1995 GMC SIERRA Owners Manual

Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely
weaken them. In a crash they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and\

lukewarm water.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and
dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners
on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be
scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside
of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary
license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and
Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the
blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@ (GM
Part No. 105001 1). The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when
you rinse it with water.
Clean
the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked
on a regular basis and replaced when worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every
six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may
be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.)
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing
it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild
detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly
and
not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish
with a soft, clean chamois
or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches
and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be
necessary
to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM
approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials” in the Index.)
Your
GM manufactured vehicle may have a ‘‘base~~at/~learcoat” paint
finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a
basecoatklearcoat paint finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a
basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish
or leave swirl
marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting
agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle’s
finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are
marked safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject
to aging, weather and chemical fallout
that can take their
toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint
finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever
possible.
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing
with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use
GM Chrome
Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim.
To avoid damaging protective trim,
never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes
on them because you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
I NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an automatic car wash
that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating
off your aluminum wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or
splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign \
matter can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into
a major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available
from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can
be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from
the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or
an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge
to
the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition
within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever
comes first.
This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors.
Bodies, body conversions or equipment not made or sold by General Motors
are not covered.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NO.
1050172 1050173
1050 174 10502
14
1050244
1050427
1050429
1050729
1051055 1051398
1052870 105020
1
SIZE
16 oz. (0.473L)
16
oz. (0.473L)
16
oz. (0.473L)
32
oz. (0.946L)
16 oz. (0.473L)
23
oz. (0.680L)
6 Ibs. (2.72
kg)
8 oz. (0.237L)
16 oz. (0.473L)
8 oz. (0.237L)
16 oz. (0.473L)
16 oz. (0.473L)
PRODUCT
Tar and Road
Oil Remover
USAGE
Removes old
waxes, polishes,
tar and road oil
Chrome Cleaner Removes
rust
and Polish and corrosion on
chrome
and
stainless steel
White Sidewall
Tire Cleaner
Vinyl Leather
Cleaner
Fabric Cleaner
Glass Cleaner
Multi-Purpose
Powder Cleaner
Vinyl Top
Cleaner
Preservatone
Spot Lifter
Wash-Wax (conc
.)
Magic Mirror
Cleaner-Polish Cleans
white
and black tires
Spot
and stain
removal on
leather or
vinyl
Spot and stain
removal on cloth and fabric
Glass cleaning
and spot
cleaning on
vinyls
Cleans
vinyl and
cloth on door
trim, seats, and
carpet-also tires and mats.
Cleaning
of
vinyl tops
Vinyl top
dressing
Spot and stain
removal on cloth
and fabric
Exterior wash
Exterior cleaner
and polish
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 TESTVNXX3XXQ09696 G
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front
corner
of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you
look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the
certificates of title and registration.
Engine ldentificafion
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
you identify your engine, specifications. and replacement parts.
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F
31 I
1
L
00
Wf I
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Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box.
It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
0 paint information, and
a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label
is not removed from the vehicle.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check
with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything
electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle”
in the Index.
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