engine GMC SIERRA 1993 Owners Manual

Section
0
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes
safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
I
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts
properly.
2
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls and how to operate your audio system.
4
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and
how to drive under different conditions.
5
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while
driving, such as
a flat tire or engine overheating.
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running
properly and looking good.
7
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and
what fluids and lubricants to use.
8
This section tells you how to contact your GM division for
assistance and
how to get service publications. It also gives
vou information on “Reportina Safetv Defects”.
Here’s an alphabetical listing of alr..,st every subject in this
manual. You can use
it to quickly find something you want to
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How To Use This Manual
These symbols are used on warning lights in your vehicle:
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Engine Coolant Temperature
BRAKE
Brake Battery
Charging
System
I RELEASE
Parking Brake Release
s Fuel
SHIFT
Shift Light
Engine Oil
Pressure
Low
Coolant
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Fuse
I II
Hood Release Lighter Horn
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Featums & Controls
Section
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featur\
es on your
vehicle. and information on starting. shifting. and braking
. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is
working properly-and what to do
if you have a problem .
For explanation of vehicle symbols in this section. refer to “Vehicle
Symbols” in Section 0 .
Keys ........................................................................\
............................................... 2-3
Your Doors and How They Work
........................................................................\
2-5
Side Doors ........................................................................\
................................. 2-5
Door Locks
........................................................................\
................................. 2-6
Tailgate
........................................................................\
........................................... 2-8
Theft ........................................................................\
............................................... 2-9
New Vehicle Break-In
........................................................................\
................. 2-10
Ignition Switch
........................................................................\
............................. 2-10
Sterting Your Gasoline Engine
........................................................................\
... 2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine
........................................................................\
....... 2-15
Automatic Transmission
........................................................................\
.............. 2-21
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (Without Low Gear)
.................................... 2-24
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (With Low Gear)
......................................... 2-25
Locking Rear Axle
........................................................................\
....................... 2-28
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Parking Brake ........................................................................\
.............................. 2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn
........................................................................\
. 2-33
Engine Exhaust
........................................................................\
........................... 2-34
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
...................................................... 2-35
Four-wheel Drive
........................................................................\
........................ 2-36
Transfer Case
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-37
Front Axle Locking Feature
........................................................................\
.... 2-38
Windows
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-39
Horn
........................................................................\
.............................................. 2-41
Tilt Wheel
........................................................................\
..................................... 2-41
Multifunction Lever
........................................................................\
...................... 2-42
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
....................................................... 2-43
Headlight High-Low Beam
........................................................................\
...... 2-44
Windshield Wipers
........................................................................\
................... 2-45
Windshield Washer
........................................................................\
.................. 2-46
Cruise Control
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-47
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting
........................................................................\
. 2-53
Mirrors
........................................................................\
.......................................... 2-59
Sun Visors
........................................................................\
................................... 2-61
Cigarette LighterlAshtrays
........................................................................\
........... 2-62
Storage Compartments
........................................................................\
............... 2-63
Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
....................... 2-70
Warning and Indicator Lights
........................................................................\
.. 2-78
Gages
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-87
Camper Wiring Harness
........................................................................\
............. 2-91
Trailer Wiring Harness
........................................................................\
................ 2-91
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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:
6 1
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
I
Key Release Levc-
KO495
The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission
vehicles unless the key release lever is used.
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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.
NOTICE I
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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2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine.\
In some
other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
3. Turn your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go of the
Holding your key in
Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will caus
your battery to be drained much sooner. And the :essive heal
m
damage your starter motor.
4.
5.
If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in Start. If it doesn’t start in
three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way
down for
12 more seconds, or until it starts.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), \
it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try this:
Wait
15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the
key in
Start for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine.
If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another 15 seconds and do it all again.
When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator ped\
al.
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle.
If you
add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way \
the fuel
injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, ch\
eck with
-w dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of th\
is Manua
that tells how to do
it wit‘--.Jt damaging your ?hide. See “Tc ‘ng Yo
Vehicle’’ in the lnde
To Start Your 5.7 Liter (Code K) engine
or 7.4 Liter (Code N) 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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Don’t try to shift to P (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission. Shift to
P (Park) only when your vehicle is
stopped.
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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.
2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine.\
In some
other vehicles you might need
to do this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
3. Turn your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
7.4L Engine Cold Start: In cold weather, below 60” F (16” C), start the
engine the same way but push the accelerator pedal one-quarter \
of the
way down and hold it there for about
2 seconds after the engine starts.
Holding your key
in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause
vwr battery
to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
,clmage your starter motor.
4. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in Start. If it doesn’t start in
three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of \
the way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts.
flooded with
too much gasoline. Try this:
5. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your
accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the
key in
Start for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine.
If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another 15
seconds and do Step 5 again.
Hot Engine Restart, 5.7L and 7.4L Engines (Vehicles Over 8500 GVWR): If
your engine is already hot and then stalls, turn your ignition\
key to Off. Then,
turn your key
to Run, and wait about 20 seconds before you restart your
engine.
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When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator ped\
al. Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle.
If you 1
add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel
injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, ch\
eck with
your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this Manu; .
that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
NOTICE I
If you -drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can
come
in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engin\
e. 1%-
you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through very slowlv. I
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Never drive through standing water more than 8 inches deep if yo~
vehicle has a diesel engine.
Also, don’t drive through any standing water
faster than
5 mph (8 kmh). If you do, water can be drawn in through the
air intake, and this can severely damage your engine.
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Driving In Snow (Diesel Engines)
When driving in a heavy snowstorm or in swirling snow with a diesel engine,
snow can get into the air intake system.
If you keep driving in these
conditions, the air cleaner may get plugged, causing black smok\
e and
loss of
power. In an emergency,
if the air cleaner is plugged with snow, you can
remove the air cleaner. Then, drive to a place
of safety as soon as possible
and put the air cleaner back on.
Starting Your Diesel Engine
Your diesel .engine starts differently than a gasoline 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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