warning light GMC SIERRA 1993 Owners Manual

These symbols have to do with your lights:
Master Lighting
Switch
pt
Parking 1.ight.s
Turn Signal
Direction Hazard
Warning
Flasher Heao'lighr
High Beam
#O
Daytime
Running Lfghts Fog
Llghts
0
I
L
Off
These symbols are on some of your controls:
Windshield
Wiper
3f
Windshield
Washer
1 IL 1
Windshield Rear
Window
Defroster Defogger
Ventilating fan Air Vents
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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 & Contmls
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
.............................. 2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn
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. 2-33
Engine Exhaust
........................................................................\
........................... 2-34
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
...................................................... 2-35
Four-wheel Drive
........................................................................\
........................ 2-36
Transfer Case
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.......................... 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
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....................................... 2-87
Camper Wiring Harness
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............. 2-91
Trailer Wiring Harness
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................ 2-91
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Parking Brake
K2221
To set the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the
parking brake pedal with your left
foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system
warning light will come
on.
To release the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the lever marked RELEASE.
Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat.
You may have to replace them, and you also da other p;
of I
your vehicle.
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If you are on a hill:
See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That part shows how to turn your front
wheels.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill:
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That part shows what to do first to keep
the trailer from moving.
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Features & Controls
Tachometer
If you have a tachometer, it displays the engine speed in revolut\
ions per
minute (rpm).
If you have the Sport Performance Model (RPO B4U), your tachometer
reading will go
to 6,000 RPM.
'I I Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, your
engine
or other parts could be damagec' I
Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by operating the engine in 1
red area isn't covered by your vehicle warranty.
Warning and lndicator Lights
This section describes the warning lights and gages that are o\
n your vehicle.
The pictures
will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong be\
fore
it
becomes serious enough to cause expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention
to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from
injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be or
is a problem with one of your
vehicle's functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition\
key just
to let
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you know they’re working. If you are familiar. with this section, you should not
be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is _a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together
to let you
know when there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when yo\
u are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a probl\
em, check the
section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the\
manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly-and even dangerous.
So please get to
know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.
Brake System. Warning Light
BRAKE
. , K2325
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If ,one‘ part
isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. \
For good braking,
though, you need both- systems working well.
Your vehicle also has rear-wheel antilock brakes.
If the warning light goes on,
there could be a brake problem with either your regular or rear wheel antilock
brakes, or both. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on as you start the vehicle.
If it doesn’t come on
then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
This light
will also come on when you set your parking brake, and will stay
on
if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking
brake is fully released,
it means you may ‘have a brake problem. If the light
comes on while driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You may notice
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Features & Controls
that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.\
It
may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for
service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
CAUTION
* Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning
light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead\
to an
accident.
If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and
stopped carefully, have
+hq vehicle towed for service.
“WATER IN FUEL” Light
WATER
IN
FUEL I
-l PB010
This light will come on to warn you if there is too much water in the diesel
fuel system. For more information on how this light works, see\
“Diesel Fuel
Requirements and Fuel System” in the Index.
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GLOW PLUGS Light
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GLOW
PLUGS
K2337
Your diesel engine has a special starting system. An instrument\
panel GLOW
PLUGS light tells you when the engine is ready to be started. It is at the
upper right
of your cluster. For more details, see “Starting Your Diesel
Engine” in the Index.
Low Coolant Warning Light
LOW
K2327
If you have a diesel engine, you have a low coolant warning ligh\
t. If this light
comes on, your system is
low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See
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Features & Controls
CHECK GAGES Light
This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light
comes on and stays
on while you are driving, it could indicate a problem with
your vehicle. Check your various gages to see
if they are in the warning
zones.
K2330
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada On/y)
I-
K2318
If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this green
light on the instrument panel. It will light, just above the \
speedometer,
whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on. For more details a\
bout DRL,
see “Headlights and Vehicle Lighting” in this section.
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Pavement Markings
NO PASSING ZONE
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Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals. They give information to
drivers without taking attention from the roadway. A solid yellow line on your
side
of the road or lane means “don’t cross.”
Your Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite, it’s safer to let other
drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requires driver
signals.
Turn and lane change signals: Always signal when you plan to turn or
change lanes.
If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window: Left arm \
straight out
for a left turn, down for
slow or about-to-stop, and up for a right turn.
Slowing down: If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance
of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you.
Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a
hazard. See “Hazard Warning Flasher” in the Index.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source of important informaaon. The officer’s
signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other sig\
ns say.
The next part discusses some of the road conditions you may e\
ncounter.
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