light GMC SIERRA 1995 Owner's Manual

Daytime nunning Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
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 Lamps are on.
When
it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on
your headlanlps.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpfL11
in many different
driving conditions. but they
can be especially hclpful in the short periods
after dawn and before sunset.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when
you need it.
The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When the
DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on. The
taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won‘t be on. Your instrument panel
won’t be
lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn
your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your
headlamps
will also come on.
When you
turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off, and
your high-beam headlamps will change
to the reduced brightness of DRL.
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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Cargo Lamp
If you have a cargo lamp, you can use it to light the cargo area of your
vehicle.
Press the top, ribbed
part of the switch
to
turn the cargo lamp
on,
and press the
bottom
of the switch
to turn it off.
The dome
lamp switch must be on, or one of the doors open, for the cargo
lamp to work.
Underhood Reel Lamp
If you have an
underhood reel lamp,
it is located inside the
engine compartment
on the passenger side
fender.
You can use it
as a flashlight.
To use the lamp, pull up on the lever and pull the lamp out. The cord will
unreel as you pull the lamp.
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Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass (Option)
Your vehicle may have an optional electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
An electrochromic inside rearview mirror, when
on, automatically dims to
the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
The mirror also includes an eight point compass display in the upper right
corner
of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as
the vehicle is driven.
To use the electrochromic mirror only, move the switch at the bottom of the
mirror to the
M position. To use the electrochromic mirror as well as the
compass, move the switch to the
C/M position. To turn both features off,
move the switch to the OFF position.
Compass Operation
When the ignition is on and the mirror switch is in the C/M position, the
compass display
will show two character boxes for approximately two
seconds.
If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass heading
(“N” for North, for example), there may be strong magnetic field interfering
with the compass. Such interference may include magnetic antenna mounts,
a magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. If removing these
items does not correct the condition, see your
GM dealer for assistance.
When cleaning
the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that
may cause liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
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Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays
The front ashtray is
located at the bottom
of the instrument
panel. Pull on the
bottom
of the ashtray
door to open it.
Some visors have
mirrors with
lights. If
the mirror has lights,
they will come on
when you lift the
mirror cover.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn in your ashtrays,
they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking
materials. That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Do not store papers and other things that burn in your
ashtrays
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it’s
ready,
it will pop back by itself.
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NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating
can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating
element.
Just push the lighter all the way in and let go. When it’s
done, it will pop back by itself.
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To remove the front ashtray, pull on the front of the ashtray insert. Then
slide the insert
out of the ashtray door.
You may also have two auxiliary power outlets next to the cigarette lighter.
Use these outlets to power mobile telephones
or other de\:ices designed to
operate with vehicle electrical systems.
To use a rear ashtray.
if you have them. pull
at the top of the
ashtray door to flip the
door open.
To remove a rear ashtray. if you have them, press down on the inside tabs
and open the door
fully.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn in your ashtrays,
they could be set
on fire by cigarettes or other smoking
materials. That could cause
a fire and possibly damage your
vehicle.
Do not store papers and other things that burn in your
ashtrays
Storage Compartments
Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments designed to store small
items.
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The pegs inside the
compartment door are
used to make sure the
button
on the
compartment door
will contact the
control button
on the
garage door opener.
Add one peg at a time
until the PUSH button
on the compartment
door operates the
garage door opener,
with the compartment
door closed, when
you
push the button
marked
PUSH.
Now, with the
compartment door
closed, push the
button marked
PUSH
again to make sure the
garage door opener
operates properly.
With
the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of
pegs in place, you should only have to push the PUSH button slightly to
operate the opener.
Adjust the position
of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs, as
needed, until the opener operates properly.
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instrument Panel
18 17 16 15
1. Dome Lamp Switch
2. Lamp and Light Controls
3. Air Vents
4. Multifunction Lever
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Gearshift Lever
7. Audio System
8. Comfort Control System
9. Glove
Box
14 13
instrument Cluster
12 1' 3 3
IO. Storage Tray
1 I. IP Cupholder
12. Ashtray, Auxiliary Outlets
I 3. Storage Area or Optional
Cassette Tape Player
14. Rear Window Defogger Switch
IS. Tilt Lever
16. Parking Brake Release Handle
17. Hood Release
18. Fuse
Block
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your
vehicle is running. You'll
know how fast you're going, about how much
fuel you have and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and
economically.
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Tachometer
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Your tachometer
displays the engine
speed
in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
1 NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area\
,
your engine
or other parts could be damaged.
Damage to your engine or vehicle caused
by operating the
engine
in the red area isn’t covered by your vehicle warranty.
Warning Lights and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your
vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before
it
becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come 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 start the engine just
to let
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 you are
driving, or when one
of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the
section that tells you what
to do about it. Please follow this 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.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, u\
nless the
driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come
on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the tone nor \
the light will
come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensors and module, the wiri\
ng and the
diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
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You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition
to
RUN or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system is
ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle,
or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not
work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Brake System Warning Light
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 parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
This light should come
on briefly 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.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop
carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push.
Or, the pedal may
the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle’’ in the Index.)
b 00 closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake
system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is st\
ill on
after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have\
the
vehicle towed for service.
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