jump start GMC SIERRA 1995 Owners Manual

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help you
keep it under control. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away,
you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. This is the
ABS system
testing itself.
Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps out
in front of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is
about
to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each
front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the
brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to
make the most
of available tire and road conditions.
You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and
controls braking pressure accordingly.
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Push the button at the
top of the steering
column all the way
down to make
your
front and rear turn
signals flash on and
off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in,
and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, push the button until the first click and release.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up
at the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables
to start your vehicle. But please follow the
steps below to do it safely.
A CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
0 They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
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A CAUTION:
If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary electric fan
under the hood can
start up even when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
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NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your
vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it could
damage your vehicle, even if you have a manual transmission.
And if you have an automatic transmission,
it won’t start that
way.
To Jump Start Your Vehicle
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
If you have a diesel engine vehicle with two batteries (or more), you
should know before you begin that, especially in cold weather, you may
not be able to get enough power from a single battery
in another
vehicle to start your diesel engine.
If your vehicle has more than one battery, use the battery that’s on the
passenger side
of the vehicle - this will reduce electrical resistance.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to start your
vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.
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Battery
Every new GM vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend
a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more. take off the
black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explod\
e.
You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Start\
ing’’
in the Index for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs. be sure that all the lamps are off and the
engine isn’t running.
Sealed Beam Headlamps
I. Remove the four
screws from the
headlamp retainer.
2. Pull the headlamp
out and remove
the retainer.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect,
you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying
General Motors of Canada Limited.
You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario K1 G 352.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, we certainly hope
you’ll notify us. Please call us at
1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-462-8782), or write:
GMC Truck Consumer Relations
3
1 E. Judson Street 1607-04
Pontiac, MI 48342-2230
In Canada, please call
us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7
Roadside Assistance
GMC Truck’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with
over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC Truck dealer,
or the following special services:
Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge
(customer
is responsible for repair or replacement of tire).
Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the
nearest service station (up to $4.00).
Jump Start: No-start situations which require a battery jump start will be
covered at
no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no
charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the
replacement key will be covered at no charge within a 10-mile radius.
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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
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Key Lock Cylinders ......................................... 6-46.7-94
Key Release Button .............................................. 2-11
Keyless Entry System ............................................. 2-7
Keys
........................................................... 2-1
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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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