2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 Owners Manual

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual The front bumper lower air dam is held in place by a
series of push-pins located around the lower edge of
the front bumper. The push-pins are accessible from
underneath the front bumper. The following

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual 3. Pull the push-pins and
lower dam assembly
away from the retainers
until the lower dam
is free.
When you are back on roads, though, be sure to
replace the air dam.
Notice:Operating your vehicle for

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go out. For
example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and
service work done. Check to make sure all underbody
shields, if equi

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Environmental Concerns
Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying
recreation. However, it also raises environmental
concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every
off-roader to follow

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road
driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to
control your speed. Here are some things to keep in
mind. At higher speeds:
You

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep
a �rm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other
surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands
if you are not prepared.
When you d

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Approaching a Hill
When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one
of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend, or
cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small
hill, fo

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Attach a �ag to the vehicle to make you more visible
to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to
let opposing traffic know you are there.
Use yo