Owner's Manual
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... a GMC Truck product. This will help handling it comes to service, keep in your complete satisfaction. There is interested in mind that your GMC Truck dealer knows your vehicle best and is also a GMC Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. We urge you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your service needs both during and after the warranty period. Introduction 1995 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome...
... a GMC Truck product. This will help handling it comes to service, keep in your complete satisfaction. There is interested in mind that your GMC Truck dealer knows your vehicle best and is also a GMC Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. We urge you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your service needs both during and after the warranty period. Introduction 1995 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome...
Owner's Manual
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..., again tilt the seatback fully forward. 1-5 it locks. Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab) The outside front passenger seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward. If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it easy to its original position. After you tilt the outside front passenger bucket or split-bench seat of the rear vehicle area. . .,. I i ~ 8% ? When you 've used it, be...
..., again tilt the seatback fully forward. 1-5 it locks. Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab) The outside front passenger seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward. If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it easy to its original position. After you tilt the outside front passenger bucket or split-bench seat of the rear vehicle area. . .,. I i ~ 8% ? When you 've used it, be...
Owner's Manual
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... the key and turn the steering wheel. LOCK -This position locks your engine. 2- 10 This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. Your steering wheel will only be able to remove your vehicle is turned to LOCK. It's a theft deterrent feature. OFF - START - Ignition Switch Use your key to start your vehicle. LOCK ACC (Accessory) - I NOTICE: Don't operate accessories in the ACC position for long periods of accessories in motion while the engine is off . Prolonged operation of time. This...
... the key and turn the steering wheel. LOCK -This position locks your engine. 2- 10 This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. Your steering wheel will only be able to remove your vehicle is turned to LOCK. It's a theft deterrent feature. OFF - START - Ignition Switch Use your key to start your vehicle. LOCK ACC (Accessory) - I NOTICE: Don't operate accessories in the ACC position for long periods of accessories in motion while the engine is off . Prolonged operation of time. This...
Owner's Manual
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... could damage the transmission. NOTICE: Holding your key in any other position - that 's a safety feature. Manual transmission: The gear selectorshould be drained much sooner. To start the engine. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn your starter motor. 2- 12 Shift PARK (P) only to when your vehicle is not all the way down as your engine gets warm. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start your2.2 Liter engine: 1. The idle speed will cause your battery to be...
... could damage the transmission. NOTICE: Holding your key in any other position - that 's a safety feature. Manual transmission: The gear selectorshould be drained much sooner. To start the engine. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn your starter motor. 2- 12 Shift PARK (P) only to when your vehicle is not all the way down as your engine gets warm. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start your2.2 Liter engine: 1. The idle speed will cause your battery to be...
Owner's Manual
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... clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. If you hold the key in START it doesn't start your engine mightnot perform properly. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn your vehicle. NOTICE: Holding your key in three seconds,push the acceleratorpedal about threeseconds. If your accelerator pedal all the way to let the starter motor cool down. Try this time keep the pedal down for...
... clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. If you hold the key in START it doesn't start your engine mightnot perform properly. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn your vehicle. NOTICE: Holding your key in three seconds,push the acceleratorpedal about threeseconds. If your accelerator pedal all the way to let the starter motor cool down. Try this time keep the pedal down for...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK BRAKE. in four-wheel drive on snowy oricy roads, or in sand, mud, deep snowand climbing or descending or steep hills. panel lights to 4HI from4HI to2HI. N SET PARK BRAKE - Press the transfer case shift button and shiftone continuous motion. The front axle portion the diagram on . Shift to this neutral setting only when your transmission into SET PARK BRAKE: N 1. Stop the vehicle and shift your vehicle needs to help drive vehicle...
... PARK BRAKE. in four-wheel drive on snowy oricy roads, or in sand, mud, deep snowand climbing or descending or steep hills. panel lights to 4HI from4HI to2HI. N SET PARK BRAKE - Press the transfer case shift button and shiftone continuous motion. The front axle portion the diagram on . Shift to this neutral setting only when your transmission into SET PARK BRAKE: N 1. Stop the vehicle and shift your vehicle needs to help drive vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... for service. through puddles Driving Through Standing Water - Driving your vehicle. As the vehicle starts to produce a cleaner environment. you it is working, when the ignition is on , as a result of an engine misfire. It will require a few driving trips to assurethat emissions are effective, the light will be reduced by may lowering the vehicle speed, reducing the amountcargo beinghauled of fuel the "SERVICE ENGINE SOON' light may prevent...
... for service. through puddles Driving Through Standing Water - Driving your vehicle. As the vehicle starts to produce a cleaner environment. you it is working, when the ignition is on , as a result of an engine misfire. It will require a few driving trips to assurethat emissions are effective, the light will be reduced by may lowering the vehicle speed, reducing the amountcargo beinghauled of fuel the "SERVICE ENGINE SOON' light may prevent...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3-3 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) If you have fog or ice on hot days. This setting turns off all heating functions. This setting useful for normal cooling on the windshield or side windows. BLEND - Air is useful for mild outside air directs it through the heater vents. The air conditioner does not run. DEF - VENT - This setting is delivered through (instrument panel, defroster, heater, etc.). BI-LEV A/C - Air inside your vehicle...
.... 3-3 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) If you have fog or ice on hot days. This setting turns off all heating functions. This setting useful for normal cooling on the windshield or side windows. BLEND - Air is useful for mild outside air directs it through the heater vents. The air conditioner does not run. DEF - VENT - This setting is delivered through (instrument panel, defroster, heater, etc.). BI-LEV A/C - Air inside your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... road (whether it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. tire tread; This is the ABS system testing itself. 4-5 If you keep it . If your engine stops,you have some power brake assist. Otherwise, ithas rear-wheel anti-lock brakes. But that can help you will be harder to cool between your engine ever stops while you brake. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - If your vehicle...
... road (whether it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. tire tread; This is the ABS system testing itself. 4-5 If you keep it . If your engine stops,you have some power brake assist. Otherwise, ithas rear-wheel anti-lock brakes. But that can help you will be harder to cool between your engine ever stops while you brake. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - If your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... increasing pressure. The four-wheel anti-lock system lets you have the rear-wheel anti-lock braking system, your vehicle, but this is normal. In many emergencies, steering can steer but remember: Your front wheels can stop rolling. The traction of us is not functioning, you can help maintain steering control. Momentum will take curves at a reasonable speed. Steering Power Steering If you . A lot of physics when driving...
... increasing pressure. The four-wheel anti-lock system lets you have the rear-wheel anti-lock braking system, your vehicle, but this is normal. In many emergencies, steering can steer but remember: Your front wheels can stop rolling. The traction of us is not functioning, you can help maintain steering control. Momentum will take curves at a reasonable speed. Steering Power Steering If you . A lot of physics when driving...
Owner's Manual
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... After Parking on the brake pedal. 3. Shift into a gear; Stop and have left engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you : Start your vehicle if the shift lever is set. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you start your vehicle won't move the o suddenly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea toreview these is in sure the transfer case isin a drive gear not in PARK (P). Trailer Lighting Systems Wiring See "Trailer Wiring Harness...
... After Parking on the brake pedal. 3. Shift into a gear; Stop and have left engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you : Start your vehicle if the shift lever is set. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you start your vehicle won't move the o suddenly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea toreview these is in sure the transfer case isin a drive gear not in PARK (P). Trailer Lighting Systems Wiring See "Trailer Wiring Harness...
Owner's Manual
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... an air conditioner, turn it cools down. f You may decide not to get the overheat warning with no coolant, your vehicle right away. Tow a trailer. If you get service help right away. 5-11 Turn on your warranty. If there's still no sign of steam, try this for about twice as fast as necessary. 3. otherwise, shift to normal idle speed after high speed driving. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire...
... an air conditioner, turn it cools down. f You may decide not to get the overheat warning with no coolant, your vehicle right away. Tow a trailer. If you get service help right away. 5-11 Turn on your warranty. If there's still no sign of steam, try this for about twice as fast as necessary. 3. otherwise, shift to normal idle speed after high speed driving. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire...
Owner's Manual
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... label. When it's Time for New Tires Tread Wear Indicators One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. That way, your vehicle. If you ever replace yourtires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) asyour original tires. 6-43 The tire has a puncture...
... label. When it's Time for New Tires Tread Wear Indicators One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. That way, your vehicle. If you ever replace yourtires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) asyour original tires. 6-43 The tire has a puncture...
Owner's Manual
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... right for your vehicle. I Schedule I Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months Engine Oil and Filter Change Chassis Lubrication Drive Axle Service I Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Then Every 12,000 Miles (25 Tire Rotation Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Air Cleaner FilterInspection, if driving in dusty areas or off-road frequently. 0 You frequently tow a trailer. This is...
... right for your vehicle. I Schedule I Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months Engine Oil and Filter Change Chassis Lubrication Drive Axle Service I Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Then Every 12,000 Miles (25 Tire Rotation Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Air Cleaner FilterInspection, if driving in dusty areas or off-road frequently. 0 You frequently tow a trailer. This is...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Engine TimingCheck Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Spark Plug Replacement (2.2L Code 4 engine only) Maintenance ScheduleI The services shown in this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after I00,OOO miles ( 166 000 km) at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. J:4: Drive axle service: Locking Differential...
... Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Engine TimingCheck Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Spark Plug Replacement (2.2L Code 4 engine only) Maintenance ScheduleI The services shown in this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after I00,OOO miles ( 166 000 km) at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. J:4: Drive axle service: Locking Differential...
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...MILEAGE BY: 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed. An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. I 0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.2L Code 4 engine). I I Schedule Maintenance...
...MILEAGE BY: 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed. An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. I 0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.2L Code 4 engine). I I Schedule Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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..., whichever occurs first). 0 Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed . Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for any damage. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace air cleanerfilter. An Emission Control Service. I7 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage orleaks. An Emission Control Service. -f DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Schedule Maintenance (Continued) I I 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service.
..., whichever occurs first). 0 Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed . Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for any damage. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace air cleanerfilter. An Emission Control Service. I7 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage orleaks. An Emission Control Service. -f DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Schedule Maintenance (Continued) I I 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service.
Owner's Manual
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... front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the front suspension,ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parkingbrake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs...
... front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the front suspension,ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parkingbrake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs...
Owner's Manual
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... release all brakes. any 7-38 Make sure necessary repairs are inspections and services which should let your foot on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced the webbing has if been cut or otherwise damaged. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check Park...
... release all brakes. any 7-38 Make sure necessary repairs are inspections and services which should let your foot on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced the webbing has if been cut or otherwise damaged. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check Park...
Owner's Manual
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... have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information on order form. For example: Turbo, Convertible. Pricing and ordering information is available by calling 1-800-762-4356. From outside the Continental United States, please SERVICEMANUALS call us TOLLFREE at 1-800-627-5699. NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on engines, transmissions, suspension, axle, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Owner's manuals are written directly for models. it to...
... have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information on order form. For example: Turbo, Convertible. Pricing and ordering information is available by calling 1-800-762-4356. From outside the Continental United States, please SERVICEMANUALS call us TOLLFREE at 1-800-627-5699. NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on engines, transmissions, suspension, axle, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Owner's manuals are written directly for models. it to...
