Table Of Contents - GMC SIERRA 1996 Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Safety Warnings And Symbols5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Vehicle Symbols7
Model Reference8
Seats And Restraint Systems9
Seats And Seat Countries9
Manual Front Seat9
Power Driver's Seat10
Power Lumbar Control10
Reclining Seatbacks11
Head Restraints13
Seatback Latches13
Easy Entry Seat14
Rear Seat15
Folding The Rear Seat15
Safety Belts16
Why Safety Belts Work17
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly21
Driver Position21
Lap-Shoulder Belt21
Adults21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster23
What Makes An Air Bag Inflate?32
How Does An Air Bag Restrain?32
Servicing Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle34
Adding Equipment34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy35
Right Front Passenger Position36
Center Passenger Position36
Lap Belt36
Rear Seat Passengers38
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions38
Lap-Sohulder Belt39
Children44
Smaller Children And Babies44
Child Restraints46
Where To Put The Restraint46
Top Strap47
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position47
Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position52
Safety Belt Extender60
Checking Your Restraint Systems60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash61
Features And Controls63
Keys63
Tailgate64
Tailgate Removal64
Third Door65
Door Locks66
Power Door Locks67
Leaving Your Vehicle67
Keyless Entry System67
Operation68
Matching Transmitter To Your Vehicle68
Battery Replacement68
Theft69
Key In The Ignition69
New Vehicle Break-In70
Parking At Night70
Parking Lots70
Ignition Positions71
Key Release Button72
Starting Your Gasoline Engine73
Automatic Transmission73
Manual Transmission73
Engine Coolant Heater74
Automatic Transmission Operation75
5-Speed79
Shift Speeds81
Shift Light82
Acceleration Shift Speeds82
Cruise Shift Speeds82
Locking Rear Axle83
Four-Wheel Drive83
Front Axle Locking Feature83
Manual Transfer Case83
Electronic Transfer Case85
Shifting From 2H To 4H86
Shifting From 4Hi To 2Hi86
Shifting From 2Hi Or 4Hi To 4Lo86
Parking Brake87
Shifting From 4Lo To 4Hi Or 2Hi87
Shifting Into Park88
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running90
Torque Lock90
Parking Your Vehicle91
Parking Over Things That Burn91
Engine Exhaust92
Running Your Engine While Your're Parked92
Manual Windows93
Power Windows93
Swing-Out Windows94
Sliding Rear Window94
Horn94
Lockout Switch94
Tilt Wheel95
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever95
Turn Signal And Lane Change Signals96
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer96
Windshield Wipers97
Windshield Washer97
Cruise Control98
Setting Cruise Control99
Resuming A Set Speed99
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control100
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control100
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control100
Using Cruise Control On Hills100
Lamps101
Headlamps On Reminder101
Daytime Running Lamps102
Fog Lamps103
Underhood Reel Lamp103
Interior Lamps104
Instrument Panel Intensity Control104
Illuminated Entry104
Front Reading Lamps104
Mirrors105
Cargo Lamp105
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror105
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror With Compass106
Compass Variance106
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror107
Convex Outside Mirror108
Storage Compartment108
Glove Box108
Center Overhead Console108
Sunglasses Storage Compartment110
Memo Pad Holder111
Instrument Panel Cupholder111
Center Console Storage Area111
Cassette/Compact Disc Storage112
Armrest Storage Compartment113
Underhood Storage Area113
Front Ashtray114
Sun Visors115
Accessory Power Outlets115
Instrument Panel116
Instrument Panel Cluster118
Speedometer And Odometer119
Tamper-Resistancec Odometer119
Trip Odometer119
Tachometer119
Warning Lights, Cages And Indicators120
Safety Belt Reminder Light120
Air Bag Readiness Light121
Charging System Indicator Light121
Voltmeter122
Brake System Warning Light123
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp125
Light Flashing125
Light On Steady125
If The Light Is Flashing126
If The Light Is On Steady126
Oil Pressure Gage127
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light129
Check Gages Light129
Fuel Gage130
Comfort Controls And Audio Systems131
Standard Climate Control System131
Fan Knob131
Temperature Knob131
Optional Climate Control System132
Mode Knob132
Air Conditioning133
Heating134
Ventilation System134
Defogging And Defrosting135
Ventilation Tips135
Rear Window Defogger136
Audio Systems136
Setting The Clock For Systems Without Automatic Tone Control137
Setting The Clock For Systems With Automatic Tone Control137
Am-Fm Stereo137
Playing The Radio137
Finding A Station138
Setting The Tone138
Adjusting The Speakers138
Am/Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player139
Playing A Cassette Tape140
Cd Adapter Kits145
Theft-Deterrent Feature151
Activating The Theft-Deterrent Feature151
Unlocking The Theft-Deterrent Feature After A Power Loss152
Disabling The Theft-Deterrent Feature152
Understanding Radio Reception153
Fm Stereo153
Am153
Tips About Your Audio System153
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player154
Care Of Your Compact Discs154
Fixed Mast Antenna154
Defensive Driving155
Yourdrivingandtheroad155
Drunken Driving156
Control Of A Vehicle159
Braking159
Anti-Lock Brakes160
Using Anti-Lock162
Braking In Emergencies162
Power Steering162
Steering Tips162
Steering In Emergencies163
Off-Road Recovery164
Passing165
Loss Of Control166
Skidding166
Driving Guidelines167
Before You Go Off-Roading168
Environmental Concerns169
Traveling To Remote Areas169
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving169
Scanning The Terrain170
Driving On Off-Road Hills171
Approaching A Hill172
Driving Uphill172
Driving Downhill176
Driving Across An Incline177
Stalling On An Incline179
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice180
Driving In Water181
After Off-Road Driving182
Driving At Night182
Night Vision183
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads184
Hydroplaning186
Driving Through Deep Standing Water186
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips186
City Driving187
Freeway Driving188
Before Leaving On A Long Trip189
Highway Hypnosis190
Hill And Mountain Roads190
Winter Driving192
Driving On Snow Or Ice192
If You're Caught In A Blizzard194
Loading Your Vehicle196
Truck-Camper Loading Information198
Trailer Recommendations200
Camper Wiring Harness200
Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab200
Towing A Trailer200
Weight Of The Trailer202
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue207
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires208
Hitches208
Safety Chains209
Trailer Brakes209
Driving With A Trailer209
Following Distance210
Backing Up210
Making Turns210
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer211
Driving On Grades211
Parking On Hills212
Maintenance When Trailer Towing213
Trailer Wiring Harness213
Power Winches214
Power Take-Off (Pto)214
Using A Transfer Case Mounted Power Take-Off215
Step-Bumper Pad216
Hazard Warning Flashers217
Problemsontheroad217
Other Warning Devices218
Jump Starting218
Towing Your Vehicle223
Front Towing225
Rear Towing225
Engine Overheating226
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine226
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine227
Cooling System Gasoline Engines228
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank230
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator233
Engine Fan Noise236
If A Tire Goes Flat236
Changing A Flat Tire237
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools238
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire241
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools245
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow248
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out249
Using The Reocvery Hooks249
Service And Appearance Care251
Fuel252
Filling Your Tank254
Noise Control System261
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited261
Engine Oil262
Checking Engine Oil262
When To Add Oil263
What Kid Of Oil To Use264
Engine Oil Additives265
When To Change Engine Oil265
Air Cleaner266
What To Do With Used Oil266
Automatic Transmission Fluid269
When To Check And Change269
How To Check269
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot270
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold270
Checking The Fluid Hot Or Cold270
How To Add Fluid271
Manual Transmission Fluid272
Hydraulic Clutch273
When To Check And What To Use273
Rear Axle274
When To Check And Change Lubricant274
How To Check Lubricant274
Transfer Case275
Front Axle276
Engine Coolant276
Checking Coolant278
Adding Coolant279
Radiator Pressure Cap280
Thermostat280
Power Steering Fluid281
How To Check Power Steering Fluid281
Windshield Washer Fluid281
Adding Washer Fluid282
Brakes283
Brake Fluid283
Checking Brake Fluid284
Brake Wear285
Brake Pedal Travel286
Brake Adjustment286
Replacing Brake System Parts286
Battery287
Vehicle Storage287
Bulb Replacement287
Halogen Bulbs287
Headlamps288
Sealed Beam Lamps288
Composite Headlamps289
Front Turn Signal Lamps290
Fender Marker Lamps292
Sidemarker Lamps293
Center High-Mounted Stoplamps294
Roof Marker Lamps295
Tailgate Marker Lamps295
Taillamps295
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement297
Tires298
Inflation - Tire Pressure299
Tire Inspection And Rotation300
Dual Time Operation303
Buying New Tires303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading304
Treadwear304
Traction304
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance305
Temperature305
Wheel Replacement305
Tire Chains307
Used Replacement Wheels307
Appearance Care308
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle308
Using Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric309
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric309
Fabric Protection309
Special Cleaning Problems310
Greasy Or Oily Stains310
Mon-Grasy Stains310
Cleaning Vinyl310
Care Of Safety Belts311
Cleaning Leather311
Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel311
Glass311
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades312
Weatherstrips312
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle312
Washing Your Vehicle312
Finish Care313
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts313
Aluminum Or Chrome Wheels314
Sheet Metal Damage314
Finish Damage314
Underbody Maintenance315
Chemical Paint Spotting315
Appearance Care Materials Chart316
Vehicle Identification Number317
Engine Identification317
Service Parts Identification Label317
Electrical System318
Add-On Electrical Equipment318
Power Windows And Other Power Options318
Fuses And Circuit Breakers319
Instrument Panel Fuse Block319
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center321
Capacities And Specifications324
Wheels And Tires325
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts325
Cooling System Capacity326
Crankcase Capacity326
Fuel Tank Capacity326
Air Conditioning Refrigerants326
Maintenance Schedule327
Scheduled Maintenance Services329
Selecting The Right Schedule329
Short Trip/City Definition330
Maintenanceschedule330
Long Trip/Highway331
3,000 Miles333
6,000 Miles333
9,000 Miles (15 000 Km)334
12,000 Miles (20 000 Km)334
15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)335
18,000 Miles (30 000 Km)336
21,000 Miles (35 000 Km)336
24,000 Miles (40 000 Km)337
27,000 Miles (45 000 Km)337
30,000 Miles (15 000 Km)338
33,000 Miles (55 000 Km)339
36,000 Miles (60 000 Km)339
39,000 Miles (65 000 Km)340
42,000 Miles (70 000 Km)340
45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)341
48,000 Miles (80 000 Km)342
50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)342
51,000 Miles (85 000 Km)343
Starter Switch Check370
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Check370
Steering Column Lock Check371
Parking Brake And Automatic Transmission Park Mechanism Check371
Periodic Maintenance Inspections372
Steering And Suspension Inspection372
Exhaust System Inspection372
Radiator And Heater Hose Inspection372
Drive Axle Service373
Transfer Case Inspection373
Brake System Inspection373
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants374
Customer Assistance Information381
Roadside Assistance384
Reporting Safety Defects389
Index391