battery GMC SIERRA 1998 User Guide

Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
(Manual Transfer Case Only)
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Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N) can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission
is in
PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or
if your vehicle is in gear, for
a manual
transmission.
You or others could be injured.
Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before
you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N).
Use the following procedure to correctly tow your
vehicle on all four wheels:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Firmly set the parking brake.
Place the transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual
transmission in FIRST
(1).
Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the
tow vehicle.
With the engine running, shift the transfer case to
NEUTRAL
(N). See “Four-wheel Drive” in the
Index for the proper procedure to select the neutral
position for your vehicle.
Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle.
Turn the ignition to
OFF, The OFF position unlocks the
steering column and reduces battery
drain. Unlocking
the steering column will allow the proper movement
of
the front wheels and tires during towing.
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Camper Wiring Harness
(If Equipped)
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A five-wire harness is stored under your vehicle. The
harness is located inside the frame rail and is even with
the front of the pickup box. This harness has a
30 amp
battery feed wire and no connector, and should be wired
by
a qualified electrical technician. After choosing an
aftermarket mating connector pair, have
the technician
attach one connector to the five-wire camper harness and
the other connector
to the wiring harness for the camper.
The technician can use the following color code chart
when connecting the wiring harness to your camper.
0 Brown: Rear Lamps
0 Yellow: Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal
0 Dark Green: Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal
0 White (Heavy Gage): Ground
0 Light Green: Back-up Lamps
When the harness is
not being used, store it in its
original place. Wrap the harness together and tie
it
neatly so it won’t be damaged.
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners
may consider having the pickup box removed and
a
commercial or recreational body installed. Before you
do so, first contact the GM Zone Office for your area for
information on such conversions specific
to this vehicle.
(See the “Warranty and Owner Assistance” booklet
for
Zone Office.) Owners should be aware that, as
manufactured, there are differences between a chassis
cab and a pickup with the box removed which may
affect vehicle safety. The components necessary to adapt
a pickup
to permit its safe use with a specialized body
should be installed by a body builder in accordance with
the information available from the Zone Office.
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Trailer Wiring Harness
A. Light-Duty Wiring Harness
B. Additional Heavy-Duty Wiring
C. Tie Straps
A eight-wire harness is stored under the rear end of your
vehicle. Five wires (A) are located between the rear
bumper and the spare tire, near the center. This wiring
harnewis tie-strapped to the taillamp and stoplamp
harness. Three wires (B) (light gauge white, blue and
orange) are located at
the rear left hand frame rail. This
harness has a
30 amp battery feed wire and no
connector, and should be wired
by a qualified electrical
technician. After choosing an aftermarket mating
connector pair, have the technician attach one connector
to the eight-wire trailer harness and the other connector
to the wiring harness on the trailer. Be sure that the
wiring harness on the trailer is strapped to the trailer’s
frame and leave
it loose enough so that the wiring
doesn’t bend or break, but not
so loose that it drags on
the ground. The technician can use the following color
code chart when connecting the wiring harness to
your trailer.
0 Brown: Rear Lamps
0 Yellow: Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal
0 Dark Green: Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal
0 White (Heavy Gauge): Ground
0 Light Green: Back-up Lamps
0 White (Light Gauge): Center High-Mounted
Stop Lamp
0 Blue: Auxiliary/Electric Trailer Brake Circuit
0 Orange: Fused Auxiliary Circuit
Store the harness
in its original place. Wrap the harness
together and tie
it neatly so it won’t be damaged.
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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
I NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your
vehicle warranty.
If your battery (or batteries) have run down, you may nying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.
start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to
do
f afely.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
l dangerous because:
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.
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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.
To avoid the possibility
of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved
in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission
in NEUTRAL (N).
If you have a four-wheel-drive
vehicle, be sure the transfer case is not in
NEUTRAL
(N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn
off all lamps
that aren’t needed as well as radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it
could save your radio!
I NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.
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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Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight
if
you need more light.
Be sure the batteries have enough water. You
don’t need to add water to the ACDelco
Freedom@ battery (or batteries) installed in
every new
GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler
caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.
If
it is low, add water to take care of that first. If
you don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things
you should know. Positive (+) will
go to positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to a
metal engine part. Don’t connect positive
(+) to
negative
(-) or you’ll get a short that would
damage the battery and maybe other parts
too.
On vehicles equipped with dual batteries, make any
battery connections
to the primary battery located on
the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands
away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
7. Don’t let the other end
touch metal. Connect it to the positive
(+) terminal
of the good battery.
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8. Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable to
the good battery’s negative
(-) cable.
Don’t
let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end
of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go
to the dead battery. It goes to
a heavy unpainted metal
part
of the vehicle with the dead battery.
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The electrical connection is just
as good
there, but the chance
of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine
for awhile.
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11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won’t start after
a few tries, it probably
needs service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
Towing Your Vehicle
Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing
service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance’’
in
the Index.
If your vehicle has been changed since it was
factory-new, by adding such things
as fog lamps, aero
skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions
may not be correct.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard
warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel-drive, or that it has
the four-wheel-drive option.
0 The make, model and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can move the shift lever for the
0 If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When
the towing service arrives, let the tow operator
know that this manual contains detailed towing
instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to
see
them.
transmission and transfer case, if you have one.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and
a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
Fuels
in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Noise Control System
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Air Cleaner Filter (Gasoline Engine)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap (Gasoline Engine)
Thermostat
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Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical System Replacement
Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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