door lock GMC SIERRA 1996 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have
to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e e3
TURN
WARNING
A
HAZARD
FLASHER
These symbols are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
These symbols are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY POWER
WINDOW RUNNING
0
DAYTIME -
LAMPS '*'
FOG LAMPS # 0
VENTILATING
FAN
1
-3
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE HORN
)tr
SPEAKER v
FUEL B
V
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Head traints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the
restraint is closest
to the top of your ears. This position
reduces the chance
of a neck injury in a crash.
Seatback Latches
The front seatback of the base level bench seat folds
forward to let
you access the rear of the cab. Your
seatback will move back and forth freely, unless
you
come to a sudden stop. Then it will lock in place. If you
have a Crew Cab, your front seatback is designed not to
fold forward. Access to the rear of the cab is available
by using the rear doors.
The front seatback of all seats except
the base level
bench seat folds forward
to let you access the rear of the
cab.
If you have a Crew Cab, your front seatback is
designed
not to fold forward. Access to the rear of the
cab is available by using the rear doors.
To fold a seatback forward
on all seats except the base
level bench seat, pull this
lever forward and fold
the
seatback forward.
To return the seatback to the upright position, just push
the seatback rearward
until it latches. After returning the
seatback
to its upright position, pull the seatback
forward to make sure
it is locked.
The rear seatback
of a rear bench seat without a center
armrest can be folded forward
to let you reach the
area behind it. Your seatback will move back and forth
freely, unless you come
to a sudden stop. Then, it will
lock into place.
The Crew Cab rear seatback with a center armrest folds
forward to let.you access the area behind
it.
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&.’ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an
home, why should I wear safety belts?
accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn’t protect
you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone. First, you’ll
want
to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with
the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it
properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different rules
for
smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in
your vehicle, see the part of this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
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Your vehicle has one
double-sided key for the
ignition and all door locks.
If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to
assist
you with obtaining new ones.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
.
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your key inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have an
extra key.
Tailgate
You can open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle
while
pulling t.he tailgate toward you.
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it away from you into
the latch.
When
you put the tailgate back up, pull it back towara
you, to be sure that it latches securely.
Tailgate Removal
The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow
for different loading situations. Although the tailgate
can be removed without assistance,
you may want
someone to assist you
with the removal to avoid
possible finish damage.
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~ Door Locks There
are several ways to lock and .unlock your vehicle. I
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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won't open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a
crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you
will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the Keyless Entry
System, if.your vehicle has this option.
To lock the door from the
inside, slide the lever
on
your door down.
To unlock the door, slide the lever up.
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Power Door Locks (Option)
Press the bottom of the
power door lock switch,
marked
LOCK, on either
front door to lock
all the
doors at once. Press the
ribbed side of the switch to
unlock
all the doors at once.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close
the door.
Keyless Entry System (Option)
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors from up to
30 feet (9 111) away using the key
chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your
Keyless Entry System operates
on a radio
frequency subject
to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Should interference to
this system occur, try this:
0 Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions
on battery
replacement.
vehicle. This product has
a maximum range.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal.
See your GM dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use
this equipment.
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Operation
To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK button.
If you press this button again within five seconds, all the
doors (except the rear seat access door)
will unlock.
Press the
LOCK button to lock all the doors (except the
rear seat access door).
When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the interior dome
lamps are turned on for
40 seconds or until the ignition
is activated.
When the LOCK button is pressed, the interior lamps
are turned on for
a few seconds if the doors are closed.
If the LOCK but.ton is pressed when a door is open, the
interior lamps
will stay on for a few seconds after the
door
is closed.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters
with you when you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches
the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter
is coded, the lost
transmitter will
not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle
can have only two transmitters matched to
it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use. the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last
about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak
if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range
in any location. If you
have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works,
it’s probably time to change the batteries.
Use two Duraeell@ batteries type
DL2014, or a
similar type.
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To replace the batteries: rheft
1. Insert a dime in the side seam of the transmitter
housing, near
the key ring hole.
2. Twist the dime to separate the two halves of the
transmitter housing. Separate the housing, bottom
half first.
3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put the new
batteries
in with the printed side down.
4. Align the housing and snap the halves together. Vehicle theft is big business, especially
in some cities.
Although your vehicle has
a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing
we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do
it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take
it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel
will be locked, and so will your
ignition.
If you have an automatic transmission, taking
your key out also locks
your transmission. And
remember to lock
the doors.
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Parking at Night New Vehicle “Break-In”
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put
them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove
box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver‘s.
NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it
will perform better in the long
run
if you follow these guidelines:
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Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
-- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.
See “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
2 and 4-DOOr Models
Extended Cab Models
The equipment you’ll need is behind the passenger’s seat.
Turn the wing
nut counterclockwise and remove the jack
cover, if there is one. Remove the jacking equipment.
If you have a chassis cab, refer to the information from the
body supplierhstaller for the location of your spare tire.
If you have
an underbody-mounted spare, never remove
or restow a tire from an underbody carrier while the
vehicle
is supported only by a jack.
You’ll use the jack handle and the ratchet to remove the
underbody-mounted spare tire.
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