1998 GMC SIERRA remote control

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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3-7
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-12 Comfort
Controls
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ventilation System
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger
(If Equipped)
Audio Systems Setting the Clock
AM-FM Stereo Radio
Playing the Radio
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player
(If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Automatic
Tone Control (If Equipped) 3-
15
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1
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3-24
3-25
3-26
3-26
3-26 CD
Adapter
Kit
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control
(If Equipped)
Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care
of Your Compact Discs
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
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Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
If you have this option, YOU can play one compact disc
(CD) at
a time.
To load a CD into the player, hold the disc with the label
side up and insert it carefully into the player
(approximately halfway). The disc will automatically be
pulled into the player. If the radio is
off and the ignition
is
on when a CD is inserted, the radio will turn on and
begin playing the CD. It is possible to load and unload
CDs with the ignition off.
To load a disc with the
ignition off, press the EJECT button
on the remote
player and then insert the disc. To remove the disc, press
the
EJECT button and remove the disc from the player.
A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the
remote CD player will be pulled back into the player
after approximately
30 seconds. This protects the disc
and player from damage. The disc will not start playing.
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To remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove
the disc from the player.
All of
the compact disc functions are controlled by the
radio buttons except for EJECT. When a disc is in the
player, a CD symbol will appear on the display. When a
disc is playing, the letters CD will appear
next to the CD
symbol
in the bottom left corner. The track number will
also be displayed.
If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the
display, it could be that:
0 The disc is upside down.
0 It is dirty, scratched or wet.
There’s too much moisture in the air. (Wait about an
hour and try again.)
0 You are driving on a very rough road.
Please contact your dealership if any error recurs or
cannot be corrected.
PREV (1): Press this button to go back to the start of the
current track
if more than eight seconds have played. Press
PREV again to
go to the previous track on the disc.
NEXT (3): Press this button to advance to the next track
on the disc.
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Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going
to a remote area. Know
the terrain and plan your route.
You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get
accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any
blocked or closed roads. Controlling your vehicle
is
the key to successful
off-road driving. One of the best ways
to control your
vehicle
is to control your speed. Here are some things to
keep
in mind. At higher speeds:
0 you approach things faster and you have less time to
scan the terrain for obstacles.
It’s also
a good idea to travel with at least one other
vehicle. If something happens to one of them, the other
can help quickly. you have less time to react.
0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive
over obstacles.
Does your vehicle have a winch?
If so, be sure to read
the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be
handy
if you get stuck. But you’ll want to know how to
use
it properly.
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and
close to home before you
go into the wilderness.
Off-road driving does require some new and different
driving skills. Here’s what we mean.
Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your
eyes, for example, need to constantly sweep the terrain
for unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to listen for
unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands,
feet and body, you’ll need
to respond to vibrations and
vehicle bounce.
0 you’ll need more distance for braking, especially
since you’re on an unpaved surface.
When you’re driving off-road, bouncing and
quick changes in direction can easily throw you
out of position. This could cause you to lose
control and crash.
So, whether you’re driving on
or
off the road, you and your passengers should
wear safety belts.
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Manual Transmission Check
...................................... 7-41
Fluid
.................................. 6.24, 7.46
Shifting
................................ 2- 18. 2. I9
Starting Your Engine .......................... 2- 13
Manualwindows
............................... 2-32
Memo Pad Holder
......................... 2.55. 2.57
Methanol
...................................... 6- 5
Mirrors ....................................... 2-45
CamperType
................................ 2-48
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-50
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-46
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-45
Manual
..................................... 2-48
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-50
WestCoastType
.............................. 2-50
MMT
......................................... 6-4
Model Reference
................................. vi
MountainRoads ................................ 4-34
New Vehicle Break-In
.......................... 2- 10
Nightvision ................................... 4-27
Noise Control System ........................... 6- 13
Normal Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
...... 6-78
Odometer
.................................... 2-63
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4- I4
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- I I
Oil. Engine ............................... 6-14. 7-46
Opener. Garage Door
............................ 2-51
Overheating Engine ............................. 5- 13 Owner Checks
and Services
....................... 7-40
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 8- 1 1. 8- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-68
Park. Shifting Into
.............................. 2-26
Park. Shifting Out of
............................ 2-29
Parking
AtNight
..................................... 2-9
Brake
...................................... 2-25
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-43
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-30
With a Trailer ................................ 4-58
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-29
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-23
Lots
........................................ 2-9
Passin;
@ ..................................... 4-11
Passlock
................................ 2- 10, 2-73
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-44
Pickup Box Identification Lamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-47
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
................. 4-48
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-59
DoorLocks
................................... 2-6
Driver’sSeat ................................. 1-3
Option Fuses
................................ 6-71
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-50
Steering ..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid ........................... 6-33, 7-46
Take-Off .................................... 4-61
Winches
.................................... 4-61
Windows
................................... 2-32
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