GMC SIERRA 1997 - Model Reference

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual4
How to Use this Manual5
Safety Warnings and Symbols5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Model Reference8
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems9
Seats and Seat Controls10
Manual Front Seat10
Power Lumbar Control12
Reclining Seatbacks12
Head Restraints14
Seatback Latches14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone17
Why Safety Belts Work19
About Safety Belts and the Answers22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly23
Driver Position23
Lap-Shoulder Belt23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy30
Right Front Passenger Position31
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System31
How the Air Bag System Works33
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle38
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle39
Center Passenger Position40
Rear Seat Passengers42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults48
Smaller Children and Babies51
Child Restraints53
Top Strap55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab)62
Larger Children70
Safety Belt Extender73
Checking Your Restraint Systems73
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash73
Section 2 Features and Controls75
Tailgate Removal77
Door Locks79
Power Door Locks - if Equipped80
Leaving Your Vehicle80
Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)81
Operation82
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle82
Battery Replacement82
Key in the Ignition84
Parking at Night84
Parking Lots84
Ignition Positions85
Key Release Button86
Starting Your Gasoline Engine87
Automatic Transmission87
Manual Transmission87
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)88
Automatic Transmission Operation89
Manual Transmission Operation93
Shift Speeds95
Locking Rear Axle (if Equipped)96
Four-Wheel Drive (if Equipped)96
Front Axle Locking Feature97
Parking Brake101
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)104
Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)104
Parking Your Vehicle105
Parking over Things that Burn105
Engine Exhaust106
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)106
Manual Windows107
Power Windows - if Equipped107
Sliding Rear Window (if Equipped)109
Tilt Wheel (if Equipped)110
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer111
Windshield Wipers112
Windshield Washer113
Cruise Control (if Equipped)114
Headlamps on Reminder118
Daytime Running Lamps118
Fog Lamps (if Equipped)119
Interior Lamps120
Cargo Lamp121
Mirror Operation123
Compass Calibration123
Convex Outside Mirror125
Storage Compartments126
Glove Box126
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter133
Accessory Power Outlets135
Sun Visors135
Instrument Panel136
Instrument Panel Cluster138
Speedometer and Odometer139
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators140
Safety Belt Reminder Light141
Airbag Readiness Light141
Brake System Warning Light145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage146
Oil Pressure Gage149
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light151
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems153
Comfort Controls154
Air Conditioning156
Ventilation System157
Defogging and Defrosting158
Rear Window Defogger (if Equipped)158
Audio Systems159
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)161
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)168
Theft-Deterrent Feature173
Understanding Radio Reception175
Tips about Your Audio System176
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player177
Care of Your Compact Discs178
Fixed Mast Antenna178
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road179
Defensive Driving180
Drunken Driving181
Control of a Vehicle184
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)185
Braking in Emergencies187
Power Steering187
Variable Effort Steering187
Steering Tips187
Steering in Emergencies188
Off-Road Recovery189
Loss of Control191
Driving Guidelines192
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle192
Before You Go Off-Roading193
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving193
Environmental Concerns194
Traveling to Remote Areas194
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving194
Scanning the Terrain195
Driving on Off-Road Hills196
Approaching a Hill197
Driving Uphill197
Driving Downhill200
Driving Across an Incline201
Stalling on an Incline202
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice203
Driving in Water203
After Off-Road Driving204
Driving at Night205
Night Vision206
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads207
Driving through Deep Standing Water209
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips209
City Driving210
Freeway Driving211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip212
Highway Hypnosis213
Hill and Mountain Roads213
Winter Driving215
Driving on Snow or Ice215
If You're Caught in a Blizzard217
Loading Your Vehicle219
Truck-Camper Loading Information221
Trailer Recommendations223
Camper Wiring Harness (if Equipped)223
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab223
Towing a Trailer223
Weight of the Trailer225
Weight of the Trailer Tongue230
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires231
Safety Chains232
Trailer Brakes232
Driving with a Trailer232
Following Distance233
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer234
Driving on Grades234
Parking on Hills235
Maintenance When Trailer Towing236
Trailer Wiring Harness236
Power Winches237
Step-Bumper Pad239
Section 5 Problems on the Road241
Hazard Warning Flashers242
Other Warning Devices243
Jump Starting243
Towing Your Vehicle248
Front Towing250
Rear Towing251
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)251
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine252
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator258
Engine Fan Noise261
If a Tire Goes Flat261
Changing a Flat Tire262
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools263
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire267
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools271
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow274
Using the Recovery Hooks275
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out275
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care277
Doing Your Own Service Work278
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle279
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)279
Filling Your Tank281
Checking Things under the Hood284
Hood Release285
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited290
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)291
Checking Engine Oil291
What Kind of Oil to Use292
Engine Oil Additives294
When to Change Engine Oil294
What to Do with Used Oil294
Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)295
Automatic Transmission Fluid297
When to Check and Change297
How to Add Fluid300
Manual Transmission Fluid301
When to Check301
How to Check301
Hydraulic Clutch302
When to Check and Change Lubricant302
How to Check Lubricant303
Four-Wheel Drive303
Transfer Case303
Front Axle304
Engine Coolant305
What to Use306
Checking Coolant307
When to Check Power Steering Fluid309
How to Check Power Steering Fluid309
Windshield Washer Fluid309
Adding Washer Fluid310
Brake Fluid311
Brake Wear313
Brake Pedal Travel314
Brake Adjustment314
Replacing Brake System Parts314
Vehicle Storage315
Bulb Replacement315
Halogen Bulbs315
Sidemarker Lamps321
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)322
Roof Marker Lamps323
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)324
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement325
Tire Pressure327
Tire Inspection and Rotation328
Dual Tire Operation331
Buying New Tires331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance333
Wheel Replacement333
Tire Chains334
Appearance Care335
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle336
Cleaning Vinyl338
Cleaning Leather338
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel339
Care of Safety Belts339
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades339
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle340
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts341
Sheet Metal Damage342
Finish Damage342
Underbody Maintenance343
Chemical Paint Spotting343
Appearance Care Materials Chart344
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)345
Service Parts Identification Label345
Engine Identification345
Electrical System346
Add-On Electrical Equipment346
Fuses and Circuit Breakers347
Replacement Bulbs351
Capacities and Specifications352
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts353
Air Conditioning Refrigerants354
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule355
Your Vehicle and the Environment356
Using Your Maintenance Schedule358
Selecting the Right Schedule358
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule361
Gasoline Engines361
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule385
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule392
At each Fuel Fill399
At Least Once a Month399
At Least Twice a Year400
At Least Once a Year400
Brake System Inspection404
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information409
Customer Satisfaction Procedure410
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users412
Roadside Assistance413
Canadian Roadside Assistance415
Courtesy Transportation416
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program417
Warranty Information418
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government418
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government419
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors419
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada419

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