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Section	Page
2001 GMC Sonoma Pickup Owner's Manual	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 (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models)	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
Rear Seat Passengers	46
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Crew Cab)	46
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Crew Cab)	47
Children	50
Infants and Young Children	50
Restraint Systems for Children	54
Where to Put the Restraint (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Pickup)	57
Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Cab Pickup)	57
Top Strap	58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (Crew Cab Models)	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position (Regular Cab & Extended Cab Models) and in the Center Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab Models)	62
Jump Seats (Extended Cab)	63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	63
Older Children	68
Safety Belt Extender	71
Checking Your Restraint Systems	71
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	71
Section 2 Features and Controls	72
Windows	73
Manual Windows	74
Power Windows (If Equipped)	74
Express-Down Window	75
Lockout Switch (Crew Cab)	75
Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab)	75
Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)	76
Keys	76
Door Locks	78
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	79
Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)	80
Rear Door Security Lock (If Equipped)	81
Lockout Prevention	81
Leaving Your Vehicle	81
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	81
Operation	82
Remote Panic Alarm	82
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	83
Battery Replacement	83
Resynchronization	84
Third Door (Extended Cab) (If Equipped)	85
Tailgate	85
Theft	86
Key in the Ignition	86
Parking at Night	87
Parking Lots	87
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	87
Testing the Alarm	88
Passlock	89
New Vehicle Break-In	89
Ignition Positions	90
Key Release Button	91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	92
Starting Your Engine	92
Automatic Transmission	92
Manual Transmission	92
Starting Your VORTEC 2200 L4 Engine	92
Starting Your VORTEC 4300 V6 Engine	93
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	94
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	94
Automatic Transmission Operation	95
Manual Transmission Operation	98
Shift Light	99
Shift Speeds	100
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	100
Electronic Transfer Case	101
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI	101
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI	101
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO	102
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI	102
Parking Brake	103
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	104
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)	105
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	106
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	106
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Only)	107
Parking Over Things That Burn	107
Engine Exhaust	108
Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	108
Locking Rear Axle	109
Horn	109
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)	109
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	110
Turn and Lane Change Signals	110
Turn Signal On Chime	111
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	111
Flash-To-Pass	111
Windshield Wipers	112
Windshield Washer	112
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	113
Setting Cruise Control	114
Resuming a Set Speed	114
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	115
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	115
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	115
Using Cruise Control on Hills	115
Ending Cruise Control	115
Erasing Speed Memory	115
Exterior Lamps	116
Automatic Headlamp System	116
Lamps On Reminder	117
Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)	117
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	118
Interior Lamps	119
Brightness Control	119
Illuminated Entry	119
Exit Lighting	119
Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)	119
Dome Lamps	120
Battery Rundown Protection	120
Mirrors	121
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	121
Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	121
Time Delay	122
Cleaning the Photocells	122
Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror with OnStar (If Equipped)	122
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror	123
Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped)	123
Convex Outside Mirror	123
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	124
Storage Compartments	124
Glove Box	124
Overhead Console (Crew Cab (If Equipped)	124
Reading Lamps	125
Installing a Garage Door Opener	125
Temperature and Compass Display	127
Driver Information System (If Equipped)	128
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	130
Door Storage	130
Front Storage Area	130
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	131
Sun Visors	132
Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)	132
OnStar System (If Equipped)	133
Safety and Security Services	134
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	135
OnStar System Limitations	135
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	136
Instrument Panel Cluster	137
Speedometer and Odometer	139
Trip Odometer	139
Tachometer (If Equipped)	139
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	140
Safety Belt Reminder Light	140
Air Bag Readiness Light	141
Air Bag Off Light (If Equipped)	142
Charging System Indicator Light	143
Voltmeter Gage	144
Shift Light	144
Brake System Warning Light	145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	146
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	147
If the Light Is Flashing	148
If the Light Is On Steady	148
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	149
Oil Pressure Gage	150
Security Light	151
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light	151
Check Gages Light	152
Fuel Gage	152
Low Fuel Light	152
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	153
Comfort Controls	154
Standard Climate Control System	154
Fan Control	154
Temperature Knob	154
Mode Knob	154
Optional Climate Control System	155
Fan Control	155
Temperature Knob	155
Mode Knob	155
Air Conditioning (If Equipped)	156
Heating	157
Defogging and Defrosting	157
Ventilation System	157
Ventilation Tips	158
Audio Systems	158
Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button	158
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons	158
AM-FM Stereo	159
Playing the Radio	159
Finding a Station	159
Setting the Tone	160
Adjusting the Speakers	160
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	161
Playing the Radio	161
Finding a Station	161
Setting the Tone	162
Adjusting the Speakers	162
Playing a Cassette Tape	162
CD Adapter Kits	163
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	163
Playing the Radio	163
Finding a Station	164
Setting the Tone	165
Adjusting the Speakers	165
Playing a Cassette Tape	166
CD Adapter Kits	167
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	168
Playing the Radio	168
Finding a Station	168
Setting the Tone	169
Adjusting the Speakers	170
Playing a Compact Disc	170
Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	172
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	174
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	174
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	175
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	175
Understanding Radio Reception	176
AM	176
FM Stereo	176
Tips About Your Audio System	176
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	177
Care of Your Compact Discs	178
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	178
Fixed Mast Antenna	178
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	179
Defensive Driving	180
Drunken Driving	181
Control of a Vehicle	184
Braking	184
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	185
Using Anti- Lock	187
Braking in Emergencies	187
Steering	187
Power Steering	187
Steering Tips	187
Driving on Curves	187
Steering in Emergencies	188
Off-Road Recovery	189
Passing	189
Loss of Control	191
Skidding	191
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle	192
Before You Go Off-Roading	192
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	192
Environmental Concerns	193
Traveling to Remote Areas	194
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	194
Scanning the Terrain	195
Driving on Off-Road Hills	196
Approaching a Hill	196
Driving Uphill	197
Driving Downhill	199
Driving Across an Incline	201
Stalling on an Incline	202
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	202
Driving in Water	203
After Off-Road Driving	204
Driving at Night	204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	206
Hydroplaning	207
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	208
Driving Through Flowing Water	208
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	208
City Driving	209
Freeway Driving	210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	211
Highway Hypnosis	212
Hill and Mountain Roads	212
Winter Driving	214
Driving on Snow or Ice	214
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	216
Recreational Vehicle Towing	217
Loading Your Vehicle	218
Payload	220
Tiered Loading	220
Add-On Equipment	221
Truck-Camper Loading Information	221
Trailer Recommendations	223
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	223
Towing a Trailer	224
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	225
Weight of the Trailer	226
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	228
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	228
Hitches	228
Safety Chains	229
Trailer Brakes	229
Driving with a Trailer	230
Following Distance	230
Passing	230
Backing Up	230
Making Turns	231
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	231
Driving On Grades	232
Parking on Hills	232
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	233
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	233
Section 5 Problems on the Road	234
Hazard Warning Flashers	235
Other Warning Devices	235
Jump Starting	236
Towing Your Vehicle	240
Engine Overheating	241
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	241
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	242
Cooling System	243
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	245
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	247
Engine Fan Noise	250
If a Tire Goes Flat	250
Changing a Flat Tire	251
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	252
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	255
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	259
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)	262
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	263
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	264
Using the Recovery Hooks	264
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	266
Service	267
Doing Your Own Service Work	267
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	268
Fuel (Gasoline)	268
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)	270
Fuels in Foreign Countries	272
Filling Your Tank	272
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	274
Checking Things Under the Hood	275
Hood Release	275
Engine Compartment Overview	276
Engine Oil	278
Checking Engine Oil	278
When to Add Engine Oil	279
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	280
Engine Oil Additives	281
When to Change Engine Oil	281
Remote Oil Filter (Four- Wheel Drive)	282
What to Do with Used Oil	282
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	283
Automatic Transmission Fluid	284
When to Check and Change	284
How to Check	285
Checking the Fluid Level	286
How to Add Fluid	287
Manual Transmission Fluid	288
When to Check	288
How to Check	288
How to Add Fluid	289
Hydraulic Clutch	289
When to Check and What to Use	289
How to Check and Add Fluid	290
Rear Axle	290
When to Check and Change Lubricant	290
How to Check Lubricant	290
What to Use	290
Four-Wheel Drive	291
Transfer Case	291
When to Check Lubricant	291
How to Check Lubricant	291
What to Use	291
Front Axle	292
When to Check and Change Lubricant	292
How to Check Lubricant	292
What to Use	292
Engine Coolant	292
What to Use	293
Checking Coolant	294
Adding Coolant	295
Radiator Pressure Cap	296
Power Steering Fluid	296
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	296
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	297
What to Use	297
Windshield Washer Fluid	297
What to Use	297
Adding Washer Fluid	297
Brakes	298
Brake Fluid	298
Checking Brake Fluid	299
What to Add	300
Brake Wear	301
Brake Pedal Travel	301
Brake Adjustment	302
Replacing Brake System Parts	302
Battery	302
Vehicle Storage	303
Bulb Replacement	303
Halogen Bulbs	303
Headlamps	304
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System	304
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System	305
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly	306
Two- Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly	306
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	307
Taillamps	308
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	309
Tires	311
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	312
When to Check	312
How to Check	312
Tire Inspection and Rotation	313
When It s Time for New Tires	314
Buying New Tires	315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	316
Treadwear	316
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	316
Temperature -- A, B, C	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	317
Wheel Replacement	317
Used Replacement Wheels	318
Tire Chains	319
Appearance Care	320
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	320
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	320
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	321
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	321
Cleaning Vinyl	322
Cleaning Leather	322
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	322
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	322
Care of Safety Belts	322
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	323
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	323
Weatherstrips	323
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	323
Washing Your Vehicle	323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	324
Finish Care	324
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	325
Cleaning Tires	325
Sheet Metal Damage	325
Finish Damage	326
Underbody Maintenance	326
Chemical Paint Spotting	326
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	328
Engine Identification	328
Service Parts Identification Label	328
Electrical System	329
Add-On Electrical Equipment	329
Headlamps	329
Windshield Wipers	329
Power Windows and Other Power Options	329
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	330
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	332
Replacement Bulbs	334
Capacities and Specifications	335
Engine Specifications	336
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	337
Vehicle Dimensions*	338
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	339
Introduction	340
Your Vehicle and the Environment	340
Maintenance Requirements	340
How This Section is Organized	341
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	342
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	342
Selecting the Right Schedule	342
Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals	343
Short Trip/City Intervals	344
Long Trip/Highway Definition	344
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	345
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	346
Footnotes	346
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maiantenance	368
Footnotes	368
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	381
At Each Fuel Fill	381
Engine Oil Level Check	381
Engine Coolant Level Check	381
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	381
At Least Once a Month	381
Tire Inflation Check	381
Cassette Deck Service	381
At Least Twice a Year	382
Restraint System Check	382
Wiper Blade Check	382
Spare Tire Check	382
Weatherstrip Lubrication	382
Manual Transmission Check	383
Automatic Transmission Check	383
Hydraulic Clutch System Check	383
At Least Four Times a Year	383
Tailgate Lubrication Service	383

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