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1997 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 2
1997 GMC Sonoma Manual
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Section
Page
Table of Contents
3
Seats and Restraint Systems
9
Seats and Seat Controls
10
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
20
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System
27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
33
Right Front Passenger Position
33
Center Passenger Position
33
Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats)
35
Children
36
Child Restraints
38
Larger Children
42
Safety Belt Extender
45
Checking Your Restraint Systems
45
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
46
Features and Controls
49
Keys
50
Door Locks
52
Keyless Entry System
54
Tailgate
57
Theft
58
New Vehicle “Break-In”
59
Ignition Positions
59
Starting Your Engine
61
Engine Coolant Heater
64
Automatic Transmission Operation
65
Manual Transmission
68
Locking Rear Axle
70
Four-wheel Drive
70
Parking Brake
76
Shifting Into PARK (P)
77
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
80
Parking Your Vehicle
80
Parking Over Things That Burn
81
Engine Exhaust
81
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
82
Windows
83
Tilt Wheel
85
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
85
Exterior Lamps
91
Mirrors
94
Storage Compartments
95
Accessory Power Outlets
98
Instrument Panel
99
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
103
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
115
Comfort Controls
116
Standard Climate Control System
116
Optional Climate Control System
117
Air Conditioning
118
Heating
118
Ventilation System
118
Defogging and Defrosting
119
Audio Systems
120
Setting the Clock
120
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic
120
Tone Control
120
AM-FM Stereo
120
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
122
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer
124
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control
127
Theft-Deterrent Feature
131
Understanding Radio Reception
133
Tips About Your Audio System
133
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
134
Care of Your Compact Discs
135
Fixed Mast Antenna
135
Your Driving and the Road
139
Defensive Driving
140
Drunken Driving
141
Control of a Vehicle
144
Braking
144
Steering
147
Off-Road Recovery
149
Passing
150
Loss of Control
151
Driving Guidelines
152
Driving at Night
167
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
169
City Driving
172
Freeway Driving
173
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
174
Highway Hypnosis
175
Hill and Mountain Roads
175
Winter Driving
177
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Shift Transfer Case Only)
181
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Except Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Shift Transfer Case)
181
Loading Your Vehicle
182
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
187
Towing a Trailer
187
Problems on the Road
199
Hazard Warning Flashers
200
Other Warning Devices
200
Jump Starting
201
Towing Your Vehicle
205
Engine Overheating
210
Engine Fan Noise
220
If a Tire Goes Flat
220
Changing a Flat Tire
221
Compact Spare Tire
233
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
234
Service and Appearance Care
239
Fuel
241
Fuels in Foreign Countries
242
Filling Your Tank
243
Checking Things Under the Hood
244
Engine Oil
248
Air Cleaner
253
Automatic Transmission Fluid
255
Manual Transmission Fluid
258
Hydraulic Clutch
259
Rear Axle
260
Four-wheel Drive
261
Engine Coolant
262
Radiator Pressure Cap
266
Thermostat
266
Power Steering Fluid
266
Windshield Washer Fluid
267
Brakes
269
Battery
273
Bulb Replacement
273
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
280
Tires
282
Appearance Care
291
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
291
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
295
Appearance Care Materials Chart
299
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
300
Electrical System
301
Replacement Bulbs
305
Capacities and Specifications
306
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
308
Maintenance Schedule
311
Introduction
312
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
314
Short Trip/City Definition
315
Short Trip/City Intervals
315
Long Trip/Highway Definition
316
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
316
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
317
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
347
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
368
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
370
Part E: Maintenance Record
373
Customer Assistance Information
377
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
378
Address for Writing to GMC
380
Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
380
GMC Roadside Assistance
381
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance
381
Canadian Roadside Assistance
383
GMC Courtesy Transportation
384
BBB Autoline Information
385
Warranty Information
386
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
386
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada
387
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
387
Ordering Service Publications in Canada
387
How to Order Service Publications
388
Order Form for Service Publications
389
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