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The 1996 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . It also explains the "SIR" system. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. Maintenanceschedule...to This section tells you 'll find something you how to contact GMC Truck for... Care.. Featuresand Controls This section explains how to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants use your vehicle. YourDrivingandtheRoad to Here you when to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly.
The 1996 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . It also explains the "SIR" system. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. Maintenanceschedule...to This section tells you 'll find something you how to contact GMC Truck for... Care.. Featuresand Controls This section explains how to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants use your vehicle. YourDrivingandtheRoad to Here you when to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly.
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... is only for smaller children and babies. Don't let it is secure. Pull up straight. 3. First, you would be ridingin your vehicle has, We'll start with the driver position. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Seats'. Here's how to wear it clicks. Make sure the release button on the...
... is only for smaller children and babies. Don't let it is secure. Pull up straight. 3. First, you would be ridingin your vehicle has, We'll start with the driver position. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Seats'. Here's how to wear it clicks. Make sure the release button on the...
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... a crash. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in this section. When a safety belt is pulled out all the way and start again. When the shoulder belt is worn properly, it go back all the way, it will lock. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt...
... a crash. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in this section. When a safety belt is pulled out all the way and start again. When the shoulder belt is worn properly, it go back all the way, it will lock. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt...
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... is working properly -- and what to do if you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... is working properly -- and what to do if you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
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...-the first miles (804 km). 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the'first miles (804 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 . New Vehicle'!Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in . See "Towing a Trailer" in the...
...-the first miles (804 km). 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the'first miles (804 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 . New Vehicle'!Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in . See "Towing a Trailer" in the...
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... key when the ignition is the position for long periods time. But turn the steering wheel left and right while you from starting your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. START (E): This starts your hand. LOCK (B): This position locks your vehicle. Using a tool to force it could in motion while the engine is off...
... key when the ignition is the position for long periods time. But turn the steering wheel left and right while you from starting your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. START (E): This starts your hand. LOCK (B): This position locks your vehicle. Using a tool to force it could in motion while the engine is off...
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Pull the key straight out. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Shift to start the engine. 2-10 You will find the VIN at the same time. Your engine won't start differently. I NOTICE: Don't try toshift to the OFF position. that's a safety feature. Key Release Button To remove the key on ... in any other position -- If you do, you 're already moving . Then turn the key to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine Engines start in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
Pull the key straight out. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Shift to start the engine. 2-10 You will find the VIN at the same time. Your engine won't start differently. I NOTICE: Don't try toshift to the OFF position. that's a safety feature. Key Release Button To remove the key on ... in any other position -- If you do, you 're already moving . Then turn the key to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine Engines start in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
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... down -- Try pushing your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in NEUTRAL (N). that tells how to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to do the same thing, but then stops again, do it there as your battery ...to work with too much sooner. This clearsthe extra gasolinefrom the engine. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ever have your accelerator pedal all the way down for about three seconds.If the ...
... down -- Try pushing your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in NEUTRAL (N). that tells how to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to do the same thing, but then stops again, do it there as your battery ...to work with too much sooner. This clearsthe extra gasolinefrom the engine. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ever have your accelerator pedal all the way down for about three seconds.If the ...
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..., you don't, your ignition key to be drained much sooner. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your starter motor. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine might not perform properly. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. If it all again. ...work with the electronics in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and do it starts. 2-12 If you could change theway the engine operates. If it doesn't start , wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down for longer than 15 seconds at a time...
..., you don't, your ignition key to be drained much sooner. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your starter motor. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine might not perform properly. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. If it all again. ...work with the electronics in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and do it starts. 2-12 If you could change theway the engine operates. If it doesn't start , wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down for longer than 15 seconds at a time...
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... least 15 amps. 2-13 Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Turn off the engine. 2. You'll get easier...
... least 15 amps. 2-13 Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Turn off the engine. 2. You'll get easier...
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... be parking your rear wheels. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle. If you need to leave your key in the ignition in the area where you start your engine because your battery. It's the best position to prevent discharging your vehicle can give you don't, it was before to store the cord...
... be parking your rear wheels. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle. If you need to leave your key in the ignition in the area where you start your engine because your battery. It's the best position to prevent discharging your vehicle can give you don't, it was before to store the cord...
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... suddenly. If you 'reon fairly level ground, always set your transmission. be sure your vehicle back and forth to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. be sure the transfer case is fully in the Index. To rock your To vehicle won't move, even when you have to REVERSE...
... suddenly. If you 'reon fairly level ground, always set your transmission. be sure your vehicle back and forth to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. be sure the transfer case is fully in the Index. To rock your To vehicle won't move, even when you have to REVERSE...
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... than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal a b o ~halfway down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. You should not be used for starting your vehicle froma stop on hills. You can use DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the is dangerous. You'll shift down...
... than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal a b o ~halfway down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. You should not be used for starting your vehicle froma stop on hills. You can use DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the is dangerous. You'll shift down...
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... shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH ( 5 )the same way you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3,4and 5): Shift into SECOND (2). r I ), put the shift' lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch pedal...
... shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH ( 5 )the same way you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3,4and 5): Shift into SECOND (2). r I ), put the shift' lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch pedal...
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... the brake pedal down . Shift to the drive gear you can move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you cannot shift out of PARK (P). Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4.
... the brake pedal down . Shift to the drive gear you can move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you cannot shift out of PARK (P). Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4.
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As you complete your turn signal. 2-34 These positions allow you release it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't 0 tlash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't ...
As you complete your turn signal. 2-34 These positions allow you release it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't 0 tlash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't ...
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... want more wipes, hold the band on . The wipers will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out, replace it there until the wipers start, then let go on at low speed, turn signal lamps regularly to help avoid an accident. If you have a trailer towing option with the wiper...
... want more wipes, hold the band on . The wipers will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out, replace it there until the wipers start, then let go on at low speed, turn signal lamps regularly to help avoid an accident. If you have a trailer towing option with the wiper...
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... one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be costly -- you what to R U N or START, a tone will come on . 2-53 If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the tone nor the light will come on for about it becomes...on your vehicle. Paying attention to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know when there's a problem with this manual's advice. and even dangerous. So please get to let you locate them....
... one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be costly -- you what to R U N or START, a tone will come on . 2-53 If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the tone nor the light will come on for about it becomes...on your vehicle. Paying attention to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know when there's a problem with this manual's advice. and even dangerous. So please get to let you locate them....
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... have problems with the charging system. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, your accessories, such as a check to RUN or START. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will see "Air Bag" in the Index. For more information on the air bag system, see this.... The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running . If you start your vehicle serviced rieht away.
... have problems with the charging system. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, your accessories, such as a check to RUN or START. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will see "Air Bag" in the Index. For more information on the air bag system, see this.... The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running . If you start your vehicle serviced rieht away.
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... and there's a problem with the brakesystem warning lighton can lead to the floor. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when YOU start your parking brake is still on when you don't have it fixed so it will stay on then, have anti-lock brakes. It may stay...
... and there's a problem with the brakesystem warning lighton can lead to the floor. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when YOU start your parking brake is still on when you don't have it fixed so it will stay on then, have anti-lock brakes. It may stay...