GMC SIERRA 1998 Owners Manual

Compass Operation The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways:
Press the COMP switch once briefly 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.
0 Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph (8 km/hj or
less until the display reads a direction, or
0 Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the fictory.
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate
for compass variance
if you live outside zone eight.
Under certain circumstances, as during
it long distance
cross-country trip,
it will be necessary to adjust for
con~pass variance. Compass variance
is the difference
between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic
north.
If not ad-justed 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.
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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.
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors
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. The
use
of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on
convex mirror attachments may adversely affect
mirror performance.
Camper Type Outside Mirrors
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the camper type
mirrors, they can be adjusted
so you can have a clear
view
of objects behind you.
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1. To adjust the mirrors when hauling a slide-in camper
or towing
a trailer, rotate the mirror by pushing the
mirror head toward the front
of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the mirror head, so that the mirror surface
faces the rear of the vehicle.
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West Coast Type Outside Mirrors
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the west coast type
mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear
view
of objects behind you.
A. Outer Mirror Frame
B. Mirror Head
C. Nut
The mirrors can
be adjusted by rotating the mirror
head
(€3) and moving the outer mirror frame (A)
backward or forward. You can also loosen the nut (C) on
the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the
mirror head.
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, ad-just the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows on the switch
until the mirror is adjusted where
you want
it.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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-mkked PUSH.
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.
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5. Now, with the
compartment door closed, press the
button marked
PUSH
again to make sure the
garage door opener
operates properly.
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.
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.
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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Instrument Panel Cupholder
Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the
instrument Danel.
Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a console compartment between
the bucket seats.
, i ... .. . . .. : To use the cupholder, pull
the handle and slide the
cupholder tray open.
To close the cupholder, slide it back into the
instrument panel.
To open it, lift the latch handle and swing the door open.
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Your console may have a
cupholder that swings out
for the back seat passengers
to use.
There may also be a drawer
that slides out from the
bottom of the console. Your
vehicle may have a
memo holder attached to
front
of the console. Use
to hold pads of paper or .
similar items. the
it
Your vehicle may have a
cassette/compact disc holder
at the front of the console.
The holder will store up to
four compact disc cases, up
to four cassette tape cases, or any combination of these
items that adds up to four.
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The cassettekompact disc
holder can be removed and
replaced with a cupholder
that is located in the center
console storage area.
To remove the cassettekompact disc holder, pull the
front
of the holder toward vou and then lift it up.
To insert the cupholder,
place it in the console.
Engage the rear tabs first and then press the front
portion in place.
Armrest Storage Compartment
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage
compartment in the front bench seat.
To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latch
handle located at the front of the armrest. Then, let the
lid pop up and swing open.
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