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GMC T-Series 1999 Owner's Manual (345 pages)

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
2
How to Use this Manual
3
Safety Warnings and Symbols
3
Vehicle Damage Warnings
4
Vehicle Symbols
5
Model Reference
6
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Seats and Seat Controls
8
Bucket Seats
8
Head Restraints
9
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
10
Why Safety Belts Work
11
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
15
Driver Position
15
Lap-Shoulder Belt
15
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
21
Right Passenger Position
22
Lap Belt
22
Center Passenger Position
22
Smaller Children and Babies
24
Child Restraints
26
Top Strap
30
Larger Children
33
Safety Belt Extender
36
Checking Your Restraint Systems
36
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
36
Section 2 Features and Controls
37
Door Locks
39
Key in the Ignition
40
Leaving Your Vehicle
40
Ignition Positions
42
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
43
Starter Motor Operation
43
Automatic Transmission
43
Manual Transmission
43
Starting Your Engine
44
Starting Your Diesel Engine
45
Stopping the Diesel Engine
46
Fast Idle System
48
Stopping the Engine
52
Engine Checks before Operating
53
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
54
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)
54
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake
55
Automatic Transmission
57
Control (if Equipped)
57
Manual Transmission
58
Air Suspension (if Equipped)
58
Automatic Transmission Operation
59
Manual Transmission Operation
60
Using the Clutch
60
Two-Speed Rear Axle
61
Hydraulic Brakes
62
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure
62
Parking over Things that Burn
67
Engine Exhaust
67
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)
68
Passenger Side Door Glass
69
Tilt Steering Column
70
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
71
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
71
Windshield Wipers
73
Windshield Washer
73
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve
74
Inter - Axle Differential Lock Control
75
Exterior Lamps
76
Daytime Running Lamps (if Equipped)
76
Interior Lamps
78
Outside Mirrors
78
Heated Outside Mirrors (if Equipped)
79
Storage Compartments
80
Overhead Storage
80
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
81
Center Console Storage
81
Sun Visors
82
Air Connections
83
Electrical Connections
83
Instrument Panel
84
Instrument Panel Cluster
86
Speedometer and Odometer
87
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
88
Safety Belt Reminder Light
89
Brake System Warning Light
91
Parking Brake Warning Light
93
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
94
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
95
Diesel Engines
95
Low Coolant Warning Light
96
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
98
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
98
Engine Overspeed Warning Light
100
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
100
Fuel Gage
101
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
103
Comfort Controls
104
Heating/Air Conditioning Controls
104
Air Conditioning (if Equipped)
105
Ventilation System
106
Audio Systems
107
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)
110
Understanding Radio Reception
113
Tips about Your Audio System
113
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
114
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
117
Defensive Driving
118
Drunken Driving
119
Control of a Vehicle
122
Hydraulic Brake Systems
123
Braking in Emergencies
126
Power Steering
126
Steering Tips
126
Steering in Emergencies
127
Off Road Recovery
128
Loss of Control
130
Driving at Night
131
Night Vision
132
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
133
Driving through Deep Standing Water
135
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
135
City Driving
136
Freeway Driving
137
Highway Hypnosis
138
Hill and Mountain Roads
139
Winter Driving
140
Driving on Snow or Ice
141
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
143
Loading Your Vehicle
145
Section 5 Problems on the Road
149
Hazard Warning Flashers
150
Other Warning Devices
151
Jump Starting
151
Towing Your Vehicle
156
Engine Overheating
162
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
162
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
163
Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)
164
Recovery Tank
166
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
169
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
173
Engine Fan Noise
178
If a Tire Goes Flat
178
Changing a Flat Tire
179
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
182
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
183
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
187
Doing Your Own Service Work
188
Two Safety Cautions about Engine Fan Breakage
189
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
190
Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System
191
Diesel Engine Fuel
191
Water in Fuel
191
Fuels in Foreign Countries
192
Filling Your Tank
193
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
194
Before You Tilt the Cab
195
Tilting the Cab
195
Cab Tilting
195
Lowering the Cab
198
Lifting the Front Panel
200
Noise Control System
201
Maintenance Schedule
201
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
202
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
203
Checking Engine Oil
203
When to Add Engine Oil
203
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
204
Engine Oil Additives
205
When to Change Engine Oil
206
What to Do with Used Oil
206
Engine Oil (Diesel Engines)
207
Air Filter Restriction Indicator
210
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
211
Gasoline Engines
212
Air Conditioner Filter
213
Automatic Transmission Fluid
213
When to Check
213
Manual Transmission Fluid
214
Rear Axle
214
How to Check Lubricant
215
Radiator Pressure Cap
215
Gasoline Engine
215
Diesel Engine
216
What to Use
217
Checking Coolant
218
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
221
Windshield Washer Fluid
222
Adding Washer Fluid
222
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
223
How to Check
223
When to Check and What to Use
223
Brake Fluid
223
Brake Pedal Travel
226
Brake Adjustment
226
Replacing Brake System Parts
228
How to Check and Add Fluid
229
Vehicle Storage
230
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
230
Other Service Items
231
Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
233
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs
234
Air Conditioning System
235
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
236
Wheel Loading
237
Dual Tire Operation
237
When It's Time for New Tires
238
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
238
Tightening the Wheel Nuts
239
Wheel Replacement
242
Appearance Care
244
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
244
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
244
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
245
Care of Safety Belts
246
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
246
Cleaning Vinyl
246
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
246
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
247
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
247
Washing Your Vehicle
247
Finish Care
248
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
249
Cleaning Tires
249
Sheet Metal Damage
249
Finish Damage
250
Underbody Maintenance
250
Chemical Paint Spotting
250
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
251
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
252
Service Parts Identification Label
252
Engine Identification
252
Electrical System
253
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
254
Replacement Bulbs
258
Capacities and Specifications
258
Wheel Nut Torque
258
Crankcase Capacity
259
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
260
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
260
Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Services
263
Your Vehicle and the Environment
264
How this Section Is Organized
265
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
266
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements
266
Scheduled Maintenance
267
At each Fuel Fill
315
At Least Twice a Year
316
Maintenance Record
323
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
325
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
326
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
327
Customer Assistance Offices
327
All Overseas Locations
328
Roadside Assistance
329
Warranty Information
329
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
330
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
330
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
331
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada
331
Section 9 Index
335

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