User manual GMC SIERRA 1997

[. . . ] 11 ';. The 1997 GMC Sierra Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR' system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3- 1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5-1 6-1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. 71 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page8- 10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. F p!l CERTIFIED We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SIERRA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. c National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the rightto make changes in the product after that time without further notice. [. . . ] Also, water that deep can damage youraxle and other vehicle parts. If the water isn'ttoo deep, then drive through slowly. it At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system if and your vehicle can stall. And, as long as your to tailpipe is under water, you'll never be able start your engine. When yougo through water, remember that when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer to stop. After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. Checkthe body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system for damage. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information. ki CAU IN: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream If it's and you and your passengers could drown. only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and could lose you over. traction and roll the vehicle Don't drive through rushing water. See "Driving Through Water" the Index for more in information on driving through water. 4-26 Driving at Night . . . . . . . . " I Here are some tips on night driving. 0 0 Drive defensively. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 Your Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. If you're tired, pull off the road a safe place in and rest. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely be to impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-27 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice much light to see the as same thing at night as a 20-year-old. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. They may cut at down on glare from headlamps, but they make a lot also of things invisible. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyesto readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare from a driver who (as doesn't lower the high beams, a vehicle with or misaimed headlamps), slow down little. Avoid a staring directly into the approaching headlamps. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean -- inside and out. [. . . ] Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discove Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. If further information is needed, write to the address s own below or call 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with 1-800-782-4356 information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied (Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 6:OO PM EST) FAX Only Orders 1-31 3-865-5927 against the order. [. . . ]