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GMC 1998 Sonoma User Manual

GMC 1998 Sonoma
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GMC 1998 Sonoma Specifications

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BrandGMC
Model1998 Sonoma
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Seat Controls

Explains how to adjust and fold front seats.

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

Discusses proper safety belt use and the SIR system.

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System

Explains the air bag system and its operation.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Ignition Positions

Details the different ignition switch positions and their functions.

Starting Your Engine

Instructions for starting the engine with automatic and manual transmissions.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

Warning light for the anti-lock brake system.

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

Information on using cruise control, including cautions and setting.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Explanation of gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Description of various warning lights and gages.

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

How to operate heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Standard Climate Control System

Details on fan, temperature, and mode controls for standard climate.

Audio Systems

General information about the Delco Electronics audio system.

Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control

Steps to set the clock on systems with automatic tone control.

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

Advice on being prepared and anticipating other drivers' actions.

Drunken Driving

Dangers of drinking and driving, and factors affecting BAC.

Braking

How braking works, involving perception and reaction time.

Skidding

Types of skids and how to avoid or recover from them.

Towing a Trailer

Essential advice and safety rules for towing a trailer.

Section 5 Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Step-by-step guide for safely jump-starting a vehicle's battery.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide on how to safely change a flat tire.

Engine Overheating

What to do if the engine overheats, including steam warnings.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Recommended gasoline octane and types, and engine knocking.

Engine Oil

How to check and add engine oil, and when to change it.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

When to check and change transmission fluid, and how to check it.

Tire Pressure

Correct tire inflation pressures and warnings about under/overinflation.

Bulb Replacement

General instructions and cautions for replacing bulbs.

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Outlines maintenance services and their intervals based on driving conditions.

Selecting the Right Schedule

How to choose between short trip/city and long trip/highway schedules.

Short Trip/City Intervals

Specific maintenance tasks and intervals for short trip/city driving.

Long Trip/Highway Intervals

Specific maintenance tasks and intervals for long trip/highway driving.

Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Owner-performed checks and services for vehicle maintenance.

At Each Fuel Fill

Underhood checks to perform each time the vehicle is refueled.

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow to resolve concerns with dealership management.

Roadside Assistance

Services provided by GMC Roadside Assistance for stranded owners.

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA in the US.

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors

How to notify General Motors about vehicle safety defects.

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