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GMC 2004 Sierra 1500 Pickup manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
GMC 2004 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual (588 pages)
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Automobile
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Table of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls
96
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
14
Seatback Latches
14
Rear Seats
15
Safety Belts
17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
17
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
21
Driver Position
22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
30
Center Passenger Position
31
Right Front Passenger Position
31
Lap Belt
32
Rear Seat Passengers
33
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
33
Safety Belt Extender
38
Child Restraints
39
Older Children
39
Infants and Young Children
41
Child Restraint Systems
45
Where to Put the Restraint
48
Top Strap
49
Top Strap Anchor Location
51
Crew Cab Models
53
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System (Rear)
56
Extended Cab
64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
67
Air Bag Systems
76
Where Are the Air Bags
78
Single Stage Vs. Dual Stage Air Bags
79
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
79
Single Stage Air Bags
80
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
80
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
81
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
81
Air Bag off Switch
82
Dual Stage Air Bags
80
Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models
82
Passenger Sensing System
87
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
92
Restraint System Check
93
Checking Your Restraint Systems
93
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
94
Features and Controls
95
Table of Contents
96
Keys
97
Remote Keyless Entry System
98
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
99
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
100
Door Locks
102
Doors and Locks
102
Power Door Locks
103
Remote Alarm
100
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
104
Programmable Unlocking Feature
105
Rear Door Security Locks
106
Lockout Protection
107
Rear Doors
107
Tailgate Removal
108
Windows
110
Manual Windows
110
Power Windows
111
Express down Windows
111
Lock-Out Switch
112
Sun Visors
112
Swing-Out Windows
112
Theft-Deterrent Systems
113
Testing the Alarm
114
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
115
Ignition Positions
116
Starting Your Engine
117
Manual Transmission
118
Starting Your V8 Engine
118
Engine Coolant Heater
119
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
119
Automatic Transmission Operation
120
Allison Transmission
123
Automatic Transmission
123
Manual Transmission Operation
124
Shift Speeds
128
Manual Transfer Case
130
Automatic Transfer Case
133
Electronic Transfer Case
138
Parking Brake
142
Shifting into Park (P)
143
Transmission Only
144
Shifting out of Park (P)
145
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
145
Parking Your Vehicle
146
Parking over Things that Burn
146
Engine Exhaust
147
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
147
Mirrors
148
Manual Rearview Mirror
148
Temperature and Compass Display
149
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
150
Compass Variance
150
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
151
Cleaning the Mirror
151
Compass Calibration
151
Passenger Air Bag Indicator
151
Compass Operation
152
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
154
Outside Manual Mirrors
154
Outside Power Mirrors
155
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
155
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
156
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
156
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
157
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
157
Outside Convex Mirror
158
Outside Heated Mirrors
158
Onstar System
158
Storage Areas
160
Glove Box
160
Cupholder(S)
160
Front Storage Area
161
Tonneau Cover
161
Center Console Storage Area
161
Vehicle Personalization
163
Memory Seat
163
Easy Exit Seat
164
Section 3 Instrument Panel
165
Instrument Panel Overview
168
Hazard Warning Flashers
170
Other Warning Devices
170
Horn
171
Tilt Wheel
171
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
171
Windshield Wipers
173
Windshield Washer
174
Cruise Control
175
Exterior Lamps
178
Automatic Headlamp System
179
Daytime Running Lamps
180
Lamps on Reminder
180
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
182
Cargo Lamp
182
Interior Lamps
183
Entry Lighting
183
Exit Lighting
183
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
183
Battery Run-Down Protection
184
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
185
Climate Controls
185
Dome Lamps
184
Accessory Power Outlets
184
Climate Control System
185
Dual Climate Control System
186
Defogging and Defrosting
188
Rear Window Defogger
188
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
190
Automatic Operation
191
Air Conditioning
194
Outlet Adjustment
196
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
197
Instrument Panel Cluster
198
Engine Hour Meter Display
199
Speedometer and Odometer
199
Tachometer
199
Trip Odometer
199
Air Bag Readiness Light
200
Safety Belt Reminder Light
200
Air Bag off Light
201
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
204
Battery Warning Light
206
Voltmeter Gage
206
Brake System Warning Light
207
Up-Shift Light
207
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
209
Traction off Light
209
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
210
Transmission Temperature Gage
211
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
213
If the Light Is Flashing
214
Maintenance Schedule
216
Oil Pressure Gage
216
Cruise Control Light
217
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
217
Overdrive Disable
217
Tow/Haul Mode Light
217
Fuel Gage
218
Low Fuel Warning Light
218
Driver Information Center (DIC)
219
If the Light Is on Steady
214
DIC Operation and Displays
219
Trip Information Button
220
Fuel Information Button
222
Personalization Button
223
Delayed Locking
225
Perimeter Lighting
226
Battery Not Charging
230
Select Button
230
DIC Warnings and Messages
230
Buckle Passenger
231
Buckle Seatbelt
231
Cargo Lamp on
231
Check Oil Level
231
Check Washer Fluid
231
Change Engine Oil
232
Driver Door Ajar
232
Engine Overheated
232
Keyfob X Battery Low
232
Engine Coolant Hot
232
Left Rear Door Ajar (Crew Cab)
233
Low Coolant Level
233
Passenger Door Ajar
233
Reduced Engine Power
234
Right Rear Door Ajar (Crew Cab)
234
Service Airbag
234
Service Brake Booster
234
Service Brake System
234
Service 4 Wheel Steer
235
Service 4Wd
235
Service Ride Control
235
Tighten Fuel Cap
236
Traction Active
236
Transmission Hot
236
Trans Hot Idle Engine
237
Audio System(S)
237
Turn Signal on
237
AM-FM Radio
238
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
238
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
238
Finding a Station
239
Setting Preset Stations
239
Radio Messages
240
Radio with CD
241
Contiguous Us States
242
Playing the Radio
242
Rds and XM
244
Rds Messages
246
Playing a CD
249
Radio with Cassette and CD
252
Playing a Cassette Tape
260
Cassette Tape Messages
262
CD Adapter Kits
263
Radio with Six-Disc CD
266
Playing a SpecifiC Loaded CD
275
Using Song List Mode
277
Rear Seat Entertainment System
279
Before You Drive
280
Playing a Disc
281
Ejecting a Disc
282
Remote Control Buttons
283
DVD Player
280
Video Screen
283
Battery Replacement
285
Stereo Rca Jacks
286
Audio Output
287
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
290
Rear Seat Audio Controls
290
Theft-Deterrent Feature
291
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
292
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
293
DVD Distortion
293
Radio Reception
293
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
294
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
295
Chime Level Adjustment
295
Cleaning the Video Screen
295
Fixed Mast Antenna
295
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
295
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
297
Driving Your Vehicle
297
Defensive Driving
298
Drunken Driving
298
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
298
Control of a Vehicle
301
Braking
302
Anti-Lock Brake System
303
Braking in Emergencies
304
Traction Assist System (TAS)
305
Manual Selectable Ride
307
Power Steering
308
Locking Rear Axle
308
Steering Tips
308
Steering
308
Steering in Emergencies
309
Quadrasteer
310
Off-Road Recovery
313
Passing
313
Loss of Control
314
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
316
Before You Go Off-Roading
318
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
319
Environmental Concerns
320
Traveling to Remote Areas
320
Scanning the Terrain
321
Driving on Off-Road Hills
322
Approaching a Hill
323
Driving Uphill
324
Driving Downhill
327
Driving Across an Incline
328
Stalling on an Incline
330
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
331
Driving in Water
332
Driving at Night
333
After Off-Road Driving
333
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
335
Driving through Deep Standing Water
336
Driving through Flowing Water
337
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
337
City Driving
338
Freeway Driving
339
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
340
Highway Hypnosis
340
Hill and Mountain Roads
341
Winter Driving
343
Driving on Snow or Ice
343
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
345
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
347
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
348
Using the Recovery Hooks
348
Towing
349
Towing Your Vehicle
349
Dinghy Towing
350
Recreational Vehicle Towing
350
Dolly Towing
352
Loading Your Vehicle
353
Add-On Equipment
359
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
360
Truck-Camper Loading Information
364
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
366
Towing a Trailer
366
Trailer Recommendations
366
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
367
Weight of the Trailer
369
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
383
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
384
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
386
Safety Chains
386
Driving with a Trailer
387
Trailer Brakes
387
Backing up
388
Following Distance
388
Making Turns
388
Driving on Grades
389
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
389
Parking on Hills
390
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
391
Trailer Wiring Harness
391
Heavy-Dutytrailer Wiring Harness Package
392
Auxiliary Battery
396
Power Winches
397
Power Take-Off (PTO)
397
Step-Bumper Pad
399
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
401
Service and Appearance Care
401
Service
403
Doing Your Own Service Work
403
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
404
Fuel
404
Gasoline Octane
404
Gasoline Specifications
405
California Fuel
405
Additives
406
Fuels in Foreign Countries
406
Filling Your Tank
407
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
409
Checking Things under the Hood
410
Hood Release
410
Engine Compartment Overview
412
Engine Oil
418
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
419
When to Add Engine Oil
419
When to Change Engine Oil
421
Engine Oil Additives
421
What to Do with Used Oil
422
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
423
When to Inspect
423
Automatic Transmission Fluid
425
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission ® )
425
How to Check
425
When to Check and Change
425
How to Add Fluid
427
Manual Transmission Fluid
431
When to Check and What to Use
432
Hydraulic Clutch
432
Engine Coolant
433
How to Check and Add Fluid
433
What to Use
434
Checking Coolant
435
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
436
Engine Overheating
436
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
437
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
438
Cooling System
439
Engine Fan Noise
444
Power Steering Fluid
445
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
446
Windshield Washer Fluid
446
Brakes
448
Brake Fluid
448
Checking Brake Fluid
449
Brake Adjustment
451
Battery
452
Brake Pedal Travel
451
Brake Wear
451
Replacing Brake System Parts
452
Vehicle Storage
452
Jump Starting
453
Rear Axle
459
Four-Wheel Drive
460
Transfer Case
460
Front Axle
461
Noise Control System
462
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
462
Bulb Replacement
464
Halogen Bulbs
464
Headlamps
464
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
466
Roof Marker Lamps
467
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
469
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps
470
Taillamps
471
Replacement Bulbs
474
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
474
Tire Size
480
Tire Terminology and Definitions
481
Inflation - Tire Pressure
484
Dual Tire Operation
485
Tire Inspection and Rotation
486
When It Is Time for New Tires
488
Buying New Tires
489
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
490
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
491
Wheel Replacement
492
Used Replacement Wheels
493
Tire Chains
494
If a Tire Goes Flat
495
Changing a Flat Tire
496
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
497
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
509
Secondary Latch System
512
Spare Tire
516
Tires
476
Appearance Care
516
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
517
Using Cleaner on Fabric
517
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
517
Cleaning Leather
518
Cleaning Vinyl
518
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
518
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
519
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
520
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
519
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
519
Care of Safety Belts
519
Weatherstrips
519
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
520
Finish Care
520
Washing Your Vehicle
520
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
521
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
522
Cleaning Tires
522
Finish Damage
522
Sheet Metal Damage
522
Chemical Paint Spotting
523
Underbody Maintenance
523
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
523
Vehicle Identification
525
Electrical System
525
Add-On Electrical Equipment
525
Windshield Wiper Fuses
526
Service Parts Identification Label
525
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
525
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
526
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
526
Power Windows and Other Power Options
526
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
528
Underhood Fuse Block
529
Capacities and Specifications
534
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
537
Introduction
538
Maintenance Requirements
538
Maintenance Schedule
538
Your Vehicle and the Environment
538
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
539
Scheduled Maintenance
540
Additional Required Services
542
Maintenance Footnotes
544
Owner Checks and Services
546
At each Fuel Fill
547
At Least Once a Month
547
At Least Once a Year
548
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
549
Underbody Flushing Service
549
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
550
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
553
Maintenance Record
555
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
557
Customer Assistance and Information
557
Customer Assistance and Information
558
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
558
Online Owner Center
559
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
560
Customer Assistance Offices
560
United States
560
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
561
All Overseas Locations
561
Roadside Assistance Program
562
Courtesy Transportation
563
Canadian Roadside Assistance
563
Plan Ahead When Possible
564
Transportation Options
564
Additional Program Information
565
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
566
Reporting Safety Defects
567
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
567
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
567
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
567
Service Bulletins
568
Service Manuals
568
Service Publications Ordering Information
568
Current and Past Model Order Forms
569
Owner's Information
569
Table of Contents
572
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