1995 GMC SIERRA lock

Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
(Continued)
L! If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 I
Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 kn1) should
be performed after
60.000 miles ( IO0 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
.I, .!. -~*-~- Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent
oil changes. check fluid and add fluid as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
0 More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
0 3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above 45
mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every 3.000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or rnust use 75W-140 synthetic tluid meeting
GM specifications.
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"
in this section.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
* When the vehicle is operated in extreme dust and dirt conditions
(off-road), the air cleaner filter may need to be checked as often
as every
300 miles (483 km) and replaced as necessary.
** Drive axle service:
0
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid and add fluid
as needed. If
driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25
000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use 75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting
GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’
in this section.
2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case
shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature
is 10” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
0 Check the exhaust pressure regulator valve for proper operation;
correct any binding. Inspect hoses for cracks, chafing or decay. Replace
parts as needed.
Arl Emission Control Service.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
:c‘c
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles ( 100 000 km) should
be performed after 60,000 miles
( 100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
‘:’* Drive axle service:
0
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent
oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If
driving
in dusty areas 01- towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change.
If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer.
drain fluid and refill every
15.000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use
75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
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Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems”
in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all fuel doors, body hood and body door hinges, tailgate and
tailgate handle pivot points, latches, locks, and folding seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to
a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately
if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL
(N),
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. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
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Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock - BTSI
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on a level surface.
Firrnly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if
necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
With the engine
off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start
the engine. Without applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. if the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
On vehicles with
a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button
depressed. when
the shift lever
is in PARK (P).
the shift lever is
in REVERSE (R).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
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USAGE
Power Steering System Manual Transmission (5-Speed
with Low Gear, RPO MT8)
Manual Transmission (5-Speed
without Low Gear, RPO MG5)
Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 10500 I7 or equivalent).
Castrol Syntorq'
LT or equivalent
(GM Part No. 12346191
- 1 gal.)
(GM Part
No. I23461 90 - 1 qt.).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or equiva-
lent).
DEXR0N'-I11 Automauc
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate
with Multi-Purpose Lu-
bricant (GM Part No. I2345 120) or
synthetic SAE SW-30 engine oil.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage
Clutch Fork Ball Stud (5-Speed
with Low Gear)
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Front Wheel Bearings
Differential, Standard, Front and
Rear Axle
Differential, Locking
Transfer Case Engine
oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine
oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
I2346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. I2346003 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
105227
1 ) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No.
105227 1) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
DEXR0N"-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect,
you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying
General Motors of Canada Limited.
You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario K1 G 352.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, we certainly hope
you’ll notify us. Please call us at
1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1-800-462-8782), or write:
GMC Truck Consumer Relations
3
1 E. Judson Street 1607-04
Pontiac, MI 48342-2230
In Canada, please call
us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7
Roadside Assistance
GMC Truck’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with
over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC Truck dealer,
or the following special services:
Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge
(customer
is responsible for repair or replacement of tire).
Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the
nearest service station (up to $4.00).
Jump Start: No-start situations which require a battery jump start will be
covered at
no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no
charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the
replacement key will be covered at no charge within a 10-mile radius.
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Index
A
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See "Supplemental
Intlatable Restraint System (SIR)")
Air Bag (See "Supplemental Intlatable Restrain1 System (SIR)")
Air Cleaner (See "Engine-Air Cleaner")
Air Conditioning (See "HeatedAir Conditioning Controls")
Antenna
....................................................... 3-25
Readiness Light
(See "Lights")
Anti-Lock Brakes (See "Brakes")
Appearance Care
................................
Materials Chart ..............................
Arbitration Program (See "Better Business Bureau Media
Audio Systems
.................................
................ 6-67
................. 6-75
. tion")
.................. 3-6
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tapes ............................ 3-24
Care_of Compact Discs
......................................... 3-25
ETR: AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
....................... 3-9
ETRf AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette ATC System
.................. 3-11
ETR'?' AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc ATC System ............. 3-16
Rcmote Cassette Player
...................................... 3-22
ETR&AM-FM Stereo Audio System
............................... 3-7
THEFTLOCK Theft Deterrent Feature
........................ 3- 14. 3-20
Understanding Radio Reception .................................. 3-23
Automatic Transmission (See "Tnlnsmission")
Axle LockingRea r
................................................. 2-27
Front (See "Four-Wheel Drive")
Rear
........................................................ 6-32
B
Battery ........................................................ 6-47
Belts (See "Safety Belts")
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See "Driving-If You're Caught
in a Blizzard")
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 6-45
Anti-Lock (ABS)
.............................................. 4-6
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See "Lights")
Hydro-Boost Brake System
..................................... 6-41
Master Cylinder .............................................. 6-42
Parking
..................................................... 2-27
PedalTravel
................................................. 644
Propshaft Parking Brake Burnish Procedure
........................ 2-28
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-45
System Warning Light (See *'Lights")
To Check Brake Fluid .......................................... 6-43
Trailer (.See "Trailer-Brakes")
Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI) ............................... 2-20
Wear
....................................................... 6-44
WhattoAdd
................................................. 643
Braking ......................................................... 4-5
In Emergencies ................................................ 4-7
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