1993 GMC SIERRA hood release

How To Use This Manual
These symbols are used on warning lights in your vehicle:
1-
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
PO594
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Service & 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 section devoted to its appearance care
.
Service ........................................................................\
........................................... 6-3
Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
........................................................................\
............... 6-4
Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System
...................................................... 6-6
Checking Things Under the Hood
..................................................................... 6-17
Hood Release
........................................................................\
.......................... 6-18
Cleaning Your Diesel Engine
........................................................................\
.. 6-19
Noise Control System
........................................................................\
............. 6-19
Engine Oil (Except Diesel)
........................................................................\
..... 6.20
Engine Oil (Diesel Engines)
........................................................................\
... 6-26
Air Cleaner
........................................................................\
............................... 6-31
Automatic Transmission Fluid
........................................................................\
. 6-33
Manual Transmission Fluid
........................................................................\
..... 6-36
Hydraulic Clutch
........................................................................\
....................... 6-37
Transfer Case
........................................................................\
.......................... 6-39
Front Axle ........................................................................\
................................. 6-40
Rear Axle
........................................................................\
................................. 6-41
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I CAUTION
* If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it, you co\
uld
1 be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel
filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler\
cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise
to stop.
I Then unscrew the cap all the way. I
When you put the cap back on, turn it tc "le :clo-'hise) until you hear
a clicking noise.
I NOTICE
~f you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get 1
me for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit or -have proper
denting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
U
K2609
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then \
go to the
front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. Lift t\
he hood.
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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.
IW
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.
TO392
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INDEX
H
Halogen Bulbs .............................. 6-55
Hazard Warning Flashers
.............. 5-2
Head Restraints
.............................. 1-5
Headlights .......................... 2.53. 6-55
Composite
.................................. 6-56
Halogen
..................................... 6-55
High-Low Beam
........................ 2-44
Reminder
................................... 2-54
Sealed Beam
............................. 6-55
Heating System (with NC)
........... 3-5
Rear Window Defogger
............. 3-8
System Controls
......................... 3-6
Fan Knob
..................................... 3-4
Function Lever
............................ 3-4
Temperature Lever
...................... 3-4
Hitches
........................................... 4-58
Hood Checking Under
........................ 6-17
Latches and Hinge
................... 6-53
Release
...................................... 6-1 7
Horn
............................................... 2-41
Hydraulic Clutch
........................... 6-37
Grease Fitting
............................ 6-39
Hydro-Boost System (Hydraulic Pump)
..................... 6-50
Hydroplaning
................................. 4-39
I
If You’re Stuck In Sand. Mud.
Ice or Snow
.............................. 5-33
Ignition Switch
.............................. 2-1 0
Inflation-Tire Pressure ................. 6-73
Instrument Panel
............... 2-70. 2-76
Diesel Tach Cluster .................. 2-75
Standard Cluster
............ 2-72, 2-73
J
High Beam Indicator Light ...... 2-85
Heating System (without AIC)
..... 3-4
Rear Window Defogger
............. 3-8
Highway Hypnosis
........................ 4-46 Jack Storage
...................... 5.19.
5-31
Jump Starting
................................ 5-3
K
Key Release Lever ....................... 2-11
Keys
................................................. 2-3
L
Lights ............................................. 2-53
Brake System Warning
............ 4-18
Bulb Replacement
......... .6-54, 6-98
Cargo Lamp
.................... 2-58, 6-61
Charging System Light
........... 2-82
Check Gages Light
.................. 2-84
Dome Lights
............................. 2-56
Fender
........................................ 6-59
Fog Lamps
................................ 2-54
Glow Plugs Light
........... 2-16, 2-81
Front ParkinglTurn Signal
........ 6-57
Indicator
..................................... 2-78
Headlights (See “Headlights”-)
Low Coolant Warning
.............. 2-81
Malfunction Indicator
.... 2-83, 6-66
Operation
................................... 2-43
Reading
..................................... 2-57
Service Fuel Filter
.................... 2-80
Side Marker
.............................. 6-58
Rear
................................. 6-62, 6-63
Replacement Chart
.................. 6-98
Roof Marker
.............................. 6-60
Tailgate Marker
......................... 6-60
Underhood Reel Lamp
............ 2-58
Loading Your Vehicle
........ 4-26, 6-67
Truck-Camper
............................ 6-70
Lubrication
..................................... 6-52
Accelerator Control System
.... 6-52
Body ........................................... 6-53
Constant Velocity Joints
......... 6-53
Front Axle
................................. 6-40
Front Shock Absorbers
........... 6-51
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
................... 6-51
Service Engine Soon
..... 2-83, 6-66
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