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GMC Defense 2006 Owner's Manual Supplement

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2006 General Motors Light Service Support Vehicle (LSSV) Military Truck Owner’s Manual Supplement Seats and Restraints Systems........1-1 Service and Appearance Care.........5-1 Troop Seats..............1-2 Fuel...................5-3 Safety Belts..............1-3 Checking Things Under the Hood......5-4 Electrical System............5-13 Features and Controls............2-1 Tires.................5-16 Windows................2-2 Bulb Replacement .............5-48 Starting and Operating the Vehicle......2-3...

  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    If you GMC Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and do this, it will help you learn about the features and SIERRA are registered trademarks of General Motors controls for your vehicle. In this supplement, you will Corporation.
  • Page 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We Also, in this supplement manual you will find notices. use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could cause personal injury if you were to ignore the Notice: These mean there is something that warning.
  • Page 5 NOTES...
  • Page 6 Section 1 Seats and Restraints Troop Seats................1-2 Safety Belts................1-3 Troop Seat Operation..........1-2 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone......1-3...

  • Page 7: Troop Seats

    Troop Seats CAUTION: If the vehicle is a cargo/troop carrier, it may be equipped with troop seats. They provide seating for up to eight A seat that is not locked into place properly can passengers in the cargo area. The seat bottoms can be move around in a collision or sudden stop.

  • Page 8: Safety Belts

    2. Place the pin in the hole It is very important for rear passengers to have the provided under the safety belt attached properly. The belt may help rear hinge pin. The seat is passengers from being thrown out of the cargo area now locked in the down in a crash.
  • Page 9 NOTES...

  • Page 10: Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Windows.................2-2 Storage Areas...............2-5 Manual Windows............2-2 Cargo Cover..............2-5 Side Windows...............2-2 Rolling Up the Side Panels........2-5 Rear Doors..............2-2 Storing the Cargo Cover..........2-6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle.......2-3 Gun Rack..............2-7 Starting Your Vehicle............2-3 Floor Mount..............2-7 Cab Mount..............2-8 Vehicle Load Disconnect Switch........2-3 Pioneer Tool Kit..............2-9 Accessory Power 24-Volt..........2-4...

  • Page 11: Windows

    Windows Rear Doors Manual Windows The vehicle may have this feature, a fiberglass cap. The cap has dark tinted glass, swing open side windows and a swing open rear access door. The side window handles and door handles have lock cylinders to secure them closed.

  • Page 12: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Load Disconnect Switch Vehicle The vehicle is equipped with a load disconnect switch, the switch disconnects 12-volt vehicle loads Starting Your Vehicle and 24-volt trailer/aux loads that could cause a parasitic drain on the batteries. The diesel engine starts differently than a gasoline engine.

  • Page 13: Accessory Power 24-Volt

    Accessory Power 24-Volt The load disconnect switch (A) is located under the accessory panel. Your vehicle may be equipped with a 24-volt The switch should be placed in the OFF position any Accessory Power circuit. The connector (A) is located time the expected vehicle storage time is to exceed 48 in the engine compartment on the driver’s side rear hours.

  • Page 14: Storage Areas

    Storage Areas Rolling Up the Side Panels: Cargo Cover 1. Release tension on the hooks by pushing the The vehicle may have this feature, a soft top cargo release on the front of the cover. The cargo cover is made of a waterproof, hook.

  • Page 15: Storing The Cargo Cover

    8. Release the four corner Storing the Cargo Cover: support straps. 1. Release tension on the hooks by pushing the release on the front of the hook. 2. Remove the plastic hook from the bed fastener. 3. Pull apart the velcro flaps on both side panels near the vehicle cab.

  • Page 16: Gun Rack

    Gun Rack 13. Secure the bows in place with the front Floor Mount support straps. CAUTION: If a gun is not properly stored, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. You and others in the vehicle could be injured.

  • Page 17: Cab Mount

    Mounting the Gun Cab Mount 1. Insert the stock of the CAUTION: gun into the center of the lower mount. The lip of If a gun is not properly stored, it could be the lower mount must thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden be fully around the stock.

  • Page 18: Pioneer Tool Kit

    2. Place the barrel into the upper mount until fully seated and secure using the buckle and strap. 3. Grasp and tug the gun up and down and side-to- The Pioneer Tool Kit is a multi-purpose tool. It side to ensure the gun is securely installed. incorporates seven basic hand tools into one compact unit based on a Hudson Bay-style axe with Pioneer Tool Kit...
  • Page 19 NOTES 2-10...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel..............3-2 Interior Lamps..............3-8 Accessory Panel Overview.........3-2 Topper Dome Lamp............3-8 Exterior Lamps..............3-3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......3-9 Service and Blackout Lighting........3-3 24-Voltmeter Gage............3-9 Service Lights/Blackout Control........3-4 Voltmeter Gage Operation.........3-10 Blackout Drive Light Control........3-5 Air Filter Restriction Indicator........3-11 Operating Service and Tire Pressure Monitor Display.........3-11 Blackout Lighting............3-6...
  • Page 21 Instrument Panel Accessory Panel Overview...

  • Page 22: Exterior Lamps

    The main components of your instrument panel are operating correctly in blackout and non-blackout the following: modes. Ensure that lights and reflectors are not obscured by dirt or have broken lenses. A. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Gage. See Tire Pressure Monitor Display on page 5-34. The blackout driving light is mounted on the front bumper grille guard on the left side of the vehicle.

  • Page 23: Service Lights/Blackout Control

    • Service Lights/Blackout Control Move the switch to the blackout position, the following will occur: Notice: If the vehicle is not going to be driven for 24 hours or more, the service lights switch must      The blackout lighting system will be operative. be placed in the “ALL OFF”...

  • Page 24: Blackout Drive Light Control

    Blackout Drive Light Control The switch located on the blackout switch panel next to the service light switch is the blackout drive light control. The service lights/blackout control switch must be in blackout position or in the down position for the blackout drive lights to function.

  • Page 25: Operating Service And Blackout Lighting

    Operating Service and Blackout Lighting The following are function charts for the service light/blackout control switch and the conditions that cause various exterior and interior lighting functions to activate. Service Lights/ Blackout Drive Exterior Lamp or Device Blackout Switch Light Switch Headlamps and Taillamps SERVICE ON Parking Lamps...
  • Page 26 Service Lights/ Blackout Drive Interior Lamp or Device Blackout Switch Light Switch Instrument Panel/Switch Illumination SERVICE ON Radio/Clock Illumination SERVICE ON Headlamp High-Beam Indicator ALL POSITIONS Turn Signal SERVICE ON Four-Wheel-Drive Indicator ALL POSITIONS ON/OFF Dome/Courtesy Lamps SERVICE ON Glove Compartment Lamp (if equipped) SERVICE ON Warning Chime: Headlamps On, SERVICE ON...

  • Page 27: Interior Lamps

    Interior Lamps Topper Dome Lamp If the vehicle has this feature, a fiberglass cap, it will include a white interior illumination lamp. The lamp is located in the top center of the rear panel, above the cap rear door. Switches located in the cab and cargo area of the vehicle control the lamp.

  • Page 28: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the 24-voltmeter gage on your vehicle. This gage can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a The lamp mounted override switch (A) is located on problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.

  • Page 29: Voltmeter Gage Operation

    charging system may not be able to provide full operate properly, consult your local GM Goodwrench® power at engine idle. As engine speeds are dealer. increased, this condition should correct itself because higher engine speeds allow the charging Engine Off system to create maximum power.

  • Page 30: Air Filter Restriction Indicator

    Air Filter Restriction Indicator Tire Pressure Monitor Display If the vehicle has this feature, a gage will be located The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system uses radio on the accessory panel. It monitors the engine air and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels filter.
  • Page 31 NOTES 3-12...

  • Page 32: Driving Your Vehicle

    Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road and the Vehicle......4-2 Towing..................4-9 Loading the Vehicle.............4-2 Towing Your Vehicle.............4-9 Front Mounted Receiver..........4-3 Trailer Connections.............4-9 Rear Mounted Receiver..........4-5 Pintle Hitch..............4-9 Recovery Loops............4-7 Towing A Trailer............4-11 Enhanced Suspension System........4-8 Underbody Protection..........4-8...

  • Page 33: Your Driving, The Road And The Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road and the Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your Vehicle warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. Loading the Vehicle Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the center line.

  • Page 34: Front Mounted Receiver

    vehicle dimensions (A). For actual vehicle The curb weight is the vehicle weight without cargo specifications refer to label on vehicle. The curb or occupants. The maximum payload is the weight is the vehicle weight without cargo or maximum allowable weight of cargo and occupants occupants.
  • Page 35 • Put your transmission in NEUTRAL (N). • Use your regular brakes to hold your vehicle in place and block the wheels to keep the vehicle from moving. Notice: Using a power winch with the transmission in gear to pull out another vehicle may damage the transmission.

  • Page 36: Rear Mounted Receiver

    Receiver Extension Rear Mounted Receiver The receiver extension must be used any time you The vehicle may feature a rear mounted receiver. use the front receiver. You can use the receiver with a power winch platform or with other accessories. Never use the To install the front receiver extension, do the rear mounted receiver without the receiver extension.
  • Page 37 • Receiver Extension Put your transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The receiver extension must be used any time you • Use your regular brakes to hold your vehicle in use the rear receiver. place and block the wheels to keep the vehicle from moving.

  • Page 38: Recovery Loops

    Recovery Loops Front of the Vehicle CAUTION: Rear of the Vehicle These loops, when used, are under a lot of The vehicle is equipped force. Keep people away from the vicinity of with two loops on the front the loops and any chains or cables during use. and back ends of the Always pull the vehicle straight out.

  • Page 39: Enhanced Suspension System

    Notice: Never use the recovery loops to tow the Underbody Protection vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it The vehicle may have this feature. To protect the would not be covered by warranty. underside of the vehicle, multiple skid plates have been installed.

  • Page 40: Towing

    Pintle Hitch Towing Towing Your Vehicle The pintle hitch is a dual purpose hitch. It can tow trailers with either a lunnette eye or a standard When towing the vehicle, you should always use a coupler. The pintle upper jaw closes onto the top of properly equipped wrecker/recovery vehicle.

  • Page 41: Operating The Pintle Hitch

    Operating the Pintle Hitch: Installing the Pintle Hitch: To Open: 1. Install the receiver extension (B). 2. Push the pintle hitch (A) into the receiver extension. 3. Install the retaining pin (E) into the receiver extension and the pintle hitch (A). 4.

  • Page 42: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer The vehicle is equipped with a class IV hitch for towing a trailer. CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well —...
  • Page 43 NOTES 4-12...
  • Page 44 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Fuel...................5-3 Tire Pressure Monitor System Gage Using JP8 as a Fuel...........5-3 Warning and Displays...........5-34 Tire Pressure Monitor System Checking Things Under the Hood........5-4 Switch Panel.............5-35 Engine Compartment Overview.......5-4 Gage Function...............5-35 Battery................5-5 Alerts and Warnings...........5-37 Vehicle Storage.............5-5 Tire Pressure Monitor System Jump Starting (12V System)........5-5...
  • Page 45 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identification............5-50 Shipping Data Plate..........5-50 Government Vehicle Data Plate......5-50 Capacities and Specifications.........5-51 Wheel Nut Torque............5-51 Tire Pressure - EMP Only.........5-52 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Settings - EMP Only..........5-57 Tire Pressure Alerts and Warnings......5-52 Appearance Care............5-53 Washing Your Vehicle..........5-53 Cargo Cover..............5-53 Seat Covers..............5-53...

  • Page 46: Fuel

    Fuel Using JP8 as a Fuel JP8 fuel is a form of military jet fuel. Use of JP8 fuel is acceptable in DURAMAX 6.6L ® diesel vehicles and will not impact warranty coverage. For additional information on other compatible fuels, refer to the 2006 DURAMAX Diesel Engine Owner ®...

  • Page 47: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Compartment Overview The following items are options that may be found on the 6.6L vehicle: A. 12-volt Battery D. 12-volt Generator H. 24-volt Accessory Power Connector B. Rear Winch Feed (12V Power) E. 24-volt Fuses 24-volt 50 amp Fuse C.

  • Page 48: Battery

    Battery Vehicle Storage The vehicle may be equipped with deep cycle If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 48 hours maintenance free batteries. When it is time for a or more, place the vehicle load disconnect switch in new battery, get one that has the replacement the OFF position.
  • Page 49 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly CAUTION: damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing Getting between vehicles that are being jump or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. started is dangerous.
  • Page 50 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug CAUTION: unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off all lamps that are not required as well as Using an open flame near a battery can cause radios.
  • Page 51 6. Connect the positive (+) Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. cable to the positive (+) The other end of the negative (-) cable does not go to the terminal of the 12-volt dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the battery (12-volt side) of engine in the vehicle with the dead battery.
  • Page 52 11. Start the vehicle with the dead battery. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.

  • Page 53: Slave Starting (24V Nato Connector)

    3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the CAUTION: vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, because: if equipped, to its original position.
  • Page 54 To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the 4. Locate the slave parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the receptacles on both jump start procedure. Put the automatic transmission in vehicles and unscrew PARK (P). Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear the cover.
  • Page 55 CAUTION: 5. Connect the slave cable to the vehicle with the dead battery. Using a open flame 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.

  • Page 56: Electrical System

    Electrical System Note: It may take up to 30 minutes to charge the battery enough to start the vehicle, depending Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the battery’s state of charge. The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from Start the vehicle with the dead battery. short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.

  • Page 57: Blackout Lighting Relay Center

    underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the 24-volt battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-4 for more information on their locations. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.

  • Page 58: Engine Control Module (Ecm)

    Truck models K 2500: LLY, LB7 or LBZ 6.6L V8 Diesel Engine Control Module (ECM) Engine and M74 or MW7 Automatic Transmission. When tires are changed from the original equipment size to those adapted to off-road usage, the Engine Reprogramming the ECM is done with a TECH II Control Module (ECM) must be reprogrammed to correct electronic diagnostic system.

  • Page 59: Tires

    Tires If the vehicle has this feature, a Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system, this system is a sensing Inflation - Tire Pressure device designed to identify and display tire operating data and activate an alert or warning when tire For vehicles without Option Package EMP (Enhanced pressure or temperature irregularities are detected.

  • Page 60: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and tire beads and positively locks the tire to the wheel rim flange. Beadlocks allow vehicle operation at the Tools low tire air pressure conditions required for better mobility in mud, sand and snow. Pickup Vehicles Under Body Carrier By reducing the air pressure, the tire footprint is increased significantly, thus allowing a greater area...
  • Page 61 Cargo Bed Carrier Swing Away Carrier The cargo bed tire carrier is located in the The swing away tire carrier is located at the rear of passenger front of the cargo bed. To remove the tire, the vehicle attached to the bumper. To remove the use and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise and tire, use and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove the wheel nuts (A).
  • Page 62 To open the swing away spare tire carrier, do the 1. Press the button on the pin (B), which is attached following: to the cable (A), to remove the pin from the latch bolt nut (C). 2. Lift up on the latch on the left side of the vehicle to release the spare tire carrier from the vehicle.
  • Page 63 1. Move the spare tire carrier back into place until To close the swing away tire carrier, do the following: it latches, by closing it into the latch forcefully. The spare tire carrier is latched properly when the latch handle has lowered to the closed position. 2.
  • Page 64 The following steps apply only to vehicles featuring The equipment is behind Option Package EMP (Enhanced Mobility Package). the driver’s seat mounted For vehicles without EMP refer to the 2006 Vehicle on the floor. Owner Manual. Regular Cab Models A. Wheel Blocks B.

  • Page 65: Crew Cab Models

    Crew Cab Models To Remove the Spare Tire Tools For crew cab models, the jack you will need is Except In-Cab Tire Carrier under the passenger’s side second row seats. 1. Wing nuts (A) are used to retain the storage bag A.
  • Page 66 4. Using the wheel wrench 4. Using the wheel and ratchet, remove the wrench, remove the retainer nut (B) and the retaining nut (B) and the retainer (A) or wheel retainer (A) or the wheel nuts. nuts. 5. Remove tire from the 5.

  • Page 67: Removing The Flat Tire And Intalling The Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing 1. Ensure that the vehicle is parked on a level surface. the Spare Tire 2. Ensure that the vehicle’s transmission is in park This applies to vehicles featuring Option Package and the transfer case is NOT in neutral. EMP (Enhanced Mobility Package) only.
  • Page 68 Place the jack only at the appropriate jack point. 8. Front Flat Tire: Position the jack under the vehicle on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sections overlap. Front Flat Tire 5. Slide the ratchet onto the wheel wrench with the DOWN mark facing you.
  • Page 69 11. Remove all of the wheel CAUTION: nuts and take off the flat tire. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
  • Page 70 13. After mounting the CAUTION: spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened toward the wheel. wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose Tighten each wheel nut and even come off.
  • Page 71 15. Tighten the nuts firmly 1. Remove the wheel in a crisscross blocks from the tool sequence as shown bag. Then, lift the wheel by turning the block as shown to lock wheel wrench it into place. clockwise. 2. Ensure that the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
  • Page 72 8. Front Flat Tire: Attach the jack handle with the 6. Turn the wheel wrench hook end connected to the u-hook/clevis on with the wheel wrench the jack. Slide the wheel wrench onto the jack extender counterclockwise to handle extension. loosen the wheel nuts.
  • Page 73 Front Flat Tire 12. Rear Flat Tire: Place the jack under the curved rear axle pad. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle pad is resting securely on the jack head. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
  • Page 74 13. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the Remove any rust or vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the dirt from the wheel ground so there is enough room for the spare bolts, mounting tire to clear the ground. surfaces and spare wheel.
  • Page 75 18. TIghten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to wheel wrench to tighten the nuts by turning it brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid clockwise until the wheel is held against expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel the hub.

  • Page 76: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 1. Return the tire back into the tire carrier and install retainer (A), This applies only to vehicle’s featuring Option Package EMP (Enhanced Mobility Package) only. For washer and retainer nut vehicles without EMP refer to the 2006 Vehicle Owner (B).

  • Page 77: Tire Pressure Monitor System Gage Warning And Displays

    Tire Pressure Monitor System Gage B (Alarm Indicator Lamp): This will change color of the gage backlighting if a wheel problem is detected. Warning and Displays C (Low Pressure Indicator): This message will The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system gage will display to indicate a low wheel pressure condition.

  • Page 78: Tire Pressure Monitor System Switch Panel

    A (Tire Button): Press this button to program the J (Cold Pressure Indicator): This message will system. indicate that the numerical display is cold tire pressure. B (Set Button): Press this button to save a setting and to exit and return to the normal display view. K (Tire Rotation Program): Press this button after the tires have been rotated and the new position C (Mode Button): Press this button to enter different...
  • Page 79 The system will alternate The gage display has an views between the towing energy saving feature that and towed vehicle when turns lights on to full operating with this intensity or active stage configuration. only when required to display alert conditions or program the unit.

  • Page 80: Alerts And Warnings

    The gage light will change colors and the alert 3. Press SET button to indicator flashes on and off. The audible alarm return to normal mode. sounds once and the digital readout displays the amount of deviation from required pressure. Press any button to acknowledge the alert and stop the flashing.
  • Page 81 High Pressure Warning Low Pressure Warning A Low Pressure Warning is The High Temperature Alert initiated when the pressure is initiated when the air drops below the temperature within a tire programmed level. exceeds the programmed level. The temperature alert indicator and audible alarm turn on and off continuously.

  • Page 82: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Tire Pressure Monitor System Level 2 Programming Learn Transmitter ID Slope 1. Ensure the key is in the ON position. 2. Press and hold the Set button in normal Programming - Level 1 mode to enter programming mode: Cold Inflation Pressure •...
  • Page 83 3. Press the MODE button to view the current value. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-51 for Tire Pressure Monitoring System Setting Chart 4. Press the TIRE button to increase the value. for setting value specifications. To Program 5. Press the MODE button to decrease the value. 1.
  • Page 84 Repeat programming steps 2-7 until Low-Pressure 4. Press the TIRE button to increase the value. warning levels are set for all axles as desired. 5. Press the MODE button to decrease the value. 8. Press the SET button to exit. 6.
  • Page 85 Temperature Compensated Pressure When a tire heats up, the air pressure inside the tire can also be expected to increase. For example, a normal or “required” pressure at 64°F (18°C) may be 34 PSI or (2.34 Bar) and a normal pressure at 120°F (49°C) may be 39 PSI (2.70 Bar).
  • Page 86 3. Press the TIRE button to enter. 6. To disable this feature press the MODE button 4. Use the TIRE or MODE button to scroll through the until the display reads four combinations of unit settings. OFF. 7. Press the SET button to 5.
  • Page 87 3. Press the TIRE button to scroll to a tire position. 4. Press the MODE button to select it for editing. Note: The current tire position number will be dis- played. 5. Use the TIRE or MODE button to adjust the value to the number determined in step 6.
  • Page 88 Advanced Programming-Level 2 2. Press the TIRE button to scroll to the desired axle, Slope Mode SL the tires of the selected axle are filled in. See the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Setting Chart on page 5-52 for setting value specifications. The Slope is a value corresponding to the rate of pressure change due to temperature for a particular tire.
  • Page 89 This method must be carried out while the transmitters Learn Mode are in “gage fill” mode. This mode is entered for 15 This mode is used to add or remove transmitters from minutes after the vehicle has been driven above 6 mph the system.
  • Page 90 If more than one tire location contains the same sensor ID, the display will prompt an error and flash between this message and the display, with the conflicting tires filled in. If so indicated repeat the programming procedure above. 5-47...

  • Page 91: Marker Lamps (Blackout)

    Bulb Replacement Headlamp Marker Lamps (Blackout) Note: The bulbs in the blackout tail/stoplamp and front marker lamps are light emitting diodes (LED) instead of To replace the blackout headlamp, do the following: incandescent bulbs. They are not replaceable and are 1.

  • Page 92: Rear Axle

    Vent Filters Rear Axle The filter is attached to the rear axle vent tube. Transfer Case It is located near the top of the rear axle housing. The filter is attached to the transfer case vent tube. It is located on the driver’s side of the transfer When to Change the Filter case housing.

  • Page 93: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Identification Government Vehicle Data Plate Shipping Data Plate This plate is located on the driver’s side front corner of the inner door panel. The data plate is used to inform the operator of the vehicle as to the upfitting This plate is located on the driver’s side front corner information and other specifications.

  • Page 94: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Wheel Nut Torque Model Description Torque C/K 2500 8 bolts (14 mm) 140 LB FT (190 N•m) Tire Pressure - EMP Only * Terrain Deflection Max. Speed Load Min. Inflation Highway ** 93 mph (149 km/h) 2400 lbs (1089 kg) 45 PSI (3.10 Bar) Front Axle Highway **...

  • Page 95: Tire Pressure And Slope

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System Settings - EMP Only Tire Pressure and Slope Terrain Cold Inflation Pressure Slope Highway * Front Axle 45 PSI (3.10 Bar) Highway * Rear Axle 65 PSI (4.48 Bar) Highway ** 40 PSI (2.76 Bar) Cross Country ** 23 PSI (1.60 Bar) Mud, Sand, Snow ** 18 PSI (1.24 Bar)

  • Page 96: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Seat Covers Washing Your Vehicle The interior seats have been fitted with fabric seat covers. The seat covers protect the seat from damage and can The exterior finish on the vehicle is a non-gloss or be removed for cleaning. Refer to Cleaning the Inside of lusterless paint in accordance with MILHDBK-1223.
  • Page 97 NOTES 5-54...
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  • Page 100 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule............6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.....6-3 Maintenance Requirements........6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....6-3 Scheduled Maintenance..........6-2 Maintenance Records...........6-4 Maintenance Footnotes..........6-2...

  • Page 101: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty. Scheduled Maintenance The following service should be performed at the following mileage intervals: 30,000...

  • Page 102: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubircants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Fluid/Lubricant Usage Swing Away Spare Tire Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Carrier Hinge meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

  • Page 103: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Odometer Reading Serviced By Date Services Performed...
  • Page 104 Odometer Reading Serviced By Date Services Performed...
  • Page 105 Odometer Reading Serviced By Date Services Performed...
  • Page 106 NOTES...
  • Page 107 NOTES...
  • Page 108 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information......7-2 Contact Information..........7-2...

  • Page 109: Customer Assistance Information

    Customer Assistance Information Contact Information Telephone Users For customer assistance phone numbers, refer to Contact Information. Department Phone Number GM Customer Assistance Center To assist in our review of your concerns, provide the (general information, dealer 1-800-222-1020 following information: location, other concerns) 1.
  • Page 110 Capacities and Specifications..........5-51 Accessory Panel Blackout Lighting Controls..........3-6 Tire Pressure Alerts and Warnings.......5-52 Tire Pressure - EMP Only........5-51 Exterior Lamps..............3-3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Interior Lamps..............3-8 Overview.................3-2 Settings - EMP Only...........5-52 Accessory Power 24-Volt............2-4 Wheel Nut Torque............5-51 Air Filter Restriction Indicator...........3-11 Appearance Care............5-53 Cargo Cover................2-5 Cargo Cover..............5-53...
  • Page 111 Government Vehicle Data Plate........5-50 Electrical System..............5-13 Gun Rack................2-7 Blackout Lighting Relay Center......5-14 Cab Mount..............2-8 Engine Control Module (ECM)........5-15 Floor Mount..............2-7 Fuses and Circuit Breakers........5-13 Engine Compartment Overview........5-4 Engine Control Module (ECM).........5-15 How to Use This Manual............ii Enhanced Suspension System........4-8 Exterior Lamps..............3-3 Blackout Drive Light Control.........3-5 Service and Blackout Lighting........3-3 Inflation - Tire Pressure............5-16...

  • Page 112: Maintenance Footnotes

    Lamps Operating the Pintle Hitch..........4-10 Exterior................3-3 Operating Service and Blackout Lighting......3-6 Interior................3-8 Lighting Blackout................3-5 Service................3-4 Pintle Hitch................4-9 Loading the Vehicle............4-2 Pioneer Tool Kit..............2-9 Maintenance Schedule Front Axle Vent Filter............5-49 Rear Axle Vent Filter............5-49 Maintenance Footnotes..........6-2 Rear Door Windows............2-2 Maintenance Records............6-4 Receiver Maintenance Requirements..........6-2 Front..................4-3...
  • Page 113 Tires..................5-16 SafetyBelts Beadlock Wheels............5-16 Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone......1-3 Inflation - Tire Pressure...........5-16 Safety Warnings and Symbols..........iii Removing the Flat Tire and Seat Covers................5-53 Installing the Spare Tire........5-24 Seats and Restraints Systems.........1-1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System......5-16 Scheduled Maintenance.............6-2 To Remove the Spare Tire and Tools.......5-17 Service and Appearance Care...........5-1 Tire Pressure Monitor Display........3-11 Service and Blackout Lighting...........3-3...
  • Page 114 Underbody Protection............4-8 Warnings Tire Pressure Monitor System Alerts and Warnings..........5-37 Tire Pressure Monitor System Gage Warnings and Displays..........5-34 Vehicle Damage Warnings............iii 24-Voltmeter Gage............3-9 Vehicle Identification Washing Your Vehicle..........5-53 Government Vehicle Data Plate.........5-50 Wheel Nut Torque...............5-51 Shipping Data Plate............5-50 Windows..................2-2 Vehicle Manual Windows............2-2 Load Disconnect Switch..........2-3 Rear Doors...............2-2...
  • Page 115 NOTES...

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