User manual GMC SIERRA 1998

[. . . ] SIERRA ~~ COMFORTABLY 1N COMMAND. '" The 1998 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. Tt also explains the air bag 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 t o drive under different conditions. 5-1 6-1 7-1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving?suchas 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. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when t o perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 Customer AssistanceInformation 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 page 8- 10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. [. . . ] Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving. ") Treat a green light as a warning signal. When a light turns green, andjust before you start to move, check both waysfor vehicles that have not cleared the intersection may be running the red light. or One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers aredoing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: 4-31 ~ ~~~ . ~ ~~ ~~ ~ Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Once you are onthe freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or tothe prevailing rate if it's slower. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you m i s s your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 4-32 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. 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving?Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure?Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system?Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 0 Before Leaving ona Long Trip Make sure you'reready. 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 clothingand shoes you can easily drivein. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? [. . . ] Please call us a t 1-800-GMC-8782 (, 1-800-462-8782) or write: GMC Consumer Relations 3 1 E. MI 48342-2230 - 8-11. 1998 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by fillin the Service Publication Order Form in this and mailing it in with your check, money order book or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below. ) CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1998 GMC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90. 00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40. 00 OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about vehicle. [. . . ]