1993 GMC SIERRA battery

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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these symbols are
used on an original battery:
A
Caution
Possible Injury
Avoid Sparks or Flames Protect
Eyes
by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid
Could Cause Burns Spark or Flame Could
Explode Battery
These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your
vehicle is driven:
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Fasten Safery Door Lock/Unlock
Belts
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These symbols are used on warning lights in your vehicle:
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Engine Coolant Temperature
BRAKE
Brake Battery
Charging
System
I RELEASE
Parking Brake Release
s Fuel
SHIFT
Shift Light
Engine Oil
Pressure
Low
Coolant
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Fuse
I II
Hood Release Lighter Horn
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2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine.\
In some
other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
3. Turn your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go of the
Holding your key in
Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will caus
your battery to be drained much sooner. And the :essive heal
m
damage your starter motor.
4.
5.
If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in Start. If it doesn’t start in
three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way
down for
12 more seconds, or until it starts.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), \
it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try this:
Wait
15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the
key in
Start for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine.
If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another 15 seconds and do it all again.
When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator ped\
al.
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle.
If you
add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way \
the fuel
injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, ch\
eck with
-w dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of th\
is Manua
that tells how to do
it wit‘--.Jt damaging your ?hide. See “Tc ‘ng Yo
Vehicle’’ in the lnde
To Start Your 5.7 Liter (Code K) engine
or 7.4 Liter (Code N) engine:
1. Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start
in any other position-that’s a safety feature.
To restart when you’re
already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
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Don’t try to shift to P (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission. Shift to
P (Park) only when your vehicle is
stopped.
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Manual Transmission
Shift your gear selector to neutral and hold the clutch pedal to the floor
while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t start
if the clutch pedal is
not all the way down-that’s a safety feature.
2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine.\
In some
other vehicles you might need
to do this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
3. Turn your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
7.4L Engine Cold Start: In cold weather, below 60” F (16” C), start the
engine the same way but push the accelerator pedal one-quarter \
of the
way down and hold it there for about
2 seconds after the engine starts.
Holding your key
in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause
vwr battery
to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
,clmage your starter motor.
4. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in Start. If it doesn’t start in
three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of \
the way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts.
flooded with
too much gasoline. Try this:
5. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your
accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the
key in
Start for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine.
If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another 15
seconds and do Step 5 again.
Hot Engine Restart, 5.7L and 7.4L Engines (Vehicles Over 8500 GVWR): If
your engine is already hot and then stalls, turn your ignition\
key to Off. Then,
turn your key
to Run, and wait about 20 seconds before you restart your
engine.
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. If the light. doesn’t go off, wait a few seconds, then try staiting your engine
again. And, see your dealer
as soon as you- can for a starting system check.
If the light comes on and then goes out and you know your batte\
ries are
charged, but your engine still won’t start, your vehicle nee\
ds service.
If your batteries don’t have enough .charge to start ,your engine, see “Battery”
in the Index.
Be sure you have the right oil for your engine, and that you’ve changed the
oil
at the proper times. If you use the wrong oil, your engine may be harder
to start.
If the engine starts, runs a short time, then stops, your vehicle needs service.
NOTICE
Don’t use starting “aids” such as ether or gasoline, in the m~v intakc They
could damage your engine.
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In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, if you have an engine block
heater, it can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up.
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“Engine Coolant’’ in the Index and have your vehicle s\
erviced as soon as
you can.
Charging System Light
K2328
The red charging system light is located at the upper right hand corner of
your instrument cluster. It should come on briefly when you turn on the
ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to show you it is working.
After the engine starts, the light should
go out. If it stays on, or comes on
while you are driving, you may have a problem with your elect\
rical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose alternator drive belt, or\
that
you have some other electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
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A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil
level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as
possible.
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+ Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine
can become
so hot that it catches on fire. You or others could be
burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
I NOTICE
Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly anc
not covered by your warranty.
Voltmeter
Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster
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A
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When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the Run position),
this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine
is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings
between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal ope\
rating range.
Readings
in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical
system.
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You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If
you must drive, turn
off all unnecessary accessories, and have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible.
Camper Wiring Harness
The optional 5-wire harness is stored in’ the front stake pocket on the driver’s
side of’ the bed. The harness has no connector, and should be wired by\
a
qualified electrical service person.
It must be routed out of your vehicle and
securely attached
so that it won’t be pulled or rubbed while you’re using it.
Store the -harness in its original place. Wrap the harness together and tie it
neatly
so it won3 be damaged.
The optional 7-wire harness
is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame
crossmember. The harness has a’
30 amp. in-line fused battery feed wire and
no connector, and should be wired by a qualified electrical se\
rvice person.
Securely attach
the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it to your
vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leave it loose enough
so the wiring won’t
bind
or break when turning with the trailer, but not so loose that it drags on
the ground.
Store the harness in its original position. Wrap the harness together and tie it
neatly so it won’t be damaged. ,
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