1998 GMC SIERRA flat tire

Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified
to help
ensure
the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever
any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones.
as shown in
Part D.
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160,1600 and 10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
At Each Fue-
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See ”Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for ElIrther details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems“ in the
Index for further details.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-59
AirBag ....................................... 1-23
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-3 1
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-28
How it Works ................................ 1 -26
Location .................................... 1-26
Readiness Light ......................... 1.25, 2.65
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-27
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-28
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-27
Air Bag
Off Light .......................... 1.58. 2.65
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 18
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check ........ 7-41
Air Conditioning ............................ 3.3. 3.4
Air Conditionillg Refrigerants ..................... 6-79
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-59
Antenna
...................................... 3-26
Antifreeze
........................... 6-28.6-79.7-46
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.68. 4.7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Appearance Care
............................... 6-6 I
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Servicing
................................... 1-30
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-67
Appearance Care and Materials .................... 6-69
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9
Armrest Storage Compartment
.................... 2-56
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-24
Audio System
.................................. 3-7
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-41
Fluid
.................................. 6-21. 7-47
Operation ................................... 2-15
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-12
Axle. Front
............................... 6-27. 7-47
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-32
Axle. Rear
............................... 6-26. 7-47
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-58
Battery
...................................... 6-39
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Warnings ................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving
In ............................. 4-38
Replacement.
Keyless Entry ..................... 2-8
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Steering ....................................... 4-8
In Emergencies ............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-8
Speed Sensitive
............................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel’Tilt
.................................. 2-34
Step-Bumper Pad
............................... 4-63
Storage Areas
.................................. 2-5 1
Storage. Overhead .............................. 2-5 1
Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-39
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-59
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-53
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-63
Tailgate Removal
................................ 2-3
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-48’6-49
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-25
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
..... 3-2. 3-3
Theft
.......................................... 2-9
Theft-Deterrent Feature .......................... 3-2 1
THEFTLOCK” ................................ 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-32
Third Door
..................................... 2-4
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-60
TireLoading
................................... 4-43 Tires
......................................... 6-51
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-59
BuyingNew
................................. 6-56
Chains
..................................... 6-60
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-67
Dual Operation
............................... 6-56
Inflation
.................................... 6-52
Inflation Check
............................... 7-40
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-53
Loading
.................................... 4-43
Pressure
.................................... 6-52
Temperature
................................. 6-58
Traction
.................................... 6-58
Treadwear
................................... 6-58
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-57
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-55
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-59
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-55
TopStrap
..................................... 1-50
TorqueLock ................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-77
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-49
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-41
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-56
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-58
Driving with
................................. 4-56
9-10
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