1997 GMC SIERRA instrument panel

Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The center overhead compartment can be used to
conveniently store your sunglasses.
To open the center compartment, press the release
button located at
the rear of the compartment door.
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Instrument Panel Cupholder
Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the
instrument panel.
To use the cupholder, pull the handle and slide the
cupholder tray open.
To close the cupholder,
slide it back into the
instrument panel.
Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with
the
lenses facing out.
The rear compartment
can be used to store a small item,
like a book.
To open the rear compartment, press the release button
located at the rear
of the compartment door.
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter To remove the front ashtray, press the retainer spring
and pivot the ashtray toward
you. To replace the ashtray,
Front Ashtray place the bottom part of the ashtray on the pivot bar at
the bottom
of its mounting on the instrument panel.
The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the instrument Then rotate the ashtray back to its original position.
panel. Pull on the notch
in the ashtray door to open it.
NOTICE:
If you store pa] or other things that burn
in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Do
not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
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Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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CHECK GAGES
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United States version shown, Canada similar.
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're
going, about how much fuel
you have and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their
safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about
20 seconds,
then it will flash for about
55 seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled,
neither the tone nor the
light will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel,
which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the
air bag sensors, the air bag module, the wiring and the
diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag
system,
see “Air Bag” in the Index.
AIR
BAG
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will
flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for
a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
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Comfort Controls
Heater Control System
the relative air temperature independently of the function
knob setting. Move the knob clockwise toward the red
area for warmer
air. Move the knob counterclockwise
toward the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of
air delivery. The control knob
can be placed in any position between two mode settings
to blend the flow of
air.
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/J VENT: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
+# VENTEEAT: Use this setting to divide airflow
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between the floor outlets and instrument panel outlets.
HEATER: This setting directs air through the
floor outlets.
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DEFOG: This setting directs air to the heater
outlets and toward the windshield.
DEFROST This setting directs air toward
the windshield.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the heating system control
panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed
positions. To increase airflow, move the knob toward
HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. To turn the
fan off, move
the knob to OFF.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger
area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust
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Heater and Air Conditioning Control
System
(If Equipped)
Fan Knob
The knob on the le.ft side of the heating system control
panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed
positions. To increase airflow, move
the knob toward
HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. To turn the
fan off, move the knob to OFF. If you have the air
conditioner
on, moving the fan knob to OFF also turns
off the A/C compressor.
In
OFF, while driving, ram airflow will vent to the floor
outlets. The mode knob will not redirect ram airflow
to
other selected outlet positions. This is normal operation
for the
OFF position.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
relative temperature
of the air flowing into the passenger
area
of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust
the relative air temperature independently of the function
knob setting. Move the
knob clockwise toward the red
area
for warmer air. Move the knob counterclockwise
toward the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery. The control knob
can be placed in any position between two mode settings
to blend the flow of air.
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/J VENT: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
?# VENT/HEAT Use this setting to divide airflow
between the
floor outlets and instrument panel outlets.
+’ HEATER: This setting directs air through the
heater floor outlets.
+’ DEFOG: This setting directs air to the heater
outlets and toward
the windshield.
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DEFROST This setting directs air toward
the windshield.
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Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use
VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle.
Air will flow through the
instrument panel outlets.
Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside
air to
the inside
of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side
windows closed,
air will flow into the front air inlet grrlles,
through the vehicle, and out the
air exhaust valves.
Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or
the air conditioning fan is running, unless you have the
recirculation button pushed in. For more information on
the recirculation button, see “Air Conditioning” earlier
in this section.
Your vehicle has air outlets in the center and on the sides
of your instrument panel. You can move the outlets from
side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air, or
close the outlets altogether. When you close
an outlet, it
will increase the flow
of air coming out of any outlets
that are open. These outlets do not completely shut
off
airflow when in the closed position.
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