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GMC Sierra 2004 Owner's Manual (588 pages)
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls
96
How to Use this Manual
2
Canadian Owners
2
Safety Warnings and Symbols
3
Vehicle Damage Warnings
4
Vehicle Symbols
4
Model Reference
6
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Seats
10
Power Lumbar
11
Heated Seats
12
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Seatback Latches
14
Head Restraints
14
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)
15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
17
Safety Belts
17
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
21
Driver Position
22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
30
Center Passenger Position
31
Right Front Passenger Position
31
Lap Belt
32
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
33
Rear Seat Passengers
33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
36
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
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
54
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System (Rear)
56
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Front)
57
Extended Cab
64
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
66
Air Bag Systems
76
Where Are the Air Bags
78
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
79
Single Stage Vs. Dual Stage Air Bags
79
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
80
Single Stage Air Bags
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
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
92
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
92
Checking Your Restraint Systems
93
Restraint System Check
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
Battery Replacement
100
Door Locks
102
Doors and Locks
102
Power Door Locks
103
Remote Alarm
100
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
104
Delayed Locking
104
Programmable Locking Feature
104
Programmable Unlocking Feature
105
Rear Door Security Locks
106
Lockout Protection
107
Rear Doors
107
Tailgate Removal
108
Manual Windows
110
Windows
110
Power Windows
111
Express down Windows
111
Lock-Out Switch
112
Sun Visors
112
Swing-Out Windows
112
Theft-Deterrent Systems
113
Content Theft-Deterrent
113
Testing the Alarm
114
New Vehicle Break-In
115
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
115
Ignition Positions
116
Starting Your Engine
117
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
117
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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
Front Axle Locking Feature
129
Manual Transfer Case
130
Automatic Transfer Case
133
Shifting into NEUTRAL
137
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 over Things that Burn
146
Parking Your Vehicle
146
Engine Exhaust
147
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
147
Manual Rearview Mirror
148
Mirrors
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
Temperature Display
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
Center Console Storage Area
161
Front Storage Area
161
Tonneau Cover
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
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
172
Turn Signal on Chime
172
Flash-To-Pass
173
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
173
Windshield Wipers
173
Windshield Washer
174
Cruise Control
175
Resuming a Set Speed
176
Setting Cruise Control
176
Ending Cruise Control
178
Erasing Speed Memory
178
Exterior Lamps
178
Automatic Headlamp System
179
Daytime Running Lamps
180
Lamps on Reminder
180
Fog Lamps
181
Cargo Lamp
182
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
182
Entry Lighting
183
Exit Lighting
183
Front Reading Lamps
183
Interior Lamps
183
Accessory Power Outlets
184
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
183
Battery Run-Down Protection
184
Dome Lamps
184
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
185
Climate Controls
185
Climate Control System
185
Dual Climate Control System
186
Mode Knob
186
Temperature Knob
186
Defogging and Defrosting
188
Rear Window Defogger
188
Operation Tips
189
Outlet Adjustment
189
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
190
Automatic Operation
191
Manual Operation
192
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
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
215
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
Average Fuel Economy
222
Fuel Range
222
Personalization Button
223
Instant Fuel Economy
223
Automatic Locking
224
Automatic Unlocking
225
Delayed Locking
225
Perimeter Lighting
226
Remote Lock Feedback
227
Remote Unlock Feedback
227
Curb View Assist
228
Display Language
229
DIC Warnings and Messages
230
Battery Not Charging
230
Select Button
230
Buckle Passenger
231
Buckle Seatbelt
231
Cargo Lamp on
231
Engine Coolant Hot
232
Check Oil Level
231
Check Washer Fluid
231
Change Engine Oil
232
Driver Door Ajar
232
Engine Overheated
232
Keyfob X Battery Low
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
Audio System(S)
237
Transmission Hot
236
Trans Hot Idle Engine
237
Turn Signal on
237
AM-FM Radio
238
Playing the 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
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
239
Radio Messages
240
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
240
Radio Data System (Rds)
241
Radio with CD
241
Contiguous Us States
242
Playing the Radio
242
Rds and XM
244
Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
245
Rds Messages
246
XM Radio Messages
247
Playing a CD
249
Radio with Cassette and CD
252
Playing a Cassette Tape
260
Cassette Tape Messages
262
CD Adapter Kits
263
Listening to a DVD
265
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
DVD Player
280
Playing a Disc
281
DVD Messages
282
Ejecting a Disc
282
Remote Control Buttons
283
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
Using Anti-Lock
304
Traction Assist System (TAS)
305
Manual Selectable Ride
307
Locking Rear Axle
308
Steering
308
Power Steering
308
Steering Tips
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
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
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
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
350
Dolly Towing
352
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
352
Loading Your Vehicle
353
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
354
Tire and Loading Information Label
354
Certification/Tire Label
357
Add-On Equipment
359
Two-Tiered Loading
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
Tow/Haul Mode
368
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
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
391
Trailer Wiring Harness
391
Heavy-Dutytrailer Wiring Harness Package
392
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness
394
Auxiliary Battery
396
Power Take-Off (PTO)
397
Power Winches
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
Hood Release
410
Checking Things under the Hood
410
Engine Compartment Overview
412
Checking Engine Oil
418
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
419
When to Add Engine Oil
419
Engine Oil Additives
421
When to Change Engine Oil
421
What to Do with Used Oil
422
When to Inspect
423
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
423
How to Inspect
423
Automatic Transmission Fluid
425
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission ® )
425
How to Check
425
When to Check and Change
425
Checking the Fluid Level
426
How to Add Fluid
427
Manual Transmission Fluid
431
Hydraulic Clutch
432
When to Check and What to Use
432
Engine Coolant
433
How to Check and Add Fluid
433
What to Use
434
Checking Coolant
435
Adding Coolant
435
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
436
Engine Overheating
436
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)
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
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
445
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
446
Adding Washer Fluid
446
Windshield Washer Fluid
446
Brakes
448
Brake Fluid
448
Checking Brake Fluid
449
What to Add
450
Brake Adjustment
451
Brake Pedal Travel
451
Brake Wear
451
Battery
452
Replacing Brake System Parts
452
Vehicle Storage
452
Jump Starting
453
Rear Axle
459
How to Check Lubricant
459
What to Use
459
When to Check Lubricant
459
Four-Wheel Drive
460
Transfer Case
460
Front Axle
461
Noise Control System
462
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
462
Air Intake
463
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
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
473
Replacement Bulbs
474
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
474
Tire Sidewall Labeling
476
Tire Size
480
Tire Terminology and Definitions
481
Inflation - Tire Pressure
484
Dual Tire Operation
485
When to Check
485
Tire Inspection and Rotation
486
When It Is Time for New Tires
488
Buying New Tires
489
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
490
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
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
501
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
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
517
Using Cleaner on Fabric
517
Cleaning Leather
518
Cleaning Vinyl
518
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
518
Care of Safety Belts
519
Weatherstrips
519
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
519
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
520
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
519
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
519
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
520
Finish Care
520
Washing Your Vehicle
520
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
521
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
521
Finish Damage
522
Sheet Metal Damage
522
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
522
Cleaning Tires
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
Power Windows and Other Power Options
526
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
526
Service Parts Identification Label
525
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
525
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
526
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
528
Underhood Fuse Block
529
Capacities and Specifications
534
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GMC Sierra 2004 Owner's Manual (452 pages)
Brand:
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| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Canadian Owners
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
9
Front Seats
9
Power Seats
9
Power Lumbar
10
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Rear Seats
14
Safety Belts
14
Why Safety Belts Work
16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
27
Right Front Passenger Position
28
Lap Belt
29
Rear Seat Passengers
30
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
30
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
33
Safety Belt Extender
35
Child Restraints
35
Older Children
35
Infants and Young Children
38
Child Restraint Systems
42
Where to Put the Restraint
45
Top Strap
46
Top Strap Anchor Location
48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
62
Air Bag Systems
68
Where Are the Air Bags
70
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
72
Air Bag off Switch
74
Passenger Sensing System
79
Restraint System Check
85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
85
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
86
Features and Controls
87
Keys
88
Remote Alarm
90
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
90
Battery Replacement
91
Doors and Locks
92
Door Locks
92
Power Door Locks
93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
94
Programmable Locking Feature
94
Programmable Unlocking Feature
95
Rear Doors
97
Tailgate Removal
98
Windows
99
Power Windows
100
Theft-Deterrent Systems
101
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
101
Testing the Alarm
103
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
104
Ignition Positions
104
Starting Your Engine
105
Engine Coolant Heater
106
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
107
Automatic Transmission Operation
108
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
113
Torque Lock
114
Parking over Things that Burn
115
Engine Exhaust
115
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
116
Mirrors
117
Temperature and Compass Display
117
Temperature Display
117
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
118
Compass Variance
118
Compass Calibration
119
Passenger Air Bag Indicator
119
Outside Power Mirrors
120
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
120
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
121
Onstar System
122
Outside Convex Mirror
122
Outside Heated Mirrors
122
Onstar Services
123
Onstar Personal Calling
123
Onstar Virtual Advisor
123
Homelink Transmitter
124
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
127
Using Homelink
127
Storage Areas
128
Glove Box
128
Resetting Defaults
128
Center Console Storage Area
128
Tonneau Cover
129
Vehicle Personalization
131
Easy Exit Seat
132
Instrument Panel
133
Instrument Panel Overview
134
Hazard Warning Flashers
136
Other Warning Devices
136
Tilt Wheel
137
Turn and Lane Change Signals
138
Windshield Wipers
139
Windshield Washer
140
Cruise Control
140
Exterior Lamps
144
Automatic Headlamp System
145
Lamps on Reminder
146
Daytime Running Lamps
146
Puddle Lamps
146
Fog Lamps
147
Cargo Lamp
147
Interior Lamps
148
Exit Lighting
148
Entry Lighting
148
Front Reading Lamps
149
Dome Lamps
149
Accessory Power Outlets
150
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
151
Climate Controls
151
Automatic Operation
152
Manual Operation
154
Air Conditioning
155
Defogging and Defrosting
157
Rear Window Defogger
157
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
159
Instrument Panel Cluster
160
Speedometer and Odometer
161
Trip Odometer
161
Safety Belt Reminder Light
161
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
165
Battery Warning Light
167
Brake System Warning Light
169
Transmission Temperature Gage
171
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
172
If the Light Is Flashing
173
If the Light Is on Steady
174
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
174
Oil Pressure Gage
175
Cruise Control Light
176
Fuel Gage
177
Low Fuel Warning Light
177
Driver Information Center (DIC)
178
DIC Operation and Displays
178
Trip Information Button
179
Average Fuel Economy
181
Fuel Information Button
181
Instant Fuel Economy
182
Personalization Button
182
Gm Oil Life System
182
Automatic Locking
183
Automatic Unlocking
184
Perimeter Lighting
185
Curb View Assist
187
Select Button
189
DIC Warnings and Messages
189
Battery Not Charging
190
Buckle Passenger
190
Buckle Seatbelt
190
Change Engine Oil
190
Cargo Lamp on
190
Check Oil Level
191
Engine Coolant Hot
191
Engine Overheated
191
Check Washer Fluid
191
Fuel Level Low
191
Driver Door Ajar
191
Keyfob X Battery Low
192
Passenger Door Ajar
192
Reduced Engine Power
192
Oil Life Reset
192
Service Airbag
192
Oil Pressure Low
192
Service Brake System
193
Service Brake Booster
193
Service 4Wd
194
Service Ride Control
194
Service 4 Wheel Steer
194
Tighten Fuel Cap
194
Service Air Suspension
194
Turn Signal on
195
Traction Active
195
Transmission Hot
195
Setting the Time
196
Radio with Cassette and CD
197
Playing the Radio
198
Rds and XM
201
Rds Messages
202
Radio Messages
203
Playing a Cassette Tape
206
Cassette Tape Messages
208
CD Adapter Kits
208
Playing a CD
209
Rear Seat Audio Controls
212
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
217
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
219
Care of Your Cds
220
Chime Level Adjustment
220
Care of Your CD Player
220
Fixed Mast Antenna
220
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
221
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
222
Defensive Driving
222
Drunken Driving
222
Control of a Vehicle
225
Braking
226
Braking in Emergencies
228
Manual Selectable Ride
229
Steering
230
Power Steering
230
Steering Tips
230
Steering in Emergencies
231
Quadrasteer
232
Off-Road Recovery
235
Passing
235
Loss of Control
237
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle off Paved Roads
238
Environmental Concerns
240
Traveling to Remote Areas
240
Scanning the Terrain
241
Approaching a Hill
243
Driving Uphill
244
Driving Downhill
246
Driving Across an Incline
248
Stalling on an Incline
249
Driving in Water
250
Driving at Night
252
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
253
Driving through Flowing Water
255
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
255
Driving through Deep Standing Water
255
City Driving
256
Freeway Driving
257
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
258
Highway Hypnosis
259
Hill and Mountain Roads
260
Winter Driving
262
Driving on Snow or Ice
263
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
264
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
266
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
266
Using the Recovery Hooks
267
Towing
268
Towing Your Vehicle
268
Recreational Vehicle Towing
268
Loading Your Vehicle
268
Tire and Loading Information Label
269
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
270
Truck-Camper Loading Information
275
Trailer Recommendations
277
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
277
Towing a Trailer
278
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
279
Weight of the Trailer
281
Trailer Brakes
284
Safety Chains
284
Following Distance
286
Making Turns
286
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
286
Driving on Grades
287
Parking on Hills
287
Trailer Wiring Harness
289
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
293
Service
295
Doing Your Own Service Work
295
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
296
Fuel
296
Gasoline Octane
296
Gasoline Specifications
296
California Fuel
297
Additives
297
Fuels in Foreign Countries
298
Filling Your Tank
298
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
300
Checking Things under the Hood
300
Hood Release
301
Engine Compartment Overview
302
Engine Oil
303
When to Add Engine Oil
304
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
304
Engine Oil Additives
306
What to Do with Used Oil
307
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
308
When to Inspect
308
Automatic Transmission Fluid
310
When to Check and Change
310
Checking the Fluid Level
311
How to Add Fluid
312
Engine Coolant
313
Checking Coolant
315
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
316
Engine Overheating
317
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
317
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
318
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
319
Cooling System
320
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
322
Engine Fan Noise
326
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
327
Windshield Washer Fluid
327
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
327
Brakes
328
Checking Brake Fluid
329
Brake Wear
331
Brake Pedal Travel
331
Brake Adjustment
331
Battery
332
Replacing Brake System Parts
332
Vehicle Storage
332
Jump Starting
333
All-Wheel Drive
338
Transfer Case
338
Rear Axle
339
Front Axle
340
Bulb Replacement
341
Halogen Bulbs
341
Headlamps
341
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
342
Roof Marker Lamps
344
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
346
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps
347
Taillamps
348
Replacement Bulbs
349
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
350
Tires
351
Tire Sidewall Labeling
352
Tire Size
355
Inflation - Tire Pressure
359
When to Check
359
Tire Inspection and Rotation
360
When It Is Time for New Tires
361
Buying New Tires
362
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
363
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
364
Wheel Replacement
365
Used Replacement Wheels
366
Tire Chains
366
If a Tire Goes Flat
367
Changing a Flat Tire
368
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
369
Secondary Latch System
384
Spare Tire
387
Appearance Care
388
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
388
Cleaning Leather
389
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
389
Cleaning Vinyl
389
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
390
Care of Safety Belts
390
Weatherstrips
390
Cleaning Wood Panels
390
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
390
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
391
Finish Care
391
Washing Your Vehicle
391
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
392
Cleaning Tires
393
Sheet Metal Damage
393
Finish Damage
394
Underbody Maintenance
394
Chemical Paint Spotting
394
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
395
Vehicle Identification
396
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
396
Service Parts Identification Label
396
Electrical System
397
Windshield Wiper Fuses
397
Power Windows and Other Power Options
397
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
397
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
398
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
400
Underhood Fuse Block
401
Capacities and Specifications
406
GMC Sierra 2004 Manual (16 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
1 NSIDE OUR EHICLE Instrument Panel
2
Instrument Panel Cluster
3
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
Homelink ® Transmitter
8
Outsideyourvehicle
9
Steering Wheel Controls (Onstar /Radio)
9
Power Folding Mirrors
9
Power Camper-Type Mirrors
10
Automatic Headlamp Controls
10
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
11
Content Theft-Deterrent System
11
Personalizing Your Vehicle
11
Memory Positions for Driver's Seat, Mirrors, Pedals, Radio and Climate Controls
11
Memory Settings for Your Vehicle
12
Odometer/Trip Settings
14
5 Vehicle Symbols Glossary
15
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