1998 GMC SIERRA mirror

Section 2 Features and Controls
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.
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Tailgate
Third Door
(If Equipped)
Door Locks
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Theft
PasslockTM
New Vehicle ”Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation Four-wheel Drive
(If Equipped)
Parking Brake
Shifting Into Park
(P) (Automatic
Transmission Models
Only)
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2-64 Parking
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission
Models
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Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
Windows
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Cluster
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Cargo Lamp
Press the ribbed top part of
the switch to turn the cargo
lamp on. Press the bottom
of the switch to turn it off.
The dome lamp switch must be on or one of the doors
open
for the cargo lamp to work.
Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
P
Pull the tab under the mirror rearward to reduce glare
from headlamps behind
you after dark. Push the tab
forward for normal daytime operation.
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The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in
the upper right corner
of the mirror face. When on, the
compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven,
Mirror Operation
The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the
mirror
turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. The
AUTO LED will come on when the electrochromic mirror
is turned on.
To turn the mirror on, press and hold the
MIRROR button for three seconds. The mirror will darken
and remain dark until the button is released. To
turn the
mirror
off, press and release the MIRROR button.
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Compass Operation The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways:
Press the COMP switch once briefly to turn the compass
on or
off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the
compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the
mirror will display the compass heading.
When cleaning the mirror, use
a paper towel or similar
material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Compass Calibration
If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass
heading
(“N? for North, for example), there may be a
strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such
interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount,
magnetic note pad holder or
a similar magnetic item. If the
letter
“C” should ever appear in the compass window, the
mirror may need calibration.
0 Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph (8 km/hj or
less until the display reads a direction, or
0 Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the fictory.
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate
for compass variance
if you live outside zone eight.
Under certain circumstances, as during
it long distance
cross-country trip,
it will be necessary to adjust for
con~pass variance. Compass variance
is the difference
between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic
north.
If not ad-justed to account for compass variance,
your compass could give false readings.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Use the COMP button located at the bottom of
the mirror.
2. Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds
until a zone number appears in the display.
3. Find your current location and variance zone number
on the following zone map.
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4. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror
until the new zone number appears
in the display.
After you stop pressing the button in, the display will
show
a compass direction within a few seconds.
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors
Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the
side
of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects
behind you. Some mirrors can be folded
in. to enter
narrow doorways. The
use
of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on
convex mirror attachments may adversely affect
mirror performance.
Camper Type Outside Mirrors
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the camper type
mirrors, they can be adjusted
so you can have a clear
view
of objects behind you.
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1. To adjust the mirrors when hauling a slide-in camper
or towing
a trailer, rotate the mirror by pushing the
mirror head toward the front
of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the mirror head, so that the mirror surface
faces the rear of the vehicle.
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West Coast Type Outside Mirrors
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the west coast type
mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear
view
of objects behind you.
A. Outer Mirror Frame
B. Mirror Head
C. Nut
The mirrors can
be adjusted by rotating the mirror
head
(€3) and moving the outer mirror frame (A)
backward or forward. You can also loosen the nut (C) on
the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the
mirror head.
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
(If Equipped)
Select the mirror you want
to move by moving the
center
of the switch, located
on
the driver's door armrest,
to L (left) or R (right).
Then, ad-just the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows on the switch
until the mirror is adjusted where
you want
it.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror may be convex. A convex
mirror's surface
is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle
on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments
designed to store small items.
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments for storage
of often-used items.
Some vehicles have storage areas
in the instrument panel.
Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books. Some
models have
a storage pocket on each of the
front doors.
Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat.
Glove Box
To open your glove box, move the button toward the
passenger’s side and pull the door open.
Center Overhead Console (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have an overhead console. It has
storage compartments inside it.
Installing a Garage Door Opener
If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead
compartment can be used to conveniently store
the opener.
1. To install the garage door opener, first open the
compartment door by pressing the release
button forward.
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