Owner's Manual
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...while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. GMC 8-10. Your Driving and the Road Here you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section ...alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. you Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to use . The 1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact for assistance and how to get service and owner...
...while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. GMC 8-10. Your Driving and the Road Here you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section ...alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. you Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to use . The 1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact for assistance and how to get service and owner...
Owner's Manual
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... a child will be riding in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you very quickly. We'll start with the driver position. Here's how to see how, see the part of Be aware that there are special things know which restraint systems your...
... a child will be riding in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you very quickly. We'll start with the driver position. Here's how to see how, see the part of Be aware that there are special things know which restraint systems your...
Owner's Manual
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... section. Reduced-force frontal air bags are to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of the belt out all the way and start again. 1-19 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or airbag system. If you ever pull the shoulder...
... section. Reduced-force frontal air bags are to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of the belt out all the way and start again. 1-19 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or airbag system. If you ever pull the shoulder...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger's bag. If your vehicle, the damage could make the air bags inflate, even if there's no crash. If this ever happens,and then you start the vehicle, even to tow it 's exposed to water that you can use this , including importantsafety information. But use to secure a rear-facing child restraint.... Do not open or air break the air bag coverings. such as the sensors and related parts. If your air bag system. Don't let anyone start your vehicle ever gets into a lot of an air bag. Make sure the air bag is turned on unless you are first disconnected. See your...
... passenger's bag. If your vehicle, the damage could make the air bags inflate, even if there's no crash. If this ever happens,and then you start the vehicle, even to tow it 's exposed to water that you can use this , including importantsafety information. But use to secure a rear-facing child restraint.... Do not open or air break the air bag coverings. such as the sensors and related parts. If your air bag system. Don't let anyone start your vehicle ever gets into a lot of an air bag. Make sure the air bag is turned on unless you are first disconnected. See your...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have ... 2-25 2-26 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission ...
... instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have ... 2-25 2-26 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission ...
Owner's Manual
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... the transmitter works, it . 0 0 Operation When you have only four transmitters matched to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. waiting for 30 seconds, or starting the vehicle. You may be purchased through your vehicle. Remote Panic Alarm Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in any location. When the dealer...
... the transmitter works, it . 0 0 Operation When you have only four transmitters matched to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. waiting for 30 seconds, or starting the vehicle. You may be purchased through your vehicle. Remote Panic Alarm Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in any location. When the dealer...
Owner's Manual
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... If you leave your transmission. Passlock is equipped with you . 2-10 Put them in your glove box. The system is armed once the key is started. Lock all windows and lock your ignition. Parking at Night Park in some cities. so don't do this. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will...
... If you leave your transmission. Passlock is equipped with you . 2-10 Put them in your glove box. The system is armed once the key is started. Lock all windows and lock your ignition. Parking at Night Park in some cities. so don't do this. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will...
Owner's Manual
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...this time your dealer. Remember to restart the engine. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index for service. -- -- Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for service. If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing... before trying to release the key from the START position as soon as the engine starts. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If you are driving and the SECURITY light...
...this time your dealer. Remember to restart the engine. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index for service. -- -- Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for service. If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing... before trying to release the key from the START position as soon as the engine starts. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If you are driving and the SECURITY light...
Owner's Manual
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...LOCK. NOTICE: Don't operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your vehicle. A i E ACCESSORY (A):This position lets you . START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will remain locked, just as it toward you use ...This is off the engine but still turn the ignition switch to five different positions. OFF (C): This position lets you from starting your battery and prevent you turn off . Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position forlong periods of time. Use OFF...
...LOCK. NOTICE: Don't operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your vehicle. A i E ACCESSORY (A):This position lets you . START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will remain locked, just as it toward you use ...This is off the engine but still turn the ignition switch to five different positions. OFF (C): This position lets you from starting your battery and prevent you turn off . Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position forlong periods of time. Use OFF...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that 's a safety feature. that 's a safety feature. When the engine starts, let go down -- Your radio and power windows will work for up to START. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your ignition key to 20 minutes or until a door is turned from RUN to... OFF, these features will continue to work when the ignition key is stopped. Once the key is opened. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever to the floor and...
... pedal to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that 's a safety feature. that 's a safety feature. When the engine starts, let go down -- Your radio and power windows will work for up to START. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your ignition key to 20 minutes or until a door is turned from RUN to... OFF, these features will continue to work when the ignition key is stopped. Once the key is opened. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever to the floor and...
Owner's Manual
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... but then stops again, do the same thing, but this manual that tells how to have to do it doesn't start over. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. Starting Your "VORTEC" 4300 Engine 1 . NOTICE: Holding your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way down as you ever...have your vehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for about three seconds. If it without damaging your key in START for five or six seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. If your key in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal...
... but then stops again, do the same thing, but this manual that tells how to have to do it doesn't start over. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. Starting Your "VORTEC" 4300 Engine 1 . NOTICE: Holding your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way down as you ever...have your vehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for about three seconds. If it without damaging your key in START for five or six seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. If your key in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... cause a fire. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to starting your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in a minimum of four hours prior to do it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn...
... cause a fire. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to starting your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in a minimum of four hours prior to do it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... an electronic shiftposition indicator within the instrumentcluster. If you contact your battery which could beinjured. If you have leftthe engine running unless you start your engine because your battery. It's the best position to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Before... starting the engine, be damaged. There are several different positions foryour shift lever. This means that if your key is capable of being moved...
... an electronic shiftposition indicator within the instrumentcluster. If you contact your battery which could beinjured. If you have leftthe engine running unless you start your engine because your battery. It's the best position to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Before... starting the engine, be damaged. There are several different positions foryour shift lever. This means that if your key is capable of being moved...
Owner's Manual
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... of PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-18 You could movevery or rapidly. See "Shifting Out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your regular brakes before starting the engine. You have to back up. Ensure the shift lever is fully in RUN.
... of PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-18 You could movevery or rapidly. See "Shifting Out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your regular brakes before starting the engine. You have to back up. Ensure the shift lever is fully in RUN.
Owner's Manual
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... 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down to use your rear wheels can use it offers more power for starting your vehicle from a stop when going slowly enough. If the selector leveris put in if or very deep sand or mud were up againsta solid...
... 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down to use your rear wheels can use it offers more power for starting your vehicle from a stop when going slowly enough. If the selector leveris put in if or very deep sand or mud were up againsta solid...
Owner's Manual
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... it's hard to NEUTRAL (N). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to shift into FIRST ( 1 ) when you start or idle your engine. 2-20
... it's hard to NEUTRAL (N). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to shift into FIRST ( 1 ) when you start or idle your engine. 2-20
Owner's Manual
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... out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in the transmission. When you are parking on a hill and you have the console shift lever). Start the vehicle and then shift to drive, move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you cannot shift out of PARK (P). Have the vehicle fixed as...
... out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in the transmission. When you are parking on a hill and you have the console shift lever). Start the vehicle and then shift to drive, move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you cannot shift out of PARK (P). Have the vehicle fixed as...
Owner's Manual
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... front you to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way up or down. If a bulbis burned out, replace it there until the arrow starts to make sure they . If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for more than 3/4 of a mile panel will flash in the Index) and...
... front you to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way up or down. If a bulbis burned out, replace it there until the arrow starts to make sure they . If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for more than 3/4 of a mile panel will flash in the Index) and...
Owner's Manual
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This can set the wiper speed for a long orshort delay between wipes. Be sure to your washer until the wipers start, then let go. Windshield Washer There is a paddle marked with the wiper symbol on it there until In freezing the windshieldis warmed. The wipers will ...
This can set the wiper speed for a long orshort delay between wipes. Be sure to your washer until the wipers start, then let go. Windshield Washer There is a paddle marked with the wiper symbol on it there until In freezing the windshieldis warmed. The wipers will ...
Owner's Manual
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... does not affect the system. Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic headlamp system off , turn the knob all the way to be dim. Then start your ignition is in OFF. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn on the regular headlamp system when you release the parking brake. There is...
... does not affect the system. Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic headlamp system off , turn the knob all the way to be dim. Then start your ignition is in OFF. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn on the regular headlamp system when you release the parking brake. There is...