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.... When it comes to service,keep in GMCTruckDivision GeneralMotorsCorporation Pontiac,Michigan @Copyright 7992 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck Division. in mindthatyourGMCTruckdealerknows yourvehiclebest and is interestedinyourcompletesatisfaction. In some vehicles,therecanbeinformationmanualsfrom othermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipmentcompanies. INTRODUCTION 1993 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome Thismanualwasprepared to acquaintyouwith the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. ThanksforchoosingaGMCTruckproduct.Wevalueyouasamemberof theGMCTruckfamily.Wewant...
.... When it comes to service,keep in GMCTruckDivision GeneralMotorsCorporation Pontiac,Michigan @Copyright 7992 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck Division. in mindthatyourGMCTruckdealerknows yourvehiclebest and is interestedinyourcompletesatisfaction. In some vehicles,therecanbeinformationmanualsfrom othermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipmentcompanies. INTRODUCTION 1993 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome Thismanualwasprepared to acquaintyouwith the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. ThanksforchoosingaGMCTruckproduct.Wevalueyouasamemberof theGMCTruckfamily.Wewant...
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... a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. This section tells you how to contact your GM division for assistance and how to read. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. Section A This section tells you how to operate your audio system. This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and...
... a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. This section tells you how to contact your GM division for assistance and how to read. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. Section A This section tells you how to operate your audio system. This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and...
Owner's Manual
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....shifting.andbraking . For explanation of vehiclesymbols.refer Section 0. Your Doors and How They Work to do if you have a problem . Also explainedare the instrumentpanel and thewarningsystemsthat tell you if everythingis working properly-and what to "VehicleSymbols"in Keys ...2-3 ...2-5 Side Doors ...2-5 Door Locks ...2-6 Theft ...2-8 2-9 New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Switch ...2-9 Starting Your Engine ...2-11 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ...2-14 Automatic Transmission ...2-16 2-19 Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...2-21 Locking Rear Axle ...2-21 Parking Brake ...Parking...
....shifting.andbraking . For explanation of vehiclesymbols.refer Section 0. Your Doors and How They Work to do if you have a problem . Also explainedare the instrumentpanel and thewarningsystemsthat tell you if everythingis working properly-and what to "VehicleSymbols"in Keys ...2-3 ...2-5 Side Doors ...2-5 Door Locks ...2-6 Theft ...2-8 2-9 New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Switch ...2-9 Starting Your Engine ...2-11 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ...2-14 Automatic Transmission ...2-16 2-19 Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...2-21 Locking Rear Axle ...2-21 Parking Brake ...Parking...
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... 2-33 2-33 Engine Exhaust ...2-26 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Four-wheel Drive ...Manual Transfer Case ...Electronic Transfer Case ...Windows ...Tailgate ...Horn...Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Tilt Wheel ...2-34 ...2-35 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...2-36 Headlight High-Low Beam ...2-38 Windshield Wipers ...2-38 Windshield Washer ...2-40 Cruise Control ...2-41 2-46 Lights ...Mirrors ...Accessory Power Outlet 2-50 ...2-53 Cigarette LightedAshtrays ...2-54 2-55 Storage Compartments ...Instrument Cluster ...2-62 ...Trailer Wiring Harness ...Warning Lights, Gages and...
... 2-33 2-33 Engine Exhaust ...2-26 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Four-wheel Drive ...Manual Transfer Case ...Electronic Transfer Case ...Windows ...Tailgate ...Horn...Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Tilt Wheel ...2-34 ...2-35 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...2-36 Headlight High-Low Beam ...2-38 Windshield Wipers ...2-38 Windshield Washer ...2-40 Cruise Control ...2-41 2-46 Lights ...Mirrors ...Accessory Power Outlet 2-50 ...2-53 Cigarette LightedAshtrays ...2-54 2-55 Storage Compartments ...Instrument Cluster ...2-62 ...Trailer Wiring Harness ...Warning Lights, Gages and...
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not If you ever have your starter motor, Jse I Gr. *F xi;i:Il--n-.-,~.~~~,C~~ To Starl Your 2.8 Liter (VIN Code R) and 4.3 Liter (VIN Codes Z and W) V6 Engines: 1. NOTICE Don'ttry to shift to P (Park) if your engine might perform properly. Your vehiclewon'tstart if theclutchpedal isnot all thewaydown-that tells I +I* I - 2-1 3 add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle is designed to workwith the electronics in Stari...
not If you ever have your starter motor, Jse I Gr. *F xi;i:Il--n-.-,~.~~~,C~~ To Starl Your 2.8 Liter (VIN Code R) and 4.3 Liter (VIN Codes Z and W) V6 Engines: 1. NOTICE Don'ttry to shift to P (Park) if your engine might perform properly. Your vehiclewon'tstart if theclutchpedal isnot all thewaydown-that tells I +I* I - 2-1 3 add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle is designed to workwith the electronics in Stari...
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... controlsareoneach doors. To shift from 4LO to Run. 2-3 1 Your powerwindowswillonlyworkwhenthe ignition has been turned to 4HI: Stopyourvehicle.Shiftyourtransmissioninto N (Neutral)ordepressyour clutch pedal.Press and release the 4HI switch. To shift from 4LO to two-wheeldrive, "TWO WHEEL": You mustshiftfrom 4LO to stopflashing and go solid green before shifting back into two-wheel drive. Windows To openyourmanualwindows,turnthehandcrank lower your side door windows. of the side The driver's door has aswitchforthepassengerwindowsaswell...
... controlsareoneach doors. To shift from 4LO to Run. 2-3 1 Your powerwindowswillonlyworkwhenthe ignition has been turned to 4HI: Stopyourvehicle.Shiftyourtransmissioninto N (Neutral)ordepressyour clutch pedal.Press and release the 4HI switch. To shift from 4LO to two-wheeldrive, "TWO WHEEL": You mustshiftfrom 4LO to stopflashing and go solid green before shifting back into two-wheel drive. Windows To openyourmanualwindows,turnthehandcrank lower your side door windows. of the side The driver's door has aswitchforthepassengerwindowsaswell...
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... fogging the inside of your vehicle when it ismoving.Withthesidewindowsclosed,air will also enter the ve,hicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan isrunning. Comfort Controls Flow-Through Venfilation System KO502 Your vehicle's flow-through the vehicle, and out the rear air exhaust valves. Whenyouenter a vehicle in cold weather,turn the blowerfan to HI for a fewmoments before driving off. Outside air will flow into the front air inlet grilles...
... fogging the inside of your vehicle when it ismoving.Withthesidewindowsclosed,air will also enter the ve,hicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan isrunning. Comfort Controls Flow-Through Venfilation System KO502 Your vehicle's flow-through the vehicle, and out the rear air exhaust valves. Whenyouenter a vehicle in cold weather,turn the blowerfan to HI for a fewmoments before driving off. Outside air will flow into the front air inlet grilles...
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... displayed brieflyunless the LefVRightspeaker control, Rear/Front speakercontrol, BASS or TREB are adjusted. Lower Knob Thelowerknobdoes these twothings: off when the ignition is turned clockwiseanddecreasewhen turned counterclockwise.Volumewill be displayed brieflywhen using this control. increase when the VOLknob is on. It controls thevolume.Volumewill LeftRight Speaker Control The control behind the upperknob allows you to tune indifferent radio stationsby turning the knob clockwiseorcounterclockwise...
... displayed brieflyunless the LefVRightspeaker control, Rear/Front speakercontrol, BASS or TREB are adjusted. Lower Knob Thelowerknobdoes these twothings: off when the ignition is turned clockwiseanddecreasewhen turned counterclockwise.Volumewill be displayed brieflywhen using this control. increase when the VOLknob is on. It controls thevolume.Volumewill LeftRight Speaker Control The control behind the upperknob allows you to tune indifferent radio stationsby turning the knob clockwiseorcounterclockwise...
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... braking systemswon'tworkwell. Safety Chains You should always attach chains betweenyour vehicle andyourtrailer.Cross the safety chains under the tongue of pressure? You could evenloseyourbrakes. During yourtrip,checkoccasionally to be provided by the hitch manufacturerorby the trailer manufacturer.Follow the manufacturer's recommendationfor attaching safety chains.Always leave just enoughslack so youcanturnwithyourrig.And, neverallowsafety chains to knowyourrig.Acquaintyourselfwith the feel of handling and braking with a Trailer Towinga trailer...
... braking systemswon'tworkwell. Safety Chains You should always attach chains betweenyour vehicle andyourtrailer.Cross the safety chains under the tongue of pressure? You could evenloseyourbrakes. During yourtrip,checkoccasionally to be provided by the hitch manufacturerorby the trailer manufacturer.Follow the manufacturer's recommendationfor attaching safety chains.Always leave just enoughslack so youcanturnwithyourrig.And, neverallowsafety chains to knowyourrig.Acquaintyourselfwith the feel of handling and braking with a Trailer Towinga trailer...
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... appearance care. Service & Appearance Cave Section r . Thereis also technicalinformationaboutyour vehicle. Transfer Case ...6-21 Front Axle...Engine Coolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid...Brake Master Cylinder ...Replacing Brake System Parts ... 6-1 and a section devoted to checkimportant fluid and lubricantlevels . L L Here you will find information about the care ofyourvehicle . This part begins withservice and fuel information. Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Rear Axle Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20...
... appearance care. Service & Appearance Cave Section r . Thereis also technicalinformationaboutyour vehicle. Transfer Case ...6-21 Front Axle...Engine Coolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid...Brake Master Cylinder ...Replacing Brake System Parts ... 6-1 and a section devoted to checkimportant fluid and lubricantlevels . L L Here you will find information about the care ofyourvehicle . This part begins withservice and fuel information. Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Rear Axle Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20...
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Service & Appearance Care Battery ...6-31 Vehicle Storage ...Bulb Replacement ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...Service Parts Identification Label 6-31 6-31 6-38 6-43 6-50 6-57 Other Maintenance Items ...6-34 ...6-59 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-59 Capacities and Specification Charts ...6-61 6-2
Service & Appearance Care Battery ...6-31 Vehicle Storage ...Bulb Replacement ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...Service Parts Identification Label 6-31 6-31 6-38 6-43 6-50 6-57 Other Maintenance Items ...6-34 ...6-59 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-59 Capacities and Specification Charts ...6-61 6-2
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... androad oil Removesrustandcorrosionon chromeandstainlesssteel Cleanswhiteandblacktires Spotandstainremovalonleather or vinvl Spot stain and removalcloth on cloth andfabric Exterior cleaner and I polish , TO077 I I 1050429 1050729 1051055 1051398 1052870 1050201 (0.473L) 23 02. Wash-Wax (0.473L) (conc.) Maaic Mirror 16 oz. (0.473L) IClGner-Polish ( 8 02. ) 1 I Vinyltopdressing Spot and stainremoval on andfabric Glasscleaningandspotcleaning onvinyls Cleansvinylandclothondoortrim, seats,andcarpet-alsotires and mats...
... androad oil Removesrustandcorrosionon chromeandstainlesssteel Cleanswhiteandblacktires Spotandstainremovalonleather or vinvl Spot stain and removalcloth on cloth andfabric Exterior cleaner and I polish , TO077 I I 1050429 1050729 1051055 1051398 1052870 1050201 (0.473L) 23 02. Wash-Wax (0.473L) (conc.) Maaic Mirror 16 oz. (0.473L) IClGner-Polish ( 8 02. ) 1 I Vinyltopdressing Spot and stainremoval on andfabric Glasscleaningandspotcleaning onvinyls Cleansvinylandclothondoortrim, seats,andcarpet-alsotires and mats...
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Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the "Features & Controls" section. When the currentload is too heavy, the circuitbreakeropens and closes, protecting thecircuit until the motorcools. Service & Appearance Care Headlights The headlight wiring is protected byacircuitbreakerinthe light switch.An electrical overload willcause the lights to goonand off , Ifthishappens,haveyour headlight wiringcheckedrightaway. This fuse is protected byacircuitbreakerandafuse. Windshield Wipers Thewindshieldwipermotor is near the junction block. Fuse Block KO631...
Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the "Features & Controls" section. When the currentload is too heavy, the circuitbreakeropens and closes, protecting thecircuit until the motorcools. Service & Appearance Care Headlights The headlight wiring is protected byacircuitbreakerinthe light switch.An electrical overload willcause the lights to goonand off , Ifthishappens,haveyour headlight wiringcheckedrightaway. This fuse is protected byacircuitbreakerandafuse. Windshield Wipers Thewindshieldwipermotor is near the junction block. Fuse Block KO631...
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... EngineControl Module StopLights,HazardWarningLights, ChimeModule LightSwitch, TaiVPark Lights,Digital Cluster,LicenseLamp TurnSignals & Backup Lights HeatingandAirConditioning Radio,InsideRearviewMirrorMap Lights EngineControlModule,FuelPump EngineControlModule Power Windows WindshieldWipersandWashers Rear Wheel AntilockBrakeModule, Speedometer DaytimeRunningLightRelay (Canada Only) TrailerWiringHarness CDPlayer ElectricShiftTransferCaseModule Aux.Pwr. Tail Lps Turn-B/U Heater/A/C Radio ECM B ECM I Pwr.Wndw. Outlet(ParcelTray) Fuse 5 Amp Circuit Breaker Pwr.Acc. Wiper Brake DRL...
... EngineControl Module StopLights,HazardWarningLights, ChimeModule LightSwitch, TaiVPark Lights,Digital Cluster,LicenseLamp TurnSignals & Backup Lights HeatingandAirConditioning Radio,InsideRearviewMirrorMap Lights EngineControlModule,FuelPump EngineControlModule Power Windows WindshieldWipersandWashers Rear Wheel AntilockBrakeModule, Speedometer DaytimeRunningLightRelay (Canada Only) TrailerWiringHarness CDPlayer ElectricShiftTransferCaseModule Aux.Pwr. Tail Lps Turn-B/U Heater/A/C Radio ECM B ECM I Pwr.Wndw. Outlet(ParcelTray) Fuse 5 Amp Circuit Breaker Pwr.Acc. Wiper Brake DRL...
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... regular brake. Onautomatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine ineachgear. Onmanual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in this Section. At Least Once a Year Key lock cylinder lubrication -Lubricatekeylock lubricants recommended in P (Park)or N (Neutral). cylinders withone of your vehicle, makesuretheyare the properones, asshown in N (Neutral), push the clutch downhalfway,and try to start the engine.The starter should work only when the clutch is pusheddownall the way to the floor. 7-1 1 sure...
... regular brake. Onautomatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine ineachgear. Onmanual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in this Section. At Least Once a Year Key lock cylinder lubrication -Lubricatekeylock lubricants recommended in P (Park)or N (Neutral). cylinders withone of your vehicle, makesuretheyare the properones, asshown in N (Neutral), push the clutch downhalfway,and try to start the engine.The starter should work only when the clutch is pusheddownall the way to the floor. 7-1 1 sure...
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... TBI throttle shaft. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for instance, each spring and fall). More frequent lubrication may be performed at least twice ayear(for leaking. Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections andserviceswhich should let yourGM dealer's service departmentor other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floorpan or could letexhaustfumesseep into the passengercompartments.See"Engine Exhaust" in...
... TBI throttle shaft. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for instance, each spring and fall). More frequent lubrication may be performed at least twice ayear(for leaking. Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections andserviceswhich should let yourGM dealer's service departmentor other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floorpan or could letexhaustfumesseep into the passengercompartments.See"Engine Exhaust" in...
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...67 Fuel Gage ...2-74 Odometer ...2-62, 2-63 Oil Pressure Gage ...2-69 Speedometer ...2-62 Tachometer ...2-65 Trip Odometer ...2-64 Voltmeter ...2-75 F Fan Noise ...5-15 Filter Replacement Chart ...6-66 Finish Care ...6-54 Damage ...6-55 Fluid 6-1 Automatic Transmission ...6 Brake ...6-29 Capacities ...6-62 Coolant Recovery ...5-11 Front Axle ...6-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 Leak Check...6-30 Manual Transmission ...9 6-1 Power Steering ...6-27 Radiator...5-13 Rear Axle ...6-21 Recommended Fluids ...7-14 Transfer Case ...6-21 Windshield Washer ...6-28 Fog Lamps ...2-47 Four-wheel Drive ...2-27...
...67 Fuel Gage ...2-74 Odometer ...2-62, 2-63 Oil Pressure Gage ...2-69 Speedometer ...2-62 Tachometer ...2-65 Trip Odometer ...2-64 Voltmeter ...2-75 F Fan Noise ...5-15 Filter Replacement Chart ...6-66 Finish Care ...6-54 Damage ...6-55 Fluid 6-1 Automatic Transmission ...6 Brake ...6-29 Capacities ...6-62 Coolant Recovery ...5-11 Front Axle ...6-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 Leak Check...6-30 Manual Transmission ...9 6-1 Power Steering ...6-27 Radiator...5-13 Rear Axle ...6-21 Recommended Fluids ...7-14 Transfer Case ...6-21 Windshield Washer ...6-28 Fog Lamps ...2-47 Four-wheel Drive ...2-27...
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... Vanity ...2-52 Model Reference ...iii 5-17, 5-27 Jump Starting ...5-3 J Jack Storage ... INDEX I If You're Stuck In Sand. Mud Ice. K Key Release Lever ...2-1 1 Keys ...2-3 L Lights ...2-46 Brake System Warning ...4-16 Bulb Replacement ...6-31 Charging System Light ...2-70 Check Gages Light ...2-71 Dome Lights ...2-50 Fog Lamps...2-47 Front ParkinglTurn Signal ...6-32 Indicator ...2-65, 2-70 Headlights (See "Headlights") Malfunction Indicator ...2-68, 6-37 Operation...2-37 Service Engine Soon ...6-37 Rear ...6-33 Replacement Chart ...6-63 LoadingInformation...
... Vanity ...2-52 Model Reference ...iii 5-17, 5-27 Jump Starting ...5-3 J Jack Storage ... INDEX I If You're Stuck In Sand. Mud Ice. K Key Release Lever ...2-1 1 Keys ...2-3 L Lights ...2-46 Brake System Warning ...4-16 Bulb Replacement ...6-31 Charging System Light ...2-70 Check Gages Light ...2-71 Dome Lights ...2-50 Fog Lamps...2-47 Front ParkinglTurn Signal ...6-32 Indicator ...2-65, 2-70 Headlights (See "Headlights") Malfunction Indicator ...2-68, 6-37 Operation...2-37 Service Engine Soon ...6-37 Rear ...6-33 Replacement Chart ...6-63 LoadingInformation...
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...24 Scheduled Maintenance Parking Brake ...2-2 1 Services ...7-3 Passing Other Vehicles ...4.20. 4-60 Seats Pavement Markings...4-7 Controls ...1-2 Payload Capacity ...6-39 Easy Entry Seat ...1-5 Periodic Maintenance Jump ...1-6 Inspections...7-1 3 Latches ...1-4 Power Manual Front ...1-2 Door Locks ...2-7 Manual Lumbar Adjustment ...1-4 Steering ...4-1 7 Reclining ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...6-27 Service Winches ...4-62 Do-It-Yourself ...6-3 Product Service Publications ...8-6 Parts Identification Label ...6-59 R Publications...8-6, 8-8 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-26 ReplacementPartsand Radio(See...
...24 Scheduled Maintenance Parking Brake ...2-2 1 Services ...7-3 Passing Other Vehicles ...4.20. 4-60 Seats Pavement Markings...4-7 Controls ...1-2 Payload Capacity ...6-39 Easy Entry Seat ...1-5 Periodic Maintenance Jump ...1-6 Inspections...7-1 3 Latches ...1-4 Power Manual Front ...1-2 Door Locks ...2-7 Manual Lumbar Adjustment ...1-4 Steering ...4-1 7 Reclining ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...6-27 Service Winches ...4-62 Do-It-Yourself ...6-3 Product Service Publications ...8-6 Parts Identification Label ...6-59 R Publications...8-6, 8-8 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-26 ReplacementPartsand Radio(See...
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... Carrier ...5-19, 5-27 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .6-47 Towing A Trailer ...4-56 Following Distance ...4-60 Maintenance ...4-62 Recreational Vehicle ...4-54 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-54, 5-7 Traffic Lights ...4-6 Trailer Brakes ...4-59 Wiring Harness ...2-75, 6-60 TraileringPackage ...6-40 Transfer Case ...6-21 Electronic ...2-29 Manual ...2-28 Transmission Automatic ...2-16 Five-Speed Manual...9 2-1 Fluid ...6-16, 6-19 Fluid, To Add ...6-18, 6-20 Four-wheel (See "Four-Wheel Drive") Manual Shift Speeds ...2-20 Shift Light ...2-20 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ...2-18, 4-50 Trip...
... Carrier ...5-19, 5-27 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .6-47 Towing A Trailer ...4-56 Following Distance ...4-60 Maintenance ...4-62 Recreational Vehicle ...4-54 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-54, 5-7 Traffic Lights ...4-6 Trailer Brakes ...4-59 Wiring Harness ...2-75, 6-60 TraileringPackage ...6-40 Transfer Case ...6-21 Electronic ...2-29 Manual ...2-28 Transmission Automatic ...2-16 Five-Speed Manual...9 2-1 Fluid ...6-16, 6-19 Fluid, To Add ...6-18, 6-20 Four-wheel (See "Four-Wheel Drive") Manual Shift Speeds ...2-20 Shift Light ...2-20 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ...2-18, 4-50 Trip...