GMC 1993 Sonoma User manual

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THE STRENGTH OF EXPERIENCE,

INTRODUCTION
1993 GMC Sonoma Owner’s Manual
Welcome
Thismanualwasprepared to acquaintyouwith the operation and
maintenance of your
1993 GMCSonomaand to provideimportantsafety
information.ThereisalsoaGMCTruckWarrantyandOwnerAssistance
Informationbooklet. In some vehicles,therecanbeinformationmanualsfrom
othermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipmentcompanies. We
urgeyou to reviewallthesepublicationscarefully.Thiswillhelpyouenjoy
safe and trouble-freeoperation of yourvehicle.
When it comes
to service,keep in mindthatyourGMCTruckdealerknows
yourvehiclebest and is interestedinyourcompletesatisfaction. Your dealer
invitesyou
to returnforall of yourserviceneedsbothduringandafter the
warrantyperiod.
Remember,
if youhaveaconcern and needhelphandlingittoyour
satisfaction,seetheprocedureintheGMCTruckWarrantyandOwner
AssistanceInformationbooklet.
ThanksforchoosingaGMCTruckproduct.Wevalueyouasamemberof
theGMCTruckfamily.Wewant to assureyou of ourcontinuinginterest in
yourpleasure and satisfactionwithyourvehicle.
GMCTruckDivision
GeneralMotorsCorporation
Pontiac,Michigan
@Copyright 7992 GeneralMotorsCorporation, GMC TruckDivision.
AI/ Rights Reserved
Second Edition
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Printed in U. S.A.

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Model Reference
This manual covers fhese models:
TYPE
MODEL
REGULAR CAB
CLUBCOUPElEXTENDED CAB
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TABLE OF CONTEIVTS
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Section
A Thissectiontells you how to useyour manual and includes
safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Thissectiontells you how to useyour seats and safety belts
properly.
Thissectionexplainshow to start and operate your vehicle.
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Thissectiontellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls and how to operate youraudio system.
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Here you’ll findhelpfulinformation and tips about the road and
how todrive under differentconditions.
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Thissectiontells you what to do if you have a problemwhile
driving,such as
a flattire or engine overheating.
Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your vehicle running
properly and looking good.
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This section tellsyou when to performvehiclemaintenanceand
what fluids and lubricants to use.
Thissectiontellsyou how to contactyour
GM divisionfor
assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives
youinformationon“Reporting SafetyDefects”.
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Here’san alphabetical listing of almost every subject inthis
manual. You can useittoquicklyfindsomethingyou want to
read.
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How To Use This Manual
Manypeoplereadtheirowner’smanualfrombeginning to endwhentheyfirst
receivetheirnewvehicle.Thiswill help youlearnaboutthefeaturesand
controlsforyourvehicle. In thismanual,you’ll find thatpictures and words
worktogether to explainthingsquickly.
INDEX: A good place to look forwhatyouneedistheIndexinbackofthe
manual.It’sanalphabeticallist of allthat’s in themanual,andthe page
numberwhereyou’llfindit.
SECTIONS 1-6: Each section of thismanualbeginswithabrieflist of its
contents,
so youcanoften find ataglance if asectioncontainsthe
informationyouwant.
SECTION 7: Thissection of themanualcoversthemaintenancerequiredfor
yourvehicle.
SECTION 8: CUSTOMERASSISTANCE: Thissectionincludesimportant
informationaboutReportingSafetyDefectsandgivesyoudetailsaboutthe
“RoadsideAssistance”program. You willalsofindcustomersatisfaction phone
numbers(includingcustomersatisfactionnumbersforthehearingandspeech
impaired) as well as the mediatiodarbitration procedure.We’vealsoincluded
orderinginformationforservicepublicationsinthissection.
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How To Use This Manual
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find anumber of safetycautions in this book. Weuseyellow and
the wordCAUTION to tell youaboutthings that could hurtyou
if youwere to
ignore the warning.
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Thesemean there issomething that could hurt you or otherpeople.
In the
yellow caution area, we tell youwhat the hazard is. Then we tell you
what to
do to help avoid orreduce the hazard.Pleasereadthese cautions. If
youdon’t,
you or others could be hurt.
You will
also find a red circle with aslash through it in this book. This safety
symbolmeans“Don’t”,
“Don’t dothis”,or“Don’t let this happen.’’
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in thisbookyou will find thesebluenotices:
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These meanthere is somethingthat could damage yourvehicle
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In thebluenoticearea, we tell youaboutsomethingthat can damageyour
vehicle.Manytimes,thisdamagewouldnotbecoveredbyyourwarranty,and
itcould be costly.Butthenoticewill tell youwhat to dotohelpavoidthe
damage.
Whenyoureadothermanuals,youmightseeCAUTIONandNOTICE
warningsindifferentcolorsor in differentwords. In thismanual,we’veused
thefamiliarwords and colorsthatGeneralMotorshasusedforyears.
You’ll alsoseewarninglabelsonyourvehicle.Theyusethesamecolors,
andthewordsCAUTIONorNOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these symbols
are used on an original battery:
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Caution
PossibleInjury
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Avoid Sparks
or Flames
ProtectEyes
by Shielding CausticBattery
Acid
Could CauseBurns
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Sparkor Flame Could
ExplodeBattery
I hese symbols are important for you and your passengers wheneveryour
vehicle
is driven:
fastenSafetyDoor Lock/Unlock
Belts
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These symbols have to dowith your lights.
Master Lighting
Switch
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Turn Signal
Direction
ParkingLights Daytime
Running Lights
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HazardWarning
Flasher
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Fog Lights
Heaulight
High Beam
These symbolsare on some of yourcontrols:
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Windshield Windshield
Washer Defroster
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VentilatingFanOff
Windshield HoodRelease
Wiper
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How To Use This Manual
Thesesymbolsareusedonwarningandindicatorlights.
Engine Coolant ~
Temperature
BRAKE
Brake
(Digital Cluster)
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Battery Charging
System
I BRAKE
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Fuel
SHIFT
Brake
(Standard Cluster) Shift Light
EngineOil
Pressure
Here aresomeothersymbolsyoumay see.
Fuse Lighter Horn Speaker
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Hereyou’ll find informationabouttheseats in yourvehicleandhow to use
yoursafety belts properly
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not do withsafetybelts .
Seats and Seat Controls ...................................................................................... 1-2
Head Restraints ................................................................................................. 1-7
SafetyBelts:They’reForEveryone .................................................................... 1-7
Why Safety Belts Work ..................................................................................... 1-9
QuestionsManyPeople AskAboutSafety Belts ......................................... 1-12
How To WearSafety Belts Properly ................................................................. 1-14
Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
......................................................................................... 1-15
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Center Passenger Position ............................................................................. 1-21
Lap Belt ........................................................................................................ 1-22
RearSeatPassengerPosition ........................................................................ 1-23
Children
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Smaller Children and Babies
.......................................................................... 1-24
Child Restraints
............................................................................................ 1-26
Larger Children ................................................................................................ 1-32
Safety Belt Extender
........................................................................................... 1-35
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................................................................... 1-35
ReplacingSafety Belts After a Crash
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Seats & Safety Belts
Seats and Seat Contro/s
Thissectiontellsyouaboutthe seats-how toadjustthem,and fold themup
anddown.
Front Seats
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You canlosecontrol of thevehicle if you try toadjustamanual
driver’sseatwhilethevehicleismoving. The suddenmovement
:ould startleandconfuseyou,ormakeyoupushapedalwhenyou
don’twantto.Adjustthedriver’sseatonlywhenthevehicle is not
moving.
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Manual Front Seat
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Move the leverunderthefront of theseattowardyourdoortounlock it.
Slidetheseattowhereyouwantit.Thenreleasetheleverandtry to move
theseatwithyourbody,tomakesuretheseatislockedintoplace.
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Reclining Front Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60140
Split-Bench)
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To adjust the seatback, lift theleverontheouterside of theseat.Release
thelever to lock the seatbackwhere you wantit.
Pull up on the lever and
theseatwillgo
to an upright position.
But don’thave a seatbackreclined
if yourvehicleismoving.
Sitting
in a reclined position whenyourvehicleis in motioncanbe
dangerous.Even
if youbuckle up, yoursafetybeltscan’tdotheirjob
whenyou’rereclinedlikethis.
Theshoulderbeltcan’tdoitsjobbecause
it won’tbeagainstyour
body.Instead,itwill be infront of you. In a crashyoucould
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it, receiving neckorotherinjuries.
Thelap belt can’t doits job, either. In a crashthebeltcouldgo up
overyourabdomen.Thebeltforceswouldbethere, n
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slvic bone!: This could causeseriousinternaliqjuries
or proper protection when the vehicleis in
motlon, nave me
seatbackupright.
TL-- sit wellback i- tho !at and wearyour
safety belt properl!
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Seats & Safety Belts
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Manual Lumbar Adjusfmenf
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If youhave this feature, there will be aknobwithsixsettingson the outside
of the driverandpassengerbucketseats.
Turn the knob counter-clockwiseto increase lumbarsupportandclockwise to
decreaselumbarsupport.
Front Seatback Latches
The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the backseator reach
the storage area behind theseat. Your seatbackwillmovebackand forth
freely,unlessyoucome to asuddenstop.Then it
will lockinplace.
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There’s one timetheseatbackmaynot fold withoutsomehelpfromyou.
That’s
if yourvehicleisparkedgoingdownafairlysteephill.
To foldafrontseatbackforward, push theseatbacktoward the rearas you
liftthislatch. Then theseatbackwillfoldforward. The latchmustbedownfor
theseat
to workproperly.
Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab)
KO304
The right front bucketorsplit-benchseat of yourvehiclemakes it easytoget
in andoutof the rearvehiclearea.
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Seats & Safety Belts
Whenyou tilt the rightfrontseatbackfullyforward, the whole seat will
Aftersomeone gets into the rearseatarea,move the right front
slide forward.
seatback to its original position.Thenmovetheseatrearward until it
locks.
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If aneasyentryrightfrontseat isn't locked, it canmove. In a
wdden stopor crash, the person sittingthere could beinjured.
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'ou've usedit,besure to push rearwart -- -;y entry seat tr
uesureitis locked.
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To getout,again tilt the seatbackfullyforward.
Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models)
KO808
Your extendedcab pickup mayhavejumpseats in the reararea. To fold the
jump seat down, pull downon the handleonthebottom of the seat until the
seat
is in place. To store the seat,push it up until it is flushwith the trim
panels. Don't let the safety belts be damagedby the hingesor the latches.
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