instrument panel GMC SIERRA 1993 Owner's Manual

Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk,
soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the place with \
cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions above.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
watedbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
to dry.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water \
and allow
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner,
Cleaning Vinyl or Leather
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and solvent-type vinylheather cl\
eaner.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying \
reflections in
the windshield and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield under
certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
A
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken
them. In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm\

water.
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Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or
a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
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Service & Appearance Care
Vehicle identification Number (VIN)
KO641
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You c\
an see it if you
look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also \
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the \
certificates of
title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your \
GM engine.
This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, a\
nd replacement parts in this section.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Scheduled Maintenance Services
This part tells you the maintenance services that you should h\
ave done and
the times you should schedule them. Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best
and wants you
to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service peop\
le will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within the recommended limits. You will find
these limits on your vehicle’s Certification Label. See “L\
oading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
are driven on regular road surfaces, and within legal driving \
limits.
are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See the Index U\
nder
use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
“Off Road Driving With Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle.”
selecting The Proper Maintenance Services
To find the proper maintenance schedule for your vehicle, you must\
know two
things. What engine your vehicle has, and how you use your ve\
hicle. Your
engine type will tell you which chart to use, and your drivin\
g conditions will
tell you which schedule to use. The charts are found later in\
this section.
Selecting the Proper Maintenance Chart
Your engine type (Gasoline or Diesel) and its emissions classificat\
ion (Light
Duty 3r Heavy Duty Emissions) will tell you which maintenance \
chart
to use.
Find your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and look at th\
e eighth character
to see what your engine code is. Then use the following Engine E\
missions
Classifications table
to find your emissions classification.
Your VIN is on the plate on the top left corner of your instrument panel,
the Certification Label and on the Service Parts Identification \
Label. See “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.
If your engine has more than one emissions classification, look at\
your
Certification Label to see what your Gross Vehicle Weight Ratin\
g
(GVWR)
is. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and GMC Truck.
Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operat\
ion of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service \
Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned\
,
misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved
to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE -Discuss your concern with a member of dealership
management. Complaints can often be quickly resolved at that le\
vel. If the
matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Sewice, or Pa\
rts Manager,
contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.
STEP TWO -If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it
appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership witho\
ut further
help, contact the GMC Truck Consumer Relations Manager by calli\
ng 1-800-GMC-TRUCK
(1 -800-462-8782). In Canada, contact the GM of Canada
Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (\
English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or
US. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315.
In all other overseas locations, contact GM International
Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-41 6-644-4112.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information ava\
ilable
to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone number
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehic\
le registration or title, or the plate attached
to the left top of the instrument
panel and visible through the windshield).
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you
to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention. Information on offices outsi\
de the U. S.
which can assist you can also be found in the Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information booklet.
If you need to contact us in writing, please contact Consumer Relations by
writing: GMC Truck,
31 E. Judson Street 1607-07, Pontiac, Michigan
48342-2230.
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C
Camper Wiring Harness .............. 2-91
Capacities/Specification Charts .. 6-95
Cassette Tape Player
Catalytic Converter
...................... 6-65
Certificationnire Label
................. 6-67
Changing
A Flat Tire ........ 5.17. 5-23
Chemical Paint Spotting
.............. 6-90
Child Restraints
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays
........... 2-62
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”)
Cleaning (See
“Audio Systems”)
(See “Safety Belts”)
Finish Care
................................ 6-88
Glass
.......................................... 6-87
Inside of Vehicle
....................... 6-85
Instrument Panel. Top
............. 6-87
Outside of Vehicle
.................... 6-88
Special Problems
...................... 6-86
Vinyl
or Leather ........................ 6-87
Wheels and Tires
..................... 6-89
Windshield
................................ 6-88
Clock
................................... 3-1 2. 3-1 5
Computer Command Control
System
..................................... 6-66
Conversion to Chassis Cab
........ 6-72
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System
............................ 5-1 1
Capacity
.................................... 6-96
Crankcase Capacity
...................... 6-96
Cruise Control
............................... 2-47
Increase Speed
......................... 2.50
On Hills ...................................... 2-51
Passing
...................................... 2-51
Resume
..................................... 2-49
Set
.............................................. 2-48
To Get Out Of
.......................... 2-52
Cup Holder
.................................... 2-65
Customer Assistance for the
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.8-2 Reduce Speed
.......................... 2-51
Hearing
or Speech Impaired .... 8-3
D
Daytime Running Lights
(Canada Only)
.................... 2.55. 2-84
Indicator Light
............... 2.55. 2-84
Diesel Fuel (See “Fuel”)
Dome Lights
................................. 2-56
Doors
............................................... 2-5
Driving Locks
............................................ 2-6
Across an Incline
..................... 4-33
After Off-Road Driving
............ 4-36
At Night
.......................... 4.36. 4-38
Backing Up
............................... 4-59
Defensive
................................... 4-10
Downhill
..................................... 4-31
Freeway
..................................... 4-43
High Beams
.............................. 4-37
Highway Hypnosis
................... 4-46
Hydroplaning
............................. 4-39
In Blizzard
................................. 4-54
In City
....................................... 4-42
In Fog. Mist and Haze
. 4.41 . 4-42
In Rain
............................ 4.38. 4-40
In Sand. Mud. Ice.
Or Snow .................................. 4-34
In Water
.................................... 4-35
Long Distance
.......................... 4-45
Loss of Control
........................ 4-24
Night Vision
.............................. 4-37
Off-Roading
............................... 4-25
On Curves
................................. 4-20
On Grades
................................. 4-60
On Hill and Mountain Roads
. 4-47
On Off-Road Hills
.................... 4-28
On Snow
or Ice .. 2.15. 4.52. 4-55
Passing
............................ 4.22. 4-59
Skidding
..................................... 4-24
Stuck in Deep Snow
..... 4.54. 5-33
Through Water
.............. 2.15. 4-35
Uphill
.......................................... 4-29
Winter
........................................ 4-52
With a Trailer
............................ 4-55
Drunken Driving
........................... 4-11
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INDEX
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Halogen Bulbs .............................. 6-55
Hazard Warning Flashers
.............. 5-2
Head Restraints
.............................. 1-5
Headlights .......................... 2.53. 6-55
Composite
.................................. 6-56
Halogen
..................................... 6-55
High-Low Beam
........................ 2-44
Reminder
................................... 2-54
Sealed Beam
............................. 6-55
Heating System (with NC)
........... 3-5
Rear Window Defogger
............. 3-8
System Controls
......................... 3-6
Fan Knob
..................................... 3-4
Function Lever
............................ 3-4
Temperature Lever
...................... 3-4
Hitches
........................................... 4-58
Hood Checking Under
........................ 6-17
Latches and Hinge
................... 6-53
Release
...................................... 6-1 7
Horn
............................................... 2-41
Hydraulic Clutch
........................... 6-37
Grease Fitting
............................ 6-39
Hydro-Boost System (Hydraulic Pump)
..................... 6-50
Hydroplaning
................................. 4-39
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If You’re Stuck In Sand. Mud.
Ice or Snow
.............................. 5-33
Ignition Switch
.............................. 2-1 0
Inflation-Tire Pressure ................. 6-73
Instrument Panel
............... 2-70. 2-76
Diesel Tach Cluster .................. 2-75
Standard Cluster
............ 2-72, 2-73
J
High Beam Indicator Light ...... 2-85
Heating System (without AIC)
..... 3-4
Rear Window Defogger
............. 3-8
Highway Hypnosis
........................ 4-46 Jack Storage
...................... 5.19.
5-31
Jump Starting
................................ 5-3
K
Key Release Lever ....................... 2-11
Keys
................................................. 2-3
L
Lights ............................................. 2-53
Brake System Warning
............ 4-18
Bulb Replacement
......... .6-54, 6-98
Cargo Lamp
.................... 2-58, 6-61
Charging System Light
........... 2-82
Check Gages Light
.................. 2-84
Dome Lights
............................. 2-56
Fender
........................................ 6-59
Fog Lamps
................................ 2-54
Glow Plugs Light
........... 2-16, 2-81
Front ParkinglTurn Signal
........ 6-57
Indicator
..................................... 2-78
Headlights (See “Headlights”-)
Low Coolant Warning
.............. 2-81
Malfunction Indicator
.... 2-83, 6-66
Operation
................................... 2-43
Reading
..................................... 2-57
Service Fuel Filter
.................... 2-80
Side Marker
.............................. 6-58
Rear
................................. 6-62, 6-63
Replacement Chart
.................. 6-98
Roof Marker
.............................. 6-60
Tailgate Marker
......................... 6-60
Underhood Reel Lamp
............ 2-58
Loading Your Vehicle
........ 4-26, 6-67
Truck-Camper
............................ 6-70
Lubrication
..................................... 6-52
Accelerator Control System
.... 6-52
Body ........................................... 6-53
Constant Velocity Joints
......... 6-53
Front Axle
................................. 6-40
Front Shock Absorbers
........... 6-51
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
................... 6-51
Service Engine Soon
..... 2-83, 6-66
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