2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 Owners Manual

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire
carrier. Use the following art and text to assist you:
A. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire R

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual 4. Insert the hoist end (F)
through the hole (G) in
the rear bumper and
into the hoist shaft.
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tir

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual To store the jack and jack tools, do the following:
A. Wing Nut
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
D. Wheel Wrench and
ExtensionsE. Tool Bag
F. Mounting Bracket
G. Jack
H. Retaining Hoo

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-in�ated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
in�ation pressure regularly. SeeIn�ation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-79andLoading You

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if
it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and
dirt can accumulate on your u

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners
or techniques:
Never use a knife or any other sharp object to
remove a soil from any interior surface.
Never use a stiff brush. It can cause da

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or
spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial
upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a
small hidden area for colorfastness �

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GMC SIERRA 1500 2006  Owners Manual Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,
it may severely weaken them. In a crash,
they might not be able to provide adequate
protection. C