User manual GMC SONOMA 1995

[. . . ] I Table of Contents Introduction - How to Use this Manual This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warningsand symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. Section 2 - Features & Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road This section tells you what to doif you have a problem while driving, such asa flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service & Appearance Care Here the manualtells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand what fluids and lubricants to use. Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GM for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 4 . 8 Index Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i Introduction 1995 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual Welcome This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your 1995 GMC Sonoma and to provide important safety information. [. . . ] Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving. ") Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersectionor may be running the red light. 0 0 4-27 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (alsocalled 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. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Switch onyour turn signal, checkyour mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Just before you leave the lane, glancequickly over your shoulder to make sure thereisn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leavethe freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. 4-28 The exit ramp be curved, sometimes quite can sharply. Reduce your speed according your speedometer, not to your senseof to motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slowerthan you actually are. Before Leaving on Long Trip a Make sure you'reready. If you must start when you're not fresh - such as after aday's work - don't plan to make toomany miles that first partof the journey. Wear comfortable clothingand shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip?Of course, you'll find experienced and able service expertsin GM dealerships all across North America. They'll beready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before atrip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 0 0 Lights: Are they all working?a Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? High way Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"?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 vehiclethat can makeyou sleepy. [. . . ] 6-70 Highway Hypnosis (See "Driving-Highway Hypnosis") Hitches (See "Towing a Trailer") Hood Checking Under, Hood Release . . 6-18 Hydroplaning (See "Driving in the Rain") 4 I If You're Stuck: In Sand. 2-10 Inflation-Tire Pressure ( See "Tires") Instrument Cluster . . 6-39 2-11 2-6 2-1 L Labels CertificatiodTire ( See "Certification/Tire Label") Lamps Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . [. . . ]