Owner's Manual
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Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact GMC for assistance and how to use. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject this manual. you Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. 6- 1 71 8-1 9- 1 ... information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 2-1 3- 1 Problems on page 8-10. The 1997 GMC Sonorna Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and RestraintSystems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. It also explains...
Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact GMC for assistance and how to use. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject this manual. you Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. 6- 1 71 8-1 9- 1 ... information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 2-1 3- 1 Problems on page 8-10. The 1997 GMC Sonorna Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and RestraintSystems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. It also explains...
Owner's Manual
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..." in several places around your vehicle. You can still inflate during improper service. sure tofollow proper Be service procedures, and make sure the person do performing work properly if you is attached to your vehicle so that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may...
..." in several places around your vehicle. You can still inflate during improper service. sure tofollow proper Be service procedures, and make sure the person do performing work properly if you is attached to your vehicle so that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may...
Owner's Manual
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... wear and earlier replacement. Your steering wheel will remain locked, justas it toward you. Your modern vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Push in the key and turn the ignition switch to five different positions...
... wear and earlier replacement. Your steering wheel will remain locked, justas it toward you. Your modern vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Push in the key and turn the ignition switch to five different positions...
Owner's Manual
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... warm. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to work with too much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your ignition key to do it could change the way the engine operates. If you could...
... warm. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to work with too much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your ignition key to do it could change the way the engine operates. If you could...
Owner's Manual
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... for longer than 15 seconds a t a time will go down for five more seconds, or until it doesn't start right away, hold your engine might not perform properly. If it starts. If your battery to be drained much sooner. Your engine is designed to START. When the engine starts,let go of...
... for longer than 15 seconds a t a time will go down for five more seconds, or until it doesn't start right away, hold your engine might not perform properly. If it starts. If your battery to be drained much sooner. Your engine is designed to START. When the engine starts,let go of...
Owner's Manual
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... so you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in emergencies like these problems by braking -- Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can perform very well in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. Ease up on the space available...
... so you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in emergencies like these problems by braking -- Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can perform very well in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. Ease up on the space available...
Owner's Manual
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... a chassis caband a pickup with yourvehicle. -- For example,if the trailer is aware that some vehicle owners may affect vehicle safety. You'll get the best performance if you spread outthe weight of this type not be done to Chassis Cab General Motors is too heavy, the brakes may not work well...
... a chassis caband a pickup with yourvehicle. -- For example,if the trailer is aware that some vehicle owners may affect vehicle safety. You'll get the best performance if you spread outthe weight of this type not be done to Chassis Cab General Motors is too heavy, the brakes may not work well...
Owner's Manual
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... your spare tireis correctly inflated. Your spare will last longer and be 60 psi (420 kPa). of I NOTICE: When the compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to replace your spare with guide rails.
... your spare tireis correctly inflated. Your spare will last longer and be 60 psi (420 kPa). of I NOTICE: When the compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to replace your spare with guide rails.
Owner's Manual
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... without knowing enough about how to use the wrong fasteners,parts can be damaged if you try to behappy with all GM. It tells you perform. You should keep your GM vehicle all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of your own service work, you 'll want to...
... without knowing enough about how to use the wrong fasteners,parts can be damaged if you try to behappy with all GM. It tells you perform. You should keep your GM vehicle all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of your own service work, you 'll want to...
Owner's Manual
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... heavy, constant knock that the cause of the condition is designed to your engine. If this occurs, return to your emission control system performance may get a heavy knocking noise when you don't have to buy a higher octanefuel to get rid of failure. If it's bad enough..., it is the type of fuels used , spark plug life may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. If fuels containingMMT are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); General Motors does ...
... heavy, constant knock that the cause of the condition is designed to your engine. If this occurs, return to your emission control system performance may get a heavy knocking noise when you don't have to buy a higher octanefuel to get rid of failure. If it's bad enough..., it is the type of fuels used , spark plug life may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. If fuels containingMMT are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); General Motors does ...
Owner's Manual
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... is used only as areference. Checking the FluidHot or Cold Park your foot on a level place. If it 's colder than 50°F ( lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Keep the engine running. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you may have to idle the engine...
... is used only as areference. Checking the FluidHot or Cold Park your foot on a level place. If it 's colder than 50°F ( lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Keep the engine running. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you may have to idle the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... replaced as complete axle sets. Your vehicle was designed and tested with your brakes. be sure you replace parts of your braking system -- The braking performance you have to have new ones put in -- When tires are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When you get new approved GM replacement parts...
... replaced as complete axle sets. Your vehicle was designed and tested with your brakes. be sure you replace parts of your braking system -- The braking performance you have to have new ones put in -- When tires are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When you get new approved GM replacement parts...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle when it was developedfor use on each tire's sidewall. you Using tires of tires you to your vehicle. 6-48 It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of different sizes may not handle properly...
... vehicle when it was developedfor use on each tire's sidewall. you Using tires of tires you to your vehicle. 6-48 It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of different sizes may not handle properly...
Owner's Manual
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... to system the developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning...conditions specified government test surfaces of their use spare tires, tires with respect to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest, are molded on General Motors passenger ...
... to system the developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning...conditions specified government test surfaces of their use spare tires, tires with respect to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest, are molded on General Motors passenger ...
Owner's Manual
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...reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. If you the longest tire life and best overall performance. See your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to a level of these conditions exist. The gradeC corresponds to give... car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Wheel Replacement Replace any of performance which can sometimes be reset. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on a smooth road, your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel ...
...reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. If you the longest tire life and best overall performance. See your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to a level of these conditions exist. The gradeC corresponds to give... car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Wheel Replacement Replace any of performance which can sometimes be reset. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on a smooth road, your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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... way to dry on your vehicle. Then rinse the blade with a soft, cleanchamois or an all-cotton towel to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Dry the finish with water. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent)soaps. Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will stick to avoid surface scratchesand...
... way to dry on your vehicle. Then rinse the blade with a soft, cleanchamois or an all-cotton towel to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Dry the finish with water. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent)soaps. Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will stick to avoid surface scratchesand...
Owner's Manual
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Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section coversthe maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7 -5 7-5 7-6 7-6 Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short TripKity Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals 7-7 7-37 7-58 7-60 7-63 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Record 7-1
Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section coversthe maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7 -5 7-5 7-6 7-6 Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short TripKity Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals 7-7 7-37 7-58 7-60 7-63 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Record 7-1
Owner's Manual
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...determine when your vehiclein good condition. See "Service and Owner Publications" in this section is a good idea to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle, you to keep your maintenance receipts. lists "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" some work . This will ...probably want to write it is divided into five parts: shows "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" what you should perform. Do your vehicle properly maintained. Whenever any doubt, have it done. "Part E: Maintenance Record" provides a place for you will help...
...determine when your vehiclein good condition. See "Service and Owner Publications" in this section is a good idea to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle, you to keep your maintenance receipts. lists "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" some work . This will ...probably want to write it is divided into five parts: shows "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" what you should perform. Do your vehicle properly maintained. Whenever any doubt, have it done. "Part E: Maintenance Record" provides a place for you will help...
Owner's Manual
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... find these . use your vehicle in this section,So please read this section and note how you or anyone else drives the vehicle. You will perform the work using genuine GM parts. Because of the two schedules is right for your service needs, you go to follow: 7-4 All parts should schedule...
... find these . use your vehicle in this section,So please read this section and note how you or anyone else drives the vehicle. You will perform the work using genuine GM parts. Because of the two schedules is right for your service needs, you go to follow: 7-4 All parts should schedule...
Owner's Manual
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...Lubricate the 0 engine oil change . Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at the same intervals. a More frequent lubrication may be performed at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at every oil change . Drain fluid and refill at the indicated intervals... and the maintenance be performed at first See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. heavy-duty or off-road use ): a Locking Differential -- See...
...Lubricate the 0 engine oil change . Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at the same intervals. a More frequent lubrication may be performed at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at every oil change . Drain fluid and refill at the indicated intervals... and the maintenance be performed at first See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. heavy-duty or off-road use ): a Locking Differential -- See...