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3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 4. Unplug the electrical connector. 5. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 6. Put the new bulb into the assembly 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

Section	Page
2006 Chevrolet Silverado BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	10
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	14
Seatback Latches	14
Rear Seats	15
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	15
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	16
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Driver Position	23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Center Front Passenger Position	31
Rear Seat Passengers	32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	35
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	39
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab)	63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch)	66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System)	71
Airbag System	76
Where Are the Airbags?	77
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	79
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	81
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	82
Airbag Off Switch	83
Passenger Sensing System	86
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Restraint System Check	93
Checking the Restraint Systems	93
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	94
Features and Controls	95
Keys	97
Remote Keyless Entry System	98
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	99
Doors and Locks	102
Door Locks	102
Power Door Locks	102
Delayed Locking	103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	104
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	106
Lockout Protection	106
Rear Doors	107
Tailgate	108
Windows	109
Manual Windows	109
Power Windows	110
Swing-Out Windows	111
Sliding Rear Window	111
Sun Visors	111
Theft-Deterrent Systems	112
Content Theft-Deterrent	112
Passlock®	113
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	114
New Vehicle Break-In	114
Ignition Positions	114
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	116
Starting the Engine	116
Engine Coolant Heater	117
Automatic Transmission Operation	118
Tow/Haul Mode	124
Manual Transmission Operation	126
Four-Wheel Drive	130
Parking Brake	143
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	144
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	146
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	147
Parking Over Things That Burn	147
Engine Exhaust	148
Running the Engine While Parked	148
Mirrors	150
Manual Rearview Mirror	150
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	150
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	152
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	154
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	156
Outside Manual Mirrors	158
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors	159
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors	160
Outside Power Mirrors	160
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	161
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	162
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors	162
Outside Convex Mirror	162
Outside Heated Mirrors	162
OnStar® System	163
Universal Home Remote System	165
Universal Home Remote System Operation	166
Storage Areas	169
Glove Box	169
Cupholder(s)	169
Coinholder(s)	169
Front Storage Area	170
Center Console Storage Area	170
Tonneau Cover	170
Sunroof	172
Vehicle Personalization	173
Memory Seat	173
Instrument Panel	175
Instrument Panel Overview	178
Hazard Warning Flashers	180
Other Warning Devices	180
Horn	180
Tilt Wheel	180
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	181
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	181
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	182
Flash-to-Pass	182
Windshield Wipers	183
Windshield Washer	183
Cruise Control	184
Headlamps	187
Headlamps on Reminder	188
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	188
Automatic Headlamp System	188
Fog Lamps	190
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp	190
Instrument Panel Brightness	191
Dome Lamps	191
Dome Lamp Override	191
Entry Lighting	191
Exit Lighting	191
Front Reading Lamps	192
Cargo Lamp	192
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	192
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	193
Climate Controls	194
Climate Control System	194
Dual Climate Control System	195
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	198
Outlet Adjustment	203
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	204
Instrument Panel Cluster	205
Speedometer and Odometer	206
Trip Odometer	206
Tachometer	206
Safety Belt Reminder Light	207
Airbag Readiness Light	207
Airbag Off Light	208
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	210
Battery Warning Light	213
Voltmeter Gage	213
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	214
Brake System Warning Light	215
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	216
Traction Off Light	216
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	217
Transmission Temperature Gage	217
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	219
Oil Pressure Gage	221
Security Light	222
Cruise Control Light	222
Highbeam On Light	223
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	223
Tow/Haul Mode Light	223
Cargo Lamp Light	223
Fuel Gage	224
Low Fuel Warning Light	224
Driver Information Center (DIC)	225
DIC Operation and Displays	226
DIC Warnings and Messages	228
DIC Vehicle Customization	238
Audio System(s)	244
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	245
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	245
AM-FM Radio	246
Radio with CD	248
Radio with Cassette and CD	259
Radio with Six-Disc CD	273
Rear Seat Entertainment System	288
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	299
Theft-Deterrent Feature	300
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	301
Radio Reception	302
Care of the Cassette Tape Player	302
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	303
Care of the CD and DVD Player	304
Fixed Mast Antenna	304
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	304
Chime Level Adjustment	304
Driving Your Vehicle	305
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	306
Defensive Driving	306
Drunken Driving	307
Control of a Vehicle	310
Braking	310
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	311
Braking in Emergencies	313
Traction Assist System (TAS)	313
Manual Selectable Ride	315
Locking Rear Axle	316
Steering	316
Off-Road Recovery	318
Passing	319
Loss of Control	320
Off-Road Driving	321
Driving at Night	337
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	338
City Driving	341
Freeway Driving	342
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	343
Highway Hypnosis	344
Hill and Mountain Roads	344
Winter Driving	346
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	350
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	350
Recovery Hooks (Except SS Model)	351
Loading Your Vehicle	352
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	358
Truck-Camper Loading Information	363
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	365
Towing	365
Towing Your Vehicle	365
Recreational Vehicle Towing	366
Towing a Trailer	371
Trailer Recommendations	399
Power Take-Off (PTO)	399
Service and Appearance Care	403
Service	406
Accessories and Modifications	406
California Proposition 65 Warning	406
Doing Your Own Service Work	407
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	407
Fuel	408
Gasoline Octane	408
Gasoline Specifications	408
California Fuel	409
Additives	409
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	410
Fuels in Foreign Countries	411
Filling the Tank	412
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	414
Checking Things Under the Hood	414
Hood Release	415
Engine Compartment Overview	416
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	422
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)	425
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)	427
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission®)	429
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission®)	432
Manual Transmission Fluid	434
Hydraulic Clutch	436
Engine Coolant	437
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	439
Engine Overheating	439
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)	442
Cooling System	442
Engine Fan Noise	447
Power Steering Fluid	448
Windshield Washer Fluid	449
Brakes	450
Battery	453
Jump Starting	454
Rear Axle	458
Four-Wheel Drive	460
Front Axle	462
Noise Control System	463
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited	463
Bulb Replacement	464
Halogen Bulbs	464
Headlamps	464
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	466
Roof Marker Lamps	468
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	469
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps	471
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	471
Replacement Bulbs	473
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	474
Tires	475
Tire Sidewall Labeling	476
Tire Terminology and Definitions	479
Inflation - Tire Pressure	482
Dual Tire Operation	484
Tire Inspection and Rotation	484
When It Is Time for New Tires	487
Buying New Tires	488
Different Size Tires and Wheels	489
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	490
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	491
Wheel Replacement	491
Tire Chains	493
If a Tire Goes Flat	494
Changing a Flat Tire	494
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	496
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	500
Secondary Latch System	509
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	512
Spare Tire	516
Appearance Care	516
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	516
Fabric/Carpet	518
Leather	518
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	519
Care of Safety Belts	519
Weatherstrips	519
Washing Your Vehicle	520
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	520
Finish Care	520
Windshield and Wiper Blades	521
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	521
Tires	522
Sheet Metal Damage	522
Underbody Maintenance	522
Chemical Paint Spotting	523
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	523
Vehicle Identification	524
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	524
Service Parts Identification Label	525
Electrical System	525
Add-On Electrical Equipment	525
Windshield Wiper Fuses	525
Power Windows and Other Power Options	526
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	526
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	526
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	528
Underhood Fuse Block	529
Capacities and Specifications	534
Maintenance Schedule	537
Maintenance Schedule	538
Introduction	538
Maintenance Requirements	538
Your Vehicle and the Environment	538
Using the Maintenance Schedule	539
Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)	540
Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine)	543
Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)	545
Owner Checks and Services	547
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)	547
At Each Fuel Fill	547
At Least Once a Month	547
At Least Once a Year	548
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine)	550
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines)	553
Engine Drive Belt Routing	554
Maintenance Record	555
Customer Assistance and Information	557
Customer Assistance and Information	558
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	558
Online Owner Center	559
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	560
Customer Assistance Offices	560
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	561
Roadside Assistance Program	562
Courtesy Transportation	563
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	565
Collision Damage Repair	566
Reporting Safety Defects	569
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	569
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	570
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	570
Service Publications Ordering Information	570