lock GMC SIERRA 1993 Owner's Manual

Featums & Contmls
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
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Four-wheel Drive
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Transfer Case
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Front Axle Locking Feature
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Windows
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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Headlight High-Low Beam
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control
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Headlights and Vehicle Lighting
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Mirrors
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Sun Visors
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Cigarette LighterlAshtrays
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Storage Compartments
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Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
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Warning and Indicator Lights
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Gages
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Camper Wiring Harness
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Trailer Wiring Harness
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Featurres & Controls
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The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.
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Features & Controls
Door Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous. g&sr'!G,, *- -.&&e;
$%$out. &z;;: When a door is locked, th Inside handle l't OD( it.
13+AFyOutsi' s can easily e-L-!r thro I an unlocKed aoor wnen you slow
e&%or stop your vehicle.
ssengers-especially children-can easily open the
doors and
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,- . .,$'.> x, .dL& -? ;:+ Y? -- This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being
thrown out
of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear
safety belts properly, lock your
doors, and vou will be far better off
whenever vou drive vour vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
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To unlock the door, slide the lever up.
Power Door Locks (Option)
Press the bottom of the power door lock switch marked LOCK, on either front
door, to lock all the doors at once. Press the switch marked
UNLOCK to
unlock
all the doors at once.
On four-door models, the rear door power lock switch
on each door works
only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock)
all of the doors-that’s a safety
feature.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door a\
nd set the
locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door.
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If you have a quick-release tailgate it can be removed by:
1. Raising the tailgate slightly and removing both retaining cables.
2. Lift the tailgate at the right side and pull it out at the left side.
Reverse the above procedure to reinstall. Make sure the tailgate is secure.
Then
Vehicle theft is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your
vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-so don’t do it. When
you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding
you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your ignition. If you have
an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your \
transmission.
And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage
area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle\
,
it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your
ignition key? What
if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area or console.
Lock the console.
Lock all doors except the driver’s,
Then take the door key with you.
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Features & Controls
New Vehicle “Bmak-Rn99
1 NOTICE
Jr modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But\
it will
perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 kmlh) or less for the first 500 miles
(804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed-fast or slow-for the first 500 miles
(804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so.
During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you get
new brake linings.
If you have
a 3500 HD Model, see “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Ignition Switch
Use your square key to start your vehicle. The square key lets you turn the
ignition switch
to five different positions:
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RUN
KO404
Acc (Accessory): Acc lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine
is off. To get into Acc, push in the key and turn it
toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you
inserted the key.
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LOCK: This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmissi\
on. It’s
a theft deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned
to LOCK.
Off: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.
Use Off
if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for
example,
if your vehicle is being pushed).
Run: This is the position for driving.
Start: This starts your engine.
A On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock I
A the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the
vehicle. This could cause a collision.
If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF. Don’t move
the key release lever while the vehicle is moving.
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f your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all
:he way in.
If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you
:urn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Usi\
ng a tool to
‘orce
it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works,
:hen your vehicle needs service.
NOTICT
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Key Release Levc-
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The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission
vehicles unless the key release lever is used.
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Features & Controls
A On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock
3 steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the
vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn th\
e engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF. Don’t move
the key -‘?ase lever while the vehicle is mc
IQ.
To Remove the Key
On manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the LOCK position while
pressing the key release lever down. Keeping your finger on the lever, pull
the key straight out.
On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to
LOCK and pull it straight
out.
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
If you have a diesel engine, see “Starting Your Diesel Engine” in the Index.
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will find the VIN
at the top left
of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification Number”\

in the Index.)
Follow the proper steps to start the engine.
To Starl Your 4.3 Liter (Code Z) engine
or
5.0 Liter (Code H) engine:
1. Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start
in any other position-that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
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Manual Transmission
Shift your gear selector to neutral and hold the clutch pedal to the floor
while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is
not all the way down-that’s a safety feature.
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When your engine is cold, let it run for a few minutes before you move your
vehicle. This lets oil pressure build up. Your engine will sound louder when
it's cold.
NOTIP
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If you're not in an idling vehicle and the engine overheats, you wouldn't
there to see the coolant temperature gage. This could damage your
hicle. Don't let vour enaine run when you're not
in vour vehicle.
Cold Weather Starting (Diesel Engine)
The following tips will help you get good starting in cold weather.
Use
SAE IOW-30 oil when the outside temperature drops below freezing.
When the outside temperature drops below
0°F (-18"C), use your engine
block heater.
If you park your vehicle in a garage, you shouldn't need to use \
the block
heater until the garage temperature goes below
0°F (-18"C), no matter how
cold it is outside.
To use the engine block heater, first turn
off the engine. Then open the hood,
unwrap the electrical cord and plug it in. It uses normal house voltage
(110
volts), but:
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CAUTION
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an ele\
ctrical
shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and
cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a
properly grounded three-prong
11 0-volt outlet. If the cord won’t reach,
use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least \
15
amps.
1 NOTICE
1 After you’ve used the block heater, be sure to store the cord in th~~~~
manner it was, to help keep it away from moving engine parts.\

If YOU
don’t, it could be torn and damaged.
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How long should you keep tne MOCK neater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind
of oil ,you have, and some other things. Follow this-
chart.
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER USAGE”
Viscosity . 32’ $0 0°F ’ 0’ to -10°F ‘Belaw -1 0°F
Grade Oil (0” to &I S‘C) ’ ’ (-18’ to. -23°C) (B&w -23°C)
SAE Not Two Eight Hours
I OW-30 Required Hours or Overnight
SAE . Nit ’ . Two Eight Hours
15W-40 f3equired Hours or Overnight
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* The times listed are minimum. times. It will not harm &her
the block heater
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or the vehicle to leave it plugged in longer than the times stated. 3
For best results in cold weather, use Number I-D diesel fuel or a “winterized”
Number
2-D fuel.
If Your Diesel Engine Won’t- Start
If you’ve run out of fuel, look -at “Running Out Of Fuel” (see ‘‘Diesel Fuel
Requirements and Fuel System”
m the Index).
If you’re not out of fuel, and your engine won’t start, do this:
Turn y6ur ignition key
to Run. .Make sure that the GLOW PLUGS light is out.
Then turn
the ignition key to Stkrt while you ‘push the accelerator pedal
down.
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