1995 GMC SIERRA odometer

Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets
you see your speed
in
both miles per hour
(mph)
and kilometers
per hour (km/h).
Your
odometer shows how
far your vehicle has
been
driven, in either
miles (used
in the
U.S.) or kilometers
(used
in Canada).
Tamper-Resistant Odometer
Your odometer is tamper-resistant. The odometer will show silver lines
between the numbers
if someone tries to turn it back.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer
installed. Laws vary as to the procedure that must be followed,
so check
with your state or provincial vehicle registration office. But generally, if the
new odometer can be set to the mileage
total of the old odometer, then it
must be. But if it can't, then it's set at zero, and a label must be put on the
driver's door
to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was
installed.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can
tell you how far your
vehicle has been
driven since you
last
set the trip odometer
to zero.
To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button located near the trip
odometer readout.
If the reset button is not fully pressed, the trip odometer
may not
go all the way back to zero. If it doesn't, you may have to press the
reset button again
to reset the readout to zero.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However, if
you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or
the other,
the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be
rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If
wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
GM dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one
it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new
GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
vehicle.
A CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking
and handling
of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make
you lose control, You could have a collision in which
you or
others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel
nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life,
brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
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USAGE
Column Shift Lever and Propeller
Shaft
Windshield Washer Solvent
Propeller Shaft Spline/Universal
Joint
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat,
Fuel
Door Hinge
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
Gas Line
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant meeting require-
ments
of NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB
or GC-LB (GM Part No.
12346003).
GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 105 1 5 1 5) or equiva-
lent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Engine Oil.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Spray-A-Squeek (GM
Part No.
1 05 2277).
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part No.
105 15 16).
Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the
maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record
pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
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Engine (continued)
Coolant
..................................................... 6-35
Coolant Heater
...................................... 2.18.3-4. 6.21
Coolant Temperature Gage (See “Gages”)
Control Module System
........................................ 6-57
Diesel Heater Output
............................................ 34
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-32
FanNoise
................................................... 5-25
Identification
....................................... 6-76,677, 6-81
Oil (See “Oil”)
Overheating
.................................................. 5-10
RunningWhileParked
......................................... 2-32
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
................................... 2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine
..................................... 2-14
Exhaustsystem
................................................. 6-56
F
Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”)
FinishDamage
.................................................. 6-74
Fluid Capacities (See “Capacities and Specification”)
FluidLeakCheck
................................................ 646
Fluids (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Fog Lamps (See “Lamps-Fog”)
Four-WheelDrive
.......................................... 2-33, 6-33
Front Axle Locking Feature
..................................... 2-36
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-34, 6-33
Canadian
...................................................... 6-5
Diesel
....................................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
............................................. 6-11
Fuel
Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
............................. 6-11
Filter Replacement (Diesel Engines)
............................... 6-9
Gage (See “Gages”)
Gasoline
..................................................... 6-2
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-3
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel Engines)
.............................. 6-8
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-83
Water in Fuel (Diesel Engines)
............................... 2-74, 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ................................... 6-79, 6-87
FuseBlock
............................................. 6-80, 6-86
G
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................................ 2-80
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-81
Tamper Resistant Odometer ..................................... 2-69
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-69
FuelGage
................................................... 2-79
Speedometer
................................................. 2-69
Tachometer
.................................................. 2-70
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-82
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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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Seats (continued) Reclining Front Seatbacks
....................................... 1-3
Seatback Latches
........................................... 14. 1-8
Doing Your Own Service Work ................................... 6-1
Parts Identification Label
.....................
Service
Publications
.................................
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations ....
Service Engine Soon Light (See “Lights”)
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “Supple
System (SIR)”)
Shift Indicator Light (See *‘Lights“)
Shifting Into Park (P)
...........................
Shifting Out of Park .............................
Shock Absorbers (Front) .........................
.................. 6-78
.................. 8-8
....... 6-80.6-84,6-85
:r nental Inflatable Restraint
................. 2-28
................. 2-29
................. 6-45
Specifications Chart (See “Service . Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations“) SpareTire
................................................. 5-28.5-29
Speedometer and Odometer (See “Gages”)
Starting Your Engine (See ”Engine-Starting”)
Steering
........................................................ 4-7
Column Shift Lever
............................................ 2-29
InEmergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Step-Bumperpad ................................................ 2-84
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-59
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-57
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)
........................ 1-19
Adding Equipment to Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
.......... 1-23
How the Air Bag System Works .................................. 1-20
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......................... 1-23
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
.......................................... 6-39
T
Tachometer (See “Gages”)
Tail~ate
......................................................... 2-4
Removal ..................................................... 2-4
TIleft ........................................................... 2-8
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-40
Tilt Wheel (Option) .............................................. 2-38
Tires
.......................................................... 6-58
Balancing (See “Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance”)
Chains
...................................................... 6-66
Dual Tire Operation ........................................... 6-62
Flat (See ”Changing
a Flat Tire”)
Inspection and Rotation
........................................ 6-59
Loading (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
New
........................................................ 6-63
Pressure
..................................................... 6-58
Spare (See ”Spare Tire”)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-63
Top Strap (See “Safety Belts-Child Restraints“)
Torque Lock (See “Transmission-Torque Lock“)
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Towing ATrailer
.................................................... 442
DrivingonGrades
.......................................... 4-47
Driving with
a Trailer ....................................... 4-46
ParkingonHills
............................................ 4-48
Passing
................................................... 4-46
Safety Chains
.............................................. 445
Hitches
..................................................... 4-45
TowingYourVehicle .............................................. 5-7
Trailer
Brakes
...................................................... 4-45
Recommendations ............................................. 4-42
Towing (See “Towing”)
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2-83. 6-79
Trailering Package (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transmission
Automatic
.............................................. 2-19. 6-27
How To Add Fluid
.......................................... 6-30
How
To Check Fluid ........................................ 6-27
When to Check and Change Fluid
.............................. 6-27
Five-SpeedManual
...................................... 2-22: 6-30
How
To Add Fluid .......................................... 6-31
HowToCheck
............................................. 6-30
Shift Light (See “Lights”)
Shiftspeeds
............................................... 2-25
With Low
Gear ............................................ 2-22
WithoutLowGear
.......................................... 2-24
WhenToCheck
............................................ 6-30
TorqueLock
............................................ 2-28, 2-30
Trip Odometer (See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator (See “Lights”)
V
Vehicle
Damage Warnings
............................................... vi
Identification Number ..................................... 6-76. 6-77
Loading (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
..................................................... 6-47
Symbols
........................................... v. vi. v11. ~111. ix
Ventilation System
................................................ 3-5
Tips ......................................................... 3-5
Voltmeter (See “Gages”)
.....
Warning
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-2
Hazard Flashers (See “Hazard Warning Flashers”)
Lights and Indicators
........................................... 2-70
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