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7. Press AM/FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the one
you wrote down. -
system is unsecured (disabled).
id ’‘ will appear in the display, indicating that the
If the code is incorrect,
“SEC” will appear in the display and the system will
still be secured. The radio will still operate
if it is secured or unsecured. If
“SEC” appears and you still want to disable the system, follow the disable
procedure again and enter the correct code.
Remote Cassette Player - ETRR AM-FM Stereo Audio
Compact Disc ATC System
System that includes a
remote cassette player,
the cassette player
is
located in the center
of the instrument
panel.
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes
long on each side. Tapes longer than that are
so thin they may not work well
in this player.
To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, first press EJECT. Then, insert
the cassette tape.
Once the tape is playing,
use the control knobs for volume, balance, fade,
treble and bass just as
you do for the radio. A lighted tape symbol shows
when a cassette tape
is in the player. A lighted arrow will also appear and
show the direction of play when a tape is active.
The player automatically senses if the cassette tape
is metal or CRO;! and
adjusts for best playback sound. For metal tapes,
00 (Dolby@ Noise
Reduction) will appear
in the display.
Any time a cassette tape
is inserted, the top side is selected for play first.
PREV
(1) - Press PREV or 4 SEEK (in the opposite direction that the
lighted tape direction arrow points) to search for the previous selection.
A
minimum three-second blank gap is needed for the player to stop at the
beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during
the
SEEK operation and the audio is in the mute mode.
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Making Turns
I NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the traile\
r to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this
so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring (included in
the optional trailering package). The green arrows
on your instrument panel
will flash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash
for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If
you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so
much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On
a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph
(70 kmh) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
If you have an automatic transmission
you should use DRIVE (3) (or, as
you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in
DRIVE (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat build-up and extend
the life
of your transmission.
If you have a manual transmission and
you are towing a trailer, it’s better
not to use FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need
to, a lower gear).
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Engine Overheating
YOU will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle instrument panel.
If
YOU have a diesel engine, you will also find a low coolant light on your
instrument panel.
lf Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
A CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if
you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or
hear steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone
away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no
sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop
your engine
if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the
engine
is cool.
NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no
coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
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Three- Way Catalytic Converter (Gasoline Engines)
Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the
pollutants
in your vehicle‘s exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle.
If you use leaded fuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic converter
and other engine components.
Oxidation Catalytic Converter (Diesel Engines)
Your vehicle’s oxidation catalytic converter is designed to reduce the
particulates
in your vehicle‘s exhaust. If your vehicle’s oxidation catalytic
converter ever needs to be replaced,
it must be replaced with an oxidation
converter intended for use
with diesel engines only.
Engine Control Module System
Gasoline Engines
This system has an oxygen sensor (OS) that helps keep your engine’s
air-fuel mixture at a proper level. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle. If
you use leaded fuel, you could damage your oxygen sensor
(OS) and
three-way catalytic converter.
Diesel Vehicles Below 8,500 (3 850 Kg) G VWR
This system monitors engine speed and throttle position. It adjusts exhaust
gas recirculation to limit emissions.
Malfunction Indicator (SERVICE ENGINE SOON)
Light
The Malfunction Indicator (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) Light on your
instrument panel lets you know when your emission system needs service.
The light will come on briefly when you start your engine to
let you know
that the system is working. If
it does not come on when you start your
engine, or
if it comes on and stays on while you’re driving, your system
may need service. Your vehicle should still be driveable, but you should
have your system serviced right away.
Secondary Air Injection Reaction (AIR) System
(Gasoline Engines)
You may have this system. It has a control valve that will direct air to where
it is needed. If the AIR system needs service, your Malfunction Indicator
(SERVICE ENGINE
SOON) Lamp on your instrument panel will come on.
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If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
waterhaking soda solution:
I teaspoon (5 ml> of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown
stains can be removed as follows:
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow
to dry.
0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it
more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use
a clean cloth and GM vinyMeather cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use GM vinylheather cleaner.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish on leather.
0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
into finish,
it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones
or waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 TESTVNXX3XXQ09696 G
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front
corner
of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you
look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the
certificates of title and registration.
Engine ldentificafion
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
you identify your engine, specifications. and replacement parts.
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Fuse Block
The fuse block access
door is on the driver’s
side edge
of the
instrument panel.
Pull
off the cover to access
the fuse block.
You can remove fuses
with a fuse extractor.
The fuse extractor is
mounted to the fuse
block access door.
To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse
between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem
on the road and
don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one
of the correct value. Just pick
some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without-like the radio
or cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, if
it is of the value you need. Replace
it as soon as you can. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Tndex for
more information.
Specification Charts
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest
information available at the time
of printing, and are subject to change. If a
part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when it was built,
or if you have any questions, please contact your GM
truck dealer.
These specifications are for information
only. If you have any questions, see
the service manual for the chassis or refer
to the body manufacturer’s
publications.
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LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR
Fender Clearance
Lamp
Roof Marker Lamp
Cargo Lamp/CHMSL License Plate Lamp
Underhood Lamp
Reel Lamp
Thassis Cab Only
LAMP OR BULB
INTERIOR
Dome Lamps
Reading Lamps
Roof Console Lamps:':
IP Courtesy Lamp
Door Courtesy Lamp
Four Wheel Drive
Indicator
Four Wheel Drive
Shift
Lever
Instrument Panel
Compartment Lamp
Ashtray Lamp
Sunshade Vanity
Mirror
TRADE NO.
I94
I94
92
I
I94
232
232
TRADE NO.
211-2
21 1-2
168
I94
194
194
194
194
194
74 4
2
4
2
1
1
1
1
4
"Regular Pickup Model
**Crew Cab Model
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LAMP OR BULB
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
Daytime Running
Lamps Indicator?
Charging System
Indicator Lamp
Instrument Cluster
Illumination
Headlamp Beam
Indicator
Directional Signal
Indicator
Brake Warning
Indicator
SIR (Air Bag)
Safety Belt Warning
Check Gages Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
(“Service Engine
Soon”) Lamp
Upshift Indicator Glow Plugs Lamp**
Low Coolant Lamp**
Water in Fuel Lamp**
Service Throttle Soon
Lamp**
**Diesel only
“fanadian Vehicles only
TRADE NO.
74
74
194
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
1
I
6
1
2
1
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STEP TWO - If after contacting a member of dealership management, it
appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further
help, contact the GMC Truck Consumer Relations Manager by calling
1 -800-GMC-TRUCK ( 1-800462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt.) In
Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center
in Oshawa by
calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777.
In Puerto Rico, call 1-800-496-9992
(English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish). In the
U.S. Virgin Islands, call
1-800-496-9994. In other overseas locations, contact GM North American
Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-905-644-4
1 12.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to
give the Customer Assistance Representative:
0 Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle
registration or title,
or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel
and visible through the windshield.)
0 Dealership name and location
0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
0 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
3
I E. Judson Street 1607-04
Pontiac, MI 48342-2230
Refer
to your Warranty and Owner Assistance 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,
equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first
if you have a concern.
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