1995 GMC SIERRA change time

Supplement to the 1995 C/K
Series, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Safari, Astro,
Rally, Vandura, Chevrolet
Van,
Lumina Minivan and Trans Sport
Owner’s Manuals
This supplement includes the latest information at the time of printing.
We reserve the right to make changes
in the product after that time
without further notice.
For vehiclescfirst sold in Canada, substitute the
name “General Motors
of Canada” for General Motors wherever it
appears in this manual.
@Copyright 1995 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed
in U.S.A. General Motors, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon,
Safari, Astro, Rally, Vandura, Chevrolet Van, Lumina Minivan and
Trans Sport are registered trademarks
of General Motors Corporation.
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Important Notes to Owners and Drivers
About This Manual
Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it
when you’re on the road.
If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in
it
so the new owner can use it.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We
reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without
further notice.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of Canada Limited” for GMC Truck Division whenever it
appears in this manual.
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VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION THROUGH
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EXCELLENCE
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language
Manual:
Aux pr-opr-i&taires canacliem: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de
ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire
ou au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd.,
1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
General Motors, GM and the GM Emblem, GMC, and Sierra are registered
trademarks
of General Motors Corporation.
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You can match a transmitter to as many difl:rent vehicles as you own.
provided they are equipped with tJ.wctlJ* the sm1c rrlotlol y*sttw. (General
Motors offers several different rnodels 01' these systems on their vehicles.)
Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched
to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
Bafiery Replacement
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won't work at the
normul range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before
the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battcries.
Use
two DLKKXII@ type DL20 16. or a similar type.
To replace the batteries:
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3.
4.
Insert a dime in the sidc seam of the transmitter housing near the key
rins hole.
Twist the dime
to separate the two halves of the transmitter housing.
Separate
the housing, bottom half first.
Remove
and replace the batteries. Put the new batteries in with the
printed side down.
Align the housing and snap the halves together.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business. especially in some cities. Although your vehicle
has a number of theft-deterrent features. we know that nothing we put on it
can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
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key in START for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine.
If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another
15 seconds and do Step 4
again.
When the engine starts, let go
of the key and the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the
way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see t,he part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
To start your 5.7 Liter (Code K) or 7.4 Liter (Code N) V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn’t start
in three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the
way down for
12 more seconds, or until it starts.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try this:
4. Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your
accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then hold the
key
in START for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from
the engine. If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another
15 seconds and do Step 4 again.
When
the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal.
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How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer
depends on the weather,
the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Follow this chart.
Viscosity/
Oil Grade
SAE
1 OW-30
SAE
15W-40
32°F to 0°F
(0°C to -18°C)
Not
Required
Not
Required
0°F to -10°F
(-18OC
to
-23 O C)
Two
Hours:!:
Two
Hours‘%
Below -10°F
Below -23”
C
Eight Hours’>
or Overnight
Eight Hours* or Overnight
’%The times listed are minimum times.
It will not harm either the coolant
heater or the vehicle to leave
the coolant heater plugged in longer than the
times stated.
See “Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System’’
in the Index for
information
on what fuel to use in cold weather.
If Your Diesel Engine Won’t Start
If you‘ve run out of fuel, look at “Running Out of Fuel” (see “Diesel Fuel
Requirements and Fuel System”
in the Index).
If you‘re not out of fuel, and your engine won’t start, do this:
Turn your ignition key to RUN. Make sure that the GLOW PLUGS light is
out. Then IMMEDIATELY turn the ignition key to START.
If the light doesn’t go off, wait a few seconds, then try starting your engine
again. And, see your dealer as soon as
you can for a starting system check.
If the light comes on and then goes off and you know your batteries are
charged, but your engine still won’t start, your vehicle needs service.
If the light does not come on when the engine is cold, your vehicle needs
service.
If your batteries don‘t have enough charge to start your engine, see
“Battery”
in the Index.
Be sure you have the right oil for your engine, and that you’ve changed the
oil at the proper times. If you use the wrong
oil, your engine may be harder
to start.
If the engine starts, runs a short time, then stops, your vehicle needs service.
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NOTICE:
Driving in the 4-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or 4-WHEEL LOW (4,)
positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten
the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.
NOTICE:
Changing your vehicle’s body height can damage your vehicle’s
suspension, drivetrain, or other vehicle components. It
may also
affect the
way your vehicle handles, and the function of your
vehicle’s safety features.
Do not change your vehicle’s height
from the original design specifications.
Transfer Case
The transfer case shift
lever
is on the floor to
the right of the driver.
Use
this lever to shift
into and
out of
four-whcel drive.
An indicator near the lever shows you the transfer case settings.
4-WHEEL LOW (4L)
NEUTRAL (N)
2-WHEEL HIGH (2H)
4-WHEEL HIGH (4H)
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Daytime nunning Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
If your vehicle was
first sold. when new,
in Canada, you will
have this light on the
instrument panel.
It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on.
When
it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on
your headlanlps.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpfL11
in many different
driving conditions. but they
can be especially hclpful in the short periods
after dawn and before sunset.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when
you need it.
The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When the
DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on. The
taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won‘t be on. Your instrument panel
won’t be
lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn
your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your
headlamps
will also come on.
When you
turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off, and
your high-beam headlamps will change
to the reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will
stay off until you release the parking brake.
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The buttons used to set the clock are located below the AUTO TONE button
in the bottom right corner of your audio system.
To set the clock:
1. Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display.
2. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display.
To display the clock with the ignition off, press the recall button. The time
will be displayed for
a few seconds.
There is
an initial two-second delay before the clock goes into the time-set
mode.
This part tells you how your ETR@AM-FM stereo audio system works.
Upper Knob (VOL-RECALL)
- The upper knob has these four functions:
Turn it to switch the system on and off.
Turn it to control the volume.
0 Press it to display the time when the ignition is off.
0 Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency
displayed when the radio
is on.
BAL (Balance)
- The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the
lefvright speaker balance.
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