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Fuses IGN 3 4WD HTR A/C LOCK (Relay) HVAC 1 LT DR CRUISE UNLCK (Relay) RR FOG LP BRAKE Usage Ignition, Heated Seats Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay (Lock Function) Climate Control System Driver's Door Harness Connection Cruise Control, Power Take Off (PTO) Power Door Lock Relay (Unlock Function) Not Used Anti-Lock Brake System Fuses DRIVER UNLCK IGN 0 TBC IGN 0 VEH CHMSL LT TRLR ST/TRN LT TRN VEH STOP RT TRLR ST/TRN RT TRN Usage Power Door Lock Relay (Driver's Door Unlock Function) TCM Truck Body Controller Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp Left Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers 5-125

Section	Page
2006 GMC Sierra 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	13
Seatback Latches	14
Rear Seats	14
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	14
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	15
Safety Belts	17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	17
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Driver Position	22
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	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	48
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)	65
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?	78
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	82
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	82
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	82
Airbag Off Switch	84
Passenger Sensing System	87
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	103
Delayed Locking	104
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	104
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	107
Lockout Protection	107
Rear Doors	108
Tailgate	108
Windows	110
Manual Windows	110
Power Windows	111
Swing-Out Windows	112
Sliding Rear Window	112
Sun Visors	112
Theft-Deterrent Systems	113
Content Theft-Deterrent	113
Passlock®	115
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	115
New Vehicle Break-In	115
Ignition Positions	116
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	117
Starting the Engine	117
Engine Coolant Heater	119
Automatic Transmission Operation	120
Tow/Haul Mode	125
Manual Transmission Operation	128
Four-Wheel Drive	132
Parking Brake	146
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	147
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	149
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	150
Parking Over Things That Burn	150
Engine Exhaust	151
Running the Engine While Parked	152
Mirrors	153
Manual Rearview Mirror	153
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	153
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	155
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	157
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	159
Outside Manual Mirrors	162
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors	162
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors	164
Outside Power Mirrors	164
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	165
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	165
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors	166
Outside Convex Mirror	166
Outside Heated Mirrors	166
OnStar® System	167
Universal Home Remote System	169
Universal Home RemoteSystem Operation	170
Storage Areas	173
Glove Box	173
Cupholder(s)	173
Coinholder(s)	173
Front Storage Area	173
Center Console Storage Area	173
Tonneau Cover	174
Sunroof	176
Vehicle Personalization	176
Memory Seat	177
Instrument Panel	179
Instrument Panel Overview	182
Hazard Warning Flashers	184
Other Warning Devices	184
Horn	184
Tilt Wheel	184
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	185
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	185
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	186
Flash-to-Pass	187
Windshield Wipers	187
Windshield Washer	188
Cruise Control	188
Headlamps	192
Headlamps on Reminder	192
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	193
Automatic Headlamp System	193
Fog Lamps	195
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp	196
Instrument Panel Brightness	196
Dome Lamps	196
Dome Lamp Override	197
Entry Lighting	197
Exit Lighting	197
Front Reading Lamps	197
Cargo Lamp	197
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	198
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	198
Climate Controls	199
Climate Control System	199
Dual Climate Control System	200
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	203
Outlet Adjustment	208
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	209
Instrument Panel Cluster	210
Speedometer and Odometer	211
Trip Odometer	211
Tachometer	212
Safety Belt Reminder Light	212
Airbag Readiness Light	213
Airbag Off Light	213
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	215
Battery Warning Light	218
Voltmeter Gage	218
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	219
Brake System Warning Light	219
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	220
Traction Off Light	221
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	221
Transmission Temperature Gage	222
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	224
Oil Pressure Gage	226
Security Light	227
Cruise Control Light	227
Highbeam On Light	227
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	228
Tow/Haul Mode Light	228
Cargo Lamp Light	228
Fuel Gage	229
Low Fuel Warning Light	229
Driver Information Center (DIC)	230
DIC Operation and Displays	231
DIC Warnings and Messages	233
DIC Vehicle Customization	242
Audio System(s)	248
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	249
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	249
AM-FM Radio	250
Radio with CD	253
Radio with Cassette and CD	263
Radio with Six-Disc CD	278
Rear Seat Entertainment System	293
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	305
Theft-Deterrent Feature	307
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	307
Radio Reception	308
Care of the Cassette Tape Player	309
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	310
Care of the CD and DVD Player	310
Fixed Mast Antenna	310
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	311
Chime Level Adjustment	311
Driving Your Vehicle	313
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	314
Defensive Driving	314
Drunken Driving	315
Control of a Vehicle	317
Braking	317
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	318
Braking in Emergencies	320
Traction Assist System (TAS)	320
Manual Selectable Ride	322
Locking Rear Axle	323
Steering	323
Off-Road Recovery	325
Passing	326
Loss of Control	327
Off-Road Driving	328
Driving at Night	344
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	345
City Driving	348
Freeway Driving	349
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	350
Highway Hypnosis	351
Hill and Mountain Roads	352
Winter Driving	354
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	358
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	358
Recovery Hooks	359
Loading Your Vehicle	360
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	366
Truck-Camper Loading Information	371
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	373
Towing	374
Towing Your Vehicle	374
Recreational Vehicle Towing	374
Towing a Trailer	379
Trailer Recommendations	408
Power Take-Off (PTO)	409
Service and Appearance Care	413
Service	416
Accessories and Modifications	416
California Proposition 65 Warning	416
Doing Your Own Service Work	417
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	417
Fuel	417
Gasoline Octane	418
Gasoline Specifications	418
California Fuel	419
Additives	419
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	420
Fuels in Foreign Countries	421
Filling the Tank	422
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	423
Checking Things Under the Hood	424
Hood Release	425
Engine Compartment Overview	426
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	432
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)	435
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)	437
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission®)	440
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission®)	442
Manual Transmission Fluid	445
Hydraulic Clutch	446
Engine Coolant	447
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	449
Engine Overheating	449
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)	451
Cooling System	452
Engine Fan Noise	457
Power Steering Fluid	457
Windshield Washer Fluid	458
Brakes	459
Battery	463
Jump Starting	464
Rear Axle	470
Four-Wheel Drive	471
Front Axle	472
Noise Control System	474
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited	474
Bulb Replacement	475
Halogen Bulbs	475
Headlamps	475
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	476
Roof Marker Lamps	478
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	479
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps	480
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	480
Replacement Bulbs	482
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	483
Tires	484
Tire Sidewall Labeling	485
Tire Terminology and Definitions	488
Inflation - Tire Pressure	491
Dual Tire Operation	492
Tire Inspection and Rotation	493
When It Is Time for New Tires	495
Buying New Tires	496
Different Size Tires and Wheels	497
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	498
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	499
Wheel Replacement	499
Tire Chains	501
If a Tire Goes Flat	502
Changing a Flat Tire	503
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	504
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	508
Secondary Latch System	517
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	520
Spare Tire	524
Appearance Care	525
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	525
Fabric/Carpet	526
Leather	527
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	527
Care of Safety Belts	528
Weatherstrips	528
Washing Your Vehicle	528
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	529
Finish Care	529
Windshield and Wiper Blades	530
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	530
Tires	531
Sheet Metal Damage	531
Finish Damage	532
Underbody Maintenance	532
Chemical Paint Spotting	532
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	533
Vehicle Identification	534
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	534
Service Parts Identification Label	534
Electrical System	535
Add-On Electrical Equipment	535
Windshield Wiper Fuses	535
Power Windows and Other Power Options	535
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	535
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	536
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	538
Underhood Fuse Block	539
Capacities and Specifications	545
Maintenance Schedule	549
Maintenance Schedule	550
Introduction	550
Maintenance Requirements	550
Your Vehicle and the Environment	550
Using the Maintenance Schedule	551
Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)	552
Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine)	555
Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)	557
Owner Checks and Services	559
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)	559
At Each Fuel Fill	559
At Least Once a Month	560
At Least Once a Year	560
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine)	562
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines)	566
Engine Drive Belt Routing	567
Maintenance Record	568
Customer Assistance and Information	571
Customer Assistance and Information	572
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	572
Online Owner Center	573
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	574
Customer Assistance Offices	574
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	575
Roadside Assistance Program	576
Courtesy Transportation	577
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	579
Collision Damage Repair	580
Reporting Safety Defects	583
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	583
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	584
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	584
Service Publications Ordering Information	585

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