Hot Engine Restart (Vehicles With 5.7L LO5 Engine and Over 8500 lbs.
GVWR):
If your engine is already hot and then stalls, turn your ignition key to OFF.
Then turn your key to RUN and wait 20 seconds before you restart your
engine. 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 the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly \
lower than the underbody of your vehicle.
If you can’t avoid
deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very
slowly.
Driving In Snow (Diesel Engines)
When driving in a heavy snowstorm or in swirling snow with a diesel
engine, snow can get into the air intake system. If you keep driving
in these
conditions
the air cleaner may get plugged, causing black smoke and loss of
power. In an emergency, if the air cleaner gets plugged with snow, you can
remove the air cleaner. Then, drive to
a place of safety as soon as possible
and
put the air cleaner back on.
Starting Your Diesel Engine
Your diesel engine starts differently than a gasoline engine.
1. Automatic transmission: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s
a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
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Emergency Towing Service: Towing to the nearest GMC Truck dealer for
warranty related disablements.
The Roadside Assistance services listed above are available to retail and
retail lease customers operating
1995 light duty GMC trucks for a period of
36 months or 36,000 miles. All services must be pre-arranged by GMC
Truck Roadside Assistance.
Note: Over-the-phone assistance, such as providing the name of the closest
dealer or minor technical advice, etc. is available
to all owner/operators of
GMC Truck vehicles, regardless of vehicle or mileage.
Just dial GMC Truck Roadside Assistance at 1-800-GMC TRUCK
(1-800-462-8782, Roadside Assistance prompt) to reach a qualified
representative who can assist
you.
Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the following
information when your call
is received:
0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
0 Name and Home Address.
0 Telephone number and location from which you are calling.
0 Location, license plate number and color of your GMC truck.
Mileage of vehicle and description of problem.
Roadside Assistance is available
24 hours a day, seven days a week,
365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. Should you have any
questions about Roadside Assistance, call the GMC Truck Roadside
Assistance center or contact your dealer.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC Truck reserves the right to make
any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time
without notification.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance
program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer
to
the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for
emergency services.
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