1994 GMC SIERRA door lock

Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your ignition
key? What if you have to leave something valuable
in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area or console.
0 Lock the console.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
New Vehide “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these
guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first
500 miles- (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow
this “breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
New Vehicle “Break-In” - 3500 HD Model
If you have a 3500 HD model, your parking brake requires a special
break-in procedure. See “Parking Brake” in the Index.
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Select the mirror you
want to move by
moving
the center of
the switch, located on
the driver’s door
armrest, to
R (right)
or
L (left). Then,
adjust the mirror angle
by pressing the outer
arrows on the switch
until the mirror is
adjusted where
you
want it.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror may be convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s
seat.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them
out to help block glare at the front and side windows.
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Clock
To set the clock, just:
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Press the SET button. The word SET will light up in the electronic
display.
Within
5 seconds, press and hold the SEEK button until the correct
hour appears on the display.
Then, press and hold the
SCAN button until the correct minute appears
on the display.
After you set the time, the word
SET will remain in the electronic
display for a few seconds.
Cassette Deck
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ii .... ........ "_ ......... ........ -. ........ ... .....
If you have a cassette deck, it is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to
45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin that they
may not work well in this player.
Press the
PWR button on the radio to turn the system on. The radio will
play until a cassette is Dushed into the cassette entry door (the tape side goes
in first.)
Once the tape is playing, use the radio control buttons for volume, tone,
balance and fade, just as you do for the radio. The arrows
on the player
indicate which side of the tape
is being played.
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Clock
To set the clock, just:
0 Press the SET button. The word SET will light up in the electronic
display.
hour appears on the display.
0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold the SEEK button until the correct
0 Then, press and hold the SCAN button until the correct minute appears
0 After you set the time, the word SET will remain in the electronic
on the display.
display for a few seconds.
Cassette Deck with Graphic Equalizer
If you have a cassette deck, it is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to
45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin that they
may not work well
in this player.
Press the PWR button on the radio to turn the system on. The radio will
play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the tape side goes
in first.)
Once the tape
is playing, use the radio control buttons for volume, balance
and fade, just
as you do for the radio. The arrows on the player indicate
which side
of the tape is being played.
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use the jack and
change a tire.
L Blocked Tire
1 ne equipment you’ll need is behind the passenger’s seat. Your spare tire is
stowed under the truck or mounted to the inside of the truck bed on the
driver’s side.
Jacking Tool Storage- Two and Four Door Models
1. Nut
2. Jack
3. Jack Handle Extension
4. Socket
5. Jack and Tool Storage Box
6. Ratchet
7. Jack Handle
8. Tool Retainer
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Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your GM dealer is ready to advise if you
think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles
(16 km).
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to-door
delivery, or
in stop-and-go traffic).
You tow a trailer often.
Most trips are through dusty places.
The vehicle is frequently operated off-road.
If any one
of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil
and-filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months - whichever comes
first.
Light Duty Emissions:
If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or
12 months
- whichever comes first. Change the filter at the first oil change
and at every other oil change after that.
Heavy Duty Emissions:
If none of them is true, change the oil every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or
12 months - whichever comes first. Change the filter at the first oil change
and at every other oil change after that if mileage determines when you
change
your oil. If time determines when you change your oil, change the
filter each time you change your oil.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in
very cold weather, 0°F (- 18°C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option,
see “Engine Coolant Heater
” in the Index.
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Fluid Leak Check
After the vehicle has been parked for a while, inspect the surface under the
vehicle for water, oil, fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from the air
conditioning
system after it has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks
or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once.
Lubrication
Accelerator Control System
Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often the accelerator linkage
pivot points must be lubricated. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Tndex for the proper lubricant to use.
Accelerator cables and cruise control cables should not be lubricated.
Any
cab1e.s that are worn or are hard to pull should be replaced.
Hood Latches and Hood Hinge
Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the hood
latch and hood hinge assembly. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for the proper lubricant to use.
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
See your maintenance schedule to find out how often the. slip splines must
be lubricated. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for
the proper lubricant to use.
Constant Velocity Joints
See your mamtenance schedule to find out how often the constant velocity
joints must be lubricated. See “Recommended Flui-ds and Lubricants”
in the
Index for the proper lubricant to use.
Body
Normal use of your vehicle will cause metal to metal wear at some points on
the cab and body if they are not lubricated.
For exposed surfaces, such as door checks, door lock bolts, lock striker
plates, dovetail bumper wedges, etc., a
thin film of engine oil should be
applied.
The seat adjusters and seat track should be lubricated
with chassis grease.
Door weather strips and rubber hood bumpers should be wiped clean with
a
rubber lubricant.
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Trailer Wiring Harness
The optional seven-wire trailer wiring harness is protected by an in-line
fuse
in the battery feed wire. This fuse is near the junction block. See
“Trailer Wiring Harness”
in the Index for more information.
Fuse Block
The fuse block is
behind an access door
at the bottom of the
instrument panel,
next
to the parking brake
release lever.
To remove fuses if you don’t have one, hold the end of the fuse between
your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Be, sure to use the correct fuse.
If you ever have a problem on the road and
don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one of the correct value. Just pick
some feature
of your vehicle that you can get along without-like the radio
or cigarette lighter--and use
its fuse, if it is of the value you need. Replace
it as soon as you can. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers“ in the Index for
more information.
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