Chevrolet Silverado 1500 manual

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    2006 2006 SIL VERADO S I L V E R ADO 63418_FCa_2.qxd 8/12/05 5:16 AM Page 1[...]

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    Silverado 1500 L T Crew Cab, shown in Sandstone Metallic with the V ortecMAX Performance Package. 2006 SIL VERADO 63418_2b_3.qxd 8/21/05 7:53 AM Page 2[...]

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    BUIL T TO AN EVEN HIGHER ST ANDARD. The challenge: How to improve upon the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road?* The answer: Add a 6.0L 345 horsepower V ortecMAX V8 engine that produces 380 lb.-ft. of torque. Build the first full-size hybi rd pickup. With another first in its class – the enhanced available Allison 1000 [...]

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    Silverado 1500 L T Crew Cab, shown in Black with a 5 ft. 8 in. short box and Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package. 1 500 CREW CAB SIL VERADO 1500 CREW CAB 63418_4c_2.qxd 8/12/05 6:08 AM Page 1[...]

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    WE TURNED YOUR REQUIREMENTS INTO OUR SPECIFICA TIONS. It’ s a whole new ball game. No longer is a Crew Cab exclusively a utilitarian work truck. The Silverado 1 500 Crew Cab changed all that. It’ s the truck with a spacious and comfortable six- passenger cab. And easy access through four wide-opening, front-hinged full-size doors. And the drive[...]

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    SIL VERADO 1 500 CREW CAB INTERIOR 1 500 CREW CAB INTERIOR BETTER KNOWN AS THE F AMIL Y CAB. The most rugged family-oriented vehicles on the road today just happen to be pickups: the Silverado 1 500 Crew Cab and its heavy-duty sibling, the 1 500HD with the 6 ft. 6 in. box and the 300 horsepower V ortec 6000 V8. These are two trucks with serious hau[...]

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    Silverado 1500 L T Crew Cab interior , shown in Dark Charcoal with 8-way power heated front bucket seats and leather seat inserts. 07 63418_7d_2.qxd 8/12/05 6:34 AM Page 1[...]

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    Silverado 1500 L T Extended Cab 5 ft. 8 in. short box, shown in Silver Birch Metallic with available Z71 Off-Road Package. 1 500 EXTENDED CAB SIL VERADO 1 500 EXTENDED CAB NO MA TTER WHICH P ACKAGE YOU CHOOSE, IT ONL Y COMES IN EXTRA STRENGTH. Strength – it defines Silverado. At the foundation of every Silverado is a three-piece modular frame tha[...]

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    1 500 EXTENDED CAB INTERIOR The available power sliding sunroof adds to the Extended Cab’ s feeling of openness. It can be fully opened or set to the vent position. A retractable shade is also included. 1 500 EXTENDED CAB INTERIOR The driver and front passenger in Extended and Crew Cab models can choose their own preferred temperature settings, t[...]

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    11 Silverado 1500 LS Extended Cab Custom cloth interior , shown in T an with available features. 63418_11f_3.qxd 8/21/05 8:05 AM Page 1[...]

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    1 500 CONTROLS SIL VERADO 1 500 CONTROLS The standard Driver Information Centre monitors numerous vehicle operating systems – everything from low fluid levels to the status of the engine, transmission and brakes. It warns you of possible transmission overheating problems, and even tells you when it’ s time to change the engine’ s oil. IS YOUR[...]

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    The Silverado instrument panel relays the status of everything from the coolant temperature to engine rpm via its analogue gauge cluster . L T instrument panel shown. 13 63418_13g_3.qxd 8/21/05 8:52 AM Page 1[...]

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    Silverado SS, shown in Black with available 20-in. chromed-finish aluminum wheels. SIL VERADO SS SIL VERADO SS 63418_14h_3.qxd 8/21/05 8:42 AM Page 1[...]

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    15 ONE MEAN MACHINE. The Silverado SS sure looks mean, with its lowered chassis, monochromatic colour scheme and 20-in. aluminum sport wheels. The performance is no less aggressive – the new 345 hp 6.0L V ortecMAX V8 works in combination with a heavy-duty four -speed automatic transmission, four -wheel disc brakes with ABS and the high-performanc[...]

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    Silverado 2500HD L T Crew Cab 4x4, shown in Dark Blue Metallic with new available deluxe wide-load mirrors. 2500HD/3500 SIL VERADO 2500HD/3500 63418_16i_3.qxd 8/21/05 9:03 AM Page 1[...]

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    17 IN THIS CASE, THE SEQUEL IS EVEN BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL. When the combination of the Duramax 6600 Diesel V8 and the Allison 1000 Series automatic transmission was introduced, it revolutionized diesel power for heavy-duty full- size pickups. For 2006, that powertrain combination is even better , thanks to the addition of an extra transmission g[...]

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    THE POWER OF CHOICE. There’ s lots of news under the hood of Silverado for 2006. The new 345 hp V ortecMAX V8, the 360 hp Duramax 6600 Diesel V8 and the 310 hp High Output V ortec 5300 V8 lead the way . But what really separates Silverado’ s engine lineup isn’t only the incredible output of these engines, it’ s also the range. T en differen[...]

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    Bellus concubine praemuniet syrtes. 19 For 2006, the enhanced Duramax/Allison duo feature a reduction in operational noise, tap-up/ tap-down shift feature, adaptive grade braking cruise control, an added second overdrive gear and a low-traction mode. Duramax 6600 Diesel V8 engine. 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 FEA TURES OF THE DURAMAX 6600 DIESEL V8: 1 A revised a[...]

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    SIL VERADO HYBRID Silverado Hybrid 1 500 Extended Cab standard box, shown in Silver Birch Metallic. HYBRID/ENGINE, SUSPENSION A V AILABILITY THE END OF IDLING. Stop idling – the future is here right now . Introducing the first full- size hybrid pickup in production: the Silverado 1 500 Extended Cab Hybrid. Instead of a conventional starter and al[...]

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    21 SIL VERADO ENGINE/SUSPENSION A V AILABILITY Autotrac 4x4 System The available Autotrac 4-wheel-drive system on 1 500 and 1 500HD models allows you to choose an automatically controlled 4-wheel-drive mode, or traditional 2HI, 4HI, Neutral and 4LO functions – all at the touch of a button. This is the only automatic 4-wheel-drive system available[...]

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    gmcanada.com TECHNOLOGY/ ONST AR SIL VERADO TECHNOLOGY 10 HYDROFORMED FRAME COMPONENTS The front section of Silverado’ s frame is strong, due to its use of hydroformed steel – a first in full-size pickups. Hydroforming reduces any stretching and subsequent weakening of the steel. The result is a frame that is strong, yet lighter than the welded[...]

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    Bellus concubine praemuniet syrtes. Bellus concubine praemuniet syrtes. 23 8 POWERFUL ENGINE CHOICES Silverado offers eight powerful, yet efficient V ortec gasoline engines, plus two versions of the turbocharged Duramax 6600 Diesel V8 that’ s available on 2500HD and 3500 models. 9 FRONT SUSPENSION DESIGN Silverado 2500HD and 3500 models have an i[...]

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    ACCESSORIES SIL VERADO ACCESSORIES IT’S NOT JUST A SIL VERADO. IT’S YOUR SIL VERADO. Silverado is built to reflect who you are. But don’t stop there. Y ou can transform your Silverado into a personalized expression of your style and priorities – with GM Accessories. They are the only accessories that are integrated into the process of desig[...]

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    EXTERIOR (continued) BASE LS L T Mirrors – deluxe wide-load, vertical glass with lower convex spotter glass, heated with integrated turn signals, manual extending – O O Mirrors – camper-style, manual extending O – – Mouldings – bodyside, black O – – Mouldings – bodyside, colour-keyed – S S Pickup box tonneau cover – soft or ha[...]

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    ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS BASE LS L T AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, digital clock and 4 speakers S – – AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, CD player , Radio Data System (RDS), auto tone control, digital clock and 6 speakers (4 speakers on Regular Cab) O S – Same as above except both cassette tape and CD players (Bose premium speakers included with bucket[...]

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    SIL VERADO MODEL SELECTOR TRADEMARKS The marks appearing in this Chevrolet Silverado brochure including, but not limited to: General Motors, GM, the GM Canada emblem, the GM Canada Web site address, the GM Accessories logo, Chevrolet, Chevy , the Chevrolet emblem, Avalanche, Cheyenne, Colorado, Equinox, Express, Silverado, SSR, Suburban, T ahoe, T [...]

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    WHEELS. F ABRICS. 29 Wheels 1. 1 7-in. Styled Steel Wheels. Standard on 1 500 Base models. Includes a painted centre cap. 2. 1 7-in. Bright-Chrome Styled Steel Wheels. Standard on 1 500 LS models. Optional on Base. Includes a chrome centre cap. 3. 1 6-in. Cast Aluminum Wheels. Standard on Silverado Hybrid. 4. 20-in. Cast Aluminum Wheels. Standard o[...]

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    50 Summit White 41 Black* 16 Graystone Metallic EXTERIOR COLOURS COMMITMENT: Rock solid trucks. Backed by a rock-solid commitment. There is nothing halfway about Chevrolet’ s approach to building strong and durable trucks. That can also be said of the way Chevrolet backs each and every truck that bears its name. A comprehensive series of support [...]

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    47 Dark Green Metallic 25 Dark Blue Metallic 63 Sport Red Metallic** 31 Colours may not be exactly as illustrated due to restrictions of the printing process. Please see your Sales Consultant for specific colour and model availability and compatibility . 46 Blue Granite Metallic ility Interior 52 – T an 69 – Dark 92 – Medium Charcoal Gray •[...]

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    SSR COLORADO SIL VERADO A V ALANCHE EQUINOX TRAILBLAZER T AHOE SUBURBAN EXPRESS 122-06-B-006E A STORY ONL Y GENERAL MOTORS CAN TELL. General Motors’ commitment to setting the highest standards in quality , safety , innovation, and fuel efficiency are matched by an equally strong commitment to the community . DID YOU KNOW? QUALITY : GM plants swep[...]