2006 CHEVROLET DURAMAX lights

Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ............. 2-2
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ........... 3-2
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Towing ..................................................... 4-2 Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System ..... 5-2
Checking Things Under the Hood ...............5-18
Capacities and Specifications .....................5-50
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2
2006 DURAMAX®Diesel EngineM
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators...............3-2
Instrument Panel Cluster.................................3-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp..............................3-4
Oil Pressure Gage..........................................3-6
Wait to Start Light..........................................3-7Reduced Engine Power Light (Van Models Only) . . .3-7
Fuel Gage.....................................................3-8
Water in Fuel Warning Light (Van Models Only).....3-9
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Pickup Models Only)....................................3-9
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Instrument Panel Cluster
United States Pickup automatic transmission version shown, manual transmission and Canada similar
3-2
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How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15.
Using a funnel, add fluid down the transmission dipstick
tube only after checking the transmission fluid while it is
hot. A cold check is used only as a reference. If the fluid
level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring
the level up to the HOT area for a hot check. It does not
take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5L). Do
not overfill.
Notice:Use of the incorrect automatic transmission
uid may damage your vehicle, and the damages
may not be covered by your warranty. Always
use the automatic transmission uid listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15.
•After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check” earlier in
this section.
•When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way. Then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
Engine Coolant
Pickup Models
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL
®extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, seeEngine Overheating
on page 5-39.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
•Give freezing protection down to−34°F (−37°C)
•Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
•Protect against rust and corrosion
•Help keep the proper engine temperature
•Let the warning lights and gages work as they should
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®may
cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may
require changing sooner, at the rst maintenance
service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or
24 months, whichever occurs rst. Any repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.
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Van Models
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is designed to
remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL
®extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, seeEngine Overheating on
page 5-39.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
•Give freezing protection down to−34°F (−37°C)
•Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
•Protect against rust and corrosion
•Help keep the proper engine temperature
•Let the warning lights and gages work as they should
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®may
cause premature engine, heater core, radiator and
fuel operated heater (FOH) corrosion. In addition,
the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever
occurs rst. Any repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Always use DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free)
coolant in your vehicle.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-halfclean, drinkable waterand
one-half DEX-COOL®coolant which won’t damage
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture,
you don’t need to add anything else.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch re and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
Notice:If you use an improper coolant mixture,
your engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost would not be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and
other parts.
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F
Fuel
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
Diesel Engine............................................... 5-2
Diesel Requirements and Fuel System............. 5-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-17
Filling Your Tank..........................................5-15
Filter Replacement.......................................5-12
Gage ........................................................... 3-8
Running Out of...........................................5-11
Water in Warning Light.................................. 3-9
What to Use ................................................. 5-3
Fuel Operated Heater (FOH).............................. 2-8
G
Gage
Fuel............................................................ 3-8
Oil Pressure................................................. 3-6
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Instrument Panel Cluster................................... 3-2
L
Light
Reduced Engine Power.................................. 3-7
Water in Fuel Warning................................... 3-9
Lights
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................. 3-4
Wait to Start................................................. 3-7
Water in Fuel Light Chart............................... 5-6
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