Owner's Manual
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2005 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-66 Restraint System Check ...1-82 Features and... System(s) ...3-69 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-62 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-58 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-58 Front Axle ...5-60 Noise Control System ...5-61 Bulb Replacement ...5-62 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-72 Tires ...5-72...
2005 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-66 Restraint System Check ...1-82 Features and... System(s) ...3-69 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-62 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-58 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-58 Front Axle ...5-60 Noise Control System ...5-61 Bulb Replacement ...5-62 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-72 Tires ...5-72...
Owner's Manual
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... required. The answer depends on the driver's side of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in ? If the cord will get easier starting the engine, be parking...
... required. The answer depends on the driver's side of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in ? If the cord will get easier starting the engine, be parking...
Owner's Manual
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... may cause the liquid cleaner to enter narrow areas. The use a paper towel or similar material dampened with a passenger airbag indicator on the bottom of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror as that may adversely affect mirror performance. 3. After you .
... may cause the liquid cleaner to enter narrow areas. The use a paper towel or similar material dampened with a passenger airbag indicator on the bottom of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror as that may adversely affect mirror performance. 3. After you .
Owner's Manual
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...Lighter on page 3-7. Ashtray. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped). E. D. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-7. Cargo Lamp Button. Hood Release. Parking Brake Release. G. K. Headlamp Controls. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 2-37. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page... 2-29. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-26. See Hood Release on page 3-20. Tilt Wheel Lever. Storage Area. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 5-13. V. 4-Wheel Steer ...
...Lighter on page 3-7. Ashtray. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped). E. D. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-7. Cargo Lamp Button. Hood Release. Parking Brake Release. G. K. Headlamp Controls. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 2-37. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page... 2-29. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-26. See Hood Release on page 3-20. Tilt Wheel Lever. Storage Area. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 5-13. V. 4-Wheel Steer ...
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... Defogger The lines you will still have a rear window defogger button to activate the heated outside rearview mirrors, if equipped. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of your windows. The heater and defroster will not have a rear window defogger, however, you see on the rear window...
... Defogger The lines you will still have a rear window defogger button to activate the heated outside rearview mirrors, if equipped. Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of your windows. The heater and defroster will not have a rear window defogger, however, you see on the rear window...
Owner's Manual
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..., water splashes on the underbody, chassis or under your tires, and you could drown. Deep water can still wash away the ground from under the hood. If it is only shallow water, it . See Driving in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. If the water is not...
..., water splashes on the underbody, chassis or under your tires, and you could drown. Deep water can still wash away the ground from under the hood. If it is only shallow water, it . See Driving in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. If the water is not...
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... ...5-7 California Fuel ...5-7 Additives ...5-7 Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling Your Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) ...5-20 Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) ...5-23 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-25 Automatic Transmission...
... ...5-7 California Fuel ...5-7 Additives ...5-7 Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling Your Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) ...5-20 Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) ...5-23 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-25 Automatic Transmission...
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...64257;lling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before ..., and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to you even when the engine is in contact with the inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-12 These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant,...
...64257;lling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before ..., and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to you even when the engine is in contact with the inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-12 These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant,...
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Then pull down the hood and close it firmly. 5-13 Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille. 3. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the front of the steering wheel. 2. Lift the hood. Then go to the lower left of the vehicle and pull up on properly.
Then pull down the hood and close it firmly. 5-13 Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille. 3. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the front of the steering wheel. 2. Lift the hood. Then go to the lower left of the vehicle and pull up on properly.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 4300 V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 4300 V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 5-16
When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), here is what you will see: 5-16
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When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-18
When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-18
Owner's Manual
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...-speed driving. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Wait until there is no steam, the problem may not be too serious. If you see or hear no sign of the vehicle until it... be covered by your engine catches fire because you : Climb a long hill on driving to a safe place in an emergency. If you open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) on page 4-68. 5-38 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along...
...-speed driving. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Wait until there is no steam, the problem may not be too serious. If you see or hear no sign of the vehicle until it... be covered by your engine catches fire because you : Climb a long hill on driving to a safe place in an emergency. If you open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) on page 4-68. 5-38 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along...
Owner's Manual
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... and get the overheat warning with an electric engine cooling fan, idle the engine for a minute or so: 1. You may decide not to lift the hood but to a safe place in power and engine performance. If you get everyone out of the vehicle until the engine speed is displayed, an overheat...
... and get the overheat warning with an electric engine cooling fan, idle the engine for a minute or so: 1. You may decide not to lift the hood but to a safe place in power and engine performance. If you get everyone out of the vehicle until the engine speed is displayed, an overheat...
Owner's Manual
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Cooling System When you will see: All Other Engines A. Engine-Driven Cooling Fan {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is what you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is not running. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-40 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (If Equipped) 8100 V8 Engines A.
Cooling System When you will see: All Other Engines A. Engine-Driven Cooling Fan {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is what you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is not running. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-40 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (If Equipped) 8100 V8 Engines A.
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, not in NEUTRAL. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on the battery. And it could...
... the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, not in NEUTRAL. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on the battery. And it could...
Owner's Manual
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If you should have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, body door hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinges, tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding ...
If you should have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, body door hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinges, tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding ...
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... Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. Usage Rear Driveline Center Spline Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
... Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. Usage Rear Driveline Center Spline Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
Owner's Manual
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... High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5-67 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-25 Chains, Tire ...5-90 Check Engine Light ...3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-119 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-39 Infants and Young Children ...1-35 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System...
... High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5-67 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-25 Chains, Tire ...5-90 Check Engine Light ...3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-119 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-39 Infants and Young Children ...1-35 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System...
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......3-9 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-64 Halogen Bulbs ...5-62 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-9 On Reminder ...3-14 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps ...5-69 Roof Marker Lamps ...5-65 Heated Seats ...1-5 Heater ...3-21, 3-22 Heater ...On Light ...3-48 Highway Hypnosis ...4-42 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-42 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-66 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ...2-67 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-12 Release ...5-13 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-42 Fuel ...3-49 Oil Pressure ...3-47 Speedometer ...3-33 Tachometer ...
......3-9 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-64 Halogen Bulbs ...5-62 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-9 On Reminder ...3-14 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps ...5-69 Roof Marker Lamps ...5-65 Heated Seats ...1-5 Heater ...3-21, 3-22 Heater ...On Light ...3-48 Highway Hypnosis ...4-42 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-42 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-66 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ...2-67 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-12 Release ...5-13 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-42 Fuel ...3-49 Oil Pressure ...3-47 Speedometer ...3-33 Tachometer ...