1997 GMC SIERRA warning lights

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
SPARK
OR qJ/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols have to
do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
WARNING
A
HAZARD
FLASHER
RUNNING
* 0
DAYTIME -
LAMPS **'
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on
some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
c
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
e
HORN )cr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL la
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained
are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2- 1
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-7 2-9
2- 10
2-11
2- 13
2- 14
2- 15
2- 19
2-22
2-22
2-27
2-28
2-30
Keys
Tailgate
Third Door
Door Locks
Keyless Entry System
Theft
New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition Positions
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation
Locking Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK
(P) (Automatic
Transmission Models Only)
Shifting Out
of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission) 2-3
1
2-3 1
2-32
2-32
2-33
2-36
2-36
2-43 2-48
2-52
2-59
2-6
1
2-62
2-64 2-66 Parking
Your Vehicle (Manual
Transmission Models Only)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn SignalAUultifunction Lever
Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Sun Visors
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Cluster
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let
you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens. Gages can
indicate when there may
be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may
be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to
do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
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Labels Certification
................................. 4-4 1
Certificationflire ............................. 4-4 1
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-69
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-69
Lamps
........................................ 2-43
Cargo
...................................... 2-47
Cleaning
.................................... 6-64
Dome
...................................... 2-46
Interior
..................................... 2-46
On Reminder
................................ 2-44
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-29
Lighter
....................................... 2-59
Lights Air Bag Off
............................ 1-57. 2-68
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-72. 4-7
Charging System
............................. 2-69
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 10, 2-67
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-73
Shift
.................................. 2-22. 2-76
Loading Information. Truck-Camper
............... 4-43
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
.......... 4- I5
LockoutSwitch ................................ 2-34
Locks
Cylinders
................................... 7-46
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-25. 2-67
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-71
Check Gages
................................ 2-77
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-41 Door
........................................ 2-5
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-48
Key Lock Cylinders Service
.................... 7-46
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-6
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-51
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-47
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-4
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-77
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-54
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-45
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-49
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-51
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-67
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-58
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-73
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
ManualMirror
................................. 2-51
Manual Transmission Check
...................................... 7-46
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Shifting
................................ 2- 19. 2-20
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-13
Manualwindows
............................... 2-33
Memo Pad Holder
......................... 2-56. 2-58
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-37
Turn SignalNultifunction Lever
................... 2-36
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-56
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-67
Underhood FuseRelay Center
..................... 6-73
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-69
Loading
.................................... 4-41
Storage
..................................... 6-39
Ventilation System
............................... 3-5
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-61
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-70
warning Devices ............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-66
Warranty Information
............................ 8- 10
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-33
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-64 Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-64
Nut Torque ............................. 5.30. 6.76
Replacement
................................. 6-57
Wrench
..................................... 5-23
Windows ..................................... 2-33
Lockout Switch
.............................. 2-34
Manual
..................................... 2-33
Power
...................................... 2-33
Sliding Rear
................................. 2-35
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-35
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-39
Fluid .................................. 2-39, 6-33
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-45
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-38
Blade Replacement ...................... 6-49. 6-77
Cleaning the Blades
........................... 6-63
Winter Driving
................................. 4-37
Wiper Blades, Cleaning
.......................... 6-63
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-70
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-23
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-57
Fuses
...................................... 6-70
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