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General| Brand | GMC |
|---|---|
| Model | 1996 Sonoma |
| Category | Automobile |
| Language | English |
How to adjust seats, lumbar support, and seatbacks, including easy entry and jump seats.
Importance, proper wear, and common questions about safety belts for all occupants.
Explains the air bag system's operation, limitations, and interaction with safety belts.
Guidelines for using child restraints, including for infants, smaller children, and larger children.
Information on vehicle keys, door locks, keyless entry, and security features.
How to operate automatic and manual transmissions, four-wheel drive systems, and related controls.
Operation of turn signals, headlights, fog lamps, wipers, washers, and interior lighting.
How to use cruise control, including setting, adjusting speed, and safety precautions.
Understanding speedometer, odometer, tachometer, warning lights, and gauges.
How to operate the standard and optional climate control systems for heating and cooling.
Using the AM-FM stereo, cassette player, and compact disc player, including settings and theft deterrence.
Key principles of defensive driving, including maintaining following distance and anticipating others.
Information on the effects of alcohol on driving ability and Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
How vehicle control systems work and the factors affecting braking distance.
How ABS works, its benefits, and normal system checks.
Advice on steering, power steering, and safe driving techniques for curves.
Guidelines for off-road, mud, sand, snow, ice, water, and night driving conditions.
Important considerations, weight limits, and safety procedures for towing a trailer.
How to use hazard warning flashers and other warning devices, and safety precautions.
Step-by-step guide for safely jump-starting a vehicle using jumper cables.
Procedures and precautions for towing the vehicle, including front and rear towing methods.
What to do if the engine overheats, including safety warnings and coolant checks.
Step-by-step guide on how to change a flat tire safely, including removing the spare and tools.
Advice and precautions for owners performing their own vehicle maintenance.
Information on recommended fuel types, octane ratings, and usage in foreign countries.
How to check engine oil and coolant levels, and what types of fluids to use.
Guidelines for inspecting, rotating, and replacing tires, including treadwear indicators.
How to clean the vehicle's exterior, including paint finish care and special cleaning problems.
Maintenance intervals and services for vehicles used primarily for short trips or city driving.
Maintenance intervals and services for vehicles used primarily for long trips or highway driving.
Regular checks and services owners can perform, such as fluid levels and tire pressure.
Inspections recommended to be performed by a dealer or qualified service center.
A list of recommended fluids and lubricants for various vehicle systems, with GM part numbers.
Steps to resolve concerns with dealers and GMC Truck, including contact information.
Services provided by GMC Truck Roadside Assistance, including flat tire changes, fuel delivery, and jump starts.
How to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.
Information on how to order service manuals, bulletins, and other owner literature.
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