brakes GMC SIERRA 1996 Owner's Guide

Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add its needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant
when necessary.
Oil
the control lever pivot point and all exposed control
linkage. Check
vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation. More frequent lubrication
may be
required
on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. For vehicles with rear drum
brakes, also inspect drum brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or
conditions result
in frequent braking.
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Section 9 Index
I
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-53
AirBag
....................................... 1-21
Adding Equipment
............................ 1 -26
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-24
How
it Works ................................ 1-23
Location
.................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22, 2-59
Servicing ................................... 1-26
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-24
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check
........ 7-43
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-76
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-55
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-64
Antenna
...................................... 3-24
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-26
Anti-Lock
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-62, 4-6
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Appearance Care ............................... 6-58
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-66
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest Storage Compartment
.................... 2-51
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Transmission
......................... 2-11
Check
...................................... 7-43
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-45
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-11
Operation ................................... 2-13
Axle. Front .................................... 6-26
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-21
Axle. Rear .................................... 6-24
Battery
...................................... 6-37
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-6
Warnings
................................ 5-2. 5-4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-7
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Brake Adjustment .................................. 6-36
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-33
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-36
System Warning Light
.......................... 2-61
Trailer
...................................... 4-55
Transmission Shift Interlock Check ............... 7-44
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Fluid
........................................ 6-33
Parking
..................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-36
Wear
........................................ 6-35
Braking in Emergencies
....................... '. ..... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
............................ 2-8
7-44
Bulb Replacement
.............. ............... 6-37
BTSI
Check
...................................
Canadian Roadside Assistance .... ................ 8-6
'Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-74
Carbon Monoxide
......................... 2-30,4-41,
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-42
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-24
Cassette/Compact Disc Storage
.................... 2-50
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-28
CertificatiodTire Label
.......................... 4-42
Cargo Lamp
................ .. .................. 2-43
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 3-9.3 '- 11
.Center Overhead Console
......... .............. 2-46
Certification Label
...................... : ....... 4-42 Chains. Safety
........................ : ........ 4-55
Chains Tire 6-57 .................................... .
......
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...... 1.39, 1-41
Securing
in the Center Seat Position ............... 1-44
TopStrap
.................................... 1-39
WheretoPut
................................ 1-38
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-46
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52
Circuit Breakers and Fpses
....................... 6-69
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-64
Glass
........................................ 6-61
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-58
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-61
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-62
Special Problems
............................. 6-60
Vinyl
....................................... 6-60
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-62
Climate Control System
....................... 3-1, 3-2
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning
Fabric
....................................... 6-59
Leather ..................................... 6-61
Stains
...................................... 6-60
Tires
....................................... 6-64
Wheels
.....................................6-6 4.
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Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2- 13
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission .......... 2- 17. 2- 18
GloveBox .................................... 2-46
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en FranCais
11 .. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-37
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.38. 6.39
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-39
Wiring
..................................... 6-68
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-34
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-36
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-36
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-54
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-6
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-32
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................... 6-23
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-32 Ignition
Positions
............................... 2-9
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-42
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-49
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections
.................................... 7-46
Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
Drive Axle
.................................. 7-47
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-46
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7-46
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-46
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
............... 7-47
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Cleaning
.................................... 6-61
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-69
Intensity Control
............................. 2-42
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key
Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-43
Key Release Button ............................. 2- IO
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5
Keys .......................................... 2-1
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Tape Player Care ............................... 3-24
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
..... 3- I. 3-3
Theft
.......................................... 2-7
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-2 1
Thermostat .................................... 6-30
Third Door ..................................... 2-3
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tirechains
.................................... 6-57
Tire Loading
................................... 4-42
Tires
......................................... 6-48
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-55
Buying New ................................. 6-53
Chains
..................................... 6-57
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-2 1
Cleaning .................................... 6-64
Inflation
.................................... 6-49
Inflation Check
............................... 7-42
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-50
Loading .................................... 4-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-49
Temperature
................................. 6-55
Traction .................................... 6-54
Treadwear ................................... 6-54
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-54
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-52
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-55
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-52
TopStrap
..................................... 1-39
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-2 1
Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5.28. 6.75
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-46
Trailer
Towing
Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Brakes
..................................... 4-55
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-57
Drivingwith
................................. 4-55
Hitches ..................................... 4-54
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-59
Parking on
Hills .............................. 4-58
Safety Chains
................................ 4-55
Tongueweight ............................... 4-53
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-54
Towing
..................................... 4-46
TurnSlgnals ................................. 4-57
Weight
..................................... 4-48
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-59
Transfer Case, Electronic ......................... 2-23
Transfer Case Lubricant
.......................... 6-25
Transfer Case, Manual
........................... 2-21
Transmission Fluid
Automatic
................................... 6-19
Manual
..................................... 6-22
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-5
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-57
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal
and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-34
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-33
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-57
9-10
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