1993 GMC Sierra Owners Manual

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To sound the horn, press the pad with the horn symbol on it. The pad is located in the center Tilt Wheel (Option)

of the steering wheel.

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.

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Features & ContrOrs

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever in place. Mu/tifunction Lever

pull the lever. Move the

to lock the wheel

The lever on the left side

of the steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option)

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Turn Signa/ and Lane Change Indicator

( I

turn is

in the direction of the turn

or down. When the

the lever all the way up

to signal a turn or a lane change.

The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you To signal a turn, move finished, the lever will return automatically. A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash or lane change. or lower the lever until the green arrow To signal a lane change, just raise starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see "Fuses" in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. Operation of Lighfs Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meet all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower

it to help avoid an accident.

if the arrows flash twice as fast as

If the green

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Features & Controls

beam lights with fog lamps at all times, or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations. Headight High-Low Beam

In addition, most jurisdictions

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To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release are on, this blue light

on the instrument panel also will be on.

it. When the high beams

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Features & Controls

Windshield Washer

At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop speed. I CAUTION

or return to your preset

K2246

Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. splash can block your vision. You off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield warmed. Otherwise the washer windshield,

fluid can form ice on the

could hit another vehicle

A bad mud

blocking

or go

is

vision.

your

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follow the manufacturer’s

’

flui

When using concentrated washer instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer of the washer system. Also, water dc ;n’t fluid. Fill your washer allows for expansion, which could damage the tank full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze damaae your washer system and paint.

fluid tank only 314 full when it’s very cold. This

in your windshield washer.

It can

fluid tank and other parts clean as well as washer

if it is completely

Cruise Control (Option)

K2247 of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or

With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, or push the clutch pedal, if you have transmission, the Cruise Control shuts

off.

25 mph

a manual

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Features & Contmls

in heavy traffic.

Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can’t safely drive at a steady speed. So don’t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use Cruise Control

on slippery roads. -

To Set Cruise Control

K2248

ON.

Move the Cruise switch to I CAUTION I 6 If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you’re not using

.,L Cruise, you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don’t

want to. You Cruise Control switch OFF until vou want to use it.

could be startled and even lose control. Keep the

Get up to the speed you want. Push in the set button at the end Take your foot off the accelerator

of the lever and release it, pedal.

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To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset move the Cruise switch

from ON to RIA for about half a second.

it. Once you’re going about

25 mph (40 kmlh) or more, you can

You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

r 4 If you hold the switch at

R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle

will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.

So unless you want to

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.Featurns & Controls

To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go

to a higher speed. Here’s

the first:

1. Use the accelerator pedal to get

to the higher speed.

2. Push the button at the end

accelerator pedal.

of the lever, then release the button and the

K2207

You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Here’s the Second Way

to go to a higher speed:

1. Move the Cruise switch from

ON to WA. Hold it there until you get up

to the speed you want, and then release the switch.

2. To increase your speed

in very small amounts, move the switch

for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about

1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

to WA

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To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control

1. Push in the button at the end

speed you want, then release it.

of the lever until you reach the lower

K2260

2. To slow down

in very small amounts, push the

half second. Each time you do this, you’ll go

button for less than a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

set

to the Cruise Control speed you

to increase your speed. When you take your foot

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness have to step on the accelerator pedal downhill, you may have down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out drivers find this steep hills. When you speed memory is erased.

to brake or shift to a lower gear

of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may

to be too much

trouble and don’t use Cruise Control on

turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set

to maintain your speed. When going

to keep your speed of Cruise Control. Many

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Features & Confmls

To Get Out of Cruise Control

K2206

There are several ways

to turn off the Cruise Control:

1. Step lightly on the brake pedal manual transmission OR;

or push the clutch pedal,

if you have a

2. Move the Cruise switch

to OFF.

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Headlights and Vehicle Lighting instrument panel. Your light switches are on the left side

of your

Push the left side the switch with the parking lights symbol

on it to turn on:

(if you have them)

Parking Lights Sidemarker Lights Clearance Lights Taillights License Plate Lights instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Light

Push the left side on the headlights, together with:

of the switch with the master lighting symbol on

it to turn

(if you have them)

Parking Lights Sidemarker Lights Clearance Lights Taillights License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Light

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it to turn off your

off switch to adjust interior lights. Turning the

If you have an electrical overload,

off. Have your headlight wiring checked

0 symbol on

of the switch with the

turns on the interior lights.

Push the right side lights. Turn the dial at the right of the dial all the way up You can switch your headlights from high to low beam by pulling on the turn signal/high beam lever. A circuit breaker protects your headlights. your headlights will flicker on and right away if this happens. Headlights-On Reminder A buzzer will sound when your headlights in Off, LOCK or Acc. Fog Lamps Use your optional fog lamps for better vision Your fog lamps will operate with your low beam headlights or parking lights on, and go off when the high beam headlamps are on. Switching beam headlights or parking lights will let you use the fog lamps again. The fog lamp switch Press the side of the switch with the fog lamp symbol on lamps on, and the left side the left side of the switch when they are on.

is on the instrument panel below the heating controls.

are turned on and your ignition

it to turn the fog of the switch to turn them off. A light will glow

in foggy or misty conditions.

to low

is

in

Remember, fog lamps alone will not give Never use your fog lamps

in the dark without turning on your headlights.

K2294 off as much light as your headlights.

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only)

K2318

in Canada, you will have this light on

If your vehicle was first sold, when new, the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness when:

in Canada.

in that DRL can make your vehicle more

in daylight

The ignition is on The headlight switch is The parking brake

off, and is released

the DRL will switch off and the exterior

turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will

high beam lights will switch

When you turn on your headlights, lights will come on. When you go out and the again. The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL are on. This light means that only the DRL are on. When you on your exterior lights, the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL stay off until you release the parking brake.

this light will go out. Of course, you may still

off, set the parking brake. The DRL will

to the reduced brightness of DRL

turn turn on

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Features & Contmls

Dome Lights The dome lights will come on when you open the side doors. You can also turn the dome lights on by turning the interior light dimmer dial all the way up until

it clicks.

K2360

If you have a four door model, you can use below the headlight switch, to set the dome lamps or remain off. To turn the lights off, just press the side OFF. To return the lights to automatic operation, press the side marked AUTO.

the dome lamp switch, located

to come on automatically of the switch marked

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Reading Lights Reading Lights

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LL

If your vehicle has reading lights, press the bar next to the light to light on. Press the bar again to turn the light

off.

K2252 K2252

turn the

K2161

If your vehicle has an overhead console with reading lights, they can be swiveled to point button next to the light with the master lighting switch symbol button again to turn the light off.

in the direction you want. To turn the light on, press the

on it. Press the

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Features & Controls

Cargo Lamp

To turn your optional cargo lamp on, push the side cargo lamp symbol on it. The switch is below the main light switch. The dome light must be on Underhood Reel Light

lamp to work.

for the cargo

of the switch with the

K2255

an underhood reel light.

You may have engine compartment on the passenger side fender. You can use flashlight.

If you do

it is located inside the it as a

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To use the light, pull up on the lever and unreel as you pull the light.

pull the light out. The cord

will

When you are done using the light, reel the cord back into the housing by turning the handle. Then, slide the light into the holder. Press lever to lock the light into the holder. Mirrors

K2253

PUSH on the

inside Mirror Push or pull the tab under the mirror you after dark.

to reduce glare from headlights behind

K2256

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Features & Controls

Outside Mirrors

K2295

so you can just see the side

of your vehicle, and

of objects behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in to

Adjust your outside mirrors have a clear view enter narrow doorways. Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror may be convex. you can see more from the driver’s seat.

A convex mirror’s surface is curved

so

If you aren’t used to a convex mirror,

1 convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away

you can hit another vehicle

than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

. A

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Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors

K2168

to point where you want

of the switch,

to R right or L left. Then, adjust the

If you have electric mirrors, they can be adjusted from inside the vehicle. Select the mirror by moving the center located on the driver's door armrest, mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you want Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing dowr out to help block glare at the front and

it.

7 the visors. You can also swing them side windows.

Your visor may have a strap to hold small items, such as maps. Some visors have mirrors on them.

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Featumes & Controls

Some visors have an extender on the inside edge. When the visor pull the extender out for extra glare coverage at the front or side. Some visors have mirrors with lights. The mirror lights will come lift the mirror cover. Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays

PO284

is down,

on when you

To use the 'lighter, push pop back by itself.

it in all the way, and let go. When it's ready,

PO286

it will

Don't hold a cigarette lighter do, it won't be able to back away from the heating element when

in with your hand while

it is heating. If you it's

of it.

if you have them, press down on the inside

To remove the front ashtray, pull on the front To remove the rear ashtrays, tabs and pull. Don't put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them S t o a l e Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments provided for your convenience. Glove Box

If you do,

on fire, causing damage.

To open your glove box, Two cup holders are provided for your convenience.

press the button down and pull the door open.

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Features & Controls

Center Floor Console

Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats. open it, just squeeze the buttons on both sides Use your round key handy place to hold cups.

to lock this compartment. Your console

of the keyhole, and pull up.

also includes a

K2229 To

Your console also has a cup holder that slides out, for the back seat passengers to use.

PO192

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Cup Holder -

PB002

or split bench seat, you may have a cup holder

If your vehicle has a full attached to the instrument panel. To use the cup holder, pull the handle and slide the cup holder tray out until it stops. Then, let the cup holder swing down into position. holder, lift the front and slide the tray all the Center Overhead Console

way in.

To close the cup

Your vehicle may have an overhead console. inside it.

It has Storage Compartments

PO222

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Features & Contmls

PO057

If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. To install the garage door opener, first open the compartment door by pressing the release button forward. Peel the protective backing from the hook and the back of your garage door opener, as possible.

it firmly to as close to the center of the opener

loop patch. Press

Center the garage door opener activation button over the console and press the opener firmly into place.

PO058 door button,

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Use the pegs inside the compartment door compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener. Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed, when you push the

button marked PUSH.

to make sure the button on the

PO059

PO223

The center overhead compartment can be used sunglasses. To open the compartment, press the release rear of the compartment door.

to conveniently store your

button located at the

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Features & Contmls

The rear overhead compartment can be used book. To open the compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door. Other Storage Compartments

to store a small item, like a

Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument panel. Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books.

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I

Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat.

K2241

K2269

Some models have a storage pocket on each use the pocket

to store a variety of small items.

of the front doors. You can

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Features & Contmls

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Features & Contmls

Instrument CIuster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. Tachometer Cluster If you have the tachometer cluster, it looks different but will tell you everything the standard cluster does, with the addition engines revolutions per minute (rpm). Speedometer and Odometer

of displaying your

K2322

in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in

Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kmlh). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used Canada). If you have the Sport Performance Model (RPO B4U), your speedometer reading will go to 110 mph (1 80 km/h). Tamper-Resistant Odometer Your odometer is tamper-resistant. The odometer will show silver lines between the numbers You may wonder what happens installed. If the new one can be set then it must be. But

if it can’t, then it’s set at zero, and a label must be put

if your vehicle needs a new odometer

if someone tries to turn

it back.

to the mileage total of the old odometer,

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on the driver’s door was installed. Trip Odometer

to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer

The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button located near the readout. If the reset button is not fully pressed, the trip odometer may not all the way back to zero. If it doesn’t, you may have to press the reset button again to reset the readout to zero.

to zero.

K2323

go

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Features & Controls

Tachometer

If you have a tachometer, it displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). If you have the Sport Performance Model (RPO reading will go

to 6,000 RPM.

B4U), your tachometer

'I I Do not operate the engine with the tachometer

in the red area, your

damagec' be

engine or other parts

could

Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by operating the engine red area isn't covered by

your vehicle warranty.

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Warning and lndicator Lights This section describes the warning lights and gages that are on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before becomes serious enough attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or vehicle's functions. As you will see some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just

in the details on the next

is a problem with one

to cause expensive repair or replacement. Paying

of your few pages,

it

or others from

to let

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If you are familiar. with this section, you should not

is _a problem with one of your

and warning lights work together

you know they’re working. be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or vehicle’s functions. Often gages know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly-and even dangerous. know your warning lights and gages. They’re Brake System. Warning Light

a big help.

to let you

So please get to

BRAKE

, K2325

If ,one‘ part

Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both- systems working well. Your vehicle also has rear-wheel antilock brakes. there could be a brake problem with either your regular brakes, or both. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on as you start the vehicle. then, have This light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. brake is fully released, comes on while driving, pull

off the road and stop carefully.

it fixed so it will be ready

it means you may ‘have

to warn you

If it doesn’t come on if there’s a problem.

will stay If it stays on after your parking a brake problem. If the light You may notice

If the warning light goes on, or rear wheel antilock

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Features & Controls

is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.

to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for

that the pedal may take longer service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.) CAUTION * Your brake system may not be working properly

if the brake warning

It

light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled stopped carefully, have

+hq vehicle towed for service.

off the road and

“WATER IN FUEL” Light

WATER

IN FUEL

This light will come on to warn you fuel system. For more information on how this light works, see “Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System” in the Index.

if there is too much water in the diesel

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PB010

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GLOW PLUGS Light I--

GLOW PLUGS

Your diesel engine has a special starting system. An instrument panel PLUGS light tells you when the engine is ready upper right of your cluster. For more details, see “Starting Your Diesel Engine” in the Index. Low Coolant Warning Light

to be started. It is at the

K2337 GLOW

LOW

If you have a diesel engine, you have a low coolant warning light. comes on, your system is

low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See

K2327 If this light

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Features & Controls

“Engine Coolant’’ in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon you can. Charging System Light

as

K2328

of

is located at the upper right hand corner

It should come on briefly when you turn on the the engine, as a check

The red charging system light your instrument cluster. ignition, before starting After the engine starts, the light should while you are driving, you may have a problem with your electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose alternator drive belt, or that you have some other electrical problem. Have while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

to show you

go out. If it stays on, or comes on

it checked right away. Driving

it is working.

be certain to turn off all

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)

SERVICE EF_'31NE SOON

K2329

A computer monitors operation of your fuel, systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running, as a check to show you all, have the computer is indicating that you have vehicle in for service soon.

it fixed right away. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving,

it is working. If

ignition, and emission control

a problem. You should take your

it does not come on at

NOTICE

E If you keep driving your vehicle with

controls won't work well, your engine may not run as smoothly. This covered by your warranty.

this light on, after awhile the emission

fuel economy won't be as good, and your

could lead to costly repairs not

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Features & Controls

CHECK GAGES Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. on while you are driving, it could indicate comes on and stays if they are your vehicle. Check your various gages to see zones.

If the light a problem with

in the warning

K2330 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada On/y)

I-

K2318

sold, when new,

If your vehicle was first light on the instrument panel. It will light, just above the speedometer, whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on. For more details about DRL, see “Headlights and Vehicle Lighting” in this section.

in Canada, you will have this green

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SHlFT Indicator Light

K2317

This light, with the SHlFTlarrow symbol, is at the left side cluster on some vehicles with manual transmissions. Depending particular model, your vehicle may not have this light. The SHIFT indicator light will help you get the best fuel economy. See “Shift Light” or “Shift Speeds-Vehicles Without Shift Light” in this section for more information. Headlight High Beam Indicator Light

of the instrument

on your

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This light with the blue high beam symbol is on the left side of the instrument cluster. The high beam indicator is on whenever you use your high

K2331

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Features & Contmls

beam headlights. For more details about high beams, see “Headlight High-Low Beam Changer” earlier in this section. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

K2444

These lights, with the green arrows, are cluster. The signal indicator will come on whenever change. See “Turn and Lane Change Signal” earlier

on each side

of the instrument

you signal a in this section,

turn or lane

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Gages Fuel Gage

Standard Cluster, Gas

ADED FUEL ONLY

Standard Clusfer, Diesel

DtESEL FUEL ONLY

Cluster, Tachometer Tachometer Gas

Cluster, Diesel

U N t E

FUEL a

EL I

The fuel gage, when the ignition have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out as soon as possible. of fuel, and you should get more fuel

is on, tells you about how much fuel you

K2333

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Features & Controls

Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage:

fill up than the fuel gage indicated.

off before the gage reads

At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts It takes a little more or less fuel to For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn't

go back to empty when you turn off the ignition.

None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. For information on how to the Index. For your fuel tank capacity, see "Fuel-Tank Capacity" Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

fill your fuel tank see "Fuel-Filling Your Tank" in

in the Index.

760

full.

it fill the

K2334

260°F (145°C) or more, your engine is too hot!

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. into the red area, about means that your engine coolant has overheated. your vehicle under normal operating conditions, you should pull off the engine as stop your vehicle and turn Hot Coolant Can Burn You Badly! In "Problems on the Road", this manual shows what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index.

soon as possible.

If the gage pointer moves It If you have been operating off the road,

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Oil Pressure Gage

Standard Cluster, Gas

Standard Cluster, Diesel

60

K2335

Tachometer

Cluster,

Gas

Tachometer

Cluster,

Diesel

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.

in psi (pounds per

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Features & Controls

A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused level or other problem causing low possible.

by a dangerously low oil oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as

bnu I IUIY + Don’t keep driving

if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches on fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

I NOTICE

Damage to your engine from neglected not covered by your warranty.

oil problems can be costly

anc

Voltmeter

Standard

Cluster Cluster Tachometer

14

14

K2336 is on (in the Run position),

When your engine is not running, but the ignition this gage shows your battery’s state of charge is running, the gage shows the condition between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem system.

in DC volts. When the engine of the charging system. Readings

in the electrical

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for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If off all unnecessary accessories, and have the vehicle

You can only drive you must drive, turn serviced as soon as possible. Camper Wiring Harness The optional 5-wire harness side of’ the bed. The harness has no connector, and should be wired by a It must be routed out of your vehicle qualified electrical service person. securely attached so that it won’t be pulled or rubbed while you’re using Store the -harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together and tie neatly so it won3 be damaged.

is stored in’ the front stake pocket on the driver’s

and it. it

is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame a’ 30 amp. in-line fused battery feed wire and

The optional 7-wire harness crossmember. The harness has no connector, and should be wired by a qualified electrical service person. Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leave bind or break when turning with the trailer, but not the ground. Store the harness in its original position. Wrap the neatly so it won’t be damaged. ,

it loose enough so the wiring won’t

or strap it to your

harness together and tie

so loose that it drags on

it

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Section ?

to read about the particular system

In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure supplied with your vehicle. For explanation of vehicle symbols in this secrlon, reTer to “Vehicle Symbols” in Section 0. Comfort Control System .......................................................................................

3-2 Flow-Through Ventilation System ..................................................................... 3-2 Heating System (Without Air Conditioning) ..................................................... 3-4 Heater Output .................................................................................................... 3-5 Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System ..................................................... 3-5 Rear Window Defogger ..................................................................................... 3-8 3-9 3-9 . . . . . . , . . . . ... . . . .... . .. . . . . . .3-9 3-1 0 3-10

Audio Systems ....................................................................................................... FM Stereo .......................................................................................................... AM ....... . ... . . . . . , .. . . . . . . . . . . .. ... .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . ... . .. .. . .. ,. . . . . , . . , . . . . .. . . .. ... .. .. ........................................................... AM Stereo ............................................. How to Operate Your AM ETR@Radio ......................................................... How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System

and Cassette Deck .II..I.I..I.I...................................I...........I......................... 3-11

How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System .............,.,.,...................,........................... 3-14 and Cassette Deck with Equalizer Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............................................................... 3-18 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................. ...................................................... 3-1 8

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Comfort Control System Flow-Through Ventilation System

Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaust valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the conditioning fan is running. Ventilation Tips

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air

other work far

of ice, snow, or any

Keep the hood and front air inlet free obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle a few moments before driving snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear to circulate throughout your vehicle.

in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI for

off. This helps clear the intake ducts

of

of objects. This helps air

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Air Vents

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on the sides of your instrument

You will find air vents in the center and panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow altogether. When you close a vent, of any vents that are open. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, there are air vents below the instrument panel. Each vent has a handle with a vent symbol on handle to open and close the vent.

it will increase the

of air, or

close the vents

flow of air coming out

it. Use the

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Heating System (Without Air Conditioning)

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look like.

If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, this is what your heating system will Fan Knob The knob on the right has four positions. toward (t). To decrease the air flow, turn Temperature Lever The bottom lever vehicle. Move the lever right toward toward (-) Function Lever The top lever can be moved to three different heating functions.

lets you select the temperature

for cooler air.

To increase the air flow, turn it it toward (-).

of the air flowing into your

(t) for warmer air. Move the lever left

Defrost (Right): This setting operates the defroster. Heated air comes out near the windshield. Use this when you get fog Heater (Center): Heated air comes out near the floor. This is best for weather. Vent (Left): The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your front side windows.

or ice on the windshield.

cold

Placing the lever between positions sends air out both

vents.

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to help heat the

-8”C, or lower)

is equipped with an optional engine block heater, you can use

Heater Output Optional Engine Block Heater If your engine it during initial start-up in cold weather (20”F, passenger compartment faster. Because an engine block heater warms the engine coolant, your vehicle’s heating system can provide some heat as soon as you start the engine. The use of an engine block heater also reduces the time engine to reach normal operating temperature, and shortens the time the heater to reach full output. For more information, See “Engine Block Heater” in the Index. Diesel Engine If you idle your diesel engine for a long time when it’s cold outside, your heater may blow out cool air. This is normal. When you increase the engine speed, your heater should blow out warmer air. level may be check your coolant level. Electronic HeatingAir Conditioning System Function Display

low. See “Engine Coolant’’

in the Index

If it doesn’t, your coolant to find out how to

it takes for the

it takes

If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning system will look like this.

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When you first turn on your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air.

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it is operating.

LOW.

in the mode that you last selected unless the

a lighted display showing each system when

Your system has During normal operation, all the lights won’t come on at the same time. Only the ones displaying the current settings will light. System Controls NC Button: Press the button marked NC to turn your air conditioner on and off. The NC symbol will light on your display and air will come out of your dashboard vents. The fan will automatically be set on When you press the NC button to turn the air conditioner operate in the vent mode. When you turn the air conditioner back on, the system will operate was pressed. OFF Button: Press this button to turn the air conditioninglheating system Pressing OFF will erase the present mode of operation from the system’s memory. Outside air will still come out vehicle is moving forward. If the OFF button was pressed, you must press models), or one of Air Controls (BLEND) The two buttons to the right can blend the air flow to suit on the display by an arrow moving between the figure’s feet (floor air flow) and head (vent air flow).

of the system display control the air your needs. The amount of blending is shown

the BLEND buttons for the system

of the heater outlet whenever the

to come back on.

off, the system will

OFF button

off.

NC, MAX (RECIR on some

flow. You

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to blend toward the position SAME side of

To blend between

in cold weather.

it to help clear fog or ice on your

of the button showing the area where you would like

Right Button Defrost (Top): Press here to operate the defroster. Heated air comes out near the windshield. You can use windshield. Heater (Bottom): Press here, and heated air comes out near the floor. This setting is best for passenger comfort The air flow can be blended between the two positions. positions, press the side more air flow. The system will automatically begin chosen. To stop the system between positions, just press the the button again. Left Button Vent (Top): Press the top of this button and all of the airflow will come through the instrument panel vents. Heater (Bottom): Press the bottom of this button and all of the airflow will come through the floor outlet. The air flow can be blended between the two positions. positions, press the side more air flow. The system will automatically begin chosen. To stop the system between positions, just press the the button again. Temperature Selector Bar The bar under your system display lets you select the temperature COLD for cooler air and press coming into your vehicle. Press warmer air. Release want. The temperature C and H. Fan Control Button This button is in the upper right corner of your system control panel. The fan has four settings-low, medium the button (t) to increase the air flow. Press the bottom decrease the air flow. The setting you select LOW, MED LOW, MED HI or HI. Air Recirculation Button If you press the MAX button (RECIR on some models), the air in your vehicle will be recirculated. With the air conditioner maximum cooling. It can also be used your vehicle. When MAX is selected, REC will light on your display.

HOT for the bar when the system reaches the temperature you is shown on the display by an arrow moving between

on, MAX will give you in all modes to help keep dust out of

low, medium high and high. Press the top

of the switch showing the area

is shown on your display as

of the button (-)

To blend between where you would like to blend toward the position SAME side of

of the air

of to

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Rear Window Defogger

You can tell if your vehicle has this option by looking at the rear window. you see lines running across the glass, you have it. Thes'e are the wires which heat your window.

If

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or ice as possible first.

find the switch marked REAR DEFOG

of as much snow

For best results, clear the window To turn on the rear window defogger, on your instrument panel, just below the heater system. Press the right side of the switch, with the defog symbol on on, then release switch is turned to RUN. You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the left, lighted side the switch. The defogger will shut itself glass does not get isn't clear, turn the defogger on again.

it, until the light it. The rear window defogger will only work

too hot. If the defogger shuts off, and the window still

in the switch comes

if the ignition

off after several minutes, so that the

of

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Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoyment out you acquaint yourself with and how to operate all its controls, the advanced engineering that went into

it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can do to be sure you’re getting the most out

to operate easily and give

it.

of it, if

of

loud noise is almost undetectable until

Hearing damage from late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be precautions by adjusting the volume sound level before hearing adapts To help avoid hearing loss or damage:

control on your radio

to your hearing. Take

loud and harmful

to it.

a -

Adjust the volume control Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

to the lowest setting.

it is too

to a safe

I NOTICE

But FM signals will reach only about

tall buildings or hills can interfere with

FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, FM signals, causing the sound AM The range for most The longer range, however, can cause stations AM can pick up noise from things like electrical storms and power lines. If the noise interferes with your listening, noise.

AM stations is greater than for

to come and go.

FM, especially at night. to interfere with each other.

try reducing the treble to lessen the

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AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ though some do not. (C-QUAM@ If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM? your when you’re receiving it. How to Operate Your AM ETWRadio

is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.). “STEREO” light will come on

to produce stereo,

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To Play the Radio Press the PWR-VOL-TONE knob to switch the radio on and does two other things:

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off. This knob

VOL knob increases the volume when

It controls the volume. The rotated clockwise. The knob behind the knob counterclockwise for more bass and clockwise for more treble.

PWR-VOL knob is the TONE knob. Rotate this

the side of the switch with the up arrow

TUNE Button Press the side of the button with the down arrow to decrease frequency or frequency. RCL Button When the ignition is off, press the RCL button to display the time. With the ignition in RUN or ACC, press it to recall the station frequency when the time is showing.

the radio to increase the radio

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Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. Just:

Tune in the station you want. Press the SET button. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds). Within 5 seconds, press one Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.

of the five pushbuttons to store the station.

How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Deck

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(t) increases volume; (-) decreases volume.

off.

To Play the Radio Press the amber PWR button to switch the radio on and VOL Controls the volume. Pressing RCL When the ignition ignition on, press RCL to recall the station frequency and volume setting when the time is showing. BAUFADE To balance and fade the use the four buttons with the speaker symbols on them. Press the left and right buttons to adjust the left and right speaker balance. Pressing the top

is off, press the RCL button to display the time. With the

sound between the rightlleft or frontlrear speakers,

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(-)

on the VF display.

to decrease frequency.

and bottom buttons adjusts the front and rear speaker volume, or fade. The relative balance and fade adjustments are shown TUNE Press the (t) to increase frequency and AM/FM Push to get AM or FM. SEEK Press the SEEK button to make the receiver seek, and stop at, the next higher available station. SCAN Press the SCAN button to make the receiver scan, and momentarily pause at all available stations. SCAN will appear in the VF display while the receiver is in the scan mode. Press current station. Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return pushbuttons for up to twelve favorite stations pushbuttons, just:

SCAN again to cancel the scan mode and

to favorite stations. You can set the

(6 AM and 6 FM). To set the

hold the

Tune in the station you want. Press the SET button. (SET appears in the VF display for a seconds.)

few

0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the six pushbuttons

After that, whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.

to store the station.

Ciock To set the clock, just:

Press the SET button. The word SET will light up in the VF display. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the SEEK button until the correct hour appears on the display. Then, press and hold the on the display. After you set the time, the word few seconds.

SCAN button until the correct minute appears

SET will remain

in the VF display for a

TREBLE Push (t) to hear more treble. to hear less treble. Push (-)

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BASS Push (t) to hear more bass. to hear less bass. Push (-) Adjust these buttons just reduce TREB to lessen interference. Cassette Deck

to give a pleasing sound.

If a station is weak and noisy,

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