ESP GMC SIERRA 1994 Owner's Manual

How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission
fluid
to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add
only enough of the proper fluid to bring the
level up to the COLD area for a cold check or the HOT area for a hot check.
It doesn’t take much tluid, generally less than a pint. Don’t overfill. We
recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111 or DEXRON@-IIE,
because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRON@-Ill or
DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
Manual Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However,
the fluid
in your manual transmission doesn’t require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a
GM dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could
get
a false reading.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be sure to get
an accurate reading if
you check your transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on
a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers
on the transmission case.
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find the load on each tire and see the label for the minimum cold inflation
pressures
for that load.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
‘Needless damage from road hazards.
When io Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking
at the tires
will not tell you the pressure, especially if you have radial tires
- which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system developed by the Un\
ited
States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grade\
s tires
by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applie\
s only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov\
ernment test
course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road charac\
teristics and
climate.
Traction -A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A
tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering \
(turning)
traction.
Temperature - A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laborat\
ory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can \
lead to
sudden.tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated ad not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
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While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect
to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on
General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases,
you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or
the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If
you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on
a smooth road, your wheels may need to be
rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Repla@ Zm wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If
the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your GM dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know
the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way,
you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
GM model.
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and GMC
Truck. Normally, any concern
with the sales transaction or the operation 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. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that
level. If
the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts
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 without further
help, contact your GMC Truck Consumer Relations Manager by calling
I -800-GMC-TRUCK ( 1 -8OO-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt.) In
Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa bl
calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, cal
1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas locations, contact GM North
American Export Sales in Canada by calling
1-905-644-41 12.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to
give the Customer Assistance Manager:
0 Your name, address, home and business telephone number
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate at the left top
of the instrument panel
r
I
and visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
0 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. However, if you wish to write GMC
Truck, write to:
GMC Truck Customer Assistance
31
E. Judson Street 1607-04
Pontiac, MI 48342-2230
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Information booklet for addresses
of
Canadian and GM overseas offices.
When contacting
GMC Truck, please remember that your concern will
likely be resolved
in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities,
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Camper Wiring Harness ........................................... 2-83
Capacities/Specification Charts ..................................... 6-91
CarbonMonoxide
............................................... 2-33
CargoLamp
.................................................... 2-52
Cassette Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”
)
Catalyticconverter .............................................. 6-64
Certificationire Label
........................................... 6-65
Changing a Flat Tire
......................................... 5-26, 5-32
Chemical Paint Spotting
........................................... 6-87
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
CHMSLFeedWire
.............................................. 2-82
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
..... ................................... 2-52
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”)
Cleaning
Finishcare
.................................................. 6-85
Glass
....................................................... 6-84
Insideofvehicle
.............................................. 6-81
Instrumentpanel. Top
.......................................... 6-83
Outsideofvehicle
............................................. 6-84
Special Problems
.............................................. 6-82
VinylorLeather
.............................................. 6-83
Wheels and Tires
.............................................. 6-86
Windshield
.................................................. 6-84
Clock
......................................................... 3-18
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck
................... 3-11
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer
... 3-14. 3-18
Conversion to Chassis Cab
........................................ 6-70
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 5-17
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-93
Increasespeed
............................................... 2-46
CruiseControl
.................................................. 2-44
EraseSpeedMemory .......................................... 2-48
OnHills
..................................................... 2-48
Passing
..................................................... 247
Reducespeed
................................................ 2-47
Resume
..................................................... 2-46
Set
......................................................... 2-45
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-48
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
................. 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
......................... 2.50, 2.75
Indicator Light
.......................................... 2.50. 2.75
Diesel Fuel (See “Fuel”)
DomeLights
.................................................... 2-51
Doors
.......................................................... 2-7
Locks ........................................................ 2-5
Driving Across an Incline
............................................. 4-21
After Off-Road Driving
........................................ 4-22
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