key GMC SIERRA 1994 Owners Manual

Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also
tells
you some things you should not do with safety belts.
This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder
Light”
in the Index.)
It will light when
you turn the key to RUN or START when your safety belt
isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a tone or buzzer, too.
In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says
to wear safety belts.
Here’s why:
They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t
know if it will be a bad one.
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Q : If I ’rn a good driver, and I never drive farjrom home, why should I
wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident - even
one that isn’t your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being
a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control,
such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the
greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less
than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Beit Reminder Light
When the key is
turned to “Run” or
“Start,”
a light will
come on for about
eight seconds to
remind people
to
fasten their safety
belts.
Unless
the driver’s safety belt is already buckled, a tone will also sound.
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This section is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and
children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a
child
will be riding in your vehicle, see the section after this one, called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First,
you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt
is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective
is
wearing them properly.
Right Front Passenger Position
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s
safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this part.
When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.
If it
does, let it go back all the way and start again.
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Features and Controls
Section
.
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features 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. refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the
Introduction
.
Keys ..................................................... 2-3
DoorLocks
................................................ 2-5
Your Doors and How They Work .............................. 2-7
Tailgate
................................................... 2-8
Theft
............................................. ...... 2-9
New Vehicle “Break-In’’ .................................... 2-10
Ignitionswitch
............................................ 2-11
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
............................... 2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine
................................. 2-16
Automatic Transmission
.................................... 2-21
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (With
Low Gear) ............ 2-24
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (Without Low Gear)
............ 2-25
LockingRearAxle
......................................... 2-28
ParkingBrake
............................................ 2-28
Parking Over Things That Burn
............................... 2-32
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Keys
The square-shaped
key is for the ignition
only.
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The oval-shaped key
is for the doors and all
other locks.
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When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the
keys, and gives them to the first owner.
Each plug has
a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith
how to make extra keys. Keep
the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your
keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent
theft. But you can have
a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle
if you ever lock your keys inside.
You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have extra keys.
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Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
From the outside:
Use
your door key.
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From the inside: To
I lock the door, slide the
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
lever on
your door
down.
To unlock the door,
slide
the lever up.
once.
On Crew Cab models, the switch on each rear 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 and set the
locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
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With the tailgate at a slight upward
angle, pull back
on the tailgate at
the right edge and
then move the
tailgate to the
right,
to release
the
left edge.
Reverse the above procedure to re-install. Make sure the tailgate is secure.
Theft
Vehicle theft is 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.
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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?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area or console.
0 Lock the console.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
New Vehide “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your 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 km/h) 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.
0 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.
New Vehicle “Break-In” - 3500 HD Model
If you have a 3500 HD model, your parking brake requires a special
break-in procedure. See “Parking Brake” in the Index.
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