GMC Sierra 1999 User Manual

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The 1999 GMC Sierra Owner’s Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
2-1 Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8
-10.
9-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

GMC Sierra 1999 Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	Sierra 1999
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls

Details seat adjustment and folding, including reclining seatbacks and head restraints.

1-12 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

Explains proper safety belt use and what not to do with them.

1-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Provides guidance specifically for adult seat belt usage.

1-18 Driver Position

1-25 Air Bag System

Explains the vehicle's "Next Generation" frontal air bag system.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

3-2 Comfort Controls

3-3 Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls (If Equipped)

3-5 Air Conditioning

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

4-2 Defensive Driving

Provides advice on anticipating others and maintaining focus for safe driving.

4-3 Drunken Driving

Details the dangers of alcohol and its effects on driving ability and crash risk.

4-6 Control of a Vehicle

4-11 Passing

4-13 Loss of Control

Section 5 Problems on the Road

5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers

5-3 Jump Starting

Provides steps for safely jump-starting a vehicle using jumper cables.

5-8 Towing Your Vehicle

5-9 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)

Explains the signs of overheating and the protection mode.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

6-3 Fuel (Gasoline Engine)

6-6 Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)

6-12 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Introduces the maintenance schedule and factors influencing service needs.

7-5 Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines

Lists services for gasoline engines at various mileage intervals.

7-18 Part B: Owner Checks and Services

7-23 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure

8-6 Roadside Assistance

Outlines services provided by GMC Roadside Assistance for stranded owners.