2006 GMC Sierra Owners Manual

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In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782) to speak with a GMC Road Assistance representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station. Lock-out Service (identiﬁcation required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). (cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. 7-6 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. Telephone number of your location. Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) Description of the problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. GMC Roadside Assistance: 1-800-462-8782, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. 7-7 (cid:127) (cid:127) If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, 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 in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of public transportation expenses may be available, for up to a maximum of ﬁve days. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available, up to a ﬁve-day maximum. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. 7-8 Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the 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, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. 7-9 To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. 7-10 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally 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 any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other 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 related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. 7-11 If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be 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 number. (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 7-12 (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may 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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. 7-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 7-14 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). 7-15 Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-16 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-4 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................... 3-20 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-54 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-86 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-123 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-25 Air Conditioning .............................. 3-21, 3-22, 3-25 Airbag Off Light ..................................................... 3-35 Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-37 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-35 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 Airbag System ................................................ 1-70 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-86 Airbag Off Switch ........................................ 1-78 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-76 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-81 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-86 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-76 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-76 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-74 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-72 AM-FM Radio ................................................. 3-72 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-132 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-133 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-42 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-118 Care of Safety Belts ................................... 5-116 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-120 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 5-117 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-113 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-114 Finish Care ............................................... 5-117 Finish Damage .......................................... 5-120 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-115 Leather .................................................... 5-115 Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-119 Tires ........................................................ 5-119 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-120 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-121 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-116 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-116 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...................... 5-118 Ashtray(s) ...................................................... 3-20 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-70 AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-72 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-129 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-131 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-132 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-132 Chime Level Adjustment ............................. 3-133 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-132 Audio System(s) (cont.) Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-85 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-75 Radio with Six-Disc CD .............................. 3-100 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-127 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-71 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-71 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-129 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-130 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-133 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15 Automatic Transmission Fluid .................................................. 5-28, 5-30 Operation ................................................... 2-26 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ................. 3-18 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-21 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-63 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ............................................ 5-67 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 5-64 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-63 Headlamps ................................................. 5-63 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps ......................................... 5-68 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-70 Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... 5-66 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-68 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-84 Battery .......................................................... 5-51 Battery Warning Light ...................................... 3-40 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-38 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-6 Emergencies ................................................ 4-8 Parking ...................................................... 2-52 System Warning Light .................................. 3-41 Brakes .......................................................... 5-47 Braking ........................................................... 4-5 California Fuel .................................................. 5-7 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-133 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-14, 2-57, 4-42, 4-67 Care of Safety Belts .............................................. 5-116 Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3-131 Your CD and DVD Player ........................... 3-132 Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-132 Cargo Lamp ................................................... 3-19 Cargo Lamp Light ........................................... 3-50 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-79 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts .... 1-25 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ............................................... 5-67 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-89 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-46 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-120 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-37 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-33 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-42 Older Children ............................................. 1-31 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-54 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ........................ 1-56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) .................. 1-57 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ............. 1-59, 1-65 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-40 Chime Level Adjustment ................................. 3-133 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-20 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-118 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 5-117 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-114 Finish Care ............................................... 5-117 Inside of Your Vehicle ................................. 5-113 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ............................................... 5-115 Leather .................................................... 5-115 Tires ........................................................ 5-119 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-120 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-116 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-116 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...................... 5-118 Climate Control System ................................... 3-21 Dual .......................................................... 3-22 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-25 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-30 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-34 Coinholder(s) .................................................. 2-79 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-10 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-29 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-19 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-43 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-25 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-37 Cooling System .............................................. 5-40 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-49 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-79 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................ 7-13 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-15 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-10 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-5 Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-19 Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-18 Door Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10 Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Door (cont.) Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-13 Rear Doors ................................................. 2-14 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-16 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-52 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-53 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-64 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-55 Driver Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-32 City ........................................................... 4-36 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ..................................................... 4-37 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-40 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-33 Off-Road .................................................... 4-16 Recovery Hooks .......................................... 4-47 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-46 Winter ........................................................ 4-42 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-25 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-22 Dual Tire Operation ......................................... 5-80 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-115 E Electrical System Engine Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-123 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-126 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-123 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-124 Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 5-123 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-127 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-123 Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-25 Battery ....................................................... 5-51 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-46 Coolant ...................................................... 5-35 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-43 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-19 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-57 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-45 Oil ............................................................. 5-20 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-23 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-39 Overheating ................................................ 5-37 Starting ...................................................... 2-23 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-19 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-19 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-30 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-25 Finish Damage ............................................. 5-120 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-132 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-90 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-91 Flat Tire, Storing ........................................... 5-108 Fluid Automatic Transmission ........................ 5-28, 5-30 Manual Transmission .................................... 5-33 Power Steering ........................................... 5-45 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-46 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-17 Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-38, 5-59 Four-Wheel-Drive Light .................................... 3-50 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-60 Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-19 Front Storage Area ......................................... 2-79 Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-7 California Fuel .............................................. 5-7 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........................................ 5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-11 Filling Your Tank .......................................... 5-10 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-9 Gage ......................................................... 3-51 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-6 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-51 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-126 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-123 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-124 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-127 Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-123 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-43 Fuel .......................................................... 3-51 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-48 Speedometer .............................................. 3-33 Tachometer ................................................. 3-34 Transmission Temperature ............................. 3-44 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-40 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-75 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-6 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-79 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7 Headlamps ............................................ 3-14, 5-63 Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-15 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-63 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-15 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 5-64 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-63 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-14 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps .................................................... 5-68 Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... 5-66 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-5 Heater ................................................... 3-21, 3-22 Heater ........................................................... 3-25 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-49 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-39 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-40 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-12 Release ..................................................... 5-13 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-16 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-34 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-22 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-33 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-79 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-18 Cluster ....................................................... 3-32 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-52 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-73 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ........................ 3-18 Cargo ........................................................ 3-19 Dome ........................................................ 3-18 Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-19 Fog ........................................................... 3-17 Front Reading ............................................. 3-19 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-42 Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-8 Light Airbag Off .................................................. 3-35 Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-35 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-42 Battery Warning .......................................... 3-40 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-41 Cargo Lamp ............................................... 3-50 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-49 Four-Wheel-Drive ......................................... 3-50 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-49 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-51 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-46 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-37 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-34 Security ..................................................... 3-49 Light (cont.) Lighting Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-50 Traction Off ................................................ 3-43 ..................................................... 3-41 Up-Shift Entry ......................................................... 3-19 Exit ........................................................... 3-19 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-48 Locking Rear Axle ........................................... 4-11 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-13 Locks Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-13 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-13 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-15 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-51 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 1-4 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-7 At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-11 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-12 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-12 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km) ....................... 6-11 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-9 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-20 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-18 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 ................................ 3-46 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-3 Manual Selectable Ride ................................... 4-10 Manual Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-33 Operation ................................................... 2-34 Manual Windows ............................................ 2-16 Memory Seat ................................................. 2-83 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-55 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass .... 2-63 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ........................... 2-65 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass .......................................... 2-59 Mirrors (cont.) Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-61 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-59 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-71 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ........................ 2-68 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-72 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ................... 2-72 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-72 Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-68 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .................... 2-71 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-70 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ................... 2-70 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-21 Noise Control System, Tampering ...................... 5-62 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-18 Odometer ...................................................... 3-33 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-33 Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-16 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-13 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-20 Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-48 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-23 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-31 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-73 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-30 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-71 Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... 2-68 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-72 Curb View Assist Mirrors .............................. 2-72 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-72 Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-68 Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... 2-71 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-70 West Coast-Type Mirrors .............................. 2-70 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-39 Owner Checks and Services ............................. 6-11 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii P Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-53 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-55 Brake ........................................................ 2-52 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-56 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-56 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-37 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-81 Passing ......................................................... 4-14 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-21 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab .................... 4-61 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...................................... 3-20 Door Locks .................................................. 2-9 Electrical System ....................................... 5-123 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-23 Seat ............................................................ 1-4 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-45 Windows .................................................... 2-17 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-15 10 Radios .......................................................... 3-70 AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-72 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-131 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-132 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-132 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-85 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-75 Radio with Six-Disc CD .............................. 3-100 Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-127 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ........................................ 3-71 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-71 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-129 Understanding Reception ............................ 3-130 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-58 Locking ...................................................... 4-11 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-13 Rear Doors .................................................... 2-14 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-29 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-127 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-115 Rear Seat Operation ................................... 1-8, 1-9 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-26 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass .................................................... 2-63 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-65 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ................................. 2-59 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ... 2-61 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-59 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-14 Recovery Hooks ............................................. 4-47 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-62 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-96 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-92 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-70 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-14 General Motors ........................................... 7-14 United States Government ............................ 7-13 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-87 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-88 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-23 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-25 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-46 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-19 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-58 Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-34 Care of .................................................... 5-116 Center Front Passenger Position .................... 1-25 Driver Position ............................................ 1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................... 1-29 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-26 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-25 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-24 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-11 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-8 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-5 Manual ........................................................ 1-3 Memory ..................................................... 2-83 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4 Power Seats ................................................. 1-4 Rear Seat Operation ............................... 1-8, 1-9 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-6 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-8 Secondary Latch System ................................ 5-105 11 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front 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) ................................ 1-59, 1-65 Security Light ................................................. 3-49 Service ........................................................... 5-4 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-5 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-5 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-46 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-86 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ......... 3-71 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..... 3-71 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-119 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-53 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-55 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Sliding Rear Windows ..................................... 2-18 Snow Plow .................................................... 4-54 Spare Tire .................................................... 5-112 Installing .................................................... 5-96 Removing ................................................... 5-92 Storing ..................................................... 5-108 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-133 12 Speedometer .................................................. 3-33 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-23 Steering ........................................................ 4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-129 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-79 Coinholder(s) .............................................. 2-79 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-79 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-79 Glove Box .................................................. 2-79 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-46 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-18 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-82 Swing-Out Windows ........................................ 2-18 Tachometer .................................................... 3-34 Tailgate ......................................................... 2-14 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .... 5-68 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-129 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-19 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-19 Passlock® ................................................... 2-21 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Tires ............................................................. 5-72 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ............................................... 5-118 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-84 Chains ....................................................... 5-89 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-91 Cleaning ................................................... 5-119 Different Size .............................................. 5-85 Dual Tire Operation ..................................... 5-80 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-90 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-79 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-81 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-96 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-96 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-92 Secondary Latch System ............................ 5-105 Spare Tire ................................................ 5-112 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools .......... 5-108 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-73 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-76 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-86 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-87 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-87 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-83 Tonneau Cover ............................................... 2-80 Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... 2-31 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-50 Towing Power Take-Off (PTO) .................................. 4-97 Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-62 Towing (cont.) Traction Trailer Transmission Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-67 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-62 Assist System (TAS) ...................................... 4-8 Manual Selectable Ride ................................ 4-10 Off Light ..................................................... 3-43 Recommendations ....................................... 4-96 Fluid, Automatic .................................. 5-28, 5-30 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-33 Temperature Gage ....................................... 3-44 Up-Shift Light .............................................. 3-41 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-26 Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-34 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-33 Truck-Camper Loading Information .................... 4-59 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-130 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-86 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-75 Operation ................................................... 2-76 Up-Shift Light ................................................. 3-41 13 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-48 Parking Your ............................................... 2-56 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-64 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-122 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .................. 5-122 Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-82 Memory Seat .............................................. 2-83 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-30 Visors ........................................................... 2-18 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-40 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-87 Different Size .............................................. 5-85 Replacement ............................................... 5-87 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-40 Windows ....................................................... 2-16 Manual ...................................................... 2-16 Power ........................................................ 2-17 Sliding Rear ................................................ 2-18 Swing-Out Windows ..................................... 2-18 Windshield Wiper Blades, Cleaning .............................. 5-118 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-71 Fuses ...................................................... 5-123 Windshield Wipers ......................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-42 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-31 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-55 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-133 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2006 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-3 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-8 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-11 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-31 Airbag System ......................................... 1-70 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-87 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 ........................................................ 2-3 ....................................... 2-8 ................................................. 2-16 ............................ 2-19 ........... 2-21 .................................................... 2-59 ...................................... 2-73 Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors OnStar® System Universal Home Storage Areas Sunroof Vehicle Personalization Remote System .................................... 2-75 ......................................... 2-79 .................................................. 2-82 ............................. 2-82 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-21 ........ 3-31 .................. 3-52 ....................................... 3-70 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ..... 4-2 ................................................... 4-62 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 ..................................................... 5-4 ......................................................... 5-5 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood ............................................. 5-12 Rear Axle ............................................... 5-58 Four-Wheel Drive ..................................... 5-59 Front Axle ............................................... 5-60 Noise Control System ............................... 5-62 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-63 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-71 Tires ...................................................... 5-72 Appearance Care ................................... 5-113 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................... 5-122 Electrical System .................................... 5-123 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-133 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-13 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and the name SIERRA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is ever needed. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back 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. 06SIERRA A First Printing ©2005 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ii 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. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to 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 on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv (cid:127) (cid:127) These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: ✍ NOTES vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-3 Manual Seats ................................................1-3 Power Seats ..................................................1-4 Power Lumbar ...............................................1-4 Heated Seats .................................................1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-6 Head Restraints .............................................1-7 Seatback Latches ...........................................1-8 Rear Seats .......................................................1-8 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ................1-8 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ......................1-9 Safety Belts ...................................................1-11 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-16 Driver Position ..............................................1-16 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-24 Right Front Passenger Position .......................1-25 Center Front Passenger Position .....................1-25 Rear Seat Passengers ..................................1-26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....................1-29 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-30 Child Restraints .............................................1-31 Older Children ..............................................1-31 Infants and Young Children ............................1-33 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-37 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ......................................1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ....................................1-54 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ..........................1-56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) .............1-57 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch) .............................1-59 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System) ...............1-65 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 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 ...............................................1-70 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-72 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-74 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-76 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-76 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .....1-76 Airbag Off Switch ..........................................1-78 Passenger Sensing System ............................1-81 1-2 Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat 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 with the bar located under the front of the seat cushion. 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 in place. 1-3 Power Seats If your vehicle has power seats, the controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. (cid:127) Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the front of the horizontal control. (cid:127) Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the rear of the horizontal control. (cid:127) Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by raising or lowering the whole horizontal control. (cid:127) Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the horizontal control forward or rearward. 1-4 If your vehicle has power reclining seatbacks, the control is located rear of the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. Adjust the angle of the seatback by pressing the vertical control forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6. If your vehicle has manual reclining seatbacks, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6. Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. Heated Seats If 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 seatback is being heated. Additional presses of the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only. Press the horizontal button again to heat the whole seat. The heated seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off. If you still want to use the heated seat feature after you restart your vehicle, you will need to press the heated seat button again. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium and low and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator lights will be lit to designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. 1-5 Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting 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 to an upright position. 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. 1-6 {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 their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Push the head restraint down to lower it. Your rear seats may have head restraints that can be adjusted up and down. 1-7 Seatback 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 the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback rearward until it latches. After returning the seatback to its upright position, push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 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 cargo space. To fold the seat up, do the following: 1. Push down on the front of the seat cushion while pulling down on the release strap which is located under the seat cushion. 1-8 2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback. 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, do the following: 1. Push the seat cushion while pulling the release strap which is located under the seat cushion. Pull the seat cushion down until it latches. 2. After latching the seat cushion, pull up on it to make sure it is locked. 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 sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat and that the head restraints are completely lowered. To ﬂip and fold the seat, do the following: 1. Pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion. Then, pull the seat cushion up and ﬂip it forward. 2. After folding the seat cushion fully forward, pull the seatback forward until it is ﬂat. If the seatback cannot fold ﬂat because it interferes with the cushion, try moving the front seat forward and/or bringing the front seat more upright. The lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback. 1-9 To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked into place. 3. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. Pull up on the cushion to make sure it is locked into place. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Make sure that the safety belt buckles on the driver’s side seatback are accessible to the outboard and center occupant and are not under the seat cushions. 1-10 {CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. 1-11 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-34. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. 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 and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! 1-12 Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-13 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them 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 most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 1-15 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). 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 things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-33. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We will start with the driver position. Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver 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” in the Index. 1-16 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure 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 so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-17 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 pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over 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 crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 1-18 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt 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 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 into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-20 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. {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 fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. 1-21 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 ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-22 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact 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 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just 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. 1-24 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-16. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety 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. Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-25 Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end 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 to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-26 Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. 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 to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder part. 1-27 {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt 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. 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 pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over 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 a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 1-28 To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear seat comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions 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 ﬂat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1-29 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-26.

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