Table Of Contents - GMC SIERRA 1995 Manual

Table of Contents

For 4-Door Utility Models5
Follow These Instructions To Lower The Spare Tire5
Restore Spare Or Flat Tire6
Table Of Contents7
Introduction - How To Use This Manual8
Important Notes To Owners And Drivers9
About This Manual9
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual9
Model Reference10
How To Use This Manual11
Safety Warnings And Symbols11
Vehicle Damage Warnings12
Vehicle Symbols12
Seats And Restraint Systems17
Seats And Seat Controls17
Manual Front Seat17
Power Driver's Seat (Option)18
Power Lumbar Adjustment19
Reclining Front Seatbacks19
Seatback Latches (All Except Base Level Bench Seat)21
Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab Only)21
Head Restraints23
Rear Folding Seat (Extended Cab)23
Rear Seat (Crew Cab)24
Seatback Latch (Rear Bench Seat Without Center Armrest)24
Seatback Latch (Rear Bench Seat With Center Armrest)24
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone25
Why Safety Belts Work26
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-And The Answers28
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly28
Adults28
Driver Position29
Lap-Shoulder Belt29
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Sir)35
How The Air Bag System Works36
Where Is The Air Bag?37
When Should An Air Bag Inflate?37
What Makes An Air Bag Inflate?37
What Will You See After An Air Bag Inflates?38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle39
Adding Equipment To Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle39
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy40
Right Front Passenger Position41
Center Passenger Position41
Lap Belt41
Rear Seat Passengers42
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Extended Cab)42
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Extended Cab)43
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Crew Cab)45
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Crew Cab)45
Children47
Smaller Children And Babies47
Child Restraints49
Where To Put The Restraint (Except Extended Cab And Crew Cab)49
Where To Put The Restraint (Extended Cab And Crew Cab)49
Top Strap49
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position (Extended Cab)50
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position (Crew Cab)52
Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position54
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position55
Larger Children57
Safety Belt Extender59
Checking Your Restraint Systems60
Replacing Seat And Restraint System Parts After A Crash60
Features And Controls63
Keys63
Your Doors And How They Work65
Side Doors65
Tailgate Removal66
Door Locks67
Power Door Locks (Option)68
Leaving Your Vehicle69
Keyless Entry System69
Operation69
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle69
Battery Replacement70
Key In The Ignition71
Parking At Night71
Parking Lots71
New Vehicle "Break-In"71
New Vehicle "Break-In"-3500 HD Model72
Ignition Switch72
Key Release Button73
To Remove The Key73
Starting Your Gasoline Engine74
Manual Transmission74
To Start Your 4.3 Liter V6 (Code Z) Or 5.0 Liter V8 (Code H) Engine74
To Start Your 5.7 Liter (Code K) Or 7.4 Liter (Code N) V8 Engine75
Hot Engine Restart (Vehicles With 5.7L L05 Engine And Over 8500 Lbs. Gvwr)76
Driving Through Deep Standing Water76
Driving In Snow (Diesel Engines)76
Starting Your Diesel Engine76
Cold Weather Starting (Diesel Engine)78
If Your Diesel Engine Won't Start79
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)80
Automatic Transmission81
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (With Low Gear)84
Five Speed Manual Transmission (Without Low Gear)86
Shift Light87
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds87
Recommended Shift Speeds88
Five Speed Manual Transmission With Low Gear88
Locking Rear Axle89
To Set The Parking Brake89
To Release The Parking Brake89
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure90
Torque Lock90
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)90
Shifting Out Of Park (P)91
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only)92
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)92
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)93
Parking Over Things That Burn93
Engine Exhaust94
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)94
Four-Wheel Drive95
Transfer Case96
Front Axle Locking Feature98
Windows98
Sliding Rear Window (Option)99
Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)99
Horn100
Tilt Wheel (Option)100
Multifunction Lever101
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator101
Headlamp High-Low Beam102
Windshield Wipers103
Windshield Washer104
Cruise Control (Option)105
To Set Cruise Control106
To Resume A Set Speed107
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control107
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control108
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control108
Using Cruise Control On Hills109
To Get Out Of Cruise Control109
To Erase Speed Memory110
Headlamps And Vehicle Lighting110
Headlamps-On Reminder111
Fog Lamps111
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light112
Dome Lamps113
Reading Lamps113
Cargo Lamp114
Underhood Reel Lamp114
Inside Mirror115
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror With Compass (Option)116
Compass Operation116
Compass Variance117
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors118
Sun Visors119
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays120
Storage Compartments121
Glove Box122
Center Floor Console122
Memo Pad Holder123
Cassette/Compact Disc Holder123
Lnstrument Panel Cup Holder124
Center Overhead Console124
Garage Door Opener Compartment125
Sunglasses Compartment127
Rear Compartment128
Other Storage Compartments128
Instrument Panel130
Instrument Cluster130
Speedometer And Odometer131
Tamper-Resistant Odometer131
Trip Odometer131
Tachometer132
Warning Lights And Indicators132
Safety Belt Reminder Light133
Air Bag Readiness Light133
Brake System Warning Light134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light135
Water In Fuel Light136
Service Throttle Soon Light136
Glow Plugs Light137
Low Coolant Warning Light137
Charging System Warning Light138
Malfunction Indicator (Service Engine Soon) Lamp138
Check Gages Light139
Shift Indicator Light140
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light140
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator Lights141
Fuel Gage141
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage142
Hot Coolant Can Burn You Badly!142
Oil Pressure Gage143
Voltmeter144
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (Chmsl)145
Camper Wiring Harness (Option)145
Trailer Wiring Harness145
Step-Bumper Pad146
Comfort Controls And Audio Systems147
Heater Controls147
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls148
Engine Coolant Heater150
Diesel Engine Heater Output150
Rear Window Defogger (Option)150
Ventilation System151
Setting The Clock (Audio Systems Without Auto Tone System)152
Setting The Clock (Audio Systems With Auto Tone System)153
How To Operate Your Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio System153
How To Operate Your Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio Cassette System155
To Play A Cassette156
How To Operate Your Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio Cassette Atc System157
Theftlock Theft Deterrent Feature160
To Lock The System:161
To Unlock Theftlock After A Power Loss161
To Disable Theftlock162
How To Operate Your Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio Compact Disc Atc System162
To Play A Compact Disc165
To Lock The System166
Remote Cassette Player-Etr Am-Fm Stereo Audio Compact Disc Atc System168
Understanding Radio Reception169
Care Of Your Cassette Player And Tapes170
Care Of Compact Discs171
Fixed Mast Antenna171
Your Driving And The Road175
Defensive Driving175
Drunken Driving176
Control Of A Vehicle178
Braking179
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)180
To Use Anti-Lock181
Braking In Emergencies181
Power Steering181
Driving On Curves181
Steering In Emergencies182
Off-Road Recovery183
Passing184
Loss Of Control185
Skidding185
Driving Guidelines186
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle186
Before You Go Off-Roading186
Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving186
Traveling To Remote Areas187
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving187
Scanning The Terrain188
Driving On Off-Road Hills189
Approaching A Hill189
Driving Uphill190
Driving Downhill192
Driving Across An Incline194
Stalling On An Incline195
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice195
Driving In Water196
After Off-Road Driving197
Driving At Night197
Night Vision198
Driving In The Rain198
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips200
City Driving200
Freeway Driving201
Before Leaving On A Long Trip202
Highway Hypnosis202
Hill And Mountain Roads203
Winter Driving205
Driving On Snow Or Ice205
If You're Caught in a Blizzard207
Power Winches208
Power Take-Off (Pto)209
Using A Transfer Case Mounted Power Take-Off (Manual Transmission)210
Using A Transfer Case Mounted Power Take-Off (Automatic Transmission)210
Loading Your Vehicle211
Truck-Camper Loading Information213
Truck Loading Information214
Example Of Proper Truck And Camper Match215
Trailer Recommendations216
Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab216
Towing A Trailer216
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer217
Weight Of The Trailer217
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue218
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires219
Hitches219
Safety Chains219
Trailer Brakes219
Driving With A Trailer220
Following Distance220
Backing Up220
Making Turns221
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer221
Driving On Grades221
Parking On Hills222
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill223
Maintenance When Trailer Towing223
Problems On The Road225
Other Warning Devices226
Jump Starting226
To Jump Start Your Vehicle227
Good Battery (-)230
Heavy Metal Engine Part230
Remove Cables In This Order230
To Wing Your Vehicle231
Towing From The Front232
Towing From The Rear233
Engine Overheating234
Lf Steam Is Coming From Your Engine234
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine235
Cooling System-Gasoline Engines236
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank237
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator240
Cooling System-Diesel Engines243
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank244
Engine Fan Noise249
If A Tire Goes Flat249
Changing A Flat Tire250
Jack And Jacking Tool Storage-Two And Four Door Models251
Jack And Jacking Tool Storage-Extended Cab Models251
Jack And Jacking Tool Storage-Chassis Cab Models252
To Remove The Spare Tire252
Spare Tire Stowage-Under-Body Carrier253
Up Marking254
Down Marking254
Changing The Tire256
Kemoving Wheel Trim257
Front Position259
Rear Position259
Tighten Clockwise261
Tightening Sequence261
Stowing The Tire-Under-Body Carrier262
Stowing The Jack And Jacking Tools262
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow263
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out263
Using The Recovery Hooks264
Service & Appearance Care267
Doing Your Own Service Work267
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)268
Gasolines For Cleaner Air269
Fuel Requirements270
What Fuel To Use270
Canadian Fuels271
Cold Weather Operation271
Water In Fuel271
"Water in Fuel" Light Chart272
Running Out Of Fuel (Diesel Engines)274
Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel Engines)275
Fuels In Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)277
Filling Your Tank277
Checking Things Under The Hood279
Hood Release279
Cleaning Your Diesel Engine280
Noise Control System280
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited281
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engines)282
To Check Engine Oil282
When To Add Oil283
What Kind Of Oil To Use283
Light Duty Emissions-Gasoline Engines284
Heavy Duty Emissions-Gasoline Engines285
Engine Oil Additives286
When To Change Engine Oil286
Light Duty Emissions286
Heavy Duty Emissions286
What To Do With Used Oil287
Engine Oil (Diesel Engines)287
Diesel Engines290
Air Cleaner292
Automatic Transmission Fluid293
When To Check And Change293
How To Check293
To Check Transmission Fluid Hot294
To Check Transmission Fluid Cold294
To Check The Fluid Hot Or Cold294
How To Add Fluid296
Manual Transmission Fluid296
When To Check296
Hydraulic Clutch297
When To Check And What To Use298
Rear Axle298
When To Check And Change Lubricant298
How To Check Lubricant298
C3 (3500 H.d.) Trucks Equipped With Dana Rear Axle299
Four- Wheel Drive299
When To Check Lubricant299
Front Axle300
Engine Coolant301
Adding Coolant-Gasoline Engine302
Adding Coolant-Diesel Engine303
To Check Coolant304
To Add Coolant304
Radiator Pressure Cap-Gasoline Engine305
Surge Tank Pressure Cap-Diesel Engine305
Thermostat306
Power Steering Fluid306
How To Check Power Steering Fluid306
Hydro-Boost Brake System (Hydraulic Pump)307
Windshield Washer Fluid307
To Add307
Brake Master Cylinder308
To Check Brake Fluid309
Brake Wear310
Brake Pedal Travel310
Brake Adjustment311
Replacing Brake System Parts311
Front Shock Absorbers311
Windshield Wiper Blade Inserts312
Air Conditioning312
Fluid Leak Check312
Lock Cylinders312
Battery313
Vehicle Storage313
Bulb Replacement313
Sealed Beam Headlamps313
Halogen Bulbs314
Composite Headlamps315
Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamps With Sealed Beam Headlamps316
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps With Composite Headlamps317
Side Marker Lamps With Sealed Beam And Composite Headlamps318
Fender Marker Lamps-Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Models319
Tailgate Marker Lamps319
Roof Marker Lamps320
Cargo Lamp/Сenter High Mount Stoplamp (Chmsl)320
Rear Lamps-Pickup Models321
Rear Lamps-Chassis Cab Models322
Exhaust System322
Three-Way Catalytic Converter (Gasoline Engines)323
Oxidation Catalytic Converter (Diesel Engines323
Engine Control Module System323
Malfunction Indicator (Service Engine Soon) Light323
Tires324
Inflation-Tire Pressure324
Tire Inspection And Rotation325
When It's Time for New Tires328
Dual Tire Operation328
Buying New Tires329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading329
Treadwear330
Traction-A, B, C330
Temperature-A, B, C330
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance331
Wheel Replacement331
Used Replacement Wheels332
Tire Chains332
Appearance Care333
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle334
Using Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric334
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric335
Fabric Protection335
Special Cleaning Problems335
Greasy Or Oily Stains335
Combination Stains336
Cleaning Vinyl336
Cleaning Leather336
Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel336
Care Of Safety Belts337
Glass337
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades337
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle338
Washing Your Vehicle338
Finish Care338
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts339
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)339
Sheet Metal Damage339
Foreign Material339
Finish Damage340
Underbody Maintenance340
Chemical Paint Spotting340
Appearance Care Materials Chart341
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)342
Engine Identificafion342
Service Parts Identification Label344
Add-On Electrical Equipment344
Fuses And Circuit Breakers345
Headlamps345
Power Windows And Other Power Options345
Fuse Block346
Specification Charts346
Replacement Parts346
Engine Identification-Gasoline Engines347
Engine Identification-Diesel Engines347
Wheel Nut Torque348
Cooling System Capacity348
Crankcase Capacity349
Fuel Tank Capacity349
Service Replacement Part And Filter350
Recommendations-Gasoline Engines350
Recommendations-Diesel Engines350
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity351
Lamp And Bulb Data354
Scheduled Maintenance Services357
Your Vehicle And The Environment357
How This Section Is Organized358
Using Your Maintenance Schedule359
Selecting The Right Schedule359
Schedule I Definition-Gasoline Engines With Light Duty Emissions360
Schedule I Intervals-Gasoline Engines With Light Duty Emissions360
Schedule Ii Definition-Gasoline Engines With Light Duty Emissions361
Schedule Ii Intervals-Gasoline Engines With Light Duty Emissions361
Schedule I Definition-Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty Emissions362
Schedule I Intervals-Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty Emissions363
Schedule Ii Definition-Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty Emissions364
Schedule Ii Intervals-Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty Emissions364
Schedule I Definition-Diesel Engines365
Schedule I Intervals-Diesel Engines366
Schedule Ii Definition-Diesel Engines367
Schedule Ii Intervals-Diesel Engines367
Maintenance Schedule I-Gasoline Engines With Light Duty Emissions368
Footnotes368
3,000 Miles (5 000 Km)369
6,000 Miles (10 000 Km)369
9,000 Miles (15 000 Km)370
12,000 Miles (20 000 Km)371
15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)371
18,000 Miles (30 000 Km)372
21,000 Miles (35 000 Km)373
24,000 Miles (40 000 Km)373
27,000 Miles (45 000 Km)374
30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)374
33,000 Miles (55 000 Km)375
36,000 Miles (60 000 Km)376
39,000 Miles (65 000 Km)377
42,000 Miles (70 000 Km)377
45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)378
48,000 Miles (80 000 Km)379
50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)379
51,000 Miles (85 000 Km)380
54,000 Miles (90 000 Km)380
57,000 Miles (95 000 Km)381
60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)382
Maintenance Schedule Ii-Gasoline Engines With Light Duty Emissions383
7,500 Miles (12 500 Km)383
Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule383
22,500 Miles (37 500 Km)385
37,500 Miles (62 500 Km)386
52,500 Miles (87 500 Km)388
Maintenance Schedule I-Gasoline Engines Heavy Duty Emissions390
30,000 Miles (5O 000 Km)398
Maintenance Schedule Ii-Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty Emissions408
Maintenance Schedule I-Diesel Engines418
Maintenance Schedule Ii-Diesel Engines436
Owner Checks And Services449
At The First 100, 1,000 And 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 And 10 000 Km)449
At Each Fuel Fill449
At Least Once A Month449
At Least Once A Year450
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock-Btsi451
Steering Column Lock451
Parking Brake And Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check452
Lap And Shoulder Belts Condition And Operation452
Periodic Maintenance Lnspections453
Steering And Suspension Inspection453
Exhaust System Inspection453
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection453
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants454
Maintenance Record456
Customer Assistance Information461
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd)463
Gm Participation In Bbb Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program463
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government464
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government465
Roadside Assistance465
Canadian Roadside Assistance466
Courtesy Transportation467
Service And Owner Publications468
Index473