2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Manual
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup manual content summary:
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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 Check ...1-87 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-15 Theft- - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 2
GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 4
help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 6
✍ NOTES vi - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 7
(Crew Cab) ...1-57 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch) ...1-60 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) ...1-65 Front Seats ...1-3 Manual Seats - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 8
and Restraint Systems Passenger Sensing System ...1-80 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-86 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-86 Restraint System Check ...1-87 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-87 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-88 Airbag System - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 9
only when the vehicle is not moving. If your vehicle has a manual bucket or a split bench seat, you can adjust the seat forward or rearward Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 10
rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6. If your vehicle has manual reclining seatbacks, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6. Power Lumbar moving the horizontal control forward or rearward. 1-4 To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 11
your vehicle has this feature, the buttons are located on the front doors. The engine must be running for the heated seats to work. To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the seatback button will be lit to designate that only the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 12
there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To adjust the seatback, lift the manual lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback in the desired position. Lift the lever again without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 13
If your vehicle has power seats with a power recliner, see Power Seats on page 1-4 for further information on how to operate the reclining seatback feature. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Latches The front seatbacks fold forward to allow access to the rear of the cab. To fold the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear Seat The rear seat in the extended cab can be folded up to provide more . 3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull forward on it to make sure it is locked. The seat can also be folded down for more seating space. To fold the seat down - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The second row seat is a 60/40 split seat. Either side of the rear seat may be flipped and folded for added cargo space. Make - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 17
seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way. { and center occupant and are not under the seat cushions. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 18
: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-33. In most states and in all Canadian - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 19
You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-14 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 21
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-15 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 22
in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 23
has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 24
it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 25
if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-19 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 29
forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-23 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 30
push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 31
belt - except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger's frontal airbag. If this happens unintentionally, just let the belt go back all the way and start again - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 32
as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 33
belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 34
your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 35
the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 36
that comes with the extender. {CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 38
the child toward the center of the vehicle. Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 1-29. If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint the belts provide. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 39
. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 40
{CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much - until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 41
{CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 42
including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 43
around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal should be secured in appropriate child restraints. An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 44
the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 45
or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 46
that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 47
which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that swings up or to the side the instructions that came with that restraint. Because there are different systems, it is important to refer to the instructions that - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 48
seat unless your vehicle has the passenger sensing system or an airbag off switch and the passenger airbag status indicator or the airbag off light shows off. Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why: {CAUTION: A child - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 49
. There is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seating position of an extended cab model, especially in the rear center position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there is - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 50
the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle. Your vehicle, except for regular cab - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 51
tether, and that the tether be attached. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top tether. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 52
with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Extended Cab Regular Cab - Bucket i (Top Tether Anchor): i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Crew Cab Regular Cab - Bench 1-46 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 53
in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For extended cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For regular and crew cab models, there is an anchor symbol on the trim covers to - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 54
Extended Cab For extended cab the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Crew Cab For crew cab models, there are covered top tether anchors for each seating requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 55
{CAUTION: Each top tether anchor, except the center top tether anchor in an extended cab model, and lower anchors in the vehicle are designed to hold only one child to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 1-49 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Regular Cab Models 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 1.1. Pull the passenger seatback forward by pulling the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 57
, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: Extended Cab Models 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Seat Operation (Extended Cab) on page 1-9 or Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) on page 1-10 for additional information. 1.2. Place the child restraint in the vehicle, near the seating position that you are using. 1.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 59
sure it is locked. 1.6. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward. Then lower the seat cushion until the seatback and the seat cushion lock into position. belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 2.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Extended Cab and Crew Cab There is limited space in the rear seating of an extended cab model. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seating position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 61
4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 62
6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44. 7. Push and pull the restraint in - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) Your vehicle has a right front passenger instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 64
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-58 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 65
the child restraint as you tighten the belt. You should not be able to pull more of the belt out of the retractor once the lock has been set. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch) Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. If your instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 67
. Here is why: {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly. Until you have the vehicle serviced, do not let anyone whom the national Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Power Seats on page 1-4. 1-61 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 68
to RUN or START. See Airbag Off Light on page 3-34. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1-62 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 69
5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt. You should not be able to pull more of the belt out of the retractor once the lock has been set. 1-63 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 70
tether, and the position you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 72
Your vehicle may have a label on your sun visor that says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front." This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Here is why: {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 73
that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the this seat. See Power Seats on page 1-4 or Manual Seats on page 1-3. When the passenger sensing system indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 74
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-68 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 75
Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers tighten the belt. You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set. 7. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, and the position you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Airbag System Your vehicle has an airbag for the driver and an airbag for the right front passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 77
and Infants and Young Children on page 1-33. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for more information. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 78
{CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 79
When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver's and right front passenger's frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Airbags Depending on the weight of your vehicle you will have either "Single Stage Airbags" or "Dual Stage Airbags". Vehicles that have a passenger sensing system also have dual stage airbags. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 81
distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But airbags would not help you airbag. The inflator, airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 82
modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle is service. {CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 83
Airbag Off Switch If your instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations your vehicle has an airbag off switch that you can use to turn off the right front passenger's airbag. This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 85
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The right front passenger's airbag could inflate even though the switch is off. If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup or an extended cab pickup and this ever - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 86
turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver's airbag is not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status indicator shows off. Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why: CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: A child in a - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 89
the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind 's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your • a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) in the Index. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 90
to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 91
happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for more on this, including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, such as - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 92
affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 93
and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, this will affect my advanced airbag system? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-87 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 94
or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 95
the Engine While Parked ...2-54 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-12 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 96
Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-62 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-64 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-65 Outside West Coast Mirrors ...2-67 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-68 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ...2-68 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-68 Outside Heated - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 97
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 98
and all door locks as well as the spare tire hoist lock, if equipped. Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 99
to work, try this: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 100 feet (30 m) trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. You can choose different feedback options for each press of the unlock button. See "Lock - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 100
lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds may cause the horn to chirp for lock confirmation. You can choose different feedback options for each press of the lock button. See "Lock any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 101
and unlock buttons on the transmitter at the same time for 15 seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. 1. Insert a thin object, such as a coin, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 102
the inside, slide the lever rearward. To unlock the door, slide the lever forward. Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this power door lock switch, press the raised side of the switch, with the lock symbol, on either front door to lock all the doors at once. Press the recessed side of the switch - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 103
If your vehicle has this power door lock switch, press the bottom of the switch on either front door to lock all the doors at once. Delayed Locking If your vehicle is a crew cab, it may be equipped with this feature. When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 104
than 8 mph (13 km/h). This is the mode that is pre-programmed in the factory for manual transmission vehicles. The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door lock mode (automatic transmission only). Choose one of the two programming options listed above before entering the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 105
for manual transmission vehicles. Mode 4: No automatic door unlock. The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door unlock mode that you want. If you take longer than 30 seconds, the locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 106
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) With this feature, you can lock the rear side doors so that they cannot be opened from the inside by passengers. This feature is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. 3. To disengage the lock, move the lever rearward. 4. Close the door. 5. Do the same - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 107
on the inside of the rear access door to open it. Crew Cabs If your vehicle is a crew cab, you can open your doors from the inside or outside. Your vehicle may also have a feature which prevents children from opening the rear doors. See Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) on page 2-12 for more - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 108
To remove the tailgate, do the following: 1. Raise the tailgate slightly and release both retaining cable clips. To release the retaining cable clips, lift the cable so it points straight out and push the cable clip forward. Reverse the above procedure to reinstall. Make sure the tailgate is secure - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 109
even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 110
on each of the side doors in the front and rear for crew cab models. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger's and rear windows as well, if equipped. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Swing-Out Windows Your vehicle may have swing-out windows. To open a rear swing-out window, flip the latch open and swing the glass out. Sliding Rear Window If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. When you close the window, be - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 112
-deterrent system, do the following: 1. Close all the doors. 2. Lock the door with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light should come on and flash. If the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, but a door is open, you may hear three chimes indicating delayed - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 113
by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by locking the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 2. Wait for the security light to go out. 3. Unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. 4. Turn off the alarm by - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 114
. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-67 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 115
only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK B (Accessory): This position allows you to use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 116
minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK unless a door is opened. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 117
five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 118
, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 119
PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot hold the weight of commercial medium duty trucks. Therefore, the Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmissions. These larger parts may - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 120
when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 121
stabilization feature is designed to determine before making an upshift if the engine will be able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as different as the transmission determines optimum settings for a particular shift. MANUAL MODE (M): This position, is available on vehicles with the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 122
control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2) in an automatic transmission, the transmission will start in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 123
the following: 1. Move the shift lever to the MANUAL MODE (M). When in the MANUAL MODE, the transmission's current gear range will be driving conditions. The Range Selection Mode allows you to control the vehicle's engine and vehicle speed while driving down hill by allowing you to select a desired - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 124
equipped with the Performance Package-Enhanced Towing, activating the manual selectable ride will adjust the shock absorber characteristics to the button. When the Tow/Haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-49 for more information. 2-30 If - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 125
panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-49 for more information. Also see "Tow Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on page 4-67 for more information. Cruise Grade Braking is available on the 6.6L DURAMAX® diesel engine. Cruise Grade Braking monitors a vehicle's cruise state - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 Engine) Here is how to operate your transmission. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into SECOND (2) when you are going less - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 127
. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 128
clutch pedal and upshift into SECOND (2) from FIRST (1) while applying light pressure to the right on the shifter. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal FIRST (1). Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in the pickup box or launching on a grade. Otherwise, start in SECOND (2) gear - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 129
forward gears the same way as you do THIRD (3). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving and then, shift to REVERSE - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you may have a shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 131
Manual Transfer Case A 4WD indicator light comes on when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. See Four-Wheel-Drive Light on page 3-49. Some delay between shifting and when the indicator light comes on is normal. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 132
An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle's powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for extended periods of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 133
made at any vehicle speed. • Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL (N), or with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal, or shift into NEUTRAL (N). • It is easiest to shift the transfer case faster than 45 mph. This will reduce wear and extend the life of your transfer case. 2-39 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 134
the vehicle running and the engine at an idle set the parking Extreme Vehicle in Tow* Transfer Case Settings 2 m AUTO 4WD YES 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle's powertrain. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 135
to your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash while the transfer case is being shifted. It will stay on when the shift is complete. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting. If the SERVICE 4WD message stays on, you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 136
four-wheel high or AUTO 4WD switch. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel Low, and the indicator light will flash while shifting. Low and Four-Wheel High ranges or from NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running. If the Four-Wheel Low switch is pressed when your vehicle is - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Four-Wheel High ranges or from NEUTRAL with the engine running. If the four-wheel high, AUTO 4WD, or Two-Wheel High switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel High, AUTO 4WD, or Two-Wheel High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 138
to DRIVE (D) for one second, or FIRST (1) for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 8. Turn the engine off, by turning the key to ACCESSORY. 9. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P). 10. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL: 1. Set the parking - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Electronic Transfer Case If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: 2 m (Two-Wheel - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 140
service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. Fast flashing means the conditions were not met to make the desired shift, typically the vehicle was going too fast, the automatic transmission was not in neutral, or the clutch axle will lock automatically with the indicator light may remain - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 141
transmission in NEUTRAL (N) for an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal pressed for a manual transmission. The preferred method for shifting into four-wheel low vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 142
for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 6. Start the engine if it is not already running , or press the clutch pedal for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. Then turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Press the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 143
out of NEUTRAL the red light will go out. 5. Release the parking brake. 6. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 144
is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 145
NEUTRAL. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 146
page 2-24 and "Torque Lock" under Shifting Out of Park weight of commercial medium duty trucks. Therefore, the Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmissions. These larger parts (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY. There is no shift interlock in this key position - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 147
vehicle to roll even if the manual transmission is in gear. Your LOCK, press the key release button, remove the key and release the clutch. If you are parking on a hill, or if you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-67. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Have your vehicle fixed immediately. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-54. Also, idling in a closed-in place - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 149
have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift lever - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 150
Mirrors Manual to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-69 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. O(On/Off): This is the on/off button for the for up to three seconds to turn the feature on and off. A light on the mirror will be lit while the feature is turned on. Compass - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 152
of measurement. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 153
button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the button. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as described below. 2-59 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 154
strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror to turn the feature on and off. A light on the mirror will be lit while the feature is turned on. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 155
Compass Operation Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass displays a maximum of two characters. For example, "NE" is displayed for north-east. To adjust for compass variance, do - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 156
or the COMP button. If an abnormal reading is displayed, for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay automatic dimming feature on or off is approximately eight seconds. The indicator light to the left of the TEMP button will still turn on or off - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 157
heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. • The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 158
that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of can be folded in to enter narrow areas. The use of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 159
be adjusted so you can have a clear view of the objects behind you. Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. These mirrors can also be manually folded in. On the lower portion of the mirror is a convex mirror. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 160
equipped with power outside mirrors, the controls are located on the driver's door armrest. The mirrors can be adjusted by turning the mirror head (B) four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 161
with this feature, the controls are located on the driver's door armrest. To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector reposition itself once the mirrors are unfolded. If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 162
's mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in allowing the driver to view the curb when parallel parking. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a short delay has occurred, the passenger's and/or driver's mirror will return - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 163
OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 164
• All Safe and Sound Plan Services • Driving Directions • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may To find out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® User's Guide in the vehicle's glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 165
Part service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. The Universal Home Remote System, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 166
door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 167
the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the "Learn" or "Smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the "Learn" or "Smart" button. The name and color - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the "Programming Universal Home Remote" procedures, regardless following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 169
previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under "Programming Universal Home - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 170
down for the rear seat passengers to use. The front cupholder pulls out and swivels 180° to provide clearance between tall beverage containers and the manual transmission shift lever (if equipped). 2-76 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 171
A. Back rail B. Side rail C. Rear bow D. Center bow E. Front bow F. Front rail 3. Remove the three bows by gently pushing them against the spring-loaded end. The three bows are labeled front, center, rear to remind you of the order in which to reinstall them. 2. Remove the tonneau cover from the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 172
can be used to block the rays of the sun. The roller sunscreen can be manually operated with the sunroof in an open or closed position. To open the sunscreen, press must be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-22 for more information. 2- - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 173
this feature, the controls for the memory function are located on the driver's door. • If you have an automatic transmission, press and release the desired the memory position will not be recalled. • If you have a manual transmission, press and These buttons are used to program and recall memory - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 174
controls for this memory function are located on the driver's door. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow on the memory control while the vehicle is in PARK (P). • If you have a manual transmission, press and release the exit button on the memory control while the parking brake is - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 175
Status Indicator ...3-36 Battery Warning Light ...3-39 Voltmeter Gage ...3-39 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...3-40 Brake System Warning Light ...3-41 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-42 Traction Off Light ...3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-43 Transmission Temperature - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 176
the CD and DVD Player ...3-130 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-130 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-130 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-130 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-49 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-49 Cargo Lamp Light ...3-49 Fuel Gage ...3-50 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-50 Driver Information Center (DIC - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 177
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Instrument Panel Overview Automatic Transmission Version shown, Manual Transmission Version similar 3-4 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 179
page 3-17. B. Headlamp Controls. See Headlamps on page 3-13. C. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. D. Automatic Transfer Case/Electronic 19. T. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-18. U. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped). See Manual Selectable Ride - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 180
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 181
tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. • L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. • I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. For information on the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 182
a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-124. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 183
, hold the band on mist longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay. {CAUTION: In - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Cruise Control 9(Off): This position turns the system off. T(Set): Press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 185
Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 186
out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. • Move the cruise switch time you do this, you'll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Step lightly on the brake pedal, move the cruise control switch to off, or shift the transmission - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. You can switch your headlamps from high to low-beam by pushing the turn signal/high-beam lever towards the instrument panel. A circuit - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is off, in LOCK, ACCESSORY, or a door is open. To disable the chime, turn the light off then back on. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 189
as long as you are parked. If you release the parking brake, the lights will turn on. If the parking brake is not released before you begin to will turn on above 2 mph (3.2 km/h). Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille. Be - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 190
has this feature, this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam Press the button again to turn them off. An indicator light will glow in the button when the fog lamps are on. Remember, fog - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 191
or parking lamps are on. To turn on the dome lamps, turn the thumbwheel all the way up. Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position. If the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 192
lamp on. Press the button again to turn it off. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will illuminate when the cargo lamp is turned on, and the ignition key is turned to RUN. Accessory Power Outlet(s) With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 193
the outlet, lift the cover. When not using it, always close the cover. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 194
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area. Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 195
6 (Floor): W (Defog): 1 (Defrost): This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets, side window defroster outlets and some through the position to turn off the fan. If the knob is in off, outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed based on the position of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 196
system on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on and the system will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 197
will run automatically to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 198
adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always flow through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature. The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 199
counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature. The display will show the temperature air inlet will normally be set to outside air. If it's hot outside, the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle. The light - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 200
cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant turn the system on. C (Mode): Press this button to manually change the direction of the airflow in your vehicle; repeatedly press the button until the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 201
. This is normal and helps to prevent fogging. - (Defog): this section. @(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on the recirculation button will glow. This is helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle and for - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 202
conditioner to work its best. On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, turn the temperature knob to the desired setting. In AUTO mode - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 203
or moisture. Press the mode button to select this setting. This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets. < (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 204
save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Instrument Panel Cluster United States Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission version shown. Canada, Light Duty Automatic and Manual Transmission Clusters similar. Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 206
in revolutions per minute (rpm). See "Grade Braking (Allison Transmission®)" under Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-30 for more information. Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the solid red area, your vehicle could be damaged. The damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 207
to buckle their safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system light will come on. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-80 for more information. If the airbag readiness light - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 208
on and stay on to remind you that the airbag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the airbag on. {CAUTION: If the right has an airbag off switch, it also has an airbag off light. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-77 for more on this, including important safety information. 3-34 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 209
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle is an extended cab pickup and this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 210
rearview mirror will have a passenger airbag status indicator. When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status indicator shows off. Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why: If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 212
important safety information. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the right front passenger's airbag is turned - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 213
other charging system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving with this light displayed could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with this light displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and the air conditioner. When the engine is running, the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 214
all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) This light is used on some models with manual transmissions. The shift indicator light will show - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 215
both parts working well. If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-61. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 216
be there to warn you if the system is turned off. If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your Traction Assist System and your vehicle may need service. When this light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 217
250°F (122°C) mark. If the gage reaches the 260°F (125°C) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity. See Engine Overheating on page 5-37. Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission temperature gage. When your ignition is on, the gage shows the temperature of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Set the parking brake, place the transmission in PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle until the transmission temperature falls below 265°F (129°C). If the service. The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: Towing a trailer Hot outside air - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 219
life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 220
off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 221
. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 222
possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 223
more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-30. Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel-drive indicator will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Cargo Lamp Light This light will come on when the cargo lamp is in use. For more information - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 224
may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the engine, see "Fuel Gage" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. This light comes - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 225
all of the features listed. Scroll through the odometer, trip odometer, engine hours, and selected range if your vehicle has an Allison Transmission® your vehicle has an Allison Transmission® and the shift lever is in the MANUAL MODE (M) position, the DIC will display the current gear range. The DIC - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 226
delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by button to scroll through the ODOMETER, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIMER, ENGINE HOURS, and SELECTED RANGE. Odometer: Press the trip information button - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 227
cluster for about four seconds will also display the engine hour information after the odometer is displayed when the vehicle is off. Selected Range: If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission® and the vehicle is in the MANUAL MODE (M) position, press the trip information button until SELECTED - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-20 and Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-4. the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. Customization Button 4 (Customization): Press the customization button to access - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 229
during operation, this message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer the message and clear it from the DIC display. See Battery Warning Light on page 3-39 and Voltmeter Gage on page 3-39. This reminder will - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 230
system, this message will appear on the DIC, a chime will sound, and the battery warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 231
air conditioning. If the message is still on, or if the engine coolant temperature gage continues to rise, pull the vehicle over when it is safe to do so. See Engine engine idle in PARK (P) for a few minutes, or NEUTRAL with the parking brake set for manual door for obstacles and close the door again - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Fuel Warning Light on page 3-50, Fuel Gage on page 3-50, and Fuel on page 5-6. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If the driver's side rear door is low coolant level sensor, this message will appear on the DIC if the engine coolant level is low. Adding coolant to the coolant recovery tank will clear - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 233
on page 3-52 and Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-20 for more information. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR If the passenger's door is not fully closed, oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-20. RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED ( - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 234
engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating on page 5-37 for additional information. SERVICE 4WD (Four-Wheel-Drive) If a problem service. See your GM dealer. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If the passenger's side rear door problems. See Airbag Readiness Light - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 235
vehicle or the message appears while driving, your Supplemental Brake Assist system needs service. See your GM dealer. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-41 for additional information. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If there is a problem with the brake system, this message will be displayed on the DIC - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 236
temperature reaches a safe level. See Transmission Temperature Gage on page 3-43. TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly, this message may appear along with the check engine light on the instrument panel. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-45. Fully reinstall the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 237
level • High transmission fluid level • Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliary transmission frequent basis, see Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-4 for the transmission to certain ranges and engaging the torque converter clutch to protect against damage. When active, the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 238
while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on automatic door locks, see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10. DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program some features to one - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 239
door will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY: The doors automatic door locks, see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10. Door Lock Delay (Crew Cab only) - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 240
FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedback when locking the vehicle. Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 241
on for 40 seconds, if it is dark enough outside, when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF: The perimeter lights will not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Choose one of the available options and press - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 242
is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on tilt mirror in reverse, see Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors on page 2-68. Alarm Warning Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING appears in the display. To select your preference for alarm - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Language To select your preference for display language, press the select button while LANGUAGE is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following languages: Display Units Press the customization button until DISPLAY UNITS appears in the display. To select English - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 244
By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle's audio system interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-22 for more information. Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) The radio may have a button marked with - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 246
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. o SEEK p: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 248
the display. Fade may not be available if the vehicle is a regular cab model. Radio with CD Radio Messages CAL (Calibrated): The audio system has dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 249
are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 250
For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the INFO knob until you see the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 251
equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If the radio is equipped with the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 252
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 253
seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 254
call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 255
is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available Artist Name/Feature not available Song/Program Title not - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 256
available No channel available for the chosen category Theft lock active Action Required No category information is available at this the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Playing a CD Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pull be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 258
3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release this - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 259
, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. Base Radio Shown, Bose® Similar If your vehicle has the Bose® audio system - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 260
are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 261
For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the INFO knob until you see the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 262
equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If the radio is equipped with the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 264
seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 265
call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 266
is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available Artist Name/Feature not available Song/Program Title not - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 267
available No channel available for the chosen category Theft lock active Action Required No category information is available at this the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 268
Playing a Cassette Tape The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 269
3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to quickly reverse the tape. The radio will play while the tape reverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. The station frequency and REV will appear on the display. Select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE and SEEK. 4 FWD (Forward): - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 270
and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. Playing a CD Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 272
wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label message, write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. Z (Eject): Press this button to stop and eject a CD when it - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle's speakers. To listen to the DVD, press the TAPE DISC button until - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 274
are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 275
For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the INFO knob until you see the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 277
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 278
seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 279
call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 280
is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available Artist Name/Feature not available Song/Program Title not - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 281
available No channel available for the chosen category Theft lock active Action Required No category information is available at this the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 282
in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the button. 3. Wait for the indicator light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. Load a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot, label side - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 283
the slot, will begin to flash and MULTI LOAD # will appear on the display. 3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green, INSERT CD # will appear on the display, load a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. Once the CD - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 284
the CD several times before stopping. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The player's 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of eject, causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 285
©SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. ©SCAN ¨: To scan one CD, press - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 286
S-LIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections. To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order they were saved. Seek through the song list by using - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 287
• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player , write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. 3-113 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these will display Parental Control ON and the power indicator light on the DVD player will flash. It will resume play if the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if RAP is active. Before You Drive - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 289
and left audio. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device. To connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA jacks and turn both the the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Tighten the screw to close the compartment door. If - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 290
How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In some countries, the video format may be in the PAL system. To change the video format, perform the following: 1. Press the display menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to highlight - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 291
CD/CD-R media are fully supported by this DVD player. DVD-R and DVD-RW media is supported if formatted as DVD-Video Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for these sources, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. 3-117 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 292
operates when playing a DVD. Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression Buttons Press this button to turn the RSE system on and off. The power indicator light will illuminate when the power is on. O(Power): X (Eject): Press this - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 293
, if the vehicle is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active. If title, refer to the on-screen instructions. Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the in a cool, dry place. To extend the life of the batteries, the remote control - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Remote Control Buttons z (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 295
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct chapter, title, and track number selection. | (Camera Angle): }10 (Double Digit Entries): \ (Clear): Press this button to select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9. Press this button before - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 296
the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery door securely. If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. Problem No power. Disc will not play. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 297
are not dead or installed incorrectly. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. Problem In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. Problem After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception or buzzes. range, and interference from cellular telephone towers or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Cleaning the Video Screen Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen. Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 300
fication Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display. When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK® is armed. With THEFTLOCK® activated, the radio will not operate if stolen. 3-126 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 301
the following: If your vehicle has OnStar, press this button to interact with the OnStar system. See the OnStar® System on page 2-69 in this manual for more information. If your vehicle does not have OnStar, press this button to silence the system. Press it again, or any other radio button - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 302
power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada (if available). Just as with FM, tall - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 303
to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is serviced. Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 304
is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Similar Equipment ...4-54 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-59 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-61 Towing ...4-61 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-61 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-9 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-11 Locking Rear - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-12. {CAUTION: Defensive driving really means - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 307
reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what 000 people injured. • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking • - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 308
is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 309
is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. 4-5 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 310
accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-4. Braking See Brake System Warning Light alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. 4-6 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 311
. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 312
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 313
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. The traction control system is enabled every time your vehicle in acceleration. This is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your vehicle. Examples of these conditions include a hard engine power to limit wheel spin. 4-9 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 314
system on or off, press the TAS on/off button located on the instrument panel. • A Traction Assist System, Anti-Lock Brake System or engine-related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. • If the vehicle has been driven with the TAS system on for long periods of time, or if the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 315
Manual Selectable Ride The main function of this system is to provide superior switch position indicates FIRM levels of ride control or damping. The following guide can also be used to help determine the best setting. NORMAL: The indicator light will not be lit when the system is in this setting. Use - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 316
. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but , speed is the one factor you can control. Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 317
into the straightaway. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-4. is not room. That is the time for evasive action - steering around the problem. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 318
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 319
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 320
mirror is convex, the vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 321
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could any doubt. Remember: Any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four- - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 322
of your vehicle, you can remove the front bumper lower air dam. The front bumper lower air dam is held in place by a series of push-pins located around the lower edge of the front bumper. The push-pins are accessible from underneath the front bumper. The following steps must be performed on each - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 323
lower dam is free. When you are back on roads, though, be sure to replace the air dam. Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front bumper lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the front of your - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 324
out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if equipped) are properly attached. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully in - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 325
res (where permitted), camp stoves and lanterns. • Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other You will find other important information in this manual. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48 and Tires on page 5-73. combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle's exhaust - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 326
. Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck. But you . Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet and body, you will need to respond to vibrations and vehicle - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 327
, off-road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways. There are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what is not. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and cannot do. There are some hills that simply cannot be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. Approaching a - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. • Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 330
do. First, here is what you should do: • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL (N) (or pressing the clutch, if you have a manual transmission) to rev-up the engine and regain forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 331
if the transmission is in PARK (P) (or, if you have the manual transmission, even if you are in gear). This is because the NEUTRAL position parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P), or the manual transmission in FIRST (1), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 332
of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to down, and use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and they will not in NEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal pressed down with a manual transmission. This is called "free- - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 333
NEUTRAL with the manual transmission, and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift engine will not start, get out and get help. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. • Surface conditions can be a problem - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 334
If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 335
, axles or exhaust pipe, do not try it - you probably will not get through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. 4-31 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 336
water, you will never be able to start your engine. When you go through water, remember that when your can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer to - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 337
- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, , especially on higher speed roads. Your vehicle's headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 338
. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as the headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should to see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 339
After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 341
where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 343
in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the miles that first part of the journey. Wear serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you will find experienced and able service - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 344
, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. off-road. • If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 345
. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some . You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 347
ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow - drive - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7. Here blanket around you. If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 349
the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 350
(R) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Recovery Hooks (Except SS Model) Notice: SS Models have recovery hooks that are concealed by the front bumper trim covering. Use of the recovery hooks could cause damage to your vehicle. If you have the SS Model, do not use the recovery hooks. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 352
than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 353
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 354
lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Item A B C Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (136 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 355
on the rear edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of your vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 356
than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you and others. If you put things in the bed of your truck - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 357
pickup box flareboard. Any load that extends beyond the vehicle's taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road Driving on page 4- - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 358
750 lbs (340 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg) 250 lbs per side (113 kg per side) *The combined weight for all rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 1,000 lbs (454 kg), excluded 1500 crew cab models with 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) box length. A reinforcement kit for rail-mounted add-on equipment is recommended. See - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 359
The weight and number of passengers you intend to carry. • The weight of items you have added to your vehicle, like a tool box or truck cap. • you have a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow. The total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 300 lb (135 kg). This means that you may - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 360
as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is in front of the front axle W.B. = Vehicle Wheelbase United States Canada 4-56 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 361
certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance. If your brakes can not work properly, you could have a crash. To help your brakes work - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 362
numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo your truck can carry. If you are unsure of your vehicle's front, rear, or total weight, go to a weigh station Mounted Lamp on page 3-16 for switch location. A. Body Side Inner Panel B. Emergency Roof Lamp Harness 4-58 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 363
box for dimensions A and weight of the people inside. But, you can figure about 150 lbs (68 kg) for each seat. Use the rear edge of the load floor for measurement purposes. The recommended location for the cargo center of gravity is at point C for the CWR. It is the point where the mass of a body - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 364
must weigh any accessories or other equipment that you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Open the driver's door - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 365
's instructions. If you want more information on curb weights, cargo weights, Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can help you. Just ask for a copy of "Consumer Information, Truck-Camper Loading." Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing, towing your vehicle will all four wheels on the ground, and dolly towing, towing - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 367
the steering column unlocked. Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Shift an automatic transmission to PARK (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 368
procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Drive the vehicle up onto the tow dolly. 2. Shift an automatic transmission to PARK (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 3. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 369
rmly attached to the towing vehicle. 8. Turn the ignition off and lock the steering column. Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 370
a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to manual transmission vehicles, make sure the wheels are straight before proceeding to the next steps. On automatic transmission vehicles, use an adequate clamping device to ensure that the front wheels are locked - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 371
trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. Trailering is equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 372
control. See "Hitches" later in this section. • Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • The weight of the trailer • The weight of the trailer tongue • The weight on your vehicle's tires 4-68 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 373
is required on four-wheel drive 1500 series models. Use one of the is desired. Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 374
to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD)* 3.23 4,600 lbs (2 087 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,100 lbs (2 313 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.23 3,600 lbs (1 633 kg) 8,500 lbs (3 859 kg) 3.23 5,900 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 375
kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs (1 133 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight C-1500 Crew Cab (2WD)* 3.23 Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight C-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (2WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.23 4,800 lbs (2 177 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.23 3, - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (2WD)* 3.23 5,800 lbs (2 631 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 994 kg) 4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 6,800 lbs (3 084 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 448 kg) 3.23 3,800 lbs (1 724 kg) 9,000 lbs (4 086 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 4,800 lbs (2 177 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Weight K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD)* 3.42 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 4.10 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)** 3.42 4,700 lbs (2 132 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual kg) (7 031 kg) Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight K-1500 Crew Cab (4WD)* 3.42 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 5300 V8 3. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (4WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.73 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) 3.42 6,900 lbs (3 130 kg) 4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 6,900 lbs (3 130 kg) 4.10 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 3.42 4,900 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (4WD)* 3.42 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4800 V8 3.73 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4.10 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 3.42 4,500 lbs (2 041 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 380
23,200 lbs (10 523 kg). Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-2500 Extended Cab Long Box HD (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) 16,000 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) C-2500 Crew Cab Short Box HD (2WD) 6000 V8 4.10 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (2WD) 6000 V8 4.10 10, or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs (1 361 kg) maximum. Vehicle* K-1500 HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 3.73 7,900 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 382
23,200 lbs (10 523 kg). Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-2500 Extended Cab Long Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs (4 490 kg) 16,000 lbs 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) K-2500 Crew Cab Short Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 9,800 lbs (4 445 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (4WD) 6000 V8 4.10 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg Trailer Weight GCWR C-3500 Extended Cab (2WD) 6000 V8 4.10 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs (5 543 kg)** 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel (Manual) - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 384
lbs (10 659 kg) Wheel (Manual) 6.6L V8 Single Rear Wheel 3.73 15,400 lbs (6 985 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) K-3500 Extended Cab (4WD)* 6000 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 979 kg) Wheel * Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) maximum - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)* 6000 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 4.10 9,200 lbs (4 173 kg) 16 ) 6.6L V8 Diesel Single Rear 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) Wheel (Manual) 6.6L V8 Diesel Dual Rear 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 23,500 lbs (10 659 kg) Wheel - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 386
of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 387
lbs (3 266 kg), a RGAWR of 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) and a GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg). The trailer rating should be: Since the rear axle (3 538 kg). You may go further and think you must limit tongue weight to less than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) to avoid exceeding GVWR. But - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 388
distribution spring bars. A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could be damaged - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 389
. See "Weight of the Trailer" in this section for more information. The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that it's centerline is over or slightly in front of the rear axle. Take care that it is not so far forward that it will contact the back of the cab in sharp - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 390
adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-54. To maximize your air because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. • The trailer parts - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 391
and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains bed may become very warm. Avoid putting items in the truck bed and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 392
with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. For manual transmissions, let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the transmission out of gear and if the transmission shifts too often. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-49. 4-88 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 393
the steps that follow. Always put the automatic transmission shift lever fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have a manual transmission, turn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake. If the transfer case on four-wheel-drive vehicles is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 394
. Basic Trailer Wiring All regular, extended cab and crew cab pickups have an eight-wire trailer towing harness. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-4 for more information - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Green: Back-up Lamps Light Blue: CHMSL* Red: Battery Feed** Dark Blue: Trailer Brake *The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wire is tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a trailer, slide-in camper or cap. **If you are charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, turn on the headlamps - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 396
package. The eight-wire camper harness is located under the front edge of the pickup box on the driver's side of the vehicle, attached to the frame bracket. Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Light Blue: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) If your - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 397
. If it is no longer available to you, be sure to get a proper replacement from your dealer. This harness is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. This harness is for an electric brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse. It should be installed - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 398
located behind the auxiliary battery. Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 399
If you are using a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without the light. Power Take-Off (PTO) Before using a Power Take-Off (PTO), if equipped, refer to the manufacturer's or installer's instructions. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with a manual transmission do the following: 1. Hold the clutch - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 400
PTO. 2. Vehicle speed must be greater than 5 mph. 3. Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal (and off the clutch for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission). 4. Select the desired engine speed by using the foot pedal, and select SET on the PTO switch or the cruise control. To use PTO speed - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 401
of the installed PTO system and body equipment. When the PTO switch is turned on, the engine is limited to 2,200 rpms. If there are no accessories installed on the vehicle, make sure the PTO switch is turned off. Step-Bumper Pad Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear step pad at the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 402
✍ NOTES 4-98 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 403
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-32 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-34 Engine Coolant ...5-35 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-37 Engine Overheating ...5-37 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) ...5-40 Cooling System ...5-40 Engine Fan Noise - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 404
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-89 Wheel Replacement ...5-89 Tire 64 Roof Marker Lamps ...5-66 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5-67 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps ...5-69 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back- - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 405
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Electrical System ...5-123 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-123 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5- 121 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-121 Vehicle Identification ...5-122 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-122 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-123 5-3 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 406
it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When you add non-GM - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 407
, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 408
rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you might damage your engine. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 409
metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That service. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and intake valves clean, or if your vehicle experiences problems due - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 410
page 5-122. If your vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code Z only), you may use either regular unleaded renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85 ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E85, it may be because your - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 411
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 412
cap on the last turn as you loosen it. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 413
cab cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 414
fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground. • Bring the fill nozzle in any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 415
steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull down the hood and close it firmly. 5-13 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 416
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.3L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 417
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 5-25. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-35 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-37. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ( - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 418
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 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 419
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 5-25. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-35 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-37. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ( - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 420
When you open the hood on the 8.1L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-18 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 421
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 5-25. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-35 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-37. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ( - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 422
) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Oil" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument cluster (except vehicles equipped with the 4.3L engine), it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 423
oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. All Except 8.1L Engine 8.1L Engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 424
fied as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 425
change is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 426
Turn the key to LOCK. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 427
conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Vehicles With an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air filter restriction indicator on the engine air cleaner/filter cover. When the indicator turns black or is in the red/orange "change - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 428
Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly on the front corner of the engine compartment on - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 429
careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 430
is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid check If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level be low during this cold check, you must check - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 431
Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. • After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 432
dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 433
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Hot Check Procedure The fluid must be hot to ensure an accurate check. The fluid level rises as the temperature increases. 1. Operate - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 434
is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check Manual Transmission Fluid A good time to have your manual transmission fluid checked is when the engine oil is changed. See Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-7 to find out when to change - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 435
service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part engines shown, other manual - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 436
inspected and repaired. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See Owner Checks and Services on page 6-11 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. 5-34 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 437
when it is in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap. A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant will: Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 438
not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in your vehicle's cooling system, you could damage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 439
if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is hand-tight and fully seated. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 440
. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine The ENGINE COOLANT HOT message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 441
ENGINE COOLANT HOT message with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If your air engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this section. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 442
of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-20. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 8.1L V8 Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan 5-40 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 443
the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. All Other Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 444
needs service. Turn off the engine. If your vehicle is equipped with an engine-driven cooling fan, start the engine again and Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Cooling System" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for the proper coolant fill procedure. If you have not found a problem - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 445
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture cap - even a little - they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 446
: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 447
clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 448
the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 449
concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 450
. See "Checking Brake Fluid" in this section. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-4. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 451
there is a leak. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the . system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 452
you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your brakes - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 453
performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 454
vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. 2. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries (or more), you should know before you begin that, especially in cold weather, you may not be able to get enough power - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 455
jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you have a gear, not in NEUTRAL. Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 456
been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 457
connect the black negative unpainted metal engine part of the Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of your vehicle's remote negative (−) terminal. V8 engine shown, other engines similar 12. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 458
black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are filled Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 459
that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading. To get an accurate reading, 1500 Series is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. • The proper level for the 1500HD Series, 2500 Series and 2500HD Series with the 6.0L V8 engine - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 460
is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. Manual Transfer Case 5-58 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 461
) on page 6-4. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. Automatic Transfer Case To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 462
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. 5-60 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 463
Vehicle Weight Rating noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications. Fan and Drive: • Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering clutch inoperative. • Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped). Air Intake: • Removal of the air - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 464
gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 2. Remove the pin on the headlamp assembly by turning the pin up and pulling it straight out. 5-62 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 465
and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Reinstall the headlamp assembly. 9. Install the pin and turn it into the locking feature. A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 5-63 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 466
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or DRL bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as mentioned previously. See Headlamps on page 5-62 for more information. 2. Press the retainer clip (arrow), located behind the turn - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 467
Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. Reinstall the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks (the sidemarker lamps does not lock into place). 8. Reinstall the turn signal assembly back onto the vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 468
Roof Marker Lamps To replace a roof marker lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lens. 2. Install a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks into place. 3. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-66 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 469
, do the following: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. 1. Remove the six screws from the center roof marker lamp assembly. 2. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 470
2. Remove the back plate from the assembly by pressing the release tabs. 3. Remove the CHMSL bulb by pulling the bulb straight out from the holder back plate. Remove a cargo bulb by turning the socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out. 4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 471
Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps To replace a pickup box identification or fender marker lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the screws and lamp assembly. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness. 3. Gently pry the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 472
3. Determine which of the following taillamp assembly applies to your vehicle. A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Turn Signal C. Back-up Lamp 4. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 473
Turn Signal Lamp Rear Turn Signal Lamp* Stoplamp and Taillamp* * Chassis Cab Models Bulb Number 3157 1156 912 4114K 194 3457A 9005 9006 3157 3157 following: 1. Peel the rubber seal away from the lens using your hands. 2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the old bulb straight out from - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 474
and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines) on page 6-17. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 475
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. booklet included with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading Your Vehicle on - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 476
a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 477
can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For page 5-80 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 478
Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters LT as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 479
. Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-80. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 480
air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight and some light duty - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 481
Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 482
), below the driver's door lock post (striker). This label lists your vehicle's original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 483
air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to put the valve caps for high-speed driving at 38 psi (265 kPa). 5-81 High Speed Operation (SS Silverado) {CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 484
Inspection and Rotation on page 5-82. Also see Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-4. Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated is badly underinflated, the tire can overheat. An overheated tire can lose air suddenly or catch fire. You or others could be injured. Be sure all - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 485
If your vehicle has single rear wheels and the tread design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires, use the rotation pattern shown here when rotating your tires. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires, always use - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 486
, be sure the vent holes in the inner and outer wheels on each side are lined up. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 487
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. You need a new tire if any of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 488
Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 489
and tire systems developed for your vehicle, and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician. See Buying New Tires on page 5-86 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5-4 for additional information. 5-87 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 490
cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Treadwear 200 -production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 491
, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 492
only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 493
of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 494
especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more , well off the road if possible. {CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance flat tire. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a flat - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 495
automatic transmission shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. If you drive gear - not in NEUTRAL. 4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 5. tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 496
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 1500 Crew Cab A. Knob D. Wing Nut Retaining B. Retaining Hook Wheel Blocks C. Wheel Blocks E. Jack Regular Cab and Crew Cab (Except 1500 Crew Cab) A. Wing Nut Retaining D. Tool Kit and Jack Tools Wheel Blocks E. Retaining Hook B. Wheel Blocks F. Jack C. Retaining - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 497
Wheel Blocks and Wing Nut B. Wheel Blocks G. Tool Kit and Jack C. Jack Tools D. Retaining Hook For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is behind the passenger's seat. For extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger's side second row seat. 5-95 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 498
move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it. For crew cab models, pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat Extension Tool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extensions J. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) 5-96 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 499
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock, if equipped with a spare tire lock (J). 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 500
hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. 6. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been lowered, so - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 501
turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened. Remove the entire center cap. If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 502
Location (All Series) 3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle (two-wheel-drive 1500 Series vehicles), position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle's frame, behind the flat tire. If the flat tire is on the front - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 503
jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. Front Position - 2WD 1500 Series 5-101 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 504
Front Position - All Other Models Rear Position 4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 505
off. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 506
8. Install the spare tire. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 10. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 507
Front Position - 2WD 1500 Series Rear Position 11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 5-105 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 508
wheel wrench clockwise. When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must also reinstall either the center cap, or bolt-on hub cap, depending on what your vehicle is equipped with. For center caps, place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with the wheel. The - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 509
and Tools on page 5-110. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: {CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 510
jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper. 5-108 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 511
the jack. Carefully remove the jack from underneath the vehicle. 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way. 5-109 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 512
, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 513
Down) B. Hoist Assembly C. Hoist Cable D. Tire Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F. Hoist End of Extension Tool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extensions J. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) 3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I) together. 5-111 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 514
4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped). 5-112 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 515
To store the jack and jack tools, do the following: 1. Put the tools (D) in the tool bag (E) and place them in the retaining bracket (C). 2. Tighten down the wing nut (C). 3. Assemble the wheel blocks (B) and jack (G) together with the wing nut (A) and retaining hook (H). 4. Position the jack (G) - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 516
flated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-80 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or store - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 517
all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening your vehicle's doors and windows cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. • Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning. • Damage to your - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 518
. Never use shoe polish on your leather. • For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and then vacuum. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 519
stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14. 5-117 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 520
a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/ washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-118. 5-118 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 521
use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts. Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 522
body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts . If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 523
Finish Enhancer Usage Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil, and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 524
Odor Eliminator Usage Removes swirl marks, fine scratches, and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches and protects finish. Cleans, shines, and protects in one also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. 5-122 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 525
engine code. This code will help you identify your vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts your vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-86. Service Parts Identification Label You is caused by some electrical problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 526
accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 527
Used Special Equipment Option Accessory Windshield Wipers Truck Body Controller Accessory Ignition, Heated Seats DRIVER UNLCK IGN 0 TBC IGN 0 VEH CHMSL LT TRLR ST/TRN Usage Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay (Lock Function) Climate Control System - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 528
Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Harness Connector Driver Door Module Not Used Power Door Lock System Tire Pressure Monitoring System Truck Body Controller Flasher Module Left Power Windows Circuit Breaker Truck Body Controller Truck Body Controller Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 529
SPARE RELAY CB SEAT CB RT DOOR SPARE INFO Usage Headliner Wiring Connector Body Wiring Connector Rear Defogger Relay Headliner Wiring Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 530
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and Intake Air Heater Gasoline Accessory Power Hybrid Door Modules, Door Locks, Auxiliary Power Outlet-Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel Accessory Power/Trailer Wiring Brake Feed Anti-lock Brakes Vehicle Stability Ignition Power Ignition Power Left Bussed Electrical Center, Left Doors, Truck Body - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 532
Clutch-Diesel Engines Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Conditioning Relay, Turn Signal/Hazard Switch, Starter Relay Ride Control Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Fuel Pump (Relay) Back-up Lamps, Automatic Transmission Shift Lock (Relay) Rear Defog Relay Truck Body Controller Ignition High Beam Headlamp-Left - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 533
Assist Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Block The auxiliary electric cooling fan fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle next to the underhood fuse block. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. Fuses COOL/FAN COOL/FAN COOL/FAN Relays COOL - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 534
3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C* 5.3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C** 6.0L V8 Automatic* 6.0L V8 Automatic** 6.0L V8 Manual* 8.1L V8 HD Automatic* 8.1L V8 Automatic* 8.1 V8 Manual* * Engine Fan Driven cooling system ** Electric Cooling Fan system 5-132 Capacities English 14.8 qt 16.5 qt 15.1 qt 16.6 qt - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 535
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 - front Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD - rear Transfer Case Fluid Wheel Nut Torque After refill, the level must be rechecked. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 536
Specifications Engine VORTEC™ 4.3L V6 VORTEC™ 4.8L V8 VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 VORTEC™ 6.0 V8 VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 VORTEC™ 8.1L V8 VIN Code X V Z T U N G Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 537
Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) ...6-14 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines) ...6-17 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-18 Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) ...6-4 Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine) ...6-7 Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine) ...6-9 Owner - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 538
Engine Supplement. Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual the quality of the air we breathe. Improper - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 539
® dealer do these jobs. When you go to your GM Goodwrench® dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. 6-3 • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 540
to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines) on page 6-17. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 541
maintenance service performed on the vehicle. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner filter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 542
services. See "Additional Required Services" in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. Inspect shields, vehicles with diesel engine or with - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 543
lter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 5-25. 6-speed manual transmission only: Change clutch fluid. See footnote (l). Allison Transmission® only: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 544
inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 5-speed manual transmission only: Change manual transmission fluid. Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 545
. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Visually inspect - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 546
terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery service. (n) Vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 547
these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-82. 6-11 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 548
Once a Year Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. { - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 549
is held by the parking brake only. • The key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. • To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 550
DOT-3 brake fluid. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4 brake fluid. Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in System Canada 89021186). Manual GM Goodwrench® Synthetic Manual Transmission Transmission Fluid (5-Speed - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 551
Manual Transmission (6-Speed) Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Floor Shift Linkage Fluid/Lubricant Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part Axle (1500 Series) (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849). Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic (1500 HD, Axle Lubricant 2500, 2500 HD, (GM Part No. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 552
, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Usage Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 553
or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter High Capacity Standard Oil Filter 4.3L V6 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 8.1L V8 Spark Plugs 4.3L V6 4.8L - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 554
Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines V6 Engines 6-18 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 555
are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-11 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 556
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-20 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 557
...7-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-14 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-14 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 558
a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 559
vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual (United States only). • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members (United - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 560
CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) United States - Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 561
program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 562
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance representative. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper service station. • Lock-out Service (identification required): Replacement keys or locksmith service nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event Model, year, color, and license - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 563
, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 564
as a courtesy rental. Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your supported by original receipts. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 565
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness , if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 566
designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-10 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 567
than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 568
your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. • If possible, call your driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver's name, the service's name, and the phone - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 569
the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 570
-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 571
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and Warranty - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 572
✍ NOTES 7-16 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 573
Vehicle ...1-86 Additives, Fuel ...5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-123 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-25 Air Conditioning ...3-20, 3-21, 3-24 Airbag Off Light ...3-34 Passenger Status Indicator ...3-36 Readiness Light ...3-33 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 574
128 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-130 Automatic Headlamp Halogen Bulbs ...5-62 Headlamps ...5-62 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Light ...3-39 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-39 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Emergencies ...4-9 Parking ...2-49 System Warning Light - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 575
Adjustment ...3-29 Clutch, Hydraulic ...5-34 Coinholder(s) ...2-75 Collision Damage Repair ...7-10 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ...1-29 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-18 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ...3-43 Heater, Engine ...2-23 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-37 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 576
Driving ...4-2 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-5 Dome Lamp Override ...3-17 Dome Lamps ...3-17 Door Delayed Locking ...2-9 Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Door (cont.) Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Rear Doors ...2-13 Driver - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 577
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-123 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-25 Battery ...5-51 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-45 Coolant ...5-35 Lighting ...3-17 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-9 Exit Lighting ...3-17 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-30 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-25 Fixed Mast Antenna - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 578
...3-20, 3-21 Heater ...3-24 Highbeam On Light ...3-49 Highway Hypnosis ...4-40 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-40 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...Fuel ...Oil Pressure ...Speedometer ...Tachometer ...Transmission Temperature ...Voltmeter Gage ...Garage Door Opener ...6 3-43 3-50 3-47 3-32 3-32 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 579
...5-13 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-34 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...5-74 Restraints ...1-44 Latches, Seatback ...1-8 Light Airbag Off ...3-34 Airbag Readiness ...3-33 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-42 Battery Warning - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 580
Replacement Parts ...6-17 Owner Checks and Services ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-45 Manual Seats ...1-3 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-11 Manual Transmission - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 581
65 Convex Mirror ...2-68 Curb View Assist Mirrors ...2-68 Heated Mirrors ...2-68 Manual Mirrors ...2-64 Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-67 Power Mirrors ...2-66 West Coast-Type Mirrors ...2-66 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-40 Owner Checks and Services ...6-11 Owners, Canadian ...ii - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 582
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-61 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-18 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-124 Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Retained Accessory Rear Axle ...5-56 Locking ...4-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Rear Doors ...2-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 Rear Seat - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 583
the Engine While Parked ...2-54 S Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-33 Safety Belts Care of ...5-117 Center Front Passenger Position ...1-25 Driver Position ...1-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-16 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 584
Seat Position ...1-56 Rear Seat Position ...1-54 Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) ...1-57 Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ...1-60, 1-65 Security Light ...3-48 Service ...5-4 Accessories and Modifications ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 585
42 Trailer Recommendations ...4-95 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-27, 5-30 Fluid, Manual ...5-32 Temperature Gage ...3-43 Up-Shift Light ...3-40 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-24 Transmission Operation, Manual ...2-32 Trip Odometer ...3-32 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-59 Turn - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup | Owner's Manual - Page 586
cation Number (VIN) ...5-122 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-123 Vehicle Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-30 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-54 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Safety and Symbols ...iii Vehicle Damage ...iv 14 X XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
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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 Check
............................
1-87
Features and Controls
.....................................
2-1
Keys
........................................................
2-3
Doors and Locks
.......................................
2-8
Windows
.................................................
2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................
2-18
Starting and Operating Your 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)
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3-51
Audio System(s)
.......................................
3-70
Driving Your 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 System
...............................
5-61
Bulb Replacement
....................................
5-62
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........
5-72
Tires
......................................................
5-73
Appearance Care
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5-114
Vehicle Identification
...............................
5-122
Electrical System
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5-123
Capacities and Specifications
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5-132
Maintenance Schedule
.....................................
6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................
6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
..............
7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
...........
7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................
7-13
Index
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