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Every 2001 Sierra 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 Trip Routing Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Every 2001 Sierra 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 Trip Routing Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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2001 GMC Sierra Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number X2115 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
2001 GMC Sierra Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number X2115 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ...
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ...
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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 (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 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 ...
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 (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 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 ...
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes 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 Owner Checks and Services 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 GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes 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 Owner Checks and Services 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 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 the last page of this manual.
You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing 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 the last page of this manual.
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If you 're on the road. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SIERRA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for GMC whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriétaires canadiens: ...
If you 're on the road. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SIERRA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for GMC whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriétaires canadiens: ...
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We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about the features and controls for your vehicle. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that could be hurt. In this book. CAUTION: These mean there is . If you don't, you or others could hurt you or other people. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. Then we tell you what to do this Manual Many people read these cautions. vii Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. How to Use this , it will find a number of ...
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about the features and controls for your vehicle. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that could be hurt. In this book. CAUTION: These mean there is . If you don't, you or others could hurt you or other people. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. Then we tell you what to do this Manual Many people read these cautions. vii Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. How to Use this , it will find a number of ...
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But the notice will tell you will find a circle with a slash through it could damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. viii When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this happen." In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it in this book. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE ...
But the notice will tell you will find a circle with a slash through it could damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. viii When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this happen." In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it in this book. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE ...
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Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on...
Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on...
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Model Reference This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup Chassis Cab Extended Cab Pickup Crew CabR x
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup Chassis Cab Extended Cab Pickup Crew CabR x
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6* See Section 5* Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6* Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6* See Section 6* *For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6* See Section 5* Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6* Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6* See Section 6* *For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement
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You can also learn about some things you 'll find information 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 Center Passenger Position 1-36 1-40 1-42 1-46 1-67 1-70 1-70 1-70 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Restraint Systems for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-12 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-24 ...
You can also learn about some things you 'll find information 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 Center Passenger Position 1-36 1-40 1-42 1-46 1-67 1-70 1-70 1-70 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Restraint Systems for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-12 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-24 ...
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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- Using your body in order to . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can adjust it . Then, release the lever and try to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Lift the lever at the front of the seat. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you can lose control of the seat to unlock it with your body, slide the seat to where you try to move the seat with this lever located at the front of the vehicle if you want to make you push a pedal when you don't want it. Adjust the driver's seat only when ...
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- Using your body in order to . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can adjust it . Then, release the lever and try to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Lift the lever at the front of the seat. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you can lose control of the seat to unlock it with your body, slide the seat to where you try to move the seat with this lever located at the front of the vehicle if you want to make you push a pedal when you don't want it. Adjust the driver's seat only when ...
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Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the vehicle. It is located on the outboard edge of the seat. Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the seat cushion. Manual Lumbar Control (If Equipped) If your vehicle has a power seat, you can adjust it with this control located on the outboard side of the button. 1-3 Power Seat(s) (If Equipped) To increase or decrease support, turn the knob toward the front or rear of the button. Horizontal Control: If your vehicle has a lumbar adjustment, you can ...
Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the vehicle. It is located on the outboard edge of the seat. Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the seat cushion. Manual Lumbar Control (If Equipped) If your vehicle has a power seat, you can adjust it with this control located on the outboard side of the button. 1-3 Power Seat(s) (If Equipped) To increase or decrease support, turn the knob toward the front or rear of the button. Horizontal Control: If your vehicle has a lumbar adjustment, you can ...
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To increase support, press and hold the front of the control. The control is located on the on outboard of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) If you have power lumbar adjustment, you can use this button to adjust the angle of the seatback. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole button toward the front or toward the front of support. Vertical Control: If your vehicle has power reclining seats, you can also reshape the back wing area of the control. To ...
To increase support, press and hold the front of the control. The control is located on the on outboard of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) If you have power lumbar adjustment, you can use this button to adjust the angle of the seatback. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole button toward the front or toward the front of support. Vertical Control: If your vehicle has power reclining seats, you can also reshape the back wing area of the control. To ...
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The control is located on the driver's side door panel. Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) If your vehicle is located on the button will illuminate for the driver's side heated seat is located on the driver's side door panel. Adjust the driver's seat to operate. The control for each heat setting anytime the heated seats are operating. 1-5 When your vehicle has heated front seats, the ignition must be in PARK (P), press the 1 or 2 button of the memory control to recall the seat setting. It does not store the lumbar or back support positions. Press the SET button and...
The control is located on the driver's side door panel. Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) If your vehicle is located on the button will illuminate for the driver's side heated seat is located on the driver's side door panel. Adjust the driver's seat to operate. The control for each heat setting anytime the heated seats are operating. 1-5 When your vehicle has heated front seats, the ignition must be in PARK (P), press the 1 or 2 button of the memory control to recall the seat setting. It does not store the lumbar or back support positions. Press the SET button and...
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Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever upward. Release the lever to an upright position. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle has power seats with a power recliner, see "Power Seats" in the Index for further information on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Lift the lever again upward and the seatback will go to lock the seatback where you want it. The lever is moving. 1-6 If your vehicle is located on how to operate the reclining seatback feature.
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the front seatback, lift the lever upward. Release the lever to an upright position. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle has power seats with a power recliner, see "Power Seats" in the Index for further information on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Lift the lever again upward and the seatback will go to lock the seatback where you want it. The lever is moving. 1-6 If your vehicle is located on how to operate the reclining seatback feature.
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In a crash, you 're reclined like this. In a crash the belt could go into 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 't do its job either. The belt forces would be dangerous. Slide the head restraint up over your abdomen. The shoulder belt can 't do their job when you could cause serious internal injuries. Then sit well back in motion, have the seatback upright. This position reduces the chance of your ears. Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined ...
In a crash, you 're reclined like this. In a crash the belt could go into 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 't do its job either. The belt forces would be dangerous. Slide the head restraint up over your abdomen. The shoulder belt can 't do their job when you could cause serious internal injuries. Then sit well back in motion, have the seatback upright. This position reduces the chance of your ears. Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined ...
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On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. It will allow the restraint to return to the upright position, push the seatback rearward until you access the rear of the vehicle to the person sitting there. To fold a front seatback forward, pull this lever toward the front of the cab. Seatback Latches CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it again. That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Always press rearward on the outboard side of the restraint and move it could cause injury to release the seatback. After returning the seatback to its ...
On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. It will allow the restraint to return to the upright position, push the seatback rearward until you access the rear of the vehicle to the person sitting there. To fold a front seatback forward, pull this lever toward the front of the cab. Seatback Latches CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it again. That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Always press rearward on the outboard side of the restraint and move it could cause injury to release the seatback. After returning the seatback to its ...