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....Wewant to assureyou of your 1993 GMCSonomaand to provideimportantsafety information.ThereisalsoaGMCTruckWarrantyandOwnerAssistance Informationbooklet. and needhelphandlingittoyour Remember, if youhaveaconcern satisfaction,seetheprocedureintheGMCTruckWarrantyandOwner AssistanceInformationbooklet. When it comes to service,keep in GMCTruckDivision GeneralMotorsCorporation Pontiac,Michigan @Copyright 7992 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck Division. AI/ Rights Reserved Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. INTRODUCTION 1993 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome Thismanualwasprepared to...
....Wewant to assureyou of your 1993 GMCSonomaand to provideimportantsafety information.ThereisalsoaGMCTruckWarrantyandOwnerAssistance Informationbooklet. and needhelphandlingittoyour Remember, if youhaveaconcern satisfaction,seetheprocedureintheGMCTruckWarrantyandOwner AssistanceInformationbooklet. When it comes to service,keep in GMCTruckDivision GeneralMotorsCorporation Pontiac,Michigan @Copyright 7992 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck Division. AI/ Rights Reserved Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. INTRODUCTION 1993 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome Thismanualwasprepared to...
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... to use . Here you'll find something you want to read. Here the manual tells you how to get service publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting SafetyDefects". 1 9 Here'san alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use your... safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. You can use your vehicle. Section A This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
... to use . Here you'll find something you want to read. Here the manual tells you how to get service publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting SafetyDefects". 1 9 Here'san alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use your... safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. You can use your vehicle. Section A This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
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... ...4-41 Freeway Driving...4-42 Driving a Long Distance...4-44 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-46 Parking on driving. Your Driving and the Road Section Hereyou'll find information about driving on different kinds of Control ...4-22 Off-Road Driving With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle ...4-23 Driving at Night ...4-34 Driving in the...
... ...4-41 Freeway Driving...4-42 Driving a Long Distance...4-44 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-46 Parking on driving. Your Driving and the Road Section Hereyou'll find information about driving on different kinds of Control ...4-22 Off-Road Driving With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle ...4-23 Driving at Night ...4-34 Driving in the...
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h LOw SHOULDER WORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD AM402003 ORANGE indicatesroadconstructionormaintenance. WEST EXIT SMALLTC'V 44 1 -' -1 AM402004 GREEN is usedto guidethedriver. Green signsmayindicateupcoming freewayexitsorshowthedirectionyoushouldturn to reachaparticular place. HOSPITAL INFORMATION AM40200i BLUE signswithwhitelettersshowmotorists' sewices. 4-3 You'li wanttoslow downwhenyousee an orangesign, as part of theroadmaybeclosedoff ortornup. And there may be workersandmaintenancevehiclesaround,too.
h LOw SHOULDER WORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD AM402003 ORANGE indicatesroadconstructionormaintenance. WEST EXIT SMALLTC'V 44 1 -' -1 AM402004 GREEN is usedto guidethedriver. Green signsmayindicateupcoming freewayexitsorshowthedirectionyoushouldturn to reachaparticular place. HOSPITAL INFORMATION AM40200i BLUE signswithwhitelettersshowmotorists' sewices. 4-3 You'li wanttoslow downwhenyousee an orangesign, as part of theroadmaybeclosedoff ortornup. And there may be workersandmaintenancevehiclesaround,too.
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Thereis also technicalinformationaboutyour vehicle. L L Here you will find information about the care ofyourvehicle . Transfer Case ...6-21 Front Axle...Engine Coolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid...Brake Master Cylinder ...Replacing Brake ...Things Under the Hood 6-3 6-7 6-9 6-14 6-16 6-19 6-21 6-22 6-23 6-27 6-28 6-29 6-30 Fuel ...6-4 ... This part begins withservice and fuel information. Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Rear Axle Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 ... Service & Appearance Cave Section r .
Thereis also technicalinformationaboutyour vehicle. L L Here you will find information about the care ofyourvehicle . Transfer Case ...6-21 Front Axle...Engine Coolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid...Brake Master Cylinder ...Replacing Brake ...Things Under the Hood 6-3 6-7 6-9 6-14 6-16 6-19 6-21 6-22 6-23 6-27 6-28 6-29 6-30 Fuel ...6-4 ... This part begins withservice and fuel information. Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Rear Axle Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 ... Service & Appearance Cave Section r .
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Contactyourdealer to learnhow to prepareyourvehicleforlongerstorage periods.For more information,contactyourdealer'sservicedepartment,or write to: AdistraCorporation 171 HamiltonStreet Plymouth, MI 48170 In Canada,write to add watertooneofthese.Whenit'stimeforanewbattery,werecommenda Delco Freedom battery.Getonethat has ...
Contactyourdealer to learnhow to prepareyourvehicleforlongerstorage periods.For more information,contactyourdealer'sservicedepartment,or write to: AdistraCorporation 171 HamiltonStreet Plymouth, MI 48170 In Canada,write to add watertooneofthese.Whenit'stimeforanewbattery,werecommenda Delco Freedom battery.Getonethat has ...
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...,ortheGross (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. Service & Appearance Care Loading Your Vehicle 'MFb8 Y GENERAL MOTORSCORP L TAI rl l . . ... SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ... Be sure to obtain the grossvehicleweightcapacity of yourvehicle.Thisiscalled the GVWR(GrossVehicleWeightRating).TheGVWRincludes the weight of yourtruck could shiftforwardandcomeintothepassenger area, injuringyou or others.
...,ortheGross (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. Service & Appearance Care Loading Your Vehicle 'MFb8 Y GENERAL MOTORSCORP L TAI rl l . . ... SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ... Be sure to obtain the grossvehicleweightcapacity of yourvehicle.Thisiscalled the GVWR(GrossVehicleWeightRating).TheGVWRincludes the weight of yourtruck could shiftforwardandcomeintothepassenger area, injuringyou or others.
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Recommended center of the GAWRs. Your dealer canhelpyouwiththis. Open yourdriver'sdoor and lookatthedoorlockpillarforthe Certificationrrire label to Truck Camper Loading Information label in glove box for cargo weight rating (Pickup Truck}. Service & Appearance Care TRUCKLOADINGINFORMATION EXAMPLEOFPROPER TRUCK ANDCAMPERMATCH 1. ATkryou'veloadedyourvehicleandcamper,driveto a weighstation and weighonthefrontandrearwheelsseparately.Thiswill tell ...
Recommended center of the GAWRs. Your dealer canhelpyouwiththis. Open yourdriver'sdoor and lookatthedoorlockpillarforthe Certificationrrire label to Truck Camper Loading Information label in glove box for cargo weight rating (Pickup Truck}. Service & Appearance Care TRUCKLOADINGINFORMATION EXAMPLEOFPROPER TRUCK ANDCAMPERMATCH 1. ATkryou'veloadedyourvehicleandcamper,driveto a weighstation and weighonthefrontandrearwheelsseparately.Thiswill tell ...
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... pp i , See "Loading Your vehicle" in the Index. $. -i& danger lerloaaed tires. Justaskfor a copy of "Consumer Information, TruckCamper Loading." Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab GeneralMotors is aware that somevehicleownersmayconsider having the pickup boxremovedandacommercialor recreational bodyinstalled.Before you . Underinflated ... delivered with everynewvehicle.If your spare tire is a different brand than your when tires are more information oncurbweights,cargo weights, cargoweight rating andthe correct center of gravityzoneforyour vehicle, yourdealercan help you do so,...
... pp i , See "Loading Your vehicle" in the Index. $. -i& danger lerloaaed tires. Justaskfor a copy of "Consumer Information, TruckCamper Loading." Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab GeneralMotors is aware that somevehicleownersmayconsider having the pickup boxremovedandacommercialor recreational bodyinstalled.Before you . Underinflated ... delivered with everynewvehicle.If your spare tire is a different brand than your when tires are more information oncurbweights,cargo weights, cargoweight rating andthe correct center of gravityzoneforyour vehicle, yourdealercan help you do so,...
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... normdue to variationsin driving habits,servicepractices and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate. If you to lose control whiledriving. It Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United StatesNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministrationwhichgrades tires by treadwear, traction and temperatureperformance.(Thisappliesonlyto vehicles sold intheUnitedStates.) Treadwear Thetreadweargradeis a comparativerating based onthewearrate of...
... normdue to variationsin driving habits,servicepractices and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate. If you to lose control whiledriving. It Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United StatesNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministrationwhichgrades tires by treadwear, traction and temperatureperformance.(Thisappliesonlyto vehicles sold intheUnitedStates.) Treadwear Thetreadweargradeis a comparativerating based onthewearrate of...
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... of fuses,circuitbreakers,andfusiblethermallinksinthewiring itself.Thisgreatlyreducesthechance of it can damage your vehicle and the damagewouldn't be covered by yourwarranty.Jr2gT Some of firescausedbyelectricalproblems. 6-59 Paint information. It'sveryhelpful is: if you check with your vehicle unless you A list of theglove box. of allproductionoptionsandspecialequipment. Add-on EIectricai Equipment Don't add anything electrical...
... of fuses,circuitbreakers,andfusiblethermallinksinthewiring itself.Thisgreatlyreducesthechance of it can damage your vehicle and the damagewouldn't be covered by yourwarranty.Jr2gT Some of firescausedbyelectricalproblems. 6-59 Paint information. It'sveryhelpful is: if you check with your vehicle unless you A list of theglove box. of allproductionoptionsandspecialequipment. Add-on EIectricai Equipment Don't add anything electrical...
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...propertools and equipmentforthejob. In addition, it down in this section.Thiswill help keepyourvehicleingoodcondition,pleasemaintainyourvehicleproperly. But wedon'tknowexactlyhowyou'lldriveit. Your dealercanbereliedupon to gettheminSection 8, "CustomerAssistance Information". To helpprotectourenvironment,and to havetheirmaintenanceworkdone. If youhaveanydoubt,have aaualifiedtechnician do the work ,to qualifyyourvehiclefor warrantyrepairs. 7-2 Youmay drivevery short distancesonlyafewtimesaweek.Oryou maydrivelongdistances all thedifferentwayspeopleusetheirGMvehicles,maintenance...
...propertools and equipmentforthejob. In addition, it down in this section.Thiswill help keepyourvehicleingoodcondition,pleasemaintainyourvehicleproperly. But wedon'tknowexactlyhowyou'lldriveit. Your dealercanbereliedupon to gettheminSection 8, "CustomerAssistance Information". To helpprotectourenvironment,and to havetheirmaintenanceworkdone. If youhaveanydoubt,have aaualifiedtechnician do the work ,to qualifyyourvehiclefor warrantyrepairs. 7-2 Youmay drivevery short distancesonlyafewtimesaweek.Oryou maydrivelongdistances all thedifferentwayspeopleusetheirGMvehicles,maintenance...
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fluid level and add if necessary. Checkthewindshieldwasher SeetheIndexunder these itemsfor information onhow to performthese under-hood checksateach fuel fill. Service Station Checks It isimportant for you or a service station attendant to checkthem. 7-1 7 Check the engine coolant leveland add ifnecessary. Checktheengine oil level and add if necessary.
fluid level and add if necessary. Checkthewindshieldwasher SeetheIndexunder these itemsfor information onhow to performthese under-hood checksateach fuel fill. Service Station Checks It isimportant for you or a service station attendant to checkthem. 7-1 7 Check the engine coolant leveland add ifnecessary. Checktheengine oil level and add if necessary.
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Customer Assistance Information Section Hereyouwillfindout how to report any safety defects. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications andhow to contact GMC Truck if youneed assistance. Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...8-2 Customer Assistance for HearinglSpeech Impaired 8-3 GM Participation in Better BusinessBureau MediatiodArbitration Program...8-3 Reporting Safety Defects...8-4 Roadside Assistance ...,...8-5 ...Service Publications...8-6 ...I 8-1
Customer Assistance Information Section Hereyouwillfindout how to report any safety defects. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications andhow to contact GMC Truck if youneed assistance. Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...8-2 Customer Assistance for HearinglSpeech Impaired 8-3 GM Participation in Better BusinessBureau MediatiodArbitration Program...8-3 Reporting Safety Defects...8-4 Roadside Assistance ...,...8-5 ...Service Publications...8-6 ...I 8-1
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... Weencourage you tocallthetoll-freenumberlistedpreviouslyinorderto giveyourinquirypromptattention.Informationonofficesoutsidethe whichcanassistyoucanalsobefoundintheWarrantyandOwner AssistanceInformationbooklet. In Canada,contacttheGM of DealershipManagement, it appearsyourconcerncannotberesolvedbythedealershipwithoutfurther help, contacttheGMCTruckConsumerRelationsManagerbycalling 1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-462-8782). If youneedtocontactusinwriting,pleasecontactConsumerRelationsby writing:GMCTruck,31 E. If yourconcernhasnotbeenresolved satisfaction,thefollowingstepsshould be taken: to give...
... Weencourage you tocallthetoll-freenumberlistedpreviouslyinorderto giveyourinquirypromptattention.Informationonofficesoutsidethe whichcanassistyoucanalsobefoundintheWarrantyandOwner AssistanceInformationbooklet. In Canada,contacttheGM of DealershipManagement, it appearsyourconcerncannotberesolvedbythedealershipwithoutfurther help, contacttheGMCTruckConsumerRelationsManagerbycalling 1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-462-8782). If youneedtocontactusinwriting,pleasecontactConsumerRelationsby writing:GMCTruck,31 E. If yourconcernhasnotbeenresolved satisfaction,thefollowingstepsshould be taken: to give...
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... youcan still gotocourt becauseanarbitrator'sdecisionisbinding on GM but notonyou,unless you did not first contact your dealer or GMC Truck). or IfNHTSAreceivessimilarcomplaints, it mayopenaninvestigation, and if it finds that asafetydefectexists in agroupofvehicles, it is rendered... of fairness and equity, and arenotrequiredtoduplicate the functions of resorting to the courts. Customer Assistance Information In orderto file aclaim,youwillhave to provideyourname and address,the vehicleidentificationnumber(VIN) of yourvehicle,andastatement of charge,andinformal...
... youcan still gotocourt becauseanarbitrator'sdecisionisbinding on GM but notonyou,unless you did not first contact your dealer or GMC Truck). or IfNHTSAreceivessimilarcomplaints, it mayopenaninvestigation, and if it finds that asafetydefectexists in agroupofvehicles, it is rendered... of fairness and equity, and arenotrequiredtoduplicate the functions of resorting to the courts. Customer Assistance Information In orderto file aclaim,youwillhave to provideyourname and address,the vehicleidentificationnumber(VIN) of yourvehicle,andastatement of charge,andinformal...
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... disabledvehicles.This service combines the efforts of CanadaLimited,CustomerAssistanceCenter,1908ColonelSam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. Just dial GMCTruckRoadsideAssistanceat1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-462-8782) to reach a qualified representative who can also obtain other information aboutmotor vehicle safetyfrom the Hotline. RoadsideAssistanceis available 24hours a day, sevendays a week,365 days a year, including weekendsandholidays. Reporting Safety...
... disabledvehicles.This service combines the efforts of CanadaLimited,CustomerAssistanceCenter,1908ColonelSam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. Just dial GMCTruckRoadsideAssistanceat1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-462-8782) to reach a qualified representative who can also obtain other information aboutmotor vehicle safetyfrom the Hotline. RoadsideAssistanceis available 24hours a day, sevendays a week,365 days a year, including weekendsandholidays. Reporting Safety...
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... 'll need theindextoidentify them. Subscriptions You cansubscribetoall GMCTruckProductServicePublications(PSP's). You maygetadditional subscriptionorderingforms by GMC Truck and willnot be obtainedbywriting to obtainProductServicePublications,Subscriptions and Indexesasdescribedbelowisapplicableonlyinthefifty US. Othersdescribeaquickerway to repairaneworunexpected ...Michigan48343alongwith the orderform located atthe end of trucks. Customer Assistance Information Service Publications Informationonhow to : GeneralMotorsofCanadaLimited,Service PublicationsDepartment,1908ColonelSam Dr.,...
... 'll need theindextoidentify them. Subscriptions You cansubscribetoall GMCTruckProductServicePublications(PSP's). You maygetadditional subscriptionorderingforms by GMC Truck and willnot be obtainedbywriting to obtainProductServicePublications,Subscriptions and Indexesasdescribedbelowisapplicableonlyinthefifty US. Othersdescribeaquickerway to repairaneworunexpected ...Michigan48343alongwith the orderform located atthe end of trucks. Customer Assistance Information Service Publications Informationonhow to : GeneralMotorsofCanadaLimited,Service PublicationsDepartment,1908ColonelSam Dr.,...
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...this,you want an additional orderingformfor an indexorasubscription, just call is 1-800-551-4123. 8-7 Price information for that an index is no charge forindexesforthe 1989-1993 modelyears. There is mailedto you maywant to wait until the interested in SomePSP's pertaining toa particular ...modelyearvehiclemay be published in the sameindex. It provides a variety of information.Here'swhatyou'll find inthe index and ...
...this,you want an additional orderingformfor an indexorasubscription, just call is 1-800-551-4123. 8-7 Price information for that an index is no charge forindexesforthe 1989-1993 modelyears. There is mailedto you maywant to wait until the interested in SomePSP's pertaining toa particular ...modelyearvehiclemay be published in the sameindex. It provides a variety of information.Here'swhatyou'll find inthe index and ...