air conditioning GMC SIERRA 1997 User Guide

Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)
Type
Short Bed
Long Bed Standard Crew Cab
Chassis-Cab Side Tank
Chassis-Cab Rear Tank 3500
HD Models Side Tank
3500
HD Models Rear Tank
Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling
System” in the Index.
Engine
“VORTEC” 4300
“VORTEC”
5000
“VORTEC” 5700
“VORTEC” 7400
“VORTEC”
7400
w/3500 HD
VIN
W
M
R
J
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Quantity
13 quarts (12.3 L)
17.5 quarts (16.6 L)
17.5 quarts (16.6 L)
25 quarts (23.5 L)
28.5 quarts (27 L)
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
Engine
“VORTEC” 4300
“VORTEC”
5000
“VORTEC” 5700”
“VORTEC” 7400*
VIN
W
M
R
J
Quantity with Filter?
5 quarts (4.8 L)
5 quarts (4.8 L)
7 quarts (6.5 L)
4.5 quarts (4.3
L)
?Oil
filter should be changed at every oil change.
*Add one additional quart (.946
L) for C-3500 HD Models.
Quantity
26 gallons (98 L)
34 gallons (128 L)
34 gallons (128 L)
22 gallons (83 L)
18 gallons (68 L)
22 gallons (83 L)
18 gallons (68 L)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your GM dealer.
See the refrigerant charge label under the hood for
information regarding refrigerant capacity.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-6 I
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-23
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-3 1
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-28
How
it Works ................................ 1-25
Location
.................................... 1-25
Readiness Light
......................... 1-25. 2-67
Servicing
................................... 1-30
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-27
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-28
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-27
Air Bag Off Light
.......................... 1-57, 2-68
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-10
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check ........ 7-46
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-78
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-57
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-65
Antenna
...................................... 3-26
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-29
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-72. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Appearance Care
............................... 6-59 Appearance Care
Materials
....................... 6-68
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9
Armrest Storage Compartment
.................... 2-57
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-59
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-24
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-46
Fluid
....................................... 6-21
Operation
................................... 2-15
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-48
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-13
Axle.
Front .................................... 6-28
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-22
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-26
Battery ...................................... 6-39
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving In ............................. 4-39
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Rear Axle
......................................-'6-26
DoorSecurityLocks ........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position ..................... 1-34, 1-37
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-40
Window Defogger
............................. 3-6
Electrochromic Daymight ...................... 2-48
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-48
Reclining Seatbacks
.............................. 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-5 1
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......................... 5- 15
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-78
Seatpassengers
,............................. l-34
Towing ..................................... 5-11
RearSeat
.................................. 1-8, 1-9
Rearview Mirror 2-48
................................
RecoveryHooks ................................ 5-35
Replacement
Bulbs
................................. 6-39, 6-75
Parts
....................................... 6-77
Wheel
...................................... 6-57
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-65
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8- 10
Restraints Checking
................................... l-65
Head ........................................ l-6
7-46
Child
....................................... 1-43
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-65
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-23
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-7
System Check
................................
Rocking
Your Vehicle ........................... 5-35
Roof Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement .............. 6-47
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-52
safety Belt Extender ............................ 14-55
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-32
How
to Wear Properly ......................... 1-15
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-17? 1-63, 1-64
Lap-Shoulder
...................... 1-15. 1-34. 1-37
Passenger Position
............................ 1-23 Questions and Answers ........................ 1-14
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
....... 1-34. 1-37
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-34
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-10, 2-67
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-65
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-23
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-16
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-43
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-22
Why They Work .............................. 1-11
Safety Belts .................................... 1-9
Adults
.........,............................ l-15
Care 6-63
Children .................................... 1-43
Driver Position ............................... 1-15
Extender
.................................... 1-65
.......................................
.................................... Lap Belt 1-32
Larger Children
.............................. 1-62
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-54
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