Table Of Contents - GMC T-Series 1999 Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual2
How To Use This Manual3
Safety Warnings And Symbols3
Vehicle Damage Warnings4
Vehicle Symbols5
Model Reference6
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems7
Seats And Seat Controls8
Bucket Seats8
Head Restraints9
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone10
Why Safety Belts Work11
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly15
Driver Position15
Lap-Shoulder Belt15
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy21
Right Passenger Position22
Lap Belt22
Center Passenger Position22
Smaller Children And Babies24
Child Restraints26
Top Strap30
Larger Children33
Safety Belt Extender36
Checking Your Restraint Systems36
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash36
Section 2 Features And Controls37
Door Locks39
Key In The Ignition40
Leaving Your Vehicle40
Ignition Positions42
Starting Your Gasoline Engine43
Starter Motor Operation43
Automatic Transmission43
Manual Transmission43
Starting Your Engine44
Starting Your Diesel Engine45
Stopping The Diesel Engine46
Fast Idle System48
Stopping The Engine52
Engine Checks Before Operating53
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater54
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)54
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake55
Control (If Equipped)57
Air Suspension (If Equipped)58
Automatic Transmission Operation59
Manual Transmission Operation60
Using The Clutch60
Two-Speed Rear Axle61
Hydraulic Brakes62
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure62
Parking Over Things That Burn67
Engine Exhaust67
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)68
Passenger Side Door Glass69
Tilt Steering Column70
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever71
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator71
Windshield Wipers73
Windshield Washer73
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve74
Inter - Axle Differential Lock Control75
Exterior Lamps76
Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)76
Interior Lamps78
Outside Mirrors78
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)79
Storage Compartments80
Overhead Storage80
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter81
Center Console Storage81
Sun Visors82
Air Connections83
Electrical Connections83
Instrument Panel84
Instrument Panel Cluster86
Speedometer And Odometer87
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators88
Safety Belt Reminder Light89
Brake System Warning Light91
Parking Brake Warning Light93
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light94
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage95
Diesel Engines95
Low Coolant Warning Light96
Engine Oil Pressure Gage98
Malfunction Indicator Lamp98
Engine Overspeed Warning Light100
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light100
Fuel Gage101
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems103
Comfort Controls104
Heating/Air Conditioning Controls104
Air Conditioning (If Equipped)105
Ventilation System106
Audio Systems107
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)110
Understanding Radio Reception113
Tips About Your Audio System113
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player114
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road117
Defensive Driving118
Drunken Driving119
Control Of A Vehicle122
Hydraulic Brake Systems123
Braking In Emergencies126
Power Steering126
Steering Tips126
Steering In Emergencies127
Off Road Recovery128
Loss Of Control130
Driving At Night131
Night Vision132
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads133
Driving Through Deep Standing Water135
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips135
City Driving136
Freeway Driving137
Highway Hypnosis138
Hill And Mountain Roads139
Winter Driving140
Driving On Snow Or Ice141
If You're Caught In A Blizzard143
Loading Your Vehicle145
Section 5 Problems On The Road149
Hazard Warning Flashers150
Other Warning Devices151
Jump Starting151
Towing Your Vehicle156
Engine Overheating162
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine162
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine163
Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)164
Recovery Tank166
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator169
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank173
Engine Fan Noise178
If A Tire Goes Flat178
Changing A Flat Tire179
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow182
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out183
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care187
Doing Your Own Service Work188
Two Safety Cautions About Engine Fan Breakage189
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)190
Diesel Fuel Requirements And Fuel System191
Diesel Engine Fuel191
Water In Fuel191
Fuels In Foreign Countries192
Filling Your Tank193
Filling A Portable Fuel Container194
Before You Tilt The Cab195
Tilting The Cab195
Cab Tilting195
Lowering The Cab198
Lifting The Front Panel200
Noise Control System201
Maintenance Schedule201
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited202
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)203
Checking Engine Oil203
When To Add Engine Oil203
What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use204
Engine Oil Additives205
When To Change Engine Oil206
What To Do With Used Oil206
Engine Oil (Diesel Engines)207
Air Filter Restriction Indicator210
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter211
Gasoline Engines212
Air Conditioner Filter213
Automatic Transmission Fluid213
When To Check213
Manual Transmission Fluid214
Rear Axle214
How To Check Lubricant215
Radiator Pressure Cap215
Gasoline Engine215
Diesel Engine216
What To Use217
Checking Coolant218
How To Check Power Steering Fluid221
Windshield Washer Fluid222
Adding Washer Fluid222
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid223
How To Check223
When To Check And What To Use223
Brake Fluid223
Brake Pedal Travel226
Brake Adjustment226
Replacing Brake System Parts228
How To Check And Add Fluid229
Vehicle Storage230
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement230
Other Service Items231
Primary Fuel Filter And Water Separator233
Front Wheel Bearings With Oil-Filled Hubs234
Air Conditioning System235
Inflation -- Tire Pressure236
Wheel Loading237
Dual Tire Operation237
When It's Time For New Tires238
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance238
Tightening The Wheel Nuts239
Wheel Replacement242
Appearance Care244
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle244
Cleaning Of Fabric/Carpet244
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems245
Care Of Safety Belts246
Cleaning Glass Surfaces246
Cleaning Vinyl246
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components246
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades247
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle247
Washing Your Vehicle247
Finish Care248
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts249
Cleaning Tires249
Sheet Metal Damage249
Finish Damage250
Underbody Maintenance250
Chemical Paint Spotting250
Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials251
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)252
Service Parts Identification Label252
Engine Identification252
Electrical System253
Fuses And Circuit Breakers254
Replacement Bulbs258
Capacities And Specifications258
Wheel Nut Torque258
Crankcase Capacity259
Air Conditioning Refrigerants260
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts260
Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Services263
Your Vehicle And The Environment264
How This Section Is Organized265
Using Your Maintenance Schedule266
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements266
Scheduled Maintenance267
At Each Fuel Fill315
At Least Twice A Year316
Maintenance Record323
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information325
Customer Satisfaction Procedure326
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users327
Customer Assistance Offices327
All Overseas Locations328
Roadside Assistance329
Warranty Information329
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government330
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government330
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors331
Ordering Service And Owner Publications In Canada331
Section 9 Index335