GMC SIERRA 1995 User manual

GMC
TRUCK
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Supplement to the 1995 C/K
Series, Sierra, Suburban,
Tahoe, Yukon, Safari, Astro,
Rally, Vandura, Chevrolet
Van,
Lumina Minivan and Trans Sport
Owner’s Manuals
Thissupplement includes thelatest information at the time of printing.
We reserve the rightto make changes
in theproduct after that time
withoutfurther notice.
For vehiclescfirst sold in Canada,substitute the
name “GeneralMotors
of Canada” for General Motors wherever it
appears in this manual.
@Copyright 1995 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed
in U.S.A. General Motors, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon,
Safari, Astro, Rally, Vandura, Chevrolet Van, Lumina Minivanand
Trans Sport are registered trademarks
of General Motors Corporation.
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As of September 1, 1995, this informationreplaces Step 7 of the
“Securinga ChildRestraint ina CenterSeat Position”portion ofyour
owner’smanual
on thefollowing pages,depending onyour vehicle:
CIK Series, Sierra: 1-39
Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon: 1-45
Rally, Vandura andChevy Van: 1-36
Astro and Safari: 1-37
Lumina and TransSport: 1-56
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it
is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the
vehicle and contact
the child restraint maker for their advice about
how
to attach the child restraint properly.
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For 4-DOOr Utility Models:
A. HoistAssembly
B. HoistShaft
C. Ratchet
D, JackHandle
E. Retainer
E Valve Stem, Pointed Down
G. SpareTire
Follow these instructions
to lower the spare tire:
1. One sideof the ratchet has an
UP marking. The other side has a DOWN
marking. Assemble
the ratchet tothe hook near the end of the jack handle
(as illustrated) with the DOWN marking facing
you. Insert the other end
through the hole
in the rear bumperand into the hoist shaft.
2. Turn the ratchet to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the
ratchet until
the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
3. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so
it can be pulled up throughthe wheel opening.
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To Restore Spare or Flat Tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground atthe rear of the vehicle. Position the tire so
2. Tilt the retainer downwardand through the wheel opening. Make sure the
that the valve stemis pointed down and to the rear.
retainer
is fully seated acrossthe underside of the wheel.
3. Attach the ratchet, with the UP marking facingyou, near the hook at the
end of the jack handleas illustrated.Insert the other end, on an angle,
through the hole in the rear bumperand into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire fully againstthe underside of vehicle. Continue turning the
ratchet untilthere
are two “clicks”or “ratchets.” The spare tire hoist
cannot be over-tightened.
5. Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is storedsecurely and does
not move.
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Table of Contents
Introduction - How to Usethis Manual
This sectiontells you how to use your manual and includes safety
and vehicle damagewarnings and symbols.
Section 1 - Seats and RestraintSystems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts
properly.
It also explains the air ba, 0 s -y stem.
Section 2 - Features & Controls
This section explains how to start and operate yourvehicle.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls and how to operate your audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving andthe Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and
how to drive under different conditions.
Section 5 - Problemson the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while
driving, such as a flattire or engine overheating. etc.
Section 6 - Service & Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running
properly and looking good.
Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and
what fluids and lubricants to use.
Section 8 - Customer AssistanceInformation
L get service publications. It also givesyou information on
This section tells you how to contact GM for assistanceand how to
“Reporting Safety Defects” on page
8-4.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this
manual. You can use
it to quicklyfind something you want to read.
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Introduction
1995 GMC Truck Sierra Owner’s Manual
Welcome
This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your 1995 GMC Truck Sierra and to provide important
safety information. There is also a GMCTruck Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information booklet. In some vehicles, there can be information
manuals from othermanufacturers like body builders or special equipment
companies. We urge you to review all these publications carefully. This will
help
you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle.
When it comes to service, keep in mind that your GMC Truck dealer knows
your vehicle best and is interested
in your complete satisfxtion. Your dealer
invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the
warranty period.
Remember, if you have
a concern and need help handling it to your
satisfaction, see the procedure
in the GMC Truck Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information booklet.
Thanks for choosing a GMCTruck product. We value you
as a member of
the GMC Truck family. We want
to assure you of our continuing interest in
your pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle.
GMC Truck Division
General Motors Corporation
Pontiac, Michigan
@Copyright
1994 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck Division.
All Rights Reserved
Second Edition
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Printed in U.S.A.

Important Notesto Owners and Drivers
About This Manual
Please keep thismanual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it
when you’re on the road.
If you sell the vehicle, please leavethis manual in
it so the new owner can use it.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We
reserve the right to make changesin the product after that time without
further notice.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of Canada Limited” for GMC Truck Division whenever it
appears in this manual.
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National Institute
for
SERVICE ~
AUTOMOTIVE
EXCELLENCE
For Canadian Owners Who Prefera French Language
Manual:
Aux pr-opr-i&taires canacliem: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de
ce guideen franqais chez votre concessionaire
ou au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
General Motors, GMand the GM Emblem, GMC,and Sierra are registered
trademarks
of General Motors Corporation.
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Model Reference
This manual covers these models:
Regular Cab Pickup
Extended Cab Pickup
Crew Cab
Chassis Cab
3500 HD Chassis Cab
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How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they
first receivetheir new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features
and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and
words work together to explain things quickly.
INDEX: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the
manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s
in the manual, and the page
number where
you’ll find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with
gray background and the word CAUTION to
tell you about things that could
hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
A CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other
people.
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In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then wetell you
what to do tohelp avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions.
If
you don’t, you or otherscould be hurt.
You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,‘‘“Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, inthis book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your
vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty,
and it couldbe costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION
and NOTICE
warnings in different colors or
in different words.
You’ll also seewarning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for
cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION orNOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these symbols are used on
an original battery:
A
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Cauflon
Possible Injury
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Avoid Sparks
or Flames
Protect Eyes
by Shielding
Caustic Battery Acid Spark
or Flame Could
CouldCause
Burns
Explode Battery
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These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your
vehicle is driven:
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Fasten Safety Door Lock/Unlock
Belts
These symbols have to do with your lights:
Master Lighting
Switch TurnSignal Direction
Fog Lights Daytime
Running Lights
A
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Hazard Warning
Flasher Headlight
HighBeam
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These symbols are on some of your controls:
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Windshield
Wiper Windshield
Washer
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Windshield
Defroster
VentilatingFan
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
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Battery Charging
System
BRAKE
Brake
ANTI-
LOCK
4 Wheel
Anti-Lock
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Rear Window
Defogger
Fuel
Parking Brake
Release
Engine Oil
Pressure
SHIFT
Shift Lighf
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Here are some other symbols you may see:
El fuse
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Lighter
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Horn Speaker
Hood Release
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Notes

Seats and Restraint Systems
Section
Here you’ll find information about the seats in yourvehicle and how to use
your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some thingsyou should
not do with air bagsand safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls
This section tellsyou about the seats - how to adjust them, and fold themup
and down. It also tellsyou about reclining front seatbacks and head
restraints.
Manual Front Seat
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If your vehicle has a
manual bucket, split
bench, or full bench
seat,you can adjust it
with this lever atthe
front of the seat.
Slide the lever at the front of the seat toward the passenger side to unlock it.
Using yourbody, slidethe seat to where you want it. Then,release the lever
and try to move the seatwith your body, tomake sure the seat is locked in
place.
Power Driver's Seat(Option)
If your vehicle has a
power seaton the
driver's side,you can
adjust it with this
switch at the outside
edge of the seat.
You can usethe round centerswitch
knob to move the seat where you want
it.
To raise the seat,move the knob up. To lower the seat,move the knob
down.
To move theseat forward, move the knob toward the front of the
vehicle.
To move the seat rearward, move the knob toward therear of the
vehicle.
You can also raiseand lower the front and rear of the seat.
To raise the front
of the seat, move the frontswitch lever up. To lower the front of the seat,
move the front switch lever down. To raise therear of the seat, move the
1-2
I rear switch lever up. To lower the rear of the seat, move the rear switch
lever down.

Power Lumbar Adjustment
If you have power
lumbar adjustment,
you can increase or
decrease lumbar
support in an area
of
the lower seatback.
To increase support, press and hold the frontof the rocker switch. Let go of
the switchwhen the lower seatback reaches the desired levelof support.
To decrease support,press and hold therear of the rocker switch. Let go of
the switchwhen the lower seatback reachesthe desired level of support.
RecliningFront Seatbacks
To adjust theseatback,
lift the front
of this
lever.
Release the lever to lock theseatback where
you want it. Pull upon the
frontof the lever and the seatback will
go to an upright position.
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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
A CAUTION:
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can
be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do
their jobwhen you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against
your body. Instead, itwill be in frontof you. In a crash you
could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do its job either. In
a crash the belt could go
up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at
your pelvic bones.This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when thevehicle
is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sitwell back in the seat and wear your
safety belt properly.
Seatback Latches (Base Level BenchSeat)
The front seatbackfolds forward to let youaccess the rear of the cab. Your
seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come
to a sudden stop.
Then
it will lock in place.
If you have a Crew Cab,your front seatback is designed not to fold forward.
Access to the rear
of the cab is available by using the rear doors.
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