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Seats and Restraint System

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Airbag System

........................................... 1-2

Restraint System Check

.............................. 1-2

Features and Controls

..................................... 2-1

Features and Controls

................................ 2-2

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

............. 2-8

Instrument Panel

............................................. 3-1

Climate Controls

........................................ 3-2

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................... 3-2

Driving Your Vehicle

....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

..................................................... 4-2

Service and Appearance Care

.......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Checking Things Under the Hood

................. 5-4

Electrical System

...................................... 5-20

Tires

...................................................... 5-24

Capacities and Specifications

..................... 5-28

Maintenance Schedule

..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

................................ 6-2

Index

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2006 Hybrid Owner Manual

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Summary of Contents for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

Page 1: ...Panel 3 1 Climate Controls 3 2 Driver Information Center DIC 3 2 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 2 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Checking Th...

Page 2: ...se keep this manual with the owner manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it while you are on the road If you sell your vehicle leave this manual and the owner manual with the veh...

Page 3: ...as Hybrid for 8 years or 160 000 kilometres whichever comes first from the original in service date of the vehicle against warrantable repairs to the specific Hybrid components of the vehicle In addit...

Page 4: ...or SGCM coolant pump and bottle Energy storage box and components including batteries and control module hood switch electric power outlets 3 phase cable assembly hybrid control module Towing During t...

Page 5: ...lants and Fluids Brake Pads Linings How to Use This Supplement This supplement contains information specific to the restraint system auxiliary power outlet system hybrid cooling system and fuel system...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...Airbag System 1 2 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 2 Restraint System Check 1 2 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 2 Section 1 Seats and Restraint System 1 1...

Page 8: ...y Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you have been in a collision in which the right side of your vehicle has been hit your vehicle s sensing system may alert the...

Page 9: ...Features and Controls 2 2 Auxiliary Power Outlet APO System 2 2 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 8 Starting Your Vehicle 2 8 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 1...

Page 10: ...nformation Center DIC message that will flash 120V OVERLOAD Once this occurs the system must be reset See Resetting the Short Circuit Overload or Ground Fault Detection GFD Circuit later in this secti...

Page 11: ...PO button See APO Operating Modes for more information on the APO button Short circuits may occur because a defective extension cord or defective electrical device is plugged into an outlet Some elect...

Page 12: ...ssage or the 120V GROUND FAULT message continues to be displayed have the vehicle serviced APO Operating Modes The APO system is capable of being operated in two different modes Normal mode This is us...

Page 13: ...gnition The engine will run continuously in this mode to supply electrical power to the APO system You can use the vehicle as a generator in this mode when no electrical power outlets are available or...

Page 14: ...y from the ignition at this point CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehi...

Page 15: ...lated Engine oil pressure becomes too low Engine coolant temperature becomes too hot The ignition key is moved out of LOCK This may display an OIL PRESSURE LOW DIC warning message and chimes which is...

Page 16: ...e stop When you take your foot off the brake pedal the engine will start again and you will continue forward However if you are on an incline your vehicle may roll backwards a short distance until the...

Page 17: ...tside temperatures are high usually above 95 F 35 C The climate control system is working to cool the cabin in AUTO mode See Climate Controls on page 3 2 You release the brake pedal in DRIVE D or THIR...

Page 18: ...ivated this light will come on in the instrument cluster This system disables the engine from performing the auto stop function While not required you might choose to use this during frequent start st...

Page 19: ...Climate Controls 3 2 Driver Information Center DIC 3 2 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 2 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 1...

Page 20: ...ioning performance Selecting a higher air conditioning temperature in hot weather will maximize engine off time Driver Information Center DIC DIC Warnings and Messages Warning messages are displayed o...

Page 21: ...to function See Normal Mode under Auxiliary Power Outlet APO System on page 2 2 120V GROUND FAULT This message will display when the APO normal or continuous mode turns off due to an electrical ground...

Page 22: ...ils 42 volt or 12 volt system this message will appear on the DIC The engine auto start stop feature will be disabled and the battery charging system light will appear in the instrument panel cluster...

Page 23: ...ut down unless the APO button is pressed during the five minute warning period See Continuous Mode under Auxiliary Power Outlet APO System on page 2 2 Pressing the select button or the trip odometer r...

Page 24: ...x SERVICE 42V BATTERIES This message will display when the 42 volt batteries need service or replacement due to age or if a failure condition is present This message will be displayed for 10 seconds a...

Page 25: ...Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Regenerative Braking 4 2 Towing 4 2 Towing a Trailer 4 2 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1...

Page 26: ...Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are...

Page 27: ...and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded Trailer Brakes If you are towing a trailer that is equipped with trailer brakes an...

Page 28: ...NOTES 4 4...

Page 29: ...on Fluid 5 6 SGCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 6 Cooling System 5 7 Power Steering Fluid 5 12 Battery 5 13 Jump Starting 5 14 Electrical System 5 20 Battery Disconnect Switch 5 20 Fuses and Circu...

Page 30: ...NOTES 5 2...

Page 31: ...n service on hybrid components You can be injured and your vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work Service and repair of these hybrid components should only be performed by a GM...

Page 32: ...Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on your vehicle you will see the following 5 4...

Page 33: ...the owner manual Index H Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter in the owner manual Index I Air Filter Restriction Indicator If Equipped See Engine Air Cleaner Filter in the owner ma...

Page 34: ...Compartment Overview on page 5 4 SGCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 4 for more information on location The hybrid coolant surge tank pressure cap must be f...

Page 35: ...g pump and the Starter Generator Control Module SGCM The SGCM cooling system uses the same type of coolant as the vehicle s regular cooling system but the two systems operate separately and independen...

Page 36: ...e If it is not you may have a leak at the SGCM heat transfer core SGCM pressure cap SGCM auxiliary radiator hoses SGCM cooling pump or somewhere else in the SGCM cooling system Notice Running the engi...

Page 37: ...t Use the procedure following CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap e...

Page 38: ...wed Notice Attempting to fill the hybrid cooling surge tank yourself when the fluid level is more than 1 inch 2 54 cm below the FULL COLD mark can damage your vehicle Your vehicle must be serviced 1 P...

Page 39: ...level reaches the FULL COLD mark 4 Then replace the SGCM coolant surge tank pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated Notice Using cooling system sealers or conditioners in...

Page 40: ...verview on page 5 4 for reservoir location How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down Locate the power steering reservoir and cap Wipe the cap and the top...

Page 41: ...o replacement battery When it is time for a new 42 volt hybrid battery system see your dealer Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to...

Page 42: ...ome or all of these things can hurt you Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or...

Page 43: ...r warranty Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter a...

Page 44: ...lashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amoun...

Page 45: ...Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do...

Page 46: ...ttery 11 Try to start the hybrid vehicle Hold the key in the start position for at least three seconds If the hybrid vehicle still does not start turn the key to LOCK and wait 5 minutes 12 After 5 min...

Page 47: ...es do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the hybrid vehicle 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from...

Page 48: ...ce items weighing more than 200 lbs 90 kg on the battery box If you will not be using your vehicle for a period of 30 days or more you will need to disconnect 42 volt battery power from the vehicle to...

Page 49: ...r out 3 Pull the access cover up and out from the access opening 4 Locate the battery disconnect switch 5 Turn the switch counterclockwise until it stops The 42 volt battery power is now disconnected...

Page 50: ...by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identi...

Page 51: ...rview on page 5 4 for more information on its location For more information on the main underhood fuse block see Underhood Fuse Block in the Index of your owner manual To remove fuses hold the end of...

Page 52: ...EHPS I Electrohydraulic Power Steering Ignition Empty Not Used Tires Changing a Flat Tire Removing the Jack and Tools Your hybrid vehicle requires a different procedure to remove the jack and tools fr...

Page 53: ...3 Push and pull on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is secure 4 Turn the wing nut B counterclockwise until loosened and flip the black retaining clip back to remove the storage bag and tools C f...

Page 54: ...5 Release the jack and wheel blocks A from the holder as an assembly by turning the yellow knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 6 Pull the jack back toward the seat bracket 5 26...

Page 55: ...l of scratching the battery cover 9 Loosen the wing nut on top of the wheel blocks by turning it counterclockwise to separate the wheel blocks from the jack When you are finished place the tools in th...

Page 56: ...outlets Current Output Maximum Continuous 20 Amps Output Frequency 60 Hz 0 25 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion THD 10 Overload Protection Level 21 A rms current limit for 5 seconds Ground Fault Detection...

Page 57: ...Maintenance Schedule 6 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 2 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 2 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1...

Page 58: ...System Electrohydraulic Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 88901975 in Canada 88901976 Starter Generator Control Module SGCM Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX CO...

Page 59: ...smission Fluid 5 6 Auxiliary Power Outlet APO System 2 2 B Battery Disconnect Switch 5 20 Braking Regenerative 4 2 C Capacities and Specifications 5 28 Changing a Flat Tire 5 24 Climate Controls 3 2 C...

Page 60: ...g 5 14 R Regenerative Braking 4 2 Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 2 S Service Doing Your Own Work 5 3 Specifications Capacities 5 28 Starting Your Vehicle 2 8 T...

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