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... the warrantyperiod. When it comes to service,keep in U.S.A. in GMCTruckDivision GeneralMotorsCorporation Pontiac,Michigan @Copyright 7992 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck Division. i Your dealer invitesyou to provideimportantsafety information.ThereisalsoaGMCTruckWarrantyandOwnerAssistance Informationbooklet. In some vehicles,therecanbeinformationmanualsfrom othermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipmentcompanies. INTRODUCTION 1993 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome Thismanualwasprepared to acquaintyouwith the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
... the warrantyperiod. When it comes to service,keep in U.S.A. in GMCTruckDivision GeneralMotorsCorporation Pontiac,Michigan @Copyright 7992 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck Division. i Your dealer invitesyou to provideimportantsafety information.ThereisalsoaGMCTruckWarrantyandOwnerAssistance Informationbooklet. In some vehicles,therecanbeinformationmanualsfrom othermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipmentcompanies. INTRODUCTION 1993 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome Thismanualwasprepared to acquaintyouwith the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
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....We reserve the right to OwnersandDrivers so it will be there if youever need it whenyou'reontheroad. ii GMCTRUCK r GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, and SONOMA are registered trademarks of CanadaLimited''forGMCTruckDivisionwhenever it appears in thismanual. ...About This Manual: Pleasekeepthismanualinyourvehicle, .For Canadian Owners Prefer Who a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires...
....We reserve the right to OwnersandDrivers so it will be there if youever need it whenyou'reontheroad. ii GMCTRUCK r GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, and SONOMA are registered trademarks of CanadaLimited''forGMCTruckDivisionwhenever it appears in thismanual. ...About This Manual: Pleasekeepthismanualinyourvehicle, .For Canadian Owners Prefer Who a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires...
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Model Reference This manual covers fhese models: TYPE MODEL REGULAR CAB CLUBCOUPElEXTENDED CAB iii
Model Reference This manual covers fhese models: TYPE MODEL REGULAR CAB CLUBCOUPElEXTENDED CAB iii
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This section tells you how to contact your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you how to use your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use. Here the manual tells you how to keep your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and ...
This section tells you how to contact your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you how to use your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use. Here the manual tells you how to keep your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and ...
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SECTION 8: CUSTOMERASSISTANCE: Thissectionincludesimportant informationaboutReportingSafetyDefectsandgivesyoudetailsaboutthe "RoadsideAssistance"program. page of its SECTION 7: Thissection of thismanualbeginswithabrieflist contents, so youcanoften find thatpictures and words worktogether to explainthingsquickly. How To Use This Manual Manypeoplereadtheirowner'smanualfrombeginning to look forwhatyouneedistheIndexinbackofthe manual.It'sanalphabeticallist of allthat's in themanual,andthe numberwhereyou'llfindit. SECTIONS 1-6: Each section of ...
SECTION 8: CUSTOMERASSISTANCE: Thissectionincludesimportant informationaboutReportingSafetyDefectsandgivesyoudetailsaboutthe "RoadsideAssistance"program. page of its SECTION 7: Thissection of thismanualbeginswithabrieflist contents, so youcanoften find thatpictures and words worktogether to explainthingsquickly. How To Use This Manual Manypeoplereadtheirowner'smanualfrombeginning to look forwhatyouneedistheIndexinbackofthe manual.It'sanalphabeticallist of allthat's in themanual,andthe numberwhereyou'llfindit. SECTIONS 1-6: Each section of ...
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Then we tell youwhat the hazard is. This safety symbolmeans"Don't", "Don't dothis",or"Don't let this book. Weuseyellow and the wordCAUTION to tell youaboutthings that could hurt you what to do to ignore the warning. L In the yellow caution area, we tell you or otherpeople. How To Use This Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find anumber of safetycautions in this book. I CAUTION I;\ Thesemean there issomething that could be hurt. If youdon't, you or others could hurtyou if youwere to help avoid orreduce the hazard.Pleasereadthese cautions. You will ...
Then we tell youwhat the hazard is. This safety symbolmeans"Don't", "Don't dothis",or"Don't let this book. Weuseyellow and the wordCAUTION to tell youaboutthings that could hurt you what to do to ignore the warning. L In the yellow caution area, we tell you or otherpeople. How To Use This Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find anumber of safetycautions in this book. I CAUTION I;\ Thesemean there issomething that could be hurt. If youdon't, you or others could hurtyou if youwere to help avoid orreduce the hazard.Pleasereadthese cautions. You will ...
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You'll alsoseewarninglabelsonyourvehicle.Theyusethesamecolors, andthewordsCAUTIONorNOTICE. 0-3 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in differentwords. Whenyoureadothermanuals,youmightseeCAUTIONandNOTICE warningsindifferentcolorsor in thisbookyou will find thesebluenotices: I These meanthere is somethingthat could damage yourvehicle I In thebluenoticearea, we 'veused thefamiliarwords and colorsthatGeneralMotorshasusedforyears. In thismanual,we tell youaboutsomethingthat can damageyour vehicle.Manytimes,thisdamagewouldnotbecoveredbyyourwarranty,and itcould be costly.Butthenoticewill tell ...
You'll alsoseewarninglabelsonyourvehicle.Theyusethesamecolors, andthewordsCAUTIONorNOTICE. 0-3 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in differentwords. Whenyoureadothermanuals,youmightseeCAUTIONandNOTICE warningsindifferentcolorsor in thisbookyou will find thesebluenotices: I These meanthere is somethingthat could damage yourvehicle I In thebluenoticearea, we 'veused thefamiliarwords and colorsthatGeneralMotorshasusedforyears. In thismanual,we tell youaboutsomethingthat can damageyour vehicle.Manytimes,thisdamagewouldnotbecoveredbyyourwarranty,and itcould be costly.Butthenoticewill tell ...
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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle. Avoid Sparks or Flames I hese symbols are used on your vehicle is driven: fasten Safety Door Lock/Unlock Belts PO335 0-4 For example, these symbols are important for you will find on an original battery: A ~~ ~ Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery L -
Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle. Avoid Sparks or Flames I hese symbols are used on your vehicle is driven: fasten Safety Door Lock/Unlock Belts PO335 0-4 For example, these symbols are important for you will find on an original battery: A ~~ ~ Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery L -
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A I 1 J Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flasher Heaulight High Beam Parking Lights Daytime Running Lights u Fog Lights These symbolsare on some of yourcontrols: w Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Windshield Wiper Release Hood 0 I I L Fan Ventilating 0-5 PO342 These symbols have to dowith your lights.
A I 1 J Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flasher Heaulight High Beam Parking Lights Daytime Running Lights u Fog Lights These symbolsare on some of yourcontrols: w Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Windshield Wiper Release Hood 0 I I L Fan Ventilating 0-5 PO342 These symbols have to dowith your lights.
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How To Use This Manual Thesesymbolsareusedonwarningandindicatorlights. I I 1 Engine Coolant Temperature ~ Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure BRAKE I Brake (Digital Cluster) BRAKE Brake (Standard Cluster) SHIFT Shift Light Here aresomeothersymbolsyoumay see. Fuse Lighter Horn Speaker PO343 0-6
How To Use This Manual Thesesymbolsareusedonwarningandindicatorlights. I I 1 Engine Coolant Temperature ~ Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure BRAKE I Brake (Digital Cluster) BRAKE Brake (Standard Cluster) SHIFT Shift Light Here aresomeothersymbolsyoumay see. Fuse Lighter Horn Speaker PO343 0-6
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Seats and Seat Controls ...1-2 Head Restraints ...1-7 Safety Belts: They're For Everyone ...1-7 Why Safety Belts Work ...1-9 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts ...1-12 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 ...1-14 Adults ...Driver Position...1-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt...1-15 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-20 Right Front Passenger Position...1-21 Center Passenger Position ...1-21 Lap Belt ...1-22 Rear Seat Passenger Position ...1-23 Children ...1-24 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-24 1-26 Child Restraints ...Larger Children ...1-32 Safety Belt Extender ...1-35 Checking Your ...
Seats and Seat Controls ...1-2 Head Restraints ...1-7 Safety Belts: They're For Everyone ...1-7 Why Safety Belts Work ...1-9 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts ...1-12 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 ...1-14 Adults ...Driver Position...1-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt...1-15 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-20 Right Front Passenger Position...1-21 Center Passenger Position ...1-21 Lap Belt ...1-22 Rear Seat Passenger Position ...1-23 Children ...1-24 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-24 1-26 Child Restraints ...Larger Children ...1-32 Safety Belt Extender ...1-35 Checking Your ...
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it. seats-how toadjustthem,and fold themup Front Seats A You canlosecontrol of theseattowardyourdoortounlock Slidetheseattowhereyouwantit.Thenreleasetheleverandtry theseatwithyourbody,tomakesuretheseatislockedintoplace. to move 1-2 The suddenmovement :ould startleandconfuseyou,ormakeyoupushapedalwhenyou don'twantto.Adjustthedriver'sseatonlywhenthevehicle is not moving. 1 I Manual Front Seat I I KO302 Move the leverunderthefront of thevehicle if you try toadjustamanual driver'sseatwhilethevehicleismoving. Seats & Safety Belts Seats and Seat Contro/s Thissectiontellsyouaboutthe ...
it. seats-how toadjustthem,and fold themup Front Seats A You canlosecontrol of theseattowardyourdoortounlock Slidetheseattowhereyouwantit.Thenreleasetheleverandtry theseatwithyourbody,tomakesuretheseatislockedintoplace. to move 1-2 The suddenmovement :ould startleandconfuseyou,ormakeyoupushapedalwhenyou don'twantto.Adjustthedriver'sseatonlywhenthevehicle is not moving. 1 I Manual Front Seat I I KO302 Move the leverunderthefront of thevehicle if you try toadjustamanual driver'sseatwhilethevehicleismoving. Seats & Safety Belts Seats and Seat Contro/s Thissectiontellsyouaboutthe ...
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In a crashthebeltcouldgo up , yoursafetybeltscan'tdotheirjob whenyou'rereclinedlikethis. TL-- sit well back i- Theshoulderbeltcan'tdoitsjobbecause it , receiving neckorotherinjuries. Sitting in a reclined position whenyourvehicleis in motlon, nave me seatbackupright. Pull up on the lever and theseatwillgo to lock the seatbackwhere you . Thelap belt can't doits job, either. In a crashyoucould go i it won'tbeagainstyour body.Instead,itwill be infront of theseat.Release thelever to an upright position. But don'thave a seatbackreclined if yourvehicleismoving. tho !at ...
In a crashthebeltcouldgo up , yoursafetybeltscan'tdotheirjob whenyou'rereclinedlikethis. TL-- sit well back i- Theshoulderbeltcan'tdoitsjobbecause it , receiving neckorotherinjuries. Sitting in a reclined position whenyourvehicleis in motlon, nave me seatbackupright. Pull up on the lever and theseatwillgo to lock the seatbackwhere you . Thelap belt can't doits job, either. In a crashyoucould go i it won'tbeagainstyour body.Instead,itwill be infront of theseat.Release thelever to an upright position. But don'thave a seatbackreclined if yourvehicleismoving. tho !at ...
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Your seatbackwillmovebackand forth freely,unlessyoucome to asuddenstop.Then it will be aknobwithsixsettingson of the driverandpassengerbucketseats. Front Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to increase lumbarsupportandclockwise decreaselumbarsupport. the outside to Turn the knob counter-clockwise to let people get into the backseator reach the storage area behind theseat. Seats & Safety Belts AN101021 Manual Lumbar Adjusfmenf I ~ PO326 If youhave this feature, there will lockinplace. 1-4
Your seatbackwillmovebackand forth freely,unlessyoucome to asuddenstop.Then it will be aknobwithsixsettingson of the driverandpassengerbucketseats. Front Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to increase lumbarsupportandclockwise decreaselumbarsupport. the outside to Turn the knob counter-clockwise to let people get into the backseator reach the storage area behind theseat. Seats & Safety Belts AN101021 Manual Lumbar Adjusfmenf I ~ PO326 If youhave this feature, there will lockinplace. 1-4
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of your vehicle makes it easytoget 1-5 That's if yourvehicleisparkedgoingdownafairlysteephill. The latchmustbedownfor theseat to workproperly. L H KO303 There's one timetheseatbackmaynot fold withoutsomehelpfromyou. Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab) KO304 The right front bucket or split-bench seat in andoutof the rearvehiclearea. To foldafrontseatbackforward, push theseatbacktoward the rearas you liftthislatch. Then theseatbackwillfoldforward.
of your vehicle makes it easytoget 1-5 That's if yourvehicleisparkedgoingdownafairlysteephill. The latchmustbedownfor theseat to workproperly. L H KO303 There's one timetheseatbackmaynot fold withoutsomehelpfromyou. Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab) KO304 The right front bucket or split-bench seat in andoutof the rearvehiclearea. To foldafrontseatbackforward, push theseatbacktoward the rearas you liftthislatch. Then theseatbackwillfoldforward.
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entry seat tr uesureitis locked. -- Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) KO808 Your extendedcab pickup mayhavejumpseats in place. To fold the jump seat down, pull downon the handleonthebottom of the seat until it locks. To store the seat,push it up until it canmove. Don't let the safety belts be it, sure to its original position.Thenmovetheseatrearward until the seat is flushwith the trim panels. A I To getout,again tilt the seatbackfullyforward. the whole seat will Aftersomeone gets into the rearseatarea,move the right front seatback to push rearwart y ; I K 'ou've ...
entry seat tr uesureitis locked. -- Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) KO808 Your extendedcab pickup mayhavejumpseats in place. To fold the jump seat down, pull downon the handleonthebottom of the seat until it locks. To store the seat,push it up until it canmove. Don't let the safety belts be it, sure to its original position.Thenmovetheseatrearward until the seat is flushwith the trim panels. A I To getout,again tilt the seatbackfullyforward. the whole seat will Aftersomeone gets into the rearseatarea,move the right front seatback to push rearwart y ; I K 'ou've ...
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Alwaysfastenyour safetybeltandcheckthatyourpassengers'beltsarefastened I CAUTION Don'tletanyoneridewheretheycan'twear a safetybeltproperly. I 1-7 If youarein a crashandyou'renotwearing a safetybelt,yourinjurie canbe much worse. in Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This part of yourears.This position reducesthechanceofaneckinjury a crash. You canhitthingsinsidethevehicle or be ifyouarebuckled up. You canbeseriouslyinjuredorkilled. In the same crash,youmight not be ejectedfrom it. Head Restraints AN102017 Slidetheheadrestraintupordown so thatthetopoftherestraintisclosest ...
Alwaysfastenyour safetybeltandcheckthatyourpassengers'beltsarefastened I CAUTION Don'tletanyoneridewheretheycan'twear a safetybeltproperly. I 1-7 If youarein a crashandyou'renotwearing a safetybelt,yourinjurie canbe much worse. in Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This part of yourears.This position reducesthechanceofaneckinjury a crash. You canhitthingsinsidethevehicle or be ifyouarebuckled up. You canbeseriouslyinjuredorkilled. In the same crash,youmight not be ejectedfrom it. Head Restraints AN102017 Slidetheheadrestraintupordown so thatthetopoftherestraintisclosest ...
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You neverknow if you 'renot buckled up.Andsomecrashescanbe so serious, like being hitbyatrain, that evenbuckled up apersonwouldn'tsurvive.Butmostcrashesare in acrash. If you 'llhear a chime,too.It'sthereminder to RUN or START whenyour safety belt isn'tbuckled, and you do haveacrash,youdon't knowif it willbea bad one. In many of them ,youwon'tgethurteven if you 'll be badlyhurt or killed. 1-8 Afewcrashesareverymild. Seats & Safety Belts AM110001 This figurelights upwhenyouturnthekey to buckleup. In them ,peoplewhobuckleupcansurvive and sometimes walkaway.Without belts they ...
You neverknow if you 'renot buckled up.Andsomecrashescanbe so serious, like being hitbyatrain, that evenbuckled up apersonwouldn'tsurvive.Butmostcrashesare in acrash. If you 'llhear a chime,too.It'sthereminder to RUN or START whenyour safety belt isn'tbuckled, and you do haveacrash,youdon't knowif it willbea bad one. In many of them ,youwon'tgethurteven if you 'll be badlyhurt or killed. 1-8 Afewcrashesareverymild. Seats & Safety Belts AM110001 This figurelights upwhenyouturnthekey to buckleup. In them ,peoplewhobuckleupcansurvive and sometimes walkaway.Without belts they ...