1997 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. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)
(If Equipped)
K. Ashtray
L. Cupholder
M. Auxiliary Power Outlets
N. Storage Area or Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
0. Rear Window Defogger Switch (If Equipped)
P. Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Q. Tilt Lever (If Equipped)
R. Parking Brake Release
S. Hood Release
T. Fuse Block (Air Bag)
Off Switch (If Equipped)
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Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A: It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But 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.
e 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 incl.ine. Here are some
things to consider:
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
e
e
incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels.
This could cause a downhill slide or
a rollover.
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.
Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of
the
incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with
the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into
a
rut or depression, your vehicle can tilt even more.
For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully
whether
to try to drive across an incline. Just because the
trail
goes across the incline doesn’t mean you have to
drive it. The last vehicle to
try it might have rolled over.
Driving across an incline that’s too steep will
make your vehicle roll over.
You could be
seriously injured or killed.
If you have any doubt
about the steepness
of the incline, don’t drive
across it. Find another route instead.
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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’s
side of the center
of the grill.
Lift the hood.
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
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
~~ ~ ~~
Hood and Door
Hinges
Body Door
Hinge Pins,
Tailgate Hinge and Linkage,
Folding Seat and
Fuel Door Hinee
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM Part
No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM
Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
I USAGE
Tailgate Handle Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch
Bolt and L.inkage
Weatherstrip
Squeaks
See “Replacement
replacement filters
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Multi-Pwpose lubricant, Superlube@
(GM
Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube
@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or euuivalent).
’arts” in the Index for recommended
valves and spark plugs.
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Garage Door Opener ............................ 2-52
GAWR
....................................... 4-41
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2- 15
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission .......... 2- 19. 2-20
GloveBox
.................................... 2-52
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-41
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-41
Guide
en Fransais 11
GVWR ....................................... 4-41
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-39
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps .................................... 2-43
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.40. 6.41
HigWLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-37
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Wiring
..................................... 6-70
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-37
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-53
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................... 6-26
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-3 1
Horn
......................................... 2-35 Ignition
Positions
.............................. 2-11
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
................. 7-48
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-46
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-51
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-48
Inspections
.................................... 7-49
Brake System
................................ 7-50
DriveAxle
.................................. 7-50
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-49
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-49
Steering
.................................... 7-49
Suspension
.................................. 7-49
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-49
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
............... 7-50
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-62
Cleaning
.................................... 6-63
Cluster
..................................... 2-64
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-71
Intensity Control
............................. 2-46
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-46
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-46
Key Release Button
............................. 2-12
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
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Service Station Checkpoints
ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK
P5-13
and 6-29* TIRES P6-50
P5-3
BATTERY and 6-39 IF //< j;- { /,
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK I1
P6-15*
SECONDARY
HOOD RELEASE
P6-9
WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID
P6-33
I
HOOD RELEASE
P6-9
FUEL DOOR
P6-5
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.
* For vehicles equipped with diesel engines, see the Diesel Engine Supplement.
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