1994 GMC SIERRA warning light

Check Gages Light
The orange Check
Gages light is located
near the lower right
corner
of the
instrument cluster.
This light
will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light
comes
on and stays on while you are driving. it could indicate a problem
with your vehicle. It could be a problem with your oil pressure, coolant
temperature. or some other problem. Chcck your various gages
to see if they
are
in the warning zones. If they are, have your vehicle serviced right away.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light
(Canada Only)
The green Daytime
Running Lights
(DRL) Indicator light,
if you have one, is
located near the upper
center
of the
instrument cluster.
If your vehicle was first sold. when new. in Canada, you will have this green
lighl on the instrument pancl.
It will light whenever the Daytime Running
Lights
are on. For more details about DRL, sce "Headlights and Vehicle
Lighting'.
in this section.
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
0 Turn on your low-beam headlights - not just your parking llgnts - to
help make you more visible to others.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be
especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more
clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road
spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.)
City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on
them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay
attention to traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety
in city driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and
plan your trip
into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
save time and energy. (See the
next section, “Freeway Driving.”)
0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll
0 Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because
the corner is busy enough to need
it. When a light turns green, and just
before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be running the red light.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Vehicle in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine
coolant mix
is correct.
0 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle.
Include an ice scraper,
a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing,
a small shovel, a flashlight,
a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be
driving under severe conditions, include
a small bag of sand, a piece of old
carpet or
a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items
in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have
good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can
have a very slippery situation.
You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and
will need
to be very careful.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning
flashers let
you warn
others. They also let
police know you have
a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal
lights will
flash on
and off.
But they won’t flash if
you’re braking.
Press the button
in to
make your front and
rear turn signals flash
on and
off. Your
hazard warning
flashers work no
matter what position
your key
is in, and
even if
the key isn’t
in.
To turn off the
flashers,
pull out on
the collar.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work.
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If the light comes on at any other time, use this chart.
“Water in Fuel” Light Chart
Problem
Light comes on intermittently.
Light stays on:
1. At temperatures above
freezing.
2. At temperatures below
freezing.
Recommended Action
Drain water from fuel filter.
Drain fuel filter immediately. If no
water
can be drained and light stays
on, see your dealer for assistance.
Drain fuel filter immediately. If no
water can be drained
- water may
be frozen. Open the air bleed valve
to check
for fuel pressure. If no fuel
pressure is present, replace the
fuel
filter.
3. Immediately after refueling - Fuel tank purging required. See
large amount of water possibly your dealer for assistance.
pumped into fuel tank.
Hesitation or “flat” performance at high speed or during hard acceleration
may be an indication of premature fuel filter plugging due
to dirty or
contaminated fuel, The filter element may need to be changed
if this
happens. See your dealer for assistance.
NOTICE:
If you drive when this warning light is on, you can damage y\
our
fuel injection system and your engine. If the light comes on right
after you refuel,
it means water was pumped into your fuel tank.
Turn off your engine immediately. Then, have the water drained \
at once.
To drain water:
1. Stop and park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn off the engine and apply
the parking brake.
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Place a fuel-resistant container under the filter drain hose.
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What to use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to
use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it
is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
The proper coolant for your vehicle
will:
Give freezing protection down to -20 OF (-29”C), or -34°F (-37°C) in
Canada and for vehicles with the cold climate option.
Give boiling protection up to 258 OF ( 125 O C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean wuter (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification 6038-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to “GM
Specification 6038-M” with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use
this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. If you have a
C 3500 HD model, it has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The
sound may come and go or be heard
all the time your vehicle is moving
(except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident.
When
you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
If
you have rear drum brakes, they don’t have wear indicators, but if you
ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have
the rear brake linings inspected.
Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the
tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have
the front brakes
replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if
there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake
trouble.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED
Gages
Turn-B/U EMC/Ign
Ign. A
Brake
AC/Htr
Ctsy
Park LP
P. Lps
Stop/Haz.
Wiper
Radio
Acc/Ign.
Acc/Batt.
Crank
4WD
DRL
Cruise Control, 4 WD Display
Illum. Rear Window Defogger
Timer, Aux. Batt. Relay Feed,
Safety Belt Buzzer Timer, Cluster
Ign. Feed
Back-up Lamps,
Turn Signals
T.C.C., Air Diverter,
E.S.C.,
E.G.R., E.C.M. Ign., R.W.A.L.
Brake Switch
Throttle Body Injectors
R.W.A.L., Cluster-Speedo
H.V.A.C.
4WD, Aux. Batt. Relay
Dome Lamp, Cargo Lamp, Ctsy,
and Glove Box Lps. (TR-R), Radio
(Memory-Clock) Horn Relay, Horn
Feed, Cigar Lighter, Park
Lamps C49 SW Illum., Headlamp “On”
Warning,
Radio Illum., H.V.A.C. Illum. Haz.
Flasher, Seat Belt Buzzer, Stop
Lmps., R.W.A.L. Memory
Windshield Wiper, Washer
Radio Feed
Pwr. Windows
Door Locks, Rear Window
Defogger
Crank, Discreet
Four Wheel Drive
Daytime Running Lights
FUSE CIRCUIT
BREAKER
20 Amp
15 Amp
10 Amp
10 Amp
15 Amp
25 Amp
20 Amp
20 Amp
5 Amp
15 Amp
25 Amp
10 Amp
30 Amp
30 Amp
5 Amp
25 Amp
15 Amp
*An inline fuse is used
for the underhood lamp
Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended above.
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