GMC SIERRA 1997 Owners Manual

You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located
below the parkingheadlamp knob, to set the dome
lamps to come on automatically when the doors are
opened, or remain
off. To turn the lamps off, press the
button once. With the button in this position, the dome
lamps will remain
off when the doors are open. To
return the lamps to automatic operation, press the button
again and return
it to the “out” position. With the button
in this position,
the dome lamps will come on when you
open the door.
Cargo Lamp
Press the ribbed top part of
the switch to turn the cargo
lamp
on. Press the bottom
of the switch to turn it off.
The dome lamp switch must be on or one of the doors
open for the cargo lamp to work.
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Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
Press or pull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare
from headlamps behind you after dark.
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
with Compass (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside
rearview mirror.
When on, an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind
you after dark.
The mirror also includes
an eight point compass display
in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When
on,
the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle
is driven'.
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Mirror Operation
The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror
turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. The
AUTO LED will come on when the electrochromic mirror
is turned
on. To turn the mirror on, press and hold the
MIRROR button for three seconds. The mirror will darken and remain dark
until the button is released. To turn the
mirror
off, press and release the MIRROR button.
Compass Operation
Press COMP to turn the compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are
on, the compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the
mirror will display the compass heading.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel
or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on .the mirror as that may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Compass Calibration
If after two seconds the display does not show a
compass heading (“N’ for North, for example), there
may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the
compass. Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder
or a
similar magnetic item. If the letter “C” should ever
appear
in the compass window, the mirror may
need calibration.
The mirror can be calibrated
in one of two ways:
Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph (8 km/h) or
less
until the display reads a direction, or
0 Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
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Compass Variance
The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate
for compass variance if you live outside zone eight.
Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance
cross-country trip,
it will be necessary to adjust for
compass variance. Compass variance is the difference
between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic
north. If not adjusted
to account for compass variance,
your compass could give false readings.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Use the COMP button located at the bottom of
the mirror.
2. Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds
until a zone number appears in the display.
3. Find your current location and variance zone number
on the following zone map. 4. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror
until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button in, the display will
show a compass direction within a few seconds.
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Outside Manual Adjust Mirror
Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the
side
of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects
behind
you. Some mirrors can be folded in to enter
narrow doorways.
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
(If Equipped)
Select the mirror you want
to move by moving the
center
of the switch, located
on the driver’s door armrest,
to L (left) or
R (right).
Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where
you want it.
The use
of hood mounted air deflectors and add-on
convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex. A convex
mirror’s surface
is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away 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.
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Storage Compartments
Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments
designed to store small items.
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments for storage
of often-used items.
Some vehicles have storage areas
in the instrument panel.
Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books.
Some models have a storage pocket on each of the
front doors.
Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat.
Glove Box
To open your glove box, move the button toward the
passenger’s side and pull the door open.
Center Overhead Console (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have an overhead console. It has
storage compartments inside it.
Installing a Garage Door Opener
If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead
compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener.
1. To install the garage door opener, first open the
compartment door by pressing the release
button forward.
L
2. Peel the protective
backing from the hook
and loop patch. Press
it
firmly to the back of
your garage door opener,
as close to the center
of
the opener as possible.
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3. Center the garage door opener activation button over
the console door button, and press the opener firmly
into place.
The pegs inside the compartment door are used to
make sure
the button on the compartment door will
contact the control button on the garage door opener.
4. Add one peg at a time
until the PUSH button
on the compartment
door operates the garage
door opener, with the
compartment door
closed, when you
press the button
marked
PUSH.
5. Now, with the
compartment door
closed, press the button
marked
PUSH again
to make sure the
garage door opener
With the garage door opener positioned properly and
the right number
of pegs in place, you should only
have to press the
PUSH button slightly to operate
the opener.
6. Adjust the position of the garage door opener and
add or remove pegs,
as needed, until the opener
operates properly.
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The center overhead compartment can be used to
conveniently store your sunglasses.
To open the center compartment, press the release
button located at
the rear of the compartment door.
R
Instrument Panel Cupholder
Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the
instrument panel.
To use the cupholder, pull the handle and slide the
cupholder tray open.
To close the cupholder,
slide it back into the
instrument panel.
Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with
the
lenses facing out.
The rear compartment
can be used to store a small item,
like a book.
To open the rear compartment, press the release button
located at the rear
of the compartment door.
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Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a console compartment between
the bucket seats.
C
To open it, lift the latch handle and swing the door open. Your
console
also has a
cupholder that swings
out
for the back seat passengers
to
use.
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There is also a arawer that
slides out from the bottom
of the console. Memo Pad Holder
Your vehicle may have a
memo holder attached to
front of the console.
Use
to hold pads of paper or
similar items. the
it
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