GMC 1999 Sierra 1500 Pickup User manual

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THE STRENGTH OF EXPERIENCE.

INTRODUCTION
1993 Sierra Owner’s Manual
Welcome
Thismanualwaspreparedtoacquaintyouwiththeoperationand
maintenanceofyour
1993 GMCTruck or Chassis,andtoprovideimportant
safetyinformation.There is alsoaGMCTruckWarrantyandOwner
AssistanceInformationbooklet. In somevehicles,therecan be information
manualsfromothermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipment
companies. We urgeyoutoreview all thesepublicationscarefully.This
will
helpyouenjoysafeandtrouble-freeoperation ofyourvehicle.
When it comes to service,keep in mindthatyourGMCTruckdealerknows
yourvehiclebestand is interested in yourcompletesatisfaction. Your dealer
invitesyoutoreturn
for all ofyourserviceneeds both duringandafterthe
warrantyperiod.
Remember,
if youhaveaconcernandneedhelphandling it to your
satisfactionseetheprocedureinSection 8,
or in the GMCTruckWarranty
andOwnerAssistanceInformationbooklet.
Thanks
for choosingaGMCTruckproduct. We valueyouasamemberof
theGMCTruckfamily.Wewant to assureyou of ourcontinuinginterest in
yourpleasureandsatisfactionwithyourvehicle.
GMCTruck Division
General
Motors Corporation
Pontiac,Michigan
@Copyright 7992 GeneralMotorsCorporation,GMCTruckDivision.
All Rights Reserved
Second Edition Printedin
USA
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Model Reference
This manual covers these models.
TYPE
REGULAR CAB PICKUP
A
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REGULAR CAB PICKUP
EXTENDED CAB PICKUP
3
4 DOOR PICKUP
REGULAR CAB CHASSIS CAB
3500 HD CHASSIS CAB
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TABLE OF CONT€NTS
How to Use this Manual
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Seat3
Safety Belts
Features A
Control:
Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems
Your Driving and the Road
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Service dl
Appearance
$6 -ustomer Assistance lnformation
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Section
0
This sectiontellsyou how to useyourmanualand includes
safetyand vehicle damage warnings andsymbols.
I
This sectiontells you how to useyourseatsandsafety belts
properly.
2
This section explains how to start andoperate your vehicle.
3
Thissectiontellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls andhow to operate your audio system.
4
Here you’ll find helpfulinformation and tips aboutthe road and
how to drive under different conditions.
5
This sectiontellsyou what to do if you have a problem while
driving,such as
a flattire orengineoverheating.
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running
properly and looking good.
7
This section tells you when to performvehiclemaintenanceand
what fluids and lubricants to use.
8
This sectiontellsyou how to contact your GM divisionfor
assistance and
how to get service publications. It also gives
vou informationon “Reportina SafetvDefects”.
Here’sanalphabetical listing of alr..,st every subject inthis
manual.Youcanuse
it to quickly find something you want to
m
read.
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How To Use This Manual
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Manypeople read theirowner’smanualfrombeginning to end when theyfirst
receivetheirnewvehicle.Thiswillhelpyoulearnabout the featuresand
controlsforyourvehicle. In thismanual,you’ll find thatpicturesandwords
worktogether
to explainthingsquickly.
INDEX: A good place to look forwhatyouneed is theIndex in backof the
manual.
It’s analphabeticallist of allthat’s in themanual,andthepage
numberwhereyou’ll find
it.
SECTIONS 1-6: Eachsection of thismanualbeginswithabrieflistofits
contents,
so youcan often find ataglance if asectioncontainsthe
informationyouwant.
SECTION 7:. Thissectioncoversthemaintenancerequiredforyourvehicle.
SECTION 8: CUSTOMERASSISTANCE. Thissectionincludesimportant
informationaboutreportingsafetydefectsandgivesyoudetailsaboutthe
RoadsideAssistanceProgram. You willalso find customersatisfactionphone
numbers(includingcustomersatisfactionnumbersforthehearingandspeech
impaired)aswell as themediation/arbitrationprocedure. We’ve alsoincluded
orderinginformationforservicepublications in thissection.
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How To Use This Manual
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You willfindanumberofsafetycautionsinthisbook.Weuseyellowand
theword
CAUTION totellyouaboutthingsthatcouldhurtyouifyouwere to
ignorethewarning.
Thesemeanthereissomethingthatcouldhurtyou
or otherpeople.
Intheyellowcautionarea, we tellyouwhatthehazard
is. Thenwe tellyou
what to
do tohelpavoid or reducethehazard.Pleasereadthesecautions. If
you don’t, you or otherscouldbehurt.
You willalsofindaredcirclewith
a slashthroughitinthisbook.Thissafety
symbolmeans“Don’t,’’“Don’t
do this,” or “Don’tletthishappen.”
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