change time GMC SIERRA 1995 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
0 Replace spark plugs. At1 Emission Control Senlice.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. Ai7 Emission Control Service. ;
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An E~~zission Control Sunice.
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r! Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts
as needed. An E~nission Control
Service. ?
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 km) should
be performed after
60.000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
*<: Drive axle service:
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Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed.
If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change.
If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 00 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use
75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
(Continued)
L! If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 I
Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 kn1) should
be performed after
60.000 miles ( IO0 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
.I, .!. -~*-~- Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent
oil changes. check fluid and add fluid as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
0 More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
0 3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above 45
mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every 3.000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or rnust use 75W-140 synthetic tluid meeting
GM specifications.
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"
in this section.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
* When the vehicle is operated in extreme dust and dirt conditions
(off-road), the air cleaner filter may need to be checked as often
as every
300 miles (483 km) and replaced as necessary.
** Drive axle service:
0
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid and add fluid
as needed. If
driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25
000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use 75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting
GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’
in this section.
2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case
shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature
is 10” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
0 Check the exhaust pressure regulator valve for proper operation;
correct any binding. Inspect hoses for cracks, chafing or decay. Replace
parts as needed.
Arl Emission Control Service.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles ( 100 000 km) should
be performed after 60,000 miles
( 100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
‘:’* Drive axle service:
0
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent
oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If
driving
in dusty areas 01- towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change.
If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer.
drain fluid and refill every
15.000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use
75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
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Emergency Towing Service: Towing to the nearest GMC Truck dealer for
warranty related disablements.
The Roadside Assistance services listed above are available to retail and
retail lease customers operating
1995 light duty GMC trucks for a period of
36 months or 36,000 miles. All services must be pre-arranged by GMC
Truck Roadside Assistance.
Note: Over-the-phone assistance, such as providing the name of the closest
dealer or minor technical advice, etc. is available
to all owner/operators of
GMC Truck vehicles, regardless of vehicle or mileage.
Just dial GMC Truck Roadside Assistance at 1-800-GMC TRUCK
(1-800-462-8782, Roadside Assistance prompt) to reach a qualified
representative who can assist
you.
Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the following
information when your call
is received:
0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
0 Name and Home Address.
0 Telephone number and location from which you are calling.
0 Location, license plate number and color of your GMC truck.
Mileage of vehicle and description of problem.
Roadside Assistance is available
24 hours a day, seven days a week,
365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. Should you have any
questions about Roadside Assistance, call the GMC Truck Roadside
Assistance center or contact your dealer.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC Truck reserves the right to make
any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time
without notification.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance
program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer
to
the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for
emergency services.
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Courtesy Transportation
The GMC Truck Commitment Plus Program offers courtesy transportation
for customers when obtaining warranty service. The Courtesy
Transportation Program is available to retail purchasers of Commitment
Plus eligible
1995 GMC light duty trucks. This program is offered in
conjunction with the 36 month/36,000 mile BUMPER TO BUMPER New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on courtesy
transportation.
COURTESY TRANSPORTATION INCLUDES:
0
0
0
One way SHUTTLE RIDE from the dealership (up to 10 miles) for
same-day warranty repairs.
A loaner vehicle will be made available for overnight warranty repairs
up to a
5 day maximum, or up to a $30 allowance for a rental vehicle,
cab, bus or other transportation in lieu of a loaner. (Bringing vehicles in
late in the day, for service on the next day,
does not constitute
overnight repairs.)
GAS allowance of up to $10 a day for rides provided by another person
(i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu
of rental for overnight warranty
repair up
to 5 day maximum.
Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administer\
ed
by your
GMC Truck dealership service management. All requests
should reflect actual costs
up to and not to exceed the maximum
allowable dollar limits.
0 The Commitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of
the BUMPER TO BUMPER Limited Warranty. GMC Truck reserves
the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy
Transportation Program at any time without notification.
0 For additional program details contact your GMC Truck dealer.
Note: Because of insurance liability considerations, age restrictions
exist in some states when loaning dealer owned vehicles or obtaining
vehicles from rental establishments. See your dealer for details\
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Halogen Bulbs (See "Bulb Replacement")
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5-1
Head Restraints (See "Seats")
Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting
.................................... 2-48
Replacement (See "Bulb Replacement")
High Beam Indicator Light (See "Lights")
High-Low Beam Changer
...................................... 240
Reminder .................................................... 2-49
Heater Controls .................................................. 3-1
Refrigerant Capacity ........................................... 6-85
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls ............................... 3-2 . 6-46
Highway Hypnosis (See "Driving-Highway Hypnosis")
Hitches (See "Towing-Hitches")
Hood
Checking Under: Hood Release .................................. 6-13
Horn .......................................................... 2-38
Hydraulic Clutch ................................................ 6-31
When to Check and What to Use ................................. 6-32
Howtocheck ................................................ 6-32
Hydroplaning (See "Driving in the Rain")
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If You're Stuck in Sand . Mud. Ice . or Snow ........................... 5-39
Ignition Switch .................................................. 2-10
Intlation-Tire Prussure (See "Tires")
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-68
InstrumentPanel ................................................ 2-68
J
Jacking Equipment Storage ................................... 5-27 . 5-28
Jump Starting .................................................... 5-2
K
Key Lock Cylinders ......................................... 6-46.7-94
Key Release Button .............................................. 2-11
Keyless Entry System ............................................. 2-7
Keys
........................................................... 2-1
L
Labe 1 s
Lamps
Certification/Tire (See "CertificaticdTire Label")
CargdCenter High Mounted Stop Lamp
...................... 2.52, 2.83
Daytime Running Lamps ....................................... 2-50
Dome
....................................................... 2-51
Fog ........................................................ 2-49
Headlights
(See "Headlamps")
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Lamps (continued)
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-88
Reading
..................................................... 2-51
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement“)
Underhood Reel Lamp
......................................... 2-52
Lights ......................................................... 2-70
Air Bag Readiness Light
................................... 1-20, 2-71
Anti-. Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-73
Brake System Warning Light
.................................... 2-72
Charging System Warning Light
.................................. 2-76
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
................ 2-50, 2-77
Check
Gages Light
............................................ 2-77
Glow Plugs Light
............................................. 2-75
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-78
Headlights (See “Headlamps”) Low Coolant Warning Light
................................ 2-75, 6-38
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-76, 6-57
Safety Belt Reminder Light
..................................... 2-71
Service Throttle Soon
.......................................... 2-74
ShiftLight
.............................................. 2-25, 2-78
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light .................. 240, 2-79
Water
in Fuel (Diesel Engine) .................................... 2-74
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................ 4-37
Trailering Package
............................................ 4-39
Truck-Camper Loading
........................................ 4-39
Lock Cylinders (See “Key Lock Cylinders“)
Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss
of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants“)
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (See “Lights”)
Maintenance (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors Convexoutside
............................................... 2-56
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
................................ 2-56
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
............................ 2-54
Inside
....................................................... 2-53
Outside
..................................................... 2-56
ModelReference
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Multifunction Lever .............................................. 2-39
N
Noise Control System ............................................ 6-14
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Odometer (See “Gages“)
Off-Road Driving (See ”Driving-Off Road Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
............................................... 4-9
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