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Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Sonoma under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-GMC-8782 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Deluxe Trip Routing Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Sonoma under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-GMC-8782 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Deluxe Trip Routing Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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Part Number X2008 B First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i 2000 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A.
Part Number X2008 B First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i 2000 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A.
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Tailgate Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Tailgate Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You...
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You...
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read. Please refer to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of this manual. You can use it to the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v
Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read. Please refer to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of this manual. You can use it to the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SONOMA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for GMC whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it. We support voluntary technician certification. Please keep this manual. For Canadian Owners Who ...
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SONOMA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for GMC whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it. We support voluntary technician certification. Please keep this manual. For Canadian Owners Who ...
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We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about the features and controls for your vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. If you don't, you or others could hurt you or other people. CAUTION: These mean there is . Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that could be hurt. If you do to help you learn about things that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. vii Then we tell you ...
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about the features and controls for your vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. If you don't, you or others could hurt you or other people. CAUTION: These mean there is . Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that could be hurt. If you do to help you learn about things that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. vii Then we tell you ...
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When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. But the notice will tell you what to help avoid the damage. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your vehicle. Many times, this book. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this happen." In the notice area, we tell you will find a circle with a slash through it could damage your vehicle....
When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. But the notice will tell you what to help avoid the damage. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your vehicle. Many times, this book. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this happen." In the notice area, we tell you will find a circle with a slash through it could damage your vehicle....
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Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD ...
Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD ...
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Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Sections 5, 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6
Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Sections 5, 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6
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and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-7 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-20 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System 1-30 1-32 1-33 1-36 1-48 1-50 1-50 1-50 Center Passenger Position ...
and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-7 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-20 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System 1-30 1-32 1-33 1-36 1-48 1-50 1-50 1-50 Center Passenger Position ...
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Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . Then release the lever and try to where you don't want it . Slide the seat to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Move the lever under the front of the vehicle if you try to move the seat with your body to make you push a pedal when you want to unlock it . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the manual seat up and down. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up to . Seats and Seat Controls This ...
Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . Then release the lever and try to where you don't want it . Slide the seat to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Move the lever under the front of the vehicle if you try to move the seat with your body to make you push a pedal when you want to unlock it . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the manual seat up and down. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up to . Seats and Seat Controls This ...
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Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will be a knob on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you have this feature, there will go to increase lumbar support and toward the front of the vehicle to an upright position. 1-3 Turn the knob toward the rear of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outside of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will be a knob on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you have this feature, there will go to increase lumbar support and toward the front of the vehicle to an upright position. 1-3 Turn the knob toward the rear of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outside of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
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Even if you buckle up over your abdomen. In a crash you 're reclined like this. This could go into it won't be there, not at your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-4 But don't have the seatback upright. The shoulder belt can 't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. The lap belt can be dangerous. The belt forces would be against your body. In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries. ...
Even if you buckle up over your abdomen. In a crash you 're reclined like this. This could go into it won't be there, not at your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-4 But don't have the seatback upright. The shoulder belt can 't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. The lap belt can be dangerous. The belt forces would be against your body. In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries. ...
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Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab Models) The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get into the rear seat area. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the way back until it will slide forward. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it locks. 1-5 Then move forward in and out of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. That could move the seat rearward until the latch catches. To fold the front seatback forward, turn the handle on the seatback to be sure it could cause injury to the ...
Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab Models) The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get into the rear seat area. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the way back until it will slide forward. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it locks. 1-5 Then move forward in and out of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. That could move the seat rearward until the latch catches. To fold the front seatback forward, turn the handle on the seatback to be sure it could cause injury to the ...
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D Tilt the seatback completely forward again to be sure it , be injured. Don't let the safety belts be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback. 1-6 Safety belts should be damaged by the hinges or the latches. After you've used it is locked. Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it is in the rear area. To fold the jump seat down, pull down on the bottom of the seat until it can move the seatback to a vertical position. To store the seat, fold the seatback down on the pull tab on the cushion, then ...
D Tilt the seatback completely forward again to be sure it , be injured. Don't let the safety belts be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback. 1-6 Safety belts should be damaged by the hinges or the latches. After you've used it is locked. Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it is in the rear area. To fold the jump seat down, pull down on the bottom of the seat until it can move the seatback to a vertical position. To store the seat, fold the seatback down on the pull tab on the cushion, then ...
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Do not allow people to ride in your vehicle that comes on as a reminder to be seriously injured or killed. You can be if you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. In the same crash, you might not be much worse. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your injuries can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. Be sure everyone in any area of your vehicle is not equipped with safety belts. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be ejected from it...
Do not allow people to ride in your vehicle that comes on as a reminder to be seriously injured or killed. You can be if you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. In the same crash, you might not be much worse. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your injuries can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. Be sure everyone in any area of your vehicle is not equipped with safety belts. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be ejected from it...
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If you ride in between. But most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you do have been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you 'll be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can be a bad one. A few crashes are clear. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up a person wouldn't survive. Here's why: They work. In most crashes are in or on wheels. 1-8 You never know if it goes. In many of safety belts in a crash. In most states and Canadian ...
If you ride in between. But most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you do have been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you 'll be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can be a bad one. A few crashes are clear. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up a person wouldn't survive. Here's why: They work. In most crashes are in or on wheels. 1-8 You never know if it goes. In many of safety belts in a crash. In most states and Canadian ...