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GMC Sierra 2005 Owner's Manual (574 pages)
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 3.63 MB
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Table of Contents
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Lumbar
11
Heated Seats
11
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
14
Seatback Latches
14
Rear Seats
15
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)
15
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Lap Belt
32
Safety Belts
39
Infants and Young Children
41
Child Restraint Systems
45
Where to Put the Restraint
48
Top Strap
49
Top Strap Anchor Location
51
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers
53
Latch System
53
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
55
For the LATCH System
55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
56
Outside Seat Position
56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
58
Extended Cab
58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab)
60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
62
Airbag System
72
Where Are the Airbags
74
When Should an Airbag Inflate
75
How Does an Airbag Restrain
77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
77
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
78
Airbag off Switch
79
Passenger Sensing System
82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
86
Checking Your Restraint Systems
88
Child Restraints
39
Restraint System Check
88
Section 2 Features and Controls
91
Features and Controls
91
Keys
93
Remote Keyless Entry System
94
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
95
Battery Replacement
96
Doors and Locks
98
Door Locks
98
Power Door Locks
99
Delayed Locking
100
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
100
Programmable Unlocking Feature
101
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)
103
Lockout Protection
103
Rear Doors
104
Tailgate
105
Tailgate Removal
105
Windows
106
Manual Windows
106
Power Windows
107
Swing-Out Windows
108
Sliding Rear Window
108
Sun Visors
108
Theft-Deterrent Systems
109
Content Theft-Deterrent
109
Testing the Alarm
110
Passlock
111
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
111
New Vehicle Break-In
111
Ignition Positions
112
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
113
Starting Your Engine
113
Automatic Transmission
113
Manual Transmission
114
Starting Your V8 Engine
114
Engine Coolant Heater
115
Automatic Transmission Operation
116
Tow/Haul Mode
119
Manual Transmission Operation
122
Shift Speeds
126
Up-Shift Light
126
Four-Wheel Drive
127
Front Axle Locking Feature
127
Automatic Transfer Case
130
Electronic Transfer Case
134
Parking Brake
138
Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
139
Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
141
Parking over Things that Burn
142
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
142
Engine Exhaust
143
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
144
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
145
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
146
Compass Variance
146
Temperature and Compass Display
146
Compass Calibration
147
Manual Rearview Mirror
145
Mirrors
145
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
148
Cleaning the Mirror
148
Compass Operation
149
Outside Manual Mirrors
150
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
151
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
151
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
152
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
152
Outside Power Mirrors
152
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
153
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
153
Outside Convex Mirror
154
Outside Heated Mirrors
154
Onstar System
154
Homelink Transmitter
156
Programming the Homelink Transmitter
157
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
159
Using Homelink
159
Storage Areas
160
Glove Box
160
Cupholder(S)
160
Coinholder(S)
160
Front Storage Area
161
Tonneau Cover
161
Center Console Storage Area
161
Sunroof
163
Vehicle Personalization
164
Memory Seat
164
Easy Exit Seat
165
Section 3 Instrument Panel
167
Instrument Panel Overview
170
Hazard Warning Flashers
172
Horn
172
Other Warning Devices
172
Tilt Wheel
173
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
174
Flash-To-Pass
175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
175
Windshield Wipers
175
Cruise Control
176
Setting Cruise Control
177
Windshield Washer
176
Headlamps
179
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
180
Headlamps on Reminder
180
Automatic Headlamp System
181
Fog Lamps
182
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
183
Dome Lamps
183
Instrument Panel Brightness
183
Dome Lamp Override
184
Entry Lighting
184
Exit Lighting
184
Front Reading Lamps
184
Accessory Power Outlets
185
Cargo Lamp
185
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
186
Climate Controls
187
Climate Control System
187
Dual Climate Control System
188
Defogging and Defrosting
189
Rear Window Defogger
190
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
191
Automatic Operation
192
Air Conditioning
195
Outlet Adjustment
196
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
197
Instrument Panel Cluster
198
Speedometer and Odometer
199
Trip Odometer
199
Tachometer
199
Safety Belt Reminder Light
199
Airbag Readiness Light
200
Airbag off Light
200
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
202
Battery Warning Light
204
Voltmeter Gage
204
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
205
Brake System Warning Light
205
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
207
Traction off Light
207
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
208
Transmission Temperature Gage
209
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
210
If the Light Is Flashing
211
If the Light Is on Steady
212
Oil Pressure Gage
213
Security Light
214
Cruise Control Light
214
Highbeam on Light
214
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
214
Tow/Haul Mode Light
215
Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission Only)
215
Fuel Gage
215
Low Fuel Warning Light
216
Driver Information Center (DIC)
216
DIC Operation and Displays
217
Fuel Information Button
218
Maintenance Schedule
219
DIC Warnings and Messages
220
Buckle Seatbelt
221
Check Oil Level
222
Check Washer Fluid
222
Driver Door Ajar
222
Engine Coolant Hot
222
Engine Overheated
223
Fuel Level Low
223
Keyfob X Battery Low
223
Low Coolant Level
224
Oil Life Reset
224
Oil Pressure Low
224
Passenger Door Ajar
224
Reduced Engine Power
225
Service 4 Wheel Steer
225
Service 4Wd
225
Service Airbag
226
Service Brake Booster
226
Service Brake System
227
Service Charging System
227
Service Ride Control
227
Tighten Fuel Cap
227
Traction Active
227
Trans Hot Idle Engine
228
Transmission Hot
228
DIC Vehicle Customization
229
Unlock Feedback
231
Audio System(S)
235
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
235
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
236
AM-FM Radio
236
Finding a Station
237
Setting Preset Stations
237
Radio Messages
238
Radio with CD
239
Playing the Radio
240
Rds and XM
243
Rds Messages
244
Playing a CD
247
Radio with Cassette and CD
249
Playing a Cassette Tape
258
Cassette Tape Messages
260
CD Adapter Kits
260
Radio with Six-Disc CD
264
Using Song List Mode
275
Rear Seat Entertainment System
277
Parental Control
277
Stereo Rca Jacks
278
DVD Player
280
Ejecting a Disc
282
Playing a Disc
282
Remote Control
282
Remote Control Buttons
283
Cleaning the Video Screen
287
DVD Distortion
287
DVD Messages
287
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
288
Theft-Deterrent Feature
289
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
290
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
291
Radio Reception
291
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
292
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
292
Chime Level Adjustment
293
Fixed Mast Antenna
293
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
293
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
295
Driving Your Vehicle
295
Defensive Driving
296
Drunken Driving
296
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
296
Braking
299
Control of a Vehicle
299
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
300
Braking in Emergencies
302
Traction Assist System (TAS)
302
Manual Selectable Ride
304
Locking Rear Axle
305
Steering
306
Power Steering
306
Steering in Emergencies
307
Quadrasteer
308
Off-Road Recovery
311
Passing
311
Loss of Control
313
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
314
Environmental Concerns
317
Traveling to Remote Areas
318
Scanning the Terrain
319
Driving Uphill
321
Driving Downhill
324
Driving Across an Incline
325
Stalling on an Incline
326
Driving in Water
327
Driving at Night
329
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
330
Driving through Deep Standing Water
332
Driving through Flowing Water
332
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
332
City Driving
333
Freeway Driving
334
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
335
Highway Hypnosis
336
Hill and Mountain Roads
336
Winter Driving
338
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
340
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
342
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
342
Recovery Hooks
343
Loading Your Vehicle
344
Add-On Equipment
349
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
350
Truck-Camper Loading Information
354
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
356
Recreational Vehicle Towing
356
Dinghy Towing
357
Dolly Towing
358
Towing
356
Towing Your Vehicle
356
Trailer Recommendations
361
Towing a Trailer
362
Weight of the Trailer
364
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
378
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
380
Safety Chains
381
Trailer Brakes
381
Driving with a Trailer
382
Following Distance
382
Driving on Grades
383
Making Turns
383
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
383
Parking on Hills
384
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
386
Trailer Wiring Harness
386
Power Winches
391
Power Take-Off (Pto)
392
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
395
Service and Appearance Care
395
Service
398
Doing Your Own Service Work
399
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
400
Fuel
400
Gasoline Octane
400
Gasoline Specifications
401
Additives
401
California Fuel
401
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
402
Fuels in Foreign Countries
403
Filling Your Tank
404
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
406
Checking Things under the Hood
406
Hood Release
407
Engine Compartment Overview
408
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
414
Engine Oil Additives
417
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)
417
When to Change Engine Oil
417
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
418
What to Do with Used Oil
418
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
419
Automatic Transmission Fluid
421
When to Check and Change
421
How to Check
422
Allison Transmission
424
Manual Transmission Fluid
427
Hydraulic Clutch
428
Engine Coolant
429
Checking Coolant
430
What to Use
430
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
431
Engine Overheating
431
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
432
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
432
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)
433
Cooling System
434
Engine Fan Noise
439
Power Steering Fluid
440
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
441
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
441
Windshield Washer Fluid
442
Adding Washer Fluid
442
Brakes
443
Checking Brake Fluid
444
What to Add
444
Brake Adjustment
445
Brake Pedal Travel
445
Brake Wear
445
Battery
446
Replacing Brake System Parts
446
Vehicle Storage
446
Jump Starting
447
Rear Axle
452
Four-Wheel Drive
452
Front Axle
454
Noise Control System
455
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
455
Bulb Replacement
456
Halogen Bulbs
456
Headlamps
457
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
458
Roof Marker Lamps
459
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
461
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps
463
Taillamps
463
Replacement Bulbs
465
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
466
Secondary Latch System
499
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
503
Tires
466
Tire Sidewall Labelling
468
Tire Size
470
Tire Terminology and Definitions
471
Inflation - Tire Pressure
473
When to Check
474
Dual Tire Operation
476
Tire Inspection and Rotation
477
When It Is Time for New Tires
479
Buying New Tires
480
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
481
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
482
Wheel Replacement
482
Used Replacement Wheels
483
Tire Chains
484
If a Tire Goes Flat
485
Changing a Flat Tire
486
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
487
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
491
Appearance Care
506
Spare Tire
506
Fabric/Carpet
507
Using Cleaner on Fabric
507
Leather
508
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
508
Vinyl
508
Care of Safety Belts
509
Instrument Panel
509
Interior Plastic Components
509
Weatherstrips
509
Glass Surfaces
509
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
510
Finish Care
510
Washing Your Vehicle
510
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
511
Windshield and Wiper Blades
511
Finish Damage
512
Sheet Metal Damage
512
Tires
512
Chemical Paint Spotting
513
Underbody Maintenance
513
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
513
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
514
Add-On Electrical Equipment
515
Electrical System
515
Service Parts Identification Label
515
Windshield Wiper Fuses
515
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
516
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
516
Power Windows and Other
516
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
518
Underhood Fuse Block
519
Capacities and Specifications
524
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GMC Sierra 2005 Owner's Manual (570 pages)
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 3.73 MB
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Table of Contents
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Seats
10
Power Lumbar
10
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Seatback Latches
14
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)
14
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Lap Belt
30
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
34
Safety Belts
36
Child Restraints
40
Child Restraint Systems
42
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Top Strap
46
Top Strap Anchor Location
48
Crew Cab
50
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
53
Securing a Child Restraint in a
53
Rear Outside Seat Position
53
Securing a Child Restraint in a
55
Center Rear Seat Position
55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab)
58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (with Airbag off Switch)
60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (with Passenger Sensing System)
66
Airbag System
69
Where Are the Airbags
71
When Should an Airbag Inflate
73
How Does an Airbag Restrain
75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
75
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
76
Airbag off Switch
77
Passenger Sensing System
80
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
85
Checking the Restraint Systems
86
Restraint System Check
86
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
87
Section 2 Features and Controls
89
Features and Controls
89
Keys
91
Remote Keyless Entry System
92
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
93
Battery Replacement
94
Doors and Locks
96
Door Locks
96
Power Door Locks
97
Delayed Locking
98
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
98
Programmable Unlocking Feature
99
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)
101
Lockout Protection
101
Rear Doors
102
Tailgate
102
Tailgate Removal
103
Windows
104
Manual Windows
104
Power Windows
105
Swing-Out Windows
106
Sliding Rear Window
106
Sun Visors
106
Theft-Deterrent Systems
107
Content Theft-Deterrent
107
Instrument Panel
107
Testing the Alarm
108
Passlock
109
New Vehicle Break-In
109
Starting and Operating
109
Your Vehicle
109
Ignition Positions
110
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
111
Starting the Engine
111
Starting Your V8 Engine
112
Engine Coolant Heater
113
Automatic Transmission Operation
114
Tow/Haul Mode
118
Manual Transmission Operation
120
Shift Speeds
123
Four-Wheel Drive
124
Automatic Transfer Case
128
Parking Brake
138
Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
139
Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
141
Parking over Things that Burn
142
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
142
Engine Exhaust
143
Running the Engine While Parked
144
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
145
Temperature and Compass Display
146
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
146
Compass Variance
146
Compass Calibration
147
Manual Rearview Mirror
145
Mirrors
145
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
148
Compass Operation
149
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
151
Outside Manual Mirrors
151
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
152
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
153
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
153
Outside Power Mirrors
153
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
154
Driver Information Center (DIC)
155
Outside Convex Mirror
155
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
155
Outside Heated Mirrors
155
Onstar System
156
Steering Wheel Controls
157
Homelink Wireless Control System
158
Homelink Wireless Control System Operation
159
Programming Homelink
159
Using Homelink
161
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
161
Storage Areas
162
Glove Box
162
Cupholder(S)
162
Coinholder(S)
162
Front Storage Area
163
Tonneau Cover
163
Center Console Storage Area
163
Sunroof
165
Vehicle Personalization
166
Memory Seat
166
Easy Exit Seat
167
Section 3 Instrument Panel
169
Instrument Panel Overview
169
Instrument Panel Overview
172
Audio System(S)
173
Hazard Warning Flashers
174
Horn
174
Other Warning Devices
174
Tilt Wheel
174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
175
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
175
Flash-To-Pass
176
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
176
Windshield Wipers
176
Windshield Washer
177
Cruise Control
178
Setting Cruise Control
179
Resuming a Set Speed
179
Headlamps
181
Automatic Headlamp System
182
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
182
Headlamps on Reminder
182
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
184
Fog Lamps
184
Dome Lamp Override
185
Dome Lamps
185
Entry Lighting
185
Exit Lighting
185
Instrument Panel Brightness
185
Cargo Lamp
186
Front Reading Lamps
186
Accessory Power Outlets
187
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
187
Climate Controls
188
Climate Control System
188
Dual Climate Control System
189
Defogging and Defrosting
190
Rear Window Defogger
191
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
192
Automatic Operation
193
Manual Operation
194
Air Conditioning
196
Outlet Adjustment
197
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
198
Instrument Panel Cluster
199
Speedometer and Odometer
200
Trip Odometer
200
Tachometer
200
Safety Belt Reminder Light
201
Airbag Readiness Light
201
Airbag off Light
202
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
203
Battery Warning Light
205
Voltmeter Gage
206
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
206
Brake System Warning Light
207
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
208
Traction off Light
208
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
209
Transmission Temperature Gage
209
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
211
If the Light Is Flashing
212
If the Light Is on Steady
212
Oil Pressure Gage
213
Maintenance Schedule
214
Security Light
214
Cruise Control Light
214
Highbeam on Light
215
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
215
Tow/Haul Mode Light
215
Overdrive Disable
215
Only)
215
Fuel Gage
216
Low Fuel Warning Light
216
Driver Information Center (DIC)
217
DIC Operation and Displays
218
Fuel Information Button
219
Maintenance Schedule
220
DIC Warnings and Messages
220
Battery Not Charging
221
Buckle Seatbelt
221
Buckle Passenger
221
Check Oil Level
222
Change Engine Oil
222
Check Washer Fluid
222
Driver Door Ajar
223
Engine Overheated
223
Engine Coolant Hot
223
Fuel Level Low
223
Keyfob X Battery Low
224
Oil Life Reset
224
Oil Pressure Low
225
Reduced Engine Power
225
Passenger Door Ajar
225
Service Air Bag
226
Service 4 Wheel Steer
226
Service Brake Booster
226
Service Brake System
227
Service Charging System
227
Service Ride Control
228
Tighten Fuel Cap
228
Traction Active
228
Transmission Hot
229
Turn Signal on
229
DIC Vehicle Customization
230
Unlock Feedback
232
Alarm Warning
234
Audio System(S)
235
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio
236
Data Systems (RDS)
236
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
236
AM-FM Radio
236
Finding a Station
237
Setting Preset Stations
237
Radio Messages
238
Radio with CD
239
Playing the Radio
240
Rds Messages
244
Playing a CD
247
Radio with Cassette and CD
249
Rds and XM
253
Playing a Cassette Tape
258
Cassette Tape Messages
259
CD Adapter Kits
260
Radio with Six-Disc CD
263
Using Song List Mode
275
Rear Seat Entertainment System
277
Before You Drive
277
Stereo Rca Jacks
278
Audio Output
279
DVD Player
280
Remote Control
282
DVD Messages
287
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
288
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
290
Theft-Deterrent Feature
290
Radio Reception
291
Care of the Cassette Tape Player
292
Care of the CD and DVD Player
293
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
293
Fixed Mast Antenna
293
Chime Level Adjustment
294
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
294
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
295
Driving Your Vehicle
295
Defensive Driving
296
Drunken Driving
296
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
296
Braking
299
Control of a Vehicle
299
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
300
Braking in Emergencies
302
Traction Assist System (TAS)
302
Manual Selectable Ride
304
Locking Rear Axle
305
Steering
305
Steering Tips
306
Steering in Emergencies
306
Quadrasteer
307
Off-Road Recovery
310
Passing
311
Loss of Control
312
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
313
Environmental Concerns
317
Scanning the Terrain
318
Driving on Off-Road Hills
319
Approaching a Hill
320
Driving Uphill
320
Driving Downhill
323
Driving Across an Incline
324
Stalling on an Incline
325
Driving in Water
326
Off-Road Driving with Your
313
Driving at Night
328
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
329
Driving through Flowing Water
331
Driving through Deep Standing Water
331
City Driving
332
Freeway Driving
333
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
334
Highway Hypnosis
335
Hill and Mountain Roads
336
Winter Driving
338
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
340
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
342
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
342
Recovery Hooks
343
Loading Your Vehicle
344
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
345
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
350
Truck-Camper Loading Information
355
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
357
Towing
357
Towing Your Vehicle
357
Dinghy Towing
358
Dolly Towing
359
Towing a Trailer
362
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
363
Weight of the Trailer
364
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
377
Safety Chains
379
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
379
Driving with a Trailer
380
Following Distance
381
Making Turns
382
Driving on Grades
382
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
382
Parking on Hills
383
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
385
Trailer Wiring Harness
385
Trailer Recommendations
362
Power Take-Off (Pto)
391
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
395
Service and Appearance Care
395
Service
398
Doing Your Own Service Work
399
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
400
Your Vehicle
400
Fuel
400
Gasoline Octane
401
Gasoline Specifications
401
California Fuel
401
Additives
402
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
403
Fuels in Foreign Countries
404
Filling the Tank
404
Checking Things under the Hood
406
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
406
Hood Release
407
Engine Compartment Overview
408
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
414
When to Add Engine Oil
415
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
416
Engine Oil Additives
417
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)
417
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
418
What to Do with Used Oil
418
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
419
Except Allison Transmission
421
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
421
Checking the Fluid Level
422
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
423
Allison Transmission
424
Manual Transmission Fluid
426
Hydraulic Clutch
428
Engine Coolant
429
What to Use
430
Checking Coolant
430
Adding Coolant
431
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
431
Engine Overheating
431
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
432
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
432
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)
433
Cooling System
434
Engine Fan Noise
439
Power Steering Fluid
439
Windshield Washer Fluid
440
Adding Washer Fluid
440
Brakes
441
Brake Fluid
441
Checking Brake Fluid
442
What to Add
442
Brake Wear
443
Battery
444
Brake Adjustment
444
Vehicle Storage
445
Jump Starting
445
Rear Axle
449
How to Check Lubricant
450
Four-Wheel Drive
451
Front Axle
452
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
453
Bulb Replacement
454
Halogen Bulbs
454
Headlamps
455
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
456
Roof Marker Lamps
457
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
459
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps
460
Taillamps
460
Replacement Bulbs
462
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
463
Tires
464
Tire Sidewall Labelling
465
Tire Size
467
Tire Terminology and Definitions
468
Inflation - Tire Pressure
470
How to Check
471
Dual Tire Operation
472
Tire Inspection and Rotation
472
When It Is Time for New Tires
475
Buying New Tires
475
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
477
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
478
Wheel Replacement
478
Used Replacement Wheels
479
Tire Chains
480
If a Tire Goes Flat
481
Changing a Flat Tire
482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
483
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
487
Secondary Latch System
495
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
499
Appearance Care
502
Spare Tire
502
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
503
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
505
Leather
505
Care of Safety Belts
506
Washing Your Vehicle
506
Weatherstrips
506
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
507
Finish Care
507
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
508
Windshield and Wiper Blades
508
Sheet Metal Damage
509
Chemical Paint Spotting
510
Finish Damage
510
Underbody Maintenance
510
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
511
Service Parts Identification Label
512
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
512
Electrical System
513
Power Windows and Other Power Options
513
Add-On Electrical Equipment
513
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
513
Windshield Wiper Fuses
513
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
514
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
516
Underhood Fuse Block
517
Capacities and Specifications
522
GMC Sierra 2005 Manual (20 pages)
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 1.31 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Instrument Panel
2
Instrument Panel Cluster
2
Heated Front Seats
4
Power Lumbar Front Seats
4
Passenger Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR)
4
Driver and Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder
4
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
5
Automatic Climate Control System
5
Manual Climate Control System
6
Entertainment Systems - Radio/CD
6
Entertainment Systems: Radio/CD
7
Rear Seat Entertainment System
8
Homelink Transmitter
9
Homelink
9
Transmitter
9
Sunroof
9
Steering Wheel Controls (Onstar /Radio)
10
Cruise Control
10
Power Folding Mirrors
11
Power Camper-Type Mirrors
12
Automatic Headlamp Controls
12
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
13
Content Theft-Deterrent System
13
Memory Positions for Driver's Seat and Mirrors
14
Memory Settings for Your Vehicle
14
Odometer/Trip Settings
16
Fuel Information
17
Vehicle Symbols Glossary
18
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE , My Gmlink
20
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