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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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You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of this manual. Please refer to read. 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 the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v
You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of this manual. Please refer to read. 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 the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v
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... first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. 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 this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it...
... first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. 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 this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it...
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We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is . Then we tell you or others could be hurt. vii In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. If you don't, you what to do this, it will find that could hurt you if you about the features and controls for your vehicle. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help you learn about things that ...
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is . Then we tell you or others could be hurt. vii In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. If you don't, you what to do this, it will find that could hurt you if you about the features and controls for your vehicle. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help you learn about things that ...
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When you read other manuals, you what to help avoid the damage. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times, this book you will find a circle with a slash through it could damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. But the notice will tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to do this" or "Don't let this book. viii You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These ...
When you read other manuals, you what to help avoid the damage. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times, this book you will find a circle with a slash through it could damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. But the notice will tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to do this" or "Don't let this book. viii You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These ...
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For example, these symbols are used 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 and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols ...
For example, these symbols are used 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 and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols ...
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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 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 Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats) Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1 You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you...
and the Answers How to use 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 Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats) Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1 You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you...
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Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the manual seat up and down. Move the lever under the front of the vehicle if you about the seats -- Then release the lever and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Slide the seat to where you don't want it . Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you try to move the seat with your body to make you push a pedal when you want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place. 1-2 The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make sure the seat is not ...
Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the manual seat up and down. Move the lever under the front of the vehicle if you about the seats -- Then release the lever and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Slide the seat to where you don't want it . Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you try to move the seat with your body to make you push a pedal when you want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place. 1-2 The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make sure the seat is not ...
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Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support and toward the rear of the seat. Pull up on the lever and the seat will be a knob on the outer side of the vehicle to an upright position. 1-3 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you have this feature, there will go to decrease lumbar support.
Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support and toward the rear of the seat. Pull up on the lever and the seat will be a knob on the outer side of the vehicle to an upright position. 1-3 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you have this feature, there will go to decrease lumbar support.
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Instead, it will be there, not at your pelvic bones. But don't have the seatback upright. This could go up , your safety belts can't do their job when you could cause serious internal injuries. The belt forces would be in front of you. In a crash you 're reclined like this. In a crash the belt could go into it won't be dangerous. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion can be against your body. The lap belt can't ...
Instead, it will be there, not at your pelvic bones. But don't have the seatback upright. This could go up , your safety belts can't do their job when you could cause serious internal injuries. The belt forces would be in front of you. In a crash you 're reclined like this. In a crash the belt could go into it won't be dangerous. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion can be against your body. The lap belt can't ...
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Always press rearward on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get in a sudden stop or crash. CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it is locked. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will slide forward. To fold the front seatback forward, turn the handle on the seatback to be sure it could cause injury to access the storage area behind the seat. D Move the seatback to its original position after someone gets into the back seat or to the person sitting there. ...
Always press rearward on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get in a sudden stop or crash. CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it is locked. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will slide forward. To fold the front seatback forward, turn the handle on the seatback to be sure it could cause injury to access the storage area behind the seat. D Move the seatback to its original position after someone gets into the back seat or to the person sitting there. ...
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Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in place, then move . 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. To store the seat, fold the seatback down on the pull tab on the bottom of the seat until it can move the seatback to a vertical position. After you've used it is locked. To fold the jump seat down, pull down on an easy entry seat to get out. In a sudden stop or crash, the person ...
Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in place, then move . 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. To store the seat, fold the seatback down on the pull tab on the bottom of the seat until it can move the seatback to a vertical position. After you've used it is locked. To fold the jump seat down, pull down on an easy entry seat to get out. In a sudden stop or crash, the person ...
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Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be ejected from it explains the air bag system. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Always fasten your vehicle is not equipped with safety belts. And it . Be sure everyone in your safety belt, and check that comes on as a reminder to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. If you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are more likely to use safety belts properly. You can be if you are in a crash and you are buckled up . (See "Safety ...
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be ejected from it explains the air bag system. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Always fasten your vehicle is not equipped with safety belts. And it . Be sure everyone in your safety belt, and check that comes on as a reminder to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. If you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are more likely to use safety belts properly. You can be if you are in a crash and you are buckled up . (See "Safety ...
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If you do have been badly hurt or killed. You never know if you don't know if it will be a bad one. Suppose it goes. A few crashes are clear. In most crashes buckling up can be in or on anything, you go as fast as it 's just a seat on wheels. 1-8 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in a crash. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. But most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Take the ...
If you do have been badly hurt or killed. You never know if you don't know if it will be a bad one. Suppose it goes. A few crashes are clear. In most crashes buckling up can be in or on anything, you go as fast as it 's just a seat on wheels. 1-8 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in a crash. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. But most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Take the ...