1996 GMC SIERRA wipers

Ignition Positions
You can use your Key to turn your ignition switch to five
different positions.
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E
W
LCCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio, power windows and the windshield
wipers when the engine is off. Push
in the key and turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked,
just
as it was before you inserted the key. LOCK
(B): This
position locks your ignition, steering
wheel
and transmission. It's a theft-deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to
LOCK.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still
turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering
wheel like
LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your
vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if
your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN
(D): This is the position for driving.
START
(E): This position starts your engine.
I
I A CAUTION:
On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key
to LOCK will lock the steering column and result
in
a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause
a collision. If you need to turn the engine
off' while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to
OFF. Don't press the key release button while
the vehicle is moving.
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I ilt Wheel (Option)
I A tilt steering wheel allows
you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when
you enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to
a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
unction Lever
. .. .. . ..
The lever on the left side of the steering colutnn
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
0 Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control (Option)
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Winds1 . :Id Wipers
You control the windshield
wipers by turning the knob
with the wiper symbol on it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the knob to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one cycle.
If you want more cycles, hold the
knob on
MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes.
This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the knob to choose the delay time. The
closer to LOW, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping
at
low speed, turn the knob to the
LOW position. For high-speed wiping, turn the knob
further,
to HIGH. To stop the wipers. move the knob to
the OFF position.
Be sure
to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them.
If they are frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
If your blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the lever,
there’s a paddle with
the word
PUSH on it.
To spray washer tluid
on the windshield, push
Washer fluid will spray as long as you push the paddle.
When you
let go of the paddle, the wipers will continue
to wipe for a few seconds and then either stop or return
to the preset speed.
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Electrical System
Ac . .-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.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to
go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this
happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit
until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-65
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center ..................... 6-7 1
Underhood Reel Lamp ........................... 2-41
Underhood Storage ............................. 2-5 1
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-67
Loading .................................... 4-42
Storage
..................................... 6-37
Ventilation System ............................... 3-4
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-53
Voltmeter ..................................... 2-60
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Lights.
Gages and Indicators ............... 2-58
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-3 1
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-62
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-62
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-55
Nut Torque ............................. 5-28, 6-75
Replacement ................................. 6-55
Wrench ..................................... 5-22
Windows ..................................... 2-31
Lockout Switch .............................. 2-32
Manual ..................................... 2-31
Power ...................................... 2-31
Sliding Rear
................................. 2-32
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-32
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-35
Fluid .................................. 2-36, 6-31
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-42
Windshield Wipers .............................. 2-35
Blade Replacement ...................... 6-47, 6-75
Winter Driving ................................. 4-38
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-68
Wrench, Wheel ................................. 5-22
Fuses ...................................... 6-68
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