1995 GMC SIERRA high beam

Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these
differences increase.
A SO-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What
you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example,
if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving,
don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from
headlamps, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded
by approaching lights. It can take a second
or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes
to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high
beams, or
a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean
- inside and
out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside
of the glass can build up
a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights
dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your
eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light
up far less of a roadway when you are
in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out
dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly
for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers
suffer from night blindness
- the inability to see in dim light - and aren’t
even aware
of it.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop,
accelerate or
turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as
on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you‘ll get even
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Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires haven’t much
tread or
if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water
is standing on
the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there
could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t
a hard and
fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is
to slow down when it is
raining.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Turn on your low-beam headlights - not just your parking lights - 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:
0 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.
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POSITION
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CIRCUITS PROTECTED
Not Used
4WD Frt
Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp
PWR ACCY Pwr Door Lock, 6-Way Pwr Seat, Keyless
Entry Module
PWR
WDOS
?Circuit Breaker
Lamp and Bulb Data
LAMP OR
BULB
HEADLAMPS
2 Headlamp
System (Sealed
Beam)
Low/High Beam
4 Headlamp
System
(Composite)
Low/High Beam
High Beam
LAMP OR BULB
EXTERIOR
Front Marker Lamp
Front Park and Turn
Lamp
Rear Parking
Lamp
Rear Stop and Turn
Lamp
Backup Lamp
Backup
Lamp
Rear Park, Stop, and
Turn Lamp* Power Windows
TRADE NO.
H6054
6052
9005 POWER
RATING AT
12.8V, WATTS
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TRADE NO.
55/65
65
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2357NA
3057
3057
3 156
1156
1157 2
2
2
2
4
2
2
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Break.In. New Vehicle ............................................ 2-9
Composite Headlamps ......................................... 6-49
Bulb Replacement Center
High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ........................ 6-54
Fender Marker Lamps .......................................... 6-53
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Headlamps ............ 6-51
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam Headlamps ........... 6-50
HalogenBulbs ................................................ 6-48
Rear Lamps (Chassis Cab Models) ................................ 6-56
Rear Lamps (Pickup Models) .................................... 6-55
Replacement Chart ............................................. 6-88
Roof Marker Lamps ........................................... 6-54
Sealed Beam Headlamps ........................................ 6-47
Side Marker Lamps ............................................ 6-52
Tailgate Marker Lamps ......................................... 6-53
C
Capacities and Specifications ....................................... 6-80
CarbonMonoxide ............................................... 2-32
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems” )
Cassette Tape Player System (See “Audio Systems” )
Catalyticconverter .............................................. 6-57
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (See “Lamps” )
Certificatioflire Label ........................................... 4-37
Changing a Flat Tire .............................................. 5-26
Chemical Paint Spotting ........................................... 6-74
Cigarette LightedAshtrays ......................................... 2-58
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”)
Cleaning DieselEngine
................................................ 6-14
Fabric Protection .............................................. 6-69
Finishcare .................................................. 6-72
Glass ....................................................... 6-71
InsideofVehicle .............................................. 6-68
Leather ..................................................... 6-70
Instrument Panel, Top .......................................... 6-70
Outside of Vehicle ............................................. 6-72
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 6-71
Special Problems .............................................. 6-69
Vinyl ....................................................... 6-70
Weatherstrips ................................................. 6-71
Audio System with AUTO TONE System ........................... 3-7
Audio System without AUTO TONE System ........................ 3-6
Underbody .................................................. 6-74
WheelsandTires .............................................. 6-73
Clock, Setting the
ComfortControls
................................................. 3-1
Compact Disc (CD) System (See “Audio Systems”)
Compass
....................................................... 2-54
Control of a Vehicle ............................................... 4-4
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-82
Courtesy Transportation ............................................ 8-7
CrankcaseCapacity .............................................. 6-83
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H
Halogen Bulbs (See "Bulb Replacement")
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5-1
Head Restraints (See "Seats")
Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting
.................................... 2-48
Replacement (See "Bulb Replacement")
High Beam Indicator Light (See "Lights")
High-Low Beam Changer
...................................... 240
Reminder .................................................... 2-49
Heater Controls .................................................. 3-1
Refrigerant Capacity ........................................... 6-85
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls ............................... 3-2 . 6-46
Highway Hypnosis (See "Driving-Highway Hypnosis")
Hitches (See "Towing-Hitches")
Hood
Checking Under: Hood Release .................................. 6-13
Horn .......................................................... 2-38
Hydraulic Clutch ................................................ 6-31
When to Check and What to Use ................................. 6-32
Howtocheck ................................................ 6-32
Hydroplaning (See "Driving in the Rain")
I
If You're Stuck in Sand . Mud. Ice . or Snow ........................... 5-39
Ignition Switch .................................................. 2-10
Intlation-Tire Prussure (See "Tires")
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-68
InstrumentPanel ................................................ 2-68
J
Jacking Equipment Storage ................................... 5-27 . 5-28
Jump Starting .................................................... 5-2
K
Key Lock Cylinders ......................................... 6-46.7-94
Key Release Button .............................................. 2-11
Keyless Entry System ............................................. 2-7
Keys
........................................................... 2-1
L
Labe 1 s
Lamps
Certification/Tire (See "CertificaticdTire Label")
CargdCenter High Mounted Stop Lamp
...................... 2.52, 2.83
Daytime Running Lamps ....................................... 2-50
Dome
....................................................... 2-51
Fog ........................................................ 2-49
Headlights
(See "Headlamps")
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Lamps (continued)
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-88
Reading
..................................................... 2-51
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement“)
Underhood Reel Lamp
......................................... 2-52
Lights ......................................................... 2-70
Air Bag Readiness Light
................................... 1-20, 2-71
Anti-. Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-73
Brake System Warning Light
.................................... 2-72
Charging System Warning Light
.................................. 2-76
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
................ 2-50, 2-77
Check
Gages Light
............................................ 2-77
Glow Plugs Light
............................................. 2-75
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-78
Headlights (See “Headlamps”) Low Coolant Warning Light
................................ 2-75, 6-38
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-76, 6-57
Safety Belt Reminder Light
..................................... 2-71
Service Throttle Soon
.......................................... 2-74
ShiftLight
.............................................. 2-25, 2-78
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light .................. 240, 2-79
Water
in Fuel (Diesel Engine) .................................... 2-74
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................ 4-37
Trailering Package
............................................ 4-39
Truck-Camper Loading
........................................ 4-39
Lock Cylinders (See “Key Lock Cylinders“)
Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss
of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants“)
M
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (See “Lights”)
Maintenance (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors Convexoutside
............................................... 2-56
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
................................ 2-56
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
............................ 2-54
Inside
....................................................... 2-53
Outside
..................................................... 2-56
ModelReference
.................................................. iv
Multifunction Lever .............................................. 2-39
N
Noise Control System ............................................ 6-14
0
Odometer (See “Gages“)
Off-Road Driving (See ”Driving-Off Road Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
............................................... 4-9
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