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Section	Page
2000 GMC Sonoma Pickup	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Adults	25
Driver Position	25
Lap-Shoulder Belt	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Air Bag System	33
How the Air Bag System Works	36
Where are the air bags?	36
When should an air bag inflate?	37
What makes an air bag inflate?	37
How does an air bag restrain?	38
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
AIR BAG OFF Switch	39
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	42
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle	43
Center Passenger Position	43
Lap Belt	43
Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats)	45
Lap Belt	45
Children	46
Smaller Children and Babies	46
Child Restraints	49
Top Strap	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	55
Jump Seats (Extended Cab)	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Larger Children	61
Safety Belt Extender	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Section 2 Features and Controls	64
Keys	65
Door Locks	67
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	68
Lockout Prevention	68
Leaving Your Vehicle	68
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	68
Operation	69
Remote Panic Alarm	69
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	70
Battery Replacement	70
Resynchronization	71
Side Access Panel (Extended Cab) (If Equipped)	71
Tailgate	72
Theft	72
Key in the Ignition	73
Parking at Night	73
Parking Lots	73
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	73
Testing the Alarm	74
Passlock	75
New Vehicle Break-In	75
Ignition Positions	76
Key Release Button	78
Retained Accessory Power	78
Starting Your Engine	78
Automatic Transmission	78
Manual Transmission	79
Starting Your 2200 L4 Engine	79
Starting Your VORTEC 4300 V6 Engine	80
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	80
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	81
Automatic Transmission Operation	81
Manual Transmission Operation	84
Shift Light	86
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	86
Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	87
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI	87
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI	87
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO	88
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI	88
Parking Brake	89
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	90
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)	91
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	92
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	92
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Only)	93
Parking Over Things That Burn	93
Engine Exhaust	94
Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	94
Locking Rear Axle	95
Windows	95
Manual Windows	95
Power Windows (If Equipped)	95
Express- Down Window	96
Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)	96
Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)	97
Horn	97
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)	97
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	98
Turn and Lane Change Signals	98
Turn Signal On Chime	99
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	99
Flash-To-Pass Feature	99
Windshield Wipers	100
Windshield Washer	100
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	101
Setting Cruise Control	102
Resuming a Set Speed	102
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	103
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	103
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	103
Using Cruise Control on Hills	103
Ending Cruise Control	103
Erasing Speed Memory	103
Exterior Lamps	104
Automatic Headlamp System	104
Lamps On Reminder	105
Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)	105
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	106
Interior Lamps	107
Brightness Control	107
Illuminated Entry	107
Exit Lighting	107
Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)	107
Dome Lamps	107
Battery Run-Down Protection	108
Mirrors	108
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	108
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror	108
Power Remote Control Mirror	109
Convex Outside Mirror	109
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	110
Storage Compartments	110
Glove Box	110
Door Storage	110
Front Storage Area	110
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	111
Sun Visors	112
Visor Vanity Mirror	112
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	112
Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)	112
Instrument Panel - Your Information System	113
Instrument Panel Cluster	114
Speedometer and Odometer	116
Trip Odometer	116
Tachometer (If Equipped)	116
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	117
Safety Belt Reminder Light	117
Air Bag Readiness Light	118
AIR BAG OFF Light	119
Charging System Indicator Light	120
Voltmeter Gage	121
Shift Light	121
Brake System Warning Light	122
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	123
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	123
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	124
If the Light Is Flashing	125
If the Light Is On Steady	125
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	126
Oil Pressure Gage	127
Security Warning Light	128
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light	128
Check Gages Light	129
Fuel Gage	129
Low Fuel Light	129
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	130
Comfort Controls	131
Standard Climate Control System	131
Fan Control	131
Temperature Knob	131
Mode Knob	131
Optional Climate Control System	132
Fan Control	132
Temperature Knob	132
Mode Knob	132
Air Conditioning (If Equipped)	133
Heating	133
Defogging and Defrosting	134
Ventilation System	134
Ventilation Tips	135
Audio Systems	135
Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button	135
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons	135
AM-FM Stereo	136
Playing the Radio	136
Finding a Station	136
Setting the Tone	137
Adjusting the Speakers	137
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	138
Playing the Radio	138
Finding a Station	138
Setting the Tone	139
Adjusting the Speakers	139
Playing a Cassette Tape	140
CD Adapter Kits	140
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	141
Playing the Radio	141
Finding a Station	141
Setting the Tone	142
Adjusting the Speakers	143
Playing a Cassette Tape	143
CD Adapter Kits	145
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	145
Playing the Radio	145
Finding a Station	146
Setting the Tone	147
Adjusting the Speakers	147
Playing a Compact Disc	148
Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	149
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	151
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	151
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	152
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	152
Understanding Radio Reception	153
AM	153
FM Stereo	153
Tips About Your Audio System	153
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	154
Care of Your Compact Discs	155
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	155
Fixed Mast Antenna	155
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	156
Defensive Driving	157
Drunken Driving	158
Control of a Vehicle	161
Braking	161
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	162
Using Anti- Lock	164
Braking in Emergencies	164
Steering	164
Power Steering	164
Steering Tips	164
Driving on Curves	164
Steering in Emergencies	165
Off-Road Recovery	166
Passing	166
Loss of Control	168
Skidding	168
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle	169
Before You Go Off-Roading	169
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	169
Environmental Concerns	170
Traveling to Remote Areas	171
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	171
Scanning the Terrain	172
Driving on Off-Road Hills	173
Approaching a Hill	173
Driving Uphill	174
Driving Downhill	176
Driving Across an Incline	177
Stalling on an Incline	179
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	179
Driving in Water	180
After Off-Road Driving	181
Driving at Night	181
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	183
Hydroplaning	184
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	185
Driving Through Flowing Water	185
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	185
City Driving	186
Freeway Driving	187
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	188
Highway Hypnosis	189
Hill and Mountain Roads	189
Winter Driving	191
Driving on Snow or Ice	191
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	193
Recreational Vehicle Towing	194
Loading Your Vehicle	195
Payload	197
Add-On Equipment	198
Truck-Camper Loading Information	198
Trailer Recommendations	200
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	200
Towing a Trailer	201
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	202
Weight of the Trailer	202
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	204
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	204
Hitches	205
Safety Chains	205
Trailer Brakes	205
Driving with a Trailer	206
Following Distance	206
Passing	206
Backing Up	207
Making Turns	207
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	207
Driving On Grades	207
Parking on Hills	208
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	209
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	209
Section 5 Problems on the Road	210
Hazard Warning Flashers	211
Other Warning Devices	211
Jump Starting	212
Towing Your Vehicle	216
Engine Overheating	217
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	217
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	218
Cooling System	219
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	221
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	224
Engine Fan Noise	227
If a Tire Goes Flat	227
Changing a Flat Tire	228
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	228
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	232
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	236
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)	239
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	240
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	241
Using the Recovery Hooks	241
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	243
Service	244
Doing Your Own Service Work	244
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	245
Fuel (Gasoline)	245
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)	247
Fuels in Foreign Countries	248
Filling Your Tank	249
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	251
Checking Things Under the Hood	252
Engine Oil	255
Checking Engine Oil	255
When to Add Engine Oil	256
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	257
Engine Oil Additives	258
When to Change Engine Oil	258
Remote Oil Filter (Four- Wheel Drive)	259
What to Do with Used Oil	259
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	260
Automatic Transmission Fluid	261
When to Check and Change	261
How to Check	262
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold	262
Checking the Fluid Level	263
How to Add Fluid	264
Manual Transmission Fluid	265
When to Check	265
How to Check	265
How to Add Fluid	266
Hydraulic Clutch	266
When to Check and What to Use	266
How to Check and Add Fluid	266
Rear Axle	266
When to Check and Change Lubricant	266
How to Check Lubricant	267
What to Use	267
Four-Wheel Drive	267
Transfer Case	267
When to Check Lubricant	267
How to Check Lubricant	268
What to Use	268
Front Axle	268
When to Check and Change Lubricant	268
How to Check Lubricant	268
What to Use	269
Engine Coolant	269
What to Use	270
Checking Coolant	271
Adding Coolant	271
Radiator Pressure Cap	272
Power Steering Fluid	272
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	272
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	273
What to Use	273
Windshield Washer Fluid	273
What to Use	273
Adding Washer Fluid	273
Brakes	274
Brake Fluid	274
Checking Brake Fluid	275
What to Add	276
Brake Wear	276
Brake Pedal Travel	277
Brake Adjustment	277
Replacing Brake System Parts	278
Battery	278
Vehicle Storage	278
Bulb Replacement	279
Halogen Bulbs	279
Headlamps	279
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System	279
Two- Piece Composite Headlamp System	280
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly	281
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly	282
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	283
Taillamps	284
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	285
Tires	287
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	288
When to Check	288
How to Check	288
Tire Inspection and Rotation	289
When It s Time for New Tires	290
Buying New Tires	291
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	292
Treadwear	292
Traction AA, A, B, C	292
Temperature A, B, C	293
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	293
Wheel Replacement	293
Used Replacement Wheels	294
Tire Chains	294
Appearance Care	295
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	296
Cleaning of Fabric and Carpet	296
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	296
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl	297
Cleaning Leather	297
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	298
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	298
Care of Safety Belts	298
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	298
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield/ Backglass and Wiper Blades	298
Weatherstrips	299
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	299
Washing Your Vehicle	299
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	299
Finish Care	299
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	300
Cleaning Tires	300
Sheet Metal Damage	301
Finish Damage	301
Underbody Maintenance	301
Chemical Paint Spotting	301
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	302
Engine Identification	303
Service Parts Identification Label	303
Electrical System	304
Add-On Electrical Equipment	304
Headlamps	304
Windshield Wipers	304
Power Windows and Other Power Options	304
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	304
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	305
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	307
Replacement Bulbs	309
Capacities and Specifications	309
Wheels and Tires	310
Capacities (Approximate)	310
Cooling System Capacity*	310
Crankcase Capacity*	310
Automatic Transmission Capacity*	310
Differential Fluid	310
Fuel Tank Capacity	310
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	311
Vehicle Dimensions*	312
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	313
Introduction	314
Your Vehicle and the Environment	314
Maintenance Requirements	314
How This Section is Organized	315
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	316
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	316
Selecting the Right Schedule	316
Scheduled Maintenance	317
Short Trip/City Definition	317
Short Trip/City Intervals	317
Long Trip/Highway Definition	318
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	319
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	320
Footnotes	320
Long Trip/Highway Schedule Maintenance	342
Footnotes	342
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	354
At Each Fuel Fill	354
Engine Oil Level Check	354
Engine Coolant Level Check	354
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	354
At Least Once a Month	354
Tire Inflation Check	354
Cassette Deck Service	354
At Least Twice a Year	355
Restraint System Check	355
Wiper Blade Check	355
Spare Tire Check	355
Weatherstrip Lubrication	355
Manual Transmission Check	355
Automatic Transmission Check	356
Hydraulic Clutch System Check	356
At Least Four Times a Year	356
Tailgate Lubrication Service	356
At Least Once a Year	356
Key Lock Cylinders Service	356
Body Lubrication Service	356
Starter Switch Check	357
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	357
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	358
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check	358
Underbody Flushing Service	358
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	359
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	359
Exhaust System Inspection	359
Engine Cooling System Inspection	359
Throttle System Inspection	360
Drive Axle Service	360
Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection	360
Brake System Inspection	360
Part E: Maintenance Record	364
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	369
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	370

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