GMC SIERRA 1994 Owners Manual

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The windshield wiper motor is
protected from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor
overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Although
the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow, etc. may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from
the windshield before using your windshield wipers.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the lever
there’s
a paddle with
the word
PUSH on it.
To spray washer fluid
on the windshield,
push the paddle.
Washer fluid will spray
as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of
the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for a few seconds and then
either
stop or return to the preset speed.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block
your vision.
You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
Remember,
in freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
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NOTICE:
0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the washer system.
Also, water
doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 314 full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.
0 Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It
can damage your washer system and paint.
Cruise Control (Option)
If you have Cruise
Control,
the end of
your multifunction
lever
will look like
this.
With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed
of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help
on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph
(40 km/h).
When
you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off.
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To Set Cruise Control
Move the Cruise
Control switch
to
ON.
Get up to the speed you want.
Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply
the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don't need
to reset it.
Once you're going
. .A- about 23 mpn
(40 km/h) or more,
you can move the
Cruise Control switch
from
ON to R/A
(Resume/Accelerate)
for about half a
second.
You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Remember, if you hold the switch at
WA longer than half a second, the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the
brake. You could be startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don't hold the switch at
WA.
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here's the first:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at
the end of the
lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal.
You'll now cruise
at the higher
speed.
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Here's the second way to go to a higher speed:
I Move the Cruise
switch from
ON
to WA. Hold it
there until you
get up to the
speed you want,
and then release
the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to WA
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about I mph (1.6 km/h)
faster.
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Push in the
button at the end
of the lever
until
you reach the
lower speed you
want, then release
it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half
a second. Each time you do this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you
set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed,
load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed
down.
Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control. Many
drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use Cruise Control on
steep hills.
To Get Out of Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control:
0 Step lightly on
the brake pedal or
push the clutch
pedal, if you have
a manual
transmission
OR;
0 move the Cruise switch to
OFF.
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control
set speed memory is erased.
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Headlights and Vehicle Lighting
Your light switches
are on
the left side of
your instrument panel.
Push
the left side of the switch with the parking lights symbol on it to turn
on:
Parking Lights
Sidemarker Lights
Clearance Lights (if you have them)
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
0 Transfer Case Shift Indicator Light (if you have one)
Push the
left side of the switch with the master lighting symbol on it to turn
on all the lights listed above as well as the headlights.
Push the right side of the switch
with the off symbol on it to turn off your
lights.
Turn the dial
at the right of the off switch to adjust instrument panel lights.
Turning the dial all the way up
until it clicks turns on the interior lights.
You can switch your headlights from high to
low beam by pulling on the
turn signal/high beam lever.
A circuit breaker protects your headlights. If you have an electrical
overload, your headlights will flicker on and off. Have your headlight
wiring checked right away
if this happens.
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Headlights-On Reminder
A buzzer will sound when your headlights are turned on and your ignition is
in
OFF, LOCK or ACC. If you need to use your headlights when the
ignition switch is in
OFE LOCK or ACC, the buzzer can be turned off by
turning the interior light switch dial all the way
off.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light
(Canada On/y)
If your vehicle was
first sold, when new,
in Canada, you will
have this light on the
instrument panel.
It goes on whenever
the Daytime Running
Lights are on.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada On/y)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running
Lights” (DRL)
are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more
visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are
required on new vehicles sold in Canada.
The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight
when:
The ignition is on,
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch
off and the exterior
lights will come on. When you turn
off the headlights, the exterior lights
will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of
DRL again. The
DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on
whenever the DRL are on. This light means that only the DRL are on. When
you turn on your exterior lights, this light will go out.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL
off, set the parking brake. The DRL will
stay
off until you release the parking brake.
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Dome Lights
The dome lights will come on when you open the doors. You can also turn
the dome lights
on by turning the interior light dimmer dial all they way up
until it clicks.
If you have a Crew
Cab, you can use the
dome- lamp switch,
located below the
headlight switch,
to
set the dome lamps to
come on automatically
or remain
off.
To turn the lights off, just press the side of the switch marked OFF. To
return the lights to automatic operation, press the side marked AUTO.
Reading Lights
If your vehicle has
reading lights, press
the bar
next to the
light
to turn the light
on. Press the bar again
to turn the light
off.
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If your vehicle has an
overhead console with
reading lights, they
can be swiveled to
point
in the direction
you want.
To turn the light on, press the button next to the light with the master
lighting switch symbol on it. Press the button again
to turn the light off.
Cargo Lamp
To turn your optional
cargo lamp on,
push
the side of the switch
with the cargo lamp
symbol on it.
The switch is below the main light switch. The interior light switch
must be
on or one of the doors open for the cargo lamp to work.
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