1995 GMC SIERRA clock

Now, use the ratchet
and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts.
Turn the wheel
wrench
counterclockwise,
with DOWN facing
you, to loosen the
wheel nuts.
Don’t remove the
wheel nuts yet.
If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the jack handle extension on
the jack handle.
Position the jack under the vehicle.
1 A CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the
vehicle slips
off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed.
Never get under a vehicle when
it is supported only by a jack.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will
damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall
off the jack.
Be sure to
fit the jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
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Front rosluon Rear Position
With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet
and wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the ground so
there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
Remove
all the wheel
nuts and take
off the
flat tire,
A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened,
can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel
could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper
towel
to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
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Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare
wheel. Place the spare
on the wheel mounting surface.
A CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts
might come loose. Your wheel could fall
off, causing a serious
accident.
Replace the wheel
nuts with the rounded
end
of the nuts toward
the wheel.
Tighten each wheel
nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Front Position Rear Position
Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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Tighten Clockwise Tightening Sequence
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Tighten the
nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the wheel
wrench clockwise.
A CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to become loose and even come
off. This could
lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you
have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened
with
a torque wrench to the proper torque.
For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
Put the wheel trim back on.
For vehicles with plastic wheel
nut caps, tighten the caps until they are
finger tight, then tighten them an additional one-half turn
with the ratchet
and wheel wrench.
Remove any wheel blocks.
Remember, the jack, jacking equipment and tire must be properly stored
in
their original storage position before you begin driving again. The next part,
“Storing the Tire and Jack,”
will show you how.
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A ,CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all
these
in the proper place.
Stowing the
Tire - Under-Body Carrier
Stow the flat tire under the rwr of the vehicle in spare tire carrier. To stow
the flat tire:
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3.
4.
5.
Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stern
pointed down.
Pull the wheel retainer through thc wheel opening.
Attach the ratchet
to the urheel n'rench with the UP marking Facing
you.
Put the other end of the whcel wrench through the rcar bumper access
hole, located at the passenger side edge
of the license plate. Be sure the
wheel wrench connects into the hoist
shaft.
Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the tire. Keep turning the ratchet
until the tire is all the way up. You will hear two "clicks" when the tire
is secure. Pull on the tire to nuke sure it is tightly secured.
Stowing the Jack and Jacking Tools
Return the jack, ratchet, wheel wrench and jack extensions to their location
behind the passenger's
seat. Stow thc jack and jacking tools as shown in the
illustrations earlier
in this part. Secure the items and replace the jack cover,
if there is one.
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While refueling, hang
the cap inside the fuel
door.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
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A CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you
could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you
1 open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and
is more likely in hot weather. Open
the
fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop.
Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as
soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
When
you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a clicking
noise.
1 NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure t.0 get the right type. Your dealer
can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not fit or
have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
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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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