2002 GMC SONOMA Owner's Manual

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2002 GMC Sonoma
Owner's Manual
Litho in U.S.A.
Copyright General Motors Corporation 06/28/01
Part Number X2208 A First Edition All Rights Reserved

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC,
the GMC Truck Emblem and the name SONOMA are
registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after
that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in
Canada, substitute the name ªGeneral Motors of Canada
Limitedº for GMC whenever it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will
be there if you ever need it when you're on the road.
If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it
so the new owner can use it.
We support voluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a
French Language Manual:
Aux propri‡taires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous
procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fran†ais chez
votre concessionaire ou au:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207

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CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Y ou will also find a circle

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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage
your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different
colors or in different words.
You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle may be equipped with components and
labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols,
used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text
describing the operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator reference the following
topics in the Index:

ªEngine Compartment Overviewº

ªInstrument Panelº

ªComfort Controlsº

ªAudio Systemsº
Also see ªWarning Lights and Gagesº in the Index.

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These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:

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Model Reference
This manual covers these models:
Regular Cab Pickup
Extended Cab Pickup
Crew Cab

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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-2 Seats and Seat Controls
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-11 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
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-15 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
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-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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-16 Driver Position
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-23 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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-24 Right Front Passenger Position
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-24 Air Bag System
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-34 Center Passenger Position1
-36 Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab
Jump Seats)
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-37 Rear Seat Passengers
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-40 Children
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-44 Restraint Systems for Children
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-59 Older Children
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-62 Safety Belt Extender
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-62 Checking Your Restraint Systems
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-63 Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash