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Seats and Restraint System ............................. 1-1
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Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
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Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
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2006 Hybrid Owner Manual
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Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
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Electrical System
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Tires
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Capacities and Specifications
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Index ................................................................ 1
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2006 Hybrid Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ......1-1 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Airbag System Service ........... 1-2 ............. 5-3 Restraint System Check Checking Things Under the Hood ......1-2 ....5-4 Electrical System ........5-20 Features and Controls ........2-1 Tires ............
  • Page 2 Introduction GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and SIERRA Your hybrid pickup truck is designed to be more fuel are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. efficient than the standard pickup truck, which results in reduced carbon dioxide emissions.

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage described in the Warranty 8 year or 100,000-mile (160 000 kilometres) term. No Booklet, General Motors will warrant certain Hybrid deductibles are associated with this Hybrid warranty. components for each 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid...

  • Page 4: What Is Covered

    What is Covered Other Hybrid Components Starter generator control module, SGCM radiator, This hybrid warranty covers repairs to correct any SGCM coolant pump and bottle; Energy storage box vehicle defect related to materials or workmanship and components including batteries and control module; occurring during the 8 year or 100,000 mile hood switch, electric power outlets, 3 phase cable (160 000 kilometres) term for the following:...

  • Page 5: What Is Not Covered

    What is Not Covered How to Use This Supplement In addition to the “What is Not Covered” section of the This supplement contains information specific to the Warranty Booklet, this Hybrid warranty does not cover restraint system, auxiliary power outlet system, hybrid the following items: cooling system, and fuel system on your vehicle.
  • Page 6 NOTES...

  • Page 7: Seats And Restraint System

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

  • Page 8: Airbag System

    Airbag System Restraint System Check What Will You See After an Airbag Replacing Restraint System Parts Inflates? After a Crash After an airbag inflates or if there is a right side impact, If you have been in a collision in which the right side of the automatic battery disconnect will open and the 42-volt your vehicle has been hit, your vehicle’s sensing system battery will be disconnected.

  • Page 9: Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls ........2-2 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-8 Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) System ....2-2 Starting Your Vehicle ........2-8...

  • Page 10: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls There are outlets located inside the cabin and in the truck bed. Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) System The Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) system provides up to 2,400 watts of 120-volt AC power. With these power outlets, you can plug in most auxiliary electrical equipment and devices with a maximum limit of 2,400 watts.
  • Page 11 Short Circuits, Overloads and Ground Fault Detection (GFD) The 120-volt AC power outlets are protected against short circuits, overloads and ground faults. If the system detects a short or overloaded circuit, it will immediately shut down the outlets and the light next to the APO button will flash, while at the same time a 120V OVERLOAD message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

  • Page 12: Apo Operating Modes

    Normal Mode The Ground Fault Detection (GFD) system checks for leakage current to ground, or the truck frame, that could This mode can be activated while in any transmission potentially be a shock hazard, in much the same way as gear position to supply the outlets with 2,400 watts the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) outlets protect of 120-volt AC power.
  • Page 13 If the system stops supplying 120-volt AC power Use this mode to power critical appliances rather than an unexpectedly and the APO button starts flashing, the entire circuit in a home/building. Never connect the APO system has detected an overload or ground fault system outlets directly to a building’s circuitry or another condition.
  • Page 14 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK while the light is flashing. The light will flash for up to 30 seconds. When the ignition key has been turned to LOCK, the light next to the APO switch will stop flashing and remain on.
  • Page 15 • The APO system will operate in the continuous mode The ignition key is moved out of LOCK. with the engine running until one of the following occurs: This may display an OIL PRESSURE LOW DIC • You press the APO button. The light in the APO warning message and chimes which is a normal button will turn off and the engine will turn off.

  • Page 16: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Starting and Operating Your Your vehicle has an automatic engine start/stop feature. This feature can cause the engine to turn off when you Vehicle are applying the brake and going less than 13 mph (21 km/h), or when you come to a complete stop. When you take your foot off the brake pedal, the engine will start Starting Your Vehicle again and you will continue forward.
  • Page 17 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Override • The shift lever is in NEUTRAL, REVERSE (R), SECOND (2) or FIRST (1). The automatic engine start/stop override feature may • The battery pack charge is low. cause the engine to remain running at a complete stop or may start the engine at a complete stop.
  • Page 18 Manual Override System When the tow/haul mode has been activated, 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/stops, while driving on grades or in heavy traffic.

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel

    Section 3 Instrument Panel Climate Controls ..........3-2 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......3-2 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-2...

  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Driver Information Center (DIC) For more information on your vehicle’s climate control DIC Warnings and Messages system, see “Climate Control System” in the owner manual Index. Warning messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the Air Conditioning Engine Start/Stop driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the Override...

  • Page 21: V Switch Off

    42V SWITCH OFF 120V GROUND FAULT When a fuse in the 42-volt battery system is blown, This message will display when the APO normal the battery cut off (BCO) switch is open or the battery or continuous mode turns off due to an electrical disconnect switch is open, this message will appear.

  • Page 22: Battery Not Charging

    120V READY BATTERY NOT CHARGING This message will display and the light in the APO button If the hybrid battery system faults or fails (42-volt or will flash when the system is ready/waiting to enter the 12-volt system), this message will appear on the DIC. continuous mode for 30 seconds or until the ignition is The engine auto start/stop feature will be disabled turned to LOCK.

  • Page 23: Engine Coolant Hot

    ENGINE COOLANT HOT Pressing the select button or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster will acknowledge If the engine cooling system temperature gets hot, this this message immediately and clear it from the DIC message will appear on the DIC. Stop the vehicle and display.

  • Page 24: Oil Pressure Low

    OIL PRESSURE LOW SERVICE 42V BATTERIES If engine oil pressure is low, this message will be This message will display when the 42-volt batteries displayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely need service or replacement due to age or if a failure possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil condition is present.

  • Page 25: Driving Your Vehicle

    Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Towing ............4-2 Regenerative Braking ........4-2 Towing a Trailer ..........4-2...

  • Page 26: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road, and Weight of the Trailer Your Vehicle 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 Regenerative Braking how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important.

  • Page 27: Trailer Brakes

    C-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD) Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 3.23 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 5300 V8 3.73 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) Hybrid vehicles are neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD) Vehicle Axle Ratio...
  • Page 28 NOTES...

  • Page 29: Service And Appearance Care

    Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Electrical System ..........5-20 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Battery Disconnect Switch ......5-20 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-22 Checking Things Under the Hood .....5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ......5-4 Tires ..............5-24 Automatic Transmission Fluid ......5-6 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-24 SGCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ..5-6 Capacities and Specifications ......5-28...
  • Page 30 NOTES...

  • Page 31: Service

    Service Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: Never try to do your own 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-trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools.

  • Page 32: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on your vehicle, you will see the following:...
  • Page 33 A. Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Coolant I. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Surge Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-7. “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in the owner manual Index. B. Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM). See Cooling System on page 5-7. J.

  • Page 34: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid SGCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap For more information, see “Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the owner manual Index. See Engine Compartment Checking the Fluid Level Overview on page 5-4 for more information on location. The hybrid coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the hybrid coolant surge tank.

  • Page 35: Cooling System

    Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Cooling System In addition to your vehicle’s regular cooling system, your vehicle is also equipped with a cooling system for the SGCM system.
  • Page 36 If the coolant inside the SGCM coolant surge tank is The coolant level should be at or above the FULL boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. COLD mark with the vehicle parked on a level surface. 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...
  • Page 37 How to Add Coolant to the SGCM If coolant is visible and within one inch (2.54 cm) of the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, Coolant Surge Tank ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the SGCM coolant surge tank, but be sure the SGCM cooling system, including the SGCM coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
  • Page 38 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. If the SGCM coolant is more than one inch (2.54 cm) below the FULL COLD mark, your vehicle must be serviced by your dealer and a special fill procedure must be followed.
  • Page 39 3. Add the proper coolant mixture to the SGCM coolant surge tank until the 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. 2.

  • Page 40: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.

  • Page 41: Battery

    What to Use Vehicle Storage To determine what kind of fluid to use, see If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 30 days or Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-2 for more you should disconnect your standard 12-volt more information.

  • Page 42: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your 42-volt battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle’s 12-volt battery and jumper cables Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it to start your vehicle.
  • Page 43 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 5. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching negative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle. each other. If they are, it could cause a ground Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) 12-volt connection you do not want.
  • Page 44 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight 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.
  • Page 45 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 6. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
  • Page 46 9. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery. negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a 11. Try to start the hybrid vehicle. Hold the key in the remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
  • Page 47 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles 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 the vehicle with the good battery.

  • Page 48: Electrical System

    Electrical System Battery Disconnect Switch Notice: Placing items that weigh more than 200 lbs (90 kg) on the battery box may cause damage to the battery box and electrical system. Never place items weighing more than 200 lbs (90 kg) on the battery box.
  • Page 49 To access the battery disconnect switch and disconnect battery power, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Locate the battery disconnect switch. 5. Turn the switch counterclockwise until it stops. The 42-volt battery power is now disconnected from the vehicle.

  • Page 50: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits 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 identical size and rating.
  • Page 51 Hybrid Underhood Fuse Block The hybrid underhood fuse block is located in the engine Relays Usage compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the main underhood fuse block. Lift the cover for access to SGCM COOLANT SGCM Coolant Fan Pump the fuse/relay block.

  • Page 52: Tires

    Tires Fuses Usage HYBRID PWR Hybrid Cooling COOL PUMP SGCM Cooling Pump Changing a Flat Tire HYBRID 02B Hybrid Oxygen Sensors – Bank B Removing the Jack and Tools HYBRID 02A Hybrid Oxygen Sensors – Bank A PWR MAINT Power Maintain Your hybrid vehicle requires a different procedure to remove the jack and tools from the vehicle.
  • Page 53 4. Turn the wing nut (B) counterclockwise until loosened and flip the black retaining clip back to remove the storage bag and tools (C) from the vehicle. 2. Fold the seat cushion upward until it latches with the seatback. A. Jack and Wheel Blocks B.
  • Page 54 5. Release the jack and wheel blocks (A) from the 6. Pull the jack back toward the seat bracket. holder as an assembly by turning the yellow knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head. 5-26...
  • Page 55 8. Push the seat cushion back while pulling the jack out. Pulling the jack out this way will reduce the potential of scratching the battery cover. 7. Turn the jack upside down so the small wing nut holding the wheel blocks is facing the battery box. 9.

  • Page 56: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) Specifications Maximum Output Power 2.4 kw 120 VAC +5% −8% measured at the outlets Output Voltage Current Output (Maximum Continuous) 20 Amps 60 Hz ± 0.25 Hz Output Frequency ≤10% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Overload Protection Level 21 A(rms) current limit for 5 seconds ≥6ma...

  • Page 57: Maintenance Schedule

    Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing ........6-2...

  • Page 58: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Engine Drive Belt Routing Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Electrohydraulic Power Steering Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88901975, System in Canada 88901976).
  • Page 59 Airbag System Capacities and Specifications ......5-28 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ..1-2 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-24 Automatic Transmission, Fluid ......5-6 Climate Controls ..........3-2 Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) System ....2-2 Cooling System ..........5-7 Battery Disconnect Switch ........
  • Page 60 Engine Service, Doing Your Own Work ......5-3 Compartment Overview ........5-4 Specifications, Capacities ......... 5-28 Starting Your Vehicle ......... 2-8 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-22 Tires Changing a Flat .......... 5-24 Towing Trailer ............4-2 Jump Starting ..........5-14 Transmission, Automatic Fluid ......

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