1996 GMC SIERRA hood release

A. Dome Lamp Switch
B. Lamp Controls
C.
Air Outlets
D. Multifunction Lever
E. Instrument Cluster
E Gearshift Lever
G. Audio System
H. Comfort Control System
I. Glove Box
J. Storage Tray
K. Ashtray
L. Cupholder
M. Auxiliary Power Outlets
N. Storage Area or Compact Disc Player (Option)
0. Rear Window Defogger Switch (Option)
P. Tilt Lever (Option)
Q. Parking Brake Release
R. Hood Release
S. Fuse Block
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Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A: It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But
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if it happens going downhill, here’s what to do.
Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.
Apply
the parking brake.
Shift
to PARK (P) (or to NEUTRAL (N) with the
manual transmission) and, while still braking, restart
the engine.
Shift back
to a low gear, release the parking brake,
and drive straight down.
If the engine won’t start, get out and get help.
Driving Across an Incline
Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across
the
incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide
whether to try
to drive across the incline. Here are some
things
to consider:
0 A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be
too steep
to drive across. When you go straight up or
down a
hill, the length of the wheel base (the
distance from
the front wheels to the rear wheels)
reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end
over end.
But when you drive across an incline, the
much more narrow track width (the distance between
the
left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle
from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an
incline puts more weight
on the downhill wheels.
This could cause
a downhill slide or a rollover.
0 Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive
across a
hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet
grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill.
If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something
that will trip it
(a rock, a rut, etc.) and roll over.
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Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the vehicle.
Then
go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the
secondary hood release, located just
to the passenger
side
of the center of the grill.
Lift the
l~ood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly.
Pull down the hood and close it firmly.
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USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Propeller Shaft
SplineRJniversal
Joint and
Propeller Shaft
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor
and
Release Pawl ~~
Hood and Door
Hinges
FLUIDLUBRICANT ~~
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 105 15 15) or
equivalent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Superlube
% (CM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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Body Door
Hinge Pins,
Tailgate Hinge
and Linkage,
Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch
Bolt and Linkage
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
Gas Line
FLUIDLUBRICANT
~~ ~~ ~
Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent). I%
Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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%
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
%
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No. 105 1516).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2- 13
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission .......... 2- 17. 2- 18
GloveBox .................................... 2-46
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en FranCais
11 .. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-37
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.38. 6.39
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-39
Wiring
..................................... 6-68
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-34
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-36
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-36
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-54
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-6
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-32
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................... 6-23
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-32 Ignition
Positions
............................... 2-9
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-42
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-49
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections
.................................... 7-46
Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
Drive Axle
.................................. 7-47
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-46
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7-46
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-46
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
............... 7-47
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Cleaning
.................................... 6-61
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-69
Intensity Control
............................. 2-42
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key
Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-43
Key Release Button ............................. 2- IO
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5
Keys .......................................... 2-1
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