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The diesel engine starts differently than a gasoline
engine.
Refer to the 2006 Duramax Diesel Engine Owner’s
Manual Supplement, located in the glove compartment.
Do not use gasoline or starting “aids,” such as ether,
in the air intake. They could damage the engine. There
could also be a fire, which could cause serious
personal injury.
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
Starting Your Vehicle
CAUTION:
Vehicle Load Disconnect Switch
The vehicle is equipped with a load disconnect
switch, the switch disconnects 12-volt vehicle loads
and 24-volt trailer/aux loads that could cause a
parasitic drain on the batteries.
Notice:
If you will not be using your vehicle for
a period of 48 hours or more, you will need to
place the switch in the OFF position to
prevent the batteries from discharging. Continued
discharging could damage the batteries. When
this switch is in the OFF position the main battery
feeds to the starter and NATO jump start
connector remain powered.
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