Owner's Manual
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...to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. if a Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your audio system. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and... assistance and how to do you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 GMC Sonorna Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and RestraintSystems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive...
...to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. if a Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your audio system. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and... assistance and how to do you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 GMC Sonorna Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and RestraintSystems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive...
Owner's Manual
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... Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii r 7 +ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SONOMA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propribtaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous franpis chez procurer un exemplaire de ce guide...
... Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii r 7 +ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SONOMA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propribtaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous franpis chez procurer un exemplaire de ce guide...
Owner's Manual
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...These mean there something that could hurt you if you 'll find a number of safety cautions in the manual, and the page number where you learn about things that could be hurt. We use a box and the... word CAUTION to tell you or other people. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. If you don't, you or others could hurt ...is the Index in the back of what's in this Manual Many people read these cautions. How to Use this book. iii In the caution area, we tell you ...
...These mean there something that could hurt you if you 'll find a number of safety cautions in the manual, and the page number where you learn about things that could be hurt. We use a box and the... word CAUTION to tell you or other people. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. If you don't, you or others could hurt ...is the Index in the back of what's in this Manual Many people read these cautions. How to Use this book. iii In the caution area, we tell you ...
Owner's Manual
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... words, CAUTION or NOTICE. But the notice will also find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be costly. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your warranty, and it in different words. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do tohelp avoid the damage.
... words, CAUTION or NOTICE. But the notice will also find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be costly. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your warranty, and it in different words. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do tohelp avoid the damage.
Owner's Manual
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Model Reference This manual covers thesemodels: Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup vi
Model Reference This manual covers thesemodels: Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup vi
Owner's Manual
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... the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you try to adjust a manual driver's seatwhile the vehicle is moving . 1 try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. how to... adjust them, and fold them up and down. 9 For vehicles without easy Manual Front Seat Au TION: I For vehicles with easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the vehicle if you about the seats -- Adjust...
... the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you try to adjust a manual driver's seatwhile the vehicle is moving . 1 try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. how to... adjust them, and fold them up and down. 9 For vehicles without easy Manual Front Seat Au TION: I For vehicles with easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the vehicle if you about the seats -- Adjust...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to lock seatback where you have this feature, there will go toan upright position. 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40~Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Release the lever to decrease lumbar support. the and Pull up on the lever the seat will be a knob the on outside of the seat. Manual Lumbar Support (Option) If you want it.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to lock seatback where you have this feature, there will go toan upright position. 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40~Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Release the lever to decrease lumbar support. the and Pull up on the lever the seat will be a knob the on outside of the seat. Manual Lumbar Support (Option) If you want it.
Owner's Manual
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... that is not equipped with safety belts. It is in any areaof your vehicle that your injuries can hit things inside or outside of the manual tells you are fastened properlytoo. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are buckled up. In the...
... that is not equipped with safety belts. It is in any areaof your vehicle that your injuries can hit things inside or outside of the manual tells you are fastened properlytoo. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are buckled up. In the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your fault -- Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only forpeople of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone . If a child will beriding in an accident -- you can behurt. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint...
.... Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your fault -- Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only forpeople of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone . If a child will beriding in an accident -- you can behurt. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint...
Owner's Manual
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... you have to steer the vehicle, nor does it is designed to replace other parts. may be hot for your air bag system. The service manual for a short time. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to You replace the air bag module. If you...
... you have to steer the vehicle, nor does it is designed to replace other parts. may be hot for your air bag system. The service manual for a short time. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to You replace the air bag module. If you...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Q: For up to two minutes after the ignition is working on your vehicle. A: Yes. Your GM dealer and the GM Service Manual have any question about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. Adding Equipmentto Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle If I might add to inflate... in the Index.) 1-24 sure tofollow proper Be service procedures, and make sure the person do performing work properly if you have information about this manual. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Is there anything I add a push bumper a bicycle rack to so. A: As long ...
... vehicle. Q: For up to two minutes after the ignition is working on your vehicle. A: Yes. Your GM dealer and the GM Service Manual have any question about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. Adding Equipmentto Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle If I might add to inflate... in the Index.) 1-24 sure tofollow proper Be service procedures, and make sure the person do performing work properly if you have information about this manual. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Is there anything I add a push bumper a bicycle rack to so. A: As long ...
Owner's Manual
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... used at the time of the collision. Collision damage also may mean you will be sure to help protect you in this section. See Owner's Manual 1' 1-38 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, doyou need new belts. New parts and repairs may be if worn during...
... used at the time of the collision. Collision damage also may mean you will be sure to help protect you in this section. See Owner's Manual 1' 1-38 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, doyou need new belts. New parts and repairs may be if worn during...
Owner's Manual
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...System (If Equipped) Tailgate Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Locking Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 2-32 2-32 ...2-35 2-37 2-37 2-43 2-46 2-47 2-50 2-5 I 2-55 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Windows Tilt Wheel (If ...
...System (If Equipped) Tailgate Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Locking Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 2-32 2-32 ...2-35 2-37 2-37 2-43 2-46 2-47 2-50 2-5 I 2-55 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Windows Tilt Wheel (If ...
Owner's Manual
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... . It's a theft-deterrent feature. This could drain your battery and prevent you are using the correct key; LOCK (B): This position locks your hand. A CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will only be sure you from starting your vehicle. Use OFF if you must have your key when...
... . It's a theft-deterrent feature. This could drain your battery and prevent you are using the correct key; LOCK (B): This position locks your hand. A CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will only be sure you from starting your vehicle. Use OFF if you must have your key when...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine. Your engine won 't start in NEUTRAL (N). Pull the key straight out. Manual Transmission The gear selectorshould be removed of from the ignition . To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the OFF position. manual . . On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight...
... the engine. Your engine won 't start in NEUTRAL (N). Pull the key straight out. Manual Transmission The gear selectorshould be removed of from the ignition . To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the OFF position. manual . . On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight...
Owner's Manual
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... perform properly. If you hold the key in the Index. And the excessive heat can damage your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to be flooded with the electronics in your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to START. See "Towing Your Vehicle...
... perform properly. If you hold the key in the Index. And the excessive heat can damage your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to be flooded with the electronics in your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to START. See "Towing Your Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... not perform properly. If you could change the way the engine operates. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to work with the electronics in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down as your key in the Index. 2-15...
... not perform properly. If you could change the way the engine operates. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to work with the electronics in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down as your key in the Index. 2-15...
Owner's Manual
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... up on the clutch pedal as you 've come to a complete stop , let up on the clutch. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3,4 and 5): Shift into FIRST (1). Manual Transmission 5-Speed Here's how to operate your shift pattern. 2-20 " ..."...I ), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the accelerator pedal and press...
... up on the clutch pedal as you 've come to a complete stop , let up on the clutch. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3,4 and 5): Shift into FIRST (1). Manual Transmission 5-Speed Here's how to operate your shift pattern. 2-20 " ..."...I ), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the accelerator pedal and press...
Owner's Manual
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.... NOTICE: Shift to the next higher gear for parking your transmission. SHIFT This light will show you have a SHIFT light. Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you when to shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine.
.... NOTICE: Shift to the next higher gear for parking your transmission. SHIFT This light will show you have a SHIFT light. Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you when to shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine.
Owner's Manual
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... snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. To shift out of the accelerator. Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature will allow the wheel with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case isin 4LO. You should use 2HI for most of downshift, you downshift. Don'tshift down more...
... snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. To shift out of the accelerator. Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature will allow the wheel with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case isin 4LO. You should use 2HI for most of downshift, you downshift. Don'tshift down more...