1994 GMC SIERRA wiper fluid

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The windshield wiper motor is
protected from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor
overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Although
the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow, etc. may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from
the windshield before using your windshield wipers.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the lever
there’s
a paddle with
the word
PUSH on it.
To spray washer fluid
on the windshield,
push the paddle.
Washer fluid will spray
as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of
the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for a few seconds and then
either
stop or return to the preset speed.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block
your vision.
You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
Remember,
in freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
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Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend
to
think you are going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re
not fresh
- such as after a day’s work - don’t plan to make too many
miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained,
it’s ready to go.
If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of
course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts
in Vehicle
dealerships all across
North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if
you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape‘?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
0 Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean‘?
0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough for long-distance driving‘? Are the tires all inflated
to the
recommended pressure‘?
0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip
a short time to avoid a major storm system?
0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel?
Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about
an easy stretch of road with the same scenery,
along with the hum of the tires on
the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to you! If
it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
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Checking Things Under the Hood (continued)
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................. 6-45
Brake Master Cylinder
................................... 6-46
Replacing Brake System Parts
................................ 6-49
Other Maintenance Items
.................................... 6-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Inserts
.............................. 6-50
FluidLeakCheck
.......................................... 6-51
Lubrication
............................................... 6-51
Battery .................................................. 6-52
Vehiclestorage
......................................... 6-52
Bulb Replacement
......................................... 6-53
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.................................. 6-62
Exhaustsystem
........................................... 6-64
Loading Your Vehicle
...................................... 6-64
Tires .................................................... 6-71
Inflation-Tire Pressure
.................................. 6-71
Tire Inspection and Rotation
............................... 6-73
When it’s Time for New Tires
............................. 6-74
Buying New Tires
....................................... 6-76
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
............................. 6-77
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
......................... 6-78
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 6-78
Tire Chains
............................................ 6-79
Appearancecare
.......................................... 6-80
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-81
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle ....................... 6-84
Appearance Care Materials
.................................. 6-87
Vehicle Identification Number
................................ 6-88
Service Parts Identification
Label ............................. 6-90
Specifications Charts
..................................... 6-91
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F
FanNoise ...................................................... 5-25
Filter Replacement Chart
.......................................... 6-94
Finish Care
........................................................ 6-85
Damage
..................................................... 6-86
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-30
Brake
....................................................... 647
Coolant
..................................................... 5-17
Capacities .............................................. 6-92, 6-93
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-37
Hydraulicclutch
.............................................. 6-35
LeakCheck
............................................. 6-47. 6-51
ManualTransmission .......................................... 6-33
Power Steering
............................................... 6-43
Radiator
..................................................... 5-17
Rear Axle ................................................... 6-39
Recommended Fluids
.......................................... 7-25
Transfer Case
................................................ 6-36
Windshield Washer
............................................ 6-45
Four-WheelDrive ............................................... 244
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-35, 6-36
Front Axle ................................................... 6-37
Fuel (Diesel Engines)
............................................. 6-11
Cold Weather Operation ......................................... 6-6
Filter Replacement ............................................ 6-11
Fuel Requirements ............................................. 6-4
Gage
....................................................... 2-78
RunningOutOf
.............................................. 6-10
Tankcapacity ................................................ 6-93
WaterinFuel
................................................. 2-71
Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
............................................ 6-4
FillingYourTank
............................................. 6-13
Foreign Countries
............................................. 6-12
Gage
....................................................... 2-78
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-5
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-64. 6-96
FuseBlock ............................................. 6-63, 6-95
Headlights
.............................................. 6-62-6-97
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-62
Windshield Wipers
....................................... 6-45, 6-96
Fluid
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ......................... 6-62
Gages ......................................................... 2-78
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-79
FuelGage
................................................... 2-78
Odometer
................................................... 2-68
Oil Pressure Gage ............................................. 2-80
Speedometer
................................................. 2-68
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TrailerBrakes ................................................... 441
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2-83, 6-63
TraileringPackage
............................................... 6-67
Transfer Case
.............................................. 2-35, 6-37
Transmission
Automatic
................................................... 2-21
Five-Speed Manual
...................................... 2-24, 2-25
Fluid
.................................................. 6-30, 6-33
Fluid, To Add
........................................... 6-33, 6-34
Four-wheel (See “Four-wheel Drive”)
Manual-Shift Speeds
.......................................... 2-27
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
............................ 2-31
Trip Odometer
.................................................. 2-68
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.................................... 2-40
Turn Signal/Lane Change Indicator
.......................... 2-43, 2-86
ShiftLight
................................................... 2-26
Vehicle Damage Warnings
............................................... vii
Identification Number
.......................................... 6-88
Loading
................................................ 4-26, 6-68
Storage
..................................................... 6-52
Symbols .............................................. vu. ~111. IX. x
Ventilation System ................................................ 3-2
AirVents
..................................................... 3-3
Tips
......................................................... 3-2
Voltmeter
...................................................... 2-82
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Warning and Indicator Lights ....................................... 2-69
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-3
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ................................. 6-78
Aluminum
................................................... 6-86
Hub Caps and Wheel Nut Caps .................................. 5-32
NutTorque
.................................................. 6-92
Replacement
................................................. 6-78
Used Replacement
............................................ 6-79
Windows ...................................................... 2-37
SlidingRear
................................................. 2-38
Swing.- Out
.................................................. 2-38
Windshield Washer
.............................................. 2-43
WasherFluid ................................................. 645
Winter Driving
.................................................. 4-33
Wipers, Windshield ......................................... 2-42, 6-96
RiadeInserts
................................................. 6-50
Bladechatter
................................................ 6-84
BladeCleaning
............................................... 6-84
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