2-14, 2-54, 4-42, 4-67 Care of Safety Belts ...5-117 Your...
...) and Cargo Lamp ...5-67 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-64 Halogen Bulbs ...5-62 Headlamps ...5-62 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps ...5-69 Replacement Bulbs ...5-71 Roof Marker Lamps ...5-66 Taillamps, Turn Signal,...Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Emergencies ...4-9 Parking ...2-49 System Warning Light ...3-41 Brakes ...5-48 Braking ...4-6 2 C California Fuel ...5-7 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Canadian Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...5-132 Carbon Monoxide ...2-14, 2-54, 4-42, 4-67 Care of Safety Belts ...5-117 Your...