1998 GMC SIERRA speedometer

Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mphj and kilometers per hour (km/hj. Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,
in either miles (used
in the United States) or kilometers
(used
in Canada).
Tamper-Resistant Odometer
Your odometer is tamper-resistant. The odometer will
show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries
to turn it back.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. If the new odometer can be set
to the mileage total of
the old odometer, then it must be.
But if
it can’t, then it’s set at zero, and a label must be
put on the driver‘s door to show
the old mileage reading
when
the new odometer was installed.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has
been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero.
To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button
located near the trip odometer readout.
If the reset
button is not
fully pressed, the trip odometer may not go
all the way back to zero. If it doesn’t, you may have to
press the reset button again
to reset the readout to zero.
Tachometer
Your tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpmj.
NOTICE:
On vehicles with a manual transmission, if you
operate the engine with the tachometer in the red
area, your engine or other parts could be damaged.
Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by
operating the engine in the red area isn’t covered
by your vehicle warranty. Don’t operate the
engine with the tachometer in the red area.
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The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according
to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds,
you may tend to think you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to oe wed rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to
go. If it needs
service, have
it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
GM
dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready
and willing
to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
0
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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip
a short
time
to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?
Or is
it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There
is something about an easy stretch of road with the
same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road,
the drone of
the engine, and the rush of the wind against
the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave
the road in less
than n second, and you could crash and be injured.
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Chassis Cab Models
A. Nut
B. Retainer
C. Jack Handle Extension
D. Jack Handle Extension
E. Wheel Wrench
E Jack and Tool
Storage Box
G. Ratchet
H. Jack Handle
I. Tool Retainer
J. Jack
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help
you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other parts
of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep corning loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks
air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original equipment
parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
~ Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use
the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
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NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, 'bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
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Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
20
21
22
23
24
A
B
PRNDL, Automatic Transmission,
Speedometer, Check Gages
Warning Light
Security/Steering
Not Used
Not Used
Front Axle,
4WD Indicator Lamp,
TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine)
Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry Module
Power Windows
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center
The underhood fusehelay center is located in the rear of
the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir.
Move the retainer clips
for the cover to access the
fuse block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor
is mounted to the interior fuse block. TO
remove fuses
if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
............. 88 . ... %6g
Engine Oil Pressure ................... .' i! , . . %72
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Speedometer ...................... .- . ......... 2-SF;;i.
Fuel ..............................*.* L.laui
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LapBelt .................................... 1-32
Lap-Shoulder
...................... 1.14. 1.35. 1-38
Larger Children
.............................. 1-67
Passenger Position
............................ 1-23
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . I3
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ....... 1.34. 1-38
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-34
Reminder Light .......................... 1.9. 2.64
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-70
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-23
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-43
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1.2 2
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-56
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8- IO
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback. Latches
................................ 1-5
Seatbacks. Reclining ............................. 1-4
Seats
Easy Entry
................................... 1-6
Manual Front ................................. 1-2
Power Driver's
................................ 1-3
Power Lumbar Control .......................... 1-3
Rear .................................... 1-7.1-8
Restraint Systems .............................. 1 -I
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint . . 1.52. 1.54 . 1.57. 1.60. 1-62
Securing
a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position ................ 1.60 . 1-62
Shoulder
Belt Height Adjuster
................... I . 16
WhyThey Work .............................. 1-10
...
Security Light .................................. 2-73
Service
........................................ 6-2
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-69
Manuals
. Order~ng ....................... 8- 1 1. 8- I2
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-70
Publications. Ordering
.................... 8- I 1.8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 8- I 1. 8- 12
Service Publications
........................ 8- I I . 8-12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-30
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-67
Shift Lever
.......................... 2- 15. 2- 18. 2- I9
Shift Light ............................... 2-20.2-73
Shift Speeds
................................... 2-20
Shifting Into Park
(P) ............................ 2-26
Shifting
. Manual Transmission ............... 2- 18. 2- I9
Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 -16
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ............... 6-44
Signaling TU~M
................................ 2-35
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-24
Specifications and Capacmes 6-77
Specifications
. Engine ........................... 6-77
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer ................................... 2-63
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-63
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-42
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-12
Steam ........................................ 5-13
Bulletins.
Ordering
....................... 8- I 1 . 8-12
.. ......................
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