2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 Owners Manual

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Engine Fan Noise
If your vehicle is equipped with a clutched engine cooling
fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to
provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday
driving condi

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering �uid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer �uid until the
tank is full. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 5-14for reservoir
location.
Notice:
When using concentrated washer �uid, foll

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake �uid. Adding
brake �uid will not correct a leak. If you add �uid when
your linings are worn, then you will have too much �uid
when you get new brake lin

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual What to Add
When you do need brake �uid, use only DOT-3 brake
�uid. Use new brake �uid from a sealed container only.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline
Engine) on page 6-14.
Always clean t

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and may have rear
drum brakes or rear disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pad

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your brakes adjust
for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and wo

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
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