1994 GMC SIERRA battery

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
I
Caution
Possible Injury
I
Avoid Sparks
or Flames
el
Protect Eyes
by Shielding
I I
Caustic Battery Acid
Could Cause Burns
Spark or Name Could
Explode Battery
These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your
vehicle
is driven:
-- fasten Safety Door LocWUnlock
Belts
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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Engine Coolant
Temperature Battery Charging
System
I I RELEASE I
Brake Parking Brake
Release
0
SHIFT
Shift Light
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Fuse
Fuel
Hood Release Lighter
I
Engine Oil
Pressure
Low Coolant
I Horn
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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.
NOTICE:
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.
Hold the clutch pedal to the tloor, then shift your gear selector to neutral
while starting
the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not
all the way down
- that’s a safety feature.
To start your 4.3 Liter (Code 2) V6 or 5.0L (Code H) V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, 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.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. 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.
3. 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 tloor. 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 the accelerator pedal.
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NOTICE:
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, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
To start your 5.7 Liter (Code K) or 7.4 Liter (Code N) V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key t\
o “Start.”
When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down
as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
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Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. 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.
3. 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 Step
3 again.
Hot Engine Restart (Vehicles With 5.7L LO5 Engine and Over 8500 lbs.
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.
When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal.
If your engine is already hot and then stalls, turn your ignition\
key to
OFF.
Then turn your key to “Run” and wait 20 seconds before you restart your
engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal.
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Starting Your Diesel Englne
Your diesel engine starts differently than a gasoline 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.
NOTICE:
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.
2. Manual Transmission:
Move your shift lever 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.
Turn your ignition key to
RUN. Don’t turn it to “Start.”
With
the ignition in RUN, the “GLOW PLUGS” light will come on. If
the engine is already warm, this light may not come on. That’s normal.
During starting, your “GLOW PLUGS” light may
go on and off a few
times. This is normal. This means that part
of your engine is being
warmed
up for better starting. When the light goes off, your engine is
ready to start. Do not start the engine with this light on.
NOTICE:
If the “GLOW PLUGS” light stays on, it means that your
vehicle could have one
of several problems, so you should have it
serviced right
away.
3. If this light does not come on, or the instant the light goes off, turn your
ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts,
let go of the key.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
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If the light comes on and then goes off and you know your batteries are
charged, but your engine still
won’t start, your vehicle needs service.
If the light does not come on when
the engine is cold, your vehicle needs
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.
1 A CAUTION:
Do not use gasoline or starting “aids,” such as ether, in the air
intake.
They could damage your engine. There could also be a
fire, which could cause serious personal injury.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-I 8°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can
help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged
in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
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Low Coolant Warning Light
The orange Low
Coolant Warning
light, if you have one,
is located
in the upper
left corner of the
instrument cluster.
If you have
on anytime
engine may a
diesel engine, you have a low coolant light. If this light comes
the engine is running, your system
is low on coolant and the
overheat. See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index and have your
vehicle serviced as soon as you can.
Charging System Warning Light
The red Charging
System Warning light
I is located at the upper
right corner
of the
instrument cluster.
The Charging System Warning light 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
charging system.
It could indicate a problem with the alternator drive belt,
or some other charging system problem.
Have it checked right away.
Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with this light on, it helps to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
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If equipment such as a cap or camper is installed, a wire labele\
d “Center
High Mount Stop lamp
(CHMSL) feed” is provided along the left rear frame
rail. This wire should be used to connect a
CHMSL on the cap or camper.
Camper Wiring Harness (Option)
An 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
technician.
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 position. Wrap the harness together and tie it
neatly so it won’t be damaged.
Trailer Wiring Harness (Option)
An 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
technician.
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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