1993 GMC SIERRA key

Problenrs on the Road
Towing Your Vehicle
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle.
They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without dam-
age.
If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new, by adding things
like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, th\
ese things could
be damaged during towing.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, or that it has the four-wheel drive
option.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and \
transfer case,
if you have one.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
I A To help avoid injury to you or others:
Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow
truck.
Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a
vehicle.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
off. The steering
wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for
this. The transmission and transfer case,
if you have one, should be in Neu-
tral and the parking brake released.
If you have a two-wheel drive vehicle, don’t have your vehicle \
towed on the
rear wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on\
the rear
wheels, don’t go more than
35 mph (56 km/h) or farther than 50 miles (80
krn) or your transmission will be damaged. If these limits must be exceeded,
then the rear drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly.
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2. Unplug the Shut-Off solenoid wire from the fuel pump to prevent the
engine from starting.
3. With the air bleed valve open, turn your ignition key to Start for 10 to
15 seconds to crank (but not start) your engine. Keep doing this until
you can just see some clear fuel at the air bleed valve.
I A Diesel fuel is flammable. It could start a fire if it gets on hot engine
b parts. You could be burned. Don’t let too much fuel flow from the air
bleed valve or screw, and wipe up any spilled fuel with a cloth.
4. Close the air bleed valve, or replace the screw and reconnect \
the
Shut-Off solenoid wire.
5. Turn the ignition key to Start for 10 to 15 seconds at a time until your
engine starts.
Fuel Filter Replacement (6.5L Diesel Engines)
If you want to change the fuel filter yourself, here’s how \
to do it:
1 CAUTION
A Diesel fuel is flammable. It could start a fire if something ignites it,
-L and you could be burned. Don’t let it get on hot .engine parts, and
I keep matches or other ignition sources away.
1. Turn off your engine and set your parking brake.
2. Take off the fuel tank cap. This releases pressure in the tank.
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Service & Appearance Cave
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3. The filter is behind the air cleaner on the intake manifold. \
Unscrew and take
off the ring nut from the the top of the filter head. Lift the element
out of the filter head.
4. If there is any dirt on the element sealing surface of the filter head,
clean it
off.
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5. Line up the widest key slot in the top of the new element with the
widest key on the filter head
and push the element in until the mating
surfaces touch.
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6. Open the air bleed valve.
7. Turn your ignition key to Run for 10 to 15 seconds. Wait one minute for
the starter to cool. Do this until you can see clear fuel coming from the
air bleed valve.
8. Close the air bleed valve and replace the fuel tank cap.
9. Start your engine and let it idle for five minutes. Be sure to check your
fuel filter for leaks.
Fuel Filter Replacement (62 Diesel Engines)
If you want to change the fuel filter yourself, here's how to do it:
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Drain fuel from the filter by opening the air bleed valve and\
the water drain
valve. This prevents the fuel from spilling as you replace the\
filter. Drain the
fuel into a fuel-resistant container and dispose of it properly.
CAUTION I
A
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could start a fire if something ignites it,
and you could be burned. Don't let it get on
hot engine parts, and
keep matches
or other ignition sources away.
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6. Close the water drain valve and connect a hose going from the air bleed\

valve port
to a fuel-resistant container. The inside diameter of the hose
should be one-eighth of an inch.
for the starter to cool.
Do this until you can see clear fuel coming from
the air bleed valve.
7. Turn your ignition key to Start for 10 to 15 seconds. Wait one minute
8. Close the air bleed valve and replace the fuel tank cap.
9. Start your engine and let it idle for five minutes. Be sure to check your
fuel filter for leaks.
Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
If you plan on driving in another country outside the US. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tank full, your emission controls won’t work well \
or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system \
can corrode,
and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converter and oxygen sensor will be damaged.
All of that means costly
repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
Post Office Box
828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada
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Scheduled Maintenance Sewices
When the wheels are removed for rotation, inspect disc brake pads f\
or wear
and rotors for surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylind\
ers, parking
brake, etc., at the same time. Remove any rust
or dirt from the wheel and
mounting surfaces before mounting the wheel.
Inspect brakes more often if driving habits or conditions resull In
frequent braking.
Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be mad\
e at the
time period specified
to help ensure proper safety, emission performance, and
dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever \
any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown
in this Section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire inflation pressure check -Check the tires for proper inflation. If they
are low, inflate them
to the level specified on the certification label or on the
tire inflation charts. See “Loading Your Vehicle’’ or “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in
the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key lock cylinder lubrication -Lubricate key lock cylinders with engine oil.
See the “Recommended Fluid and Lubricants’’ chart in this section.
Transmission neutral or clutch start switch operation
CAUTION
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake and the regular brake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral).
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On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral), push the
clutch down halfway, and try to start the engine. The starter should work only
when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor.
Steering column lock operation -While parked, try to turn the key to Lock
in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to
Lock only when the
gear shift is in
P (Park).
On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn the key to
Lock without
pressing the lever. The key should turn to
Lock only with the key lever
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
Lock.
Parking brake and transmission
P (PARK) mechanism operation -
CAUTION I
4 When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move.
You
or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case you begin
to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the
vehicle begin to move.
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.\
Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the “Park” mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the \
regular brake
and shift to
P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then slowly
release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loop\
s and anchors.
Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body
Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges with engine oil.
Also lubricate the tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailga\
te mounted
spare tire carrier
(if equipped). Lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove
box and
console
doors, and any folding seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever
pivot and prop
rod pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
Propeller Shaft Spline/Universal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor
Shift Linkage, Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage,
Folding Seat, Fuel
Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Zhassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent and Anti-Freeze
Neatherstrip
Mer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points a. Engine
oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
b. Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031-M (GM Part No. 1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of NLGl
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No.
1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031-M (GM Part No. 1052497)
Engine oil
Use regular engine oil or
a synthetic light
weight engine oil
(SAE 5W-30).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031 (GM Part No. 10524971.
GM Optikleen washer solvent (GM Part
No.
1051515) or equivalent.
Silicone grease (GM Part
No. 12345579) or
equivalent.
Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirements
of
GM Part No. 12345120.
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