User manual GMC JIMMY 1997

[. . . ] ge 2-4 The 1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you h o w t o use your seats and sal'ety belts properly. I t also cxplains the "SIR" system. 2- 1 3- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how t o start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how t o adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4- 1 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 Problems on the Road This section tells what t o do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire o r overheated engine. etc 6- 1 71 8- 1 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. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you llow to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporling Safety Defects" on pase X- I O . 9- 1 i ! We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name JIMMY are registered tradernarks of General Motors Corporation. [. . . ] Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads areclear. Try not t o brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. What's the worst time for this'?"Wet ice. " Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive o n . But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins t o f i l l . Try t o avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. 4-3s If You're Caught in a Blizzard 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you've been stopped by the snow. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators f1-om newspapers, burlap bags, rags , floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. 0 I f you are stopped by heavy snow. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: 0 Turn on your hazard flashers. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-39 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. You can't see it or smell it, so you might not know it isin your vehicle. Clear away snow from around thebase of your vehicle, especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn't collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that's away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your engine only as long as you must. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some hirly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. 4-40 Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive With 7 Shift Transfer Case Only) 1 . Set the par' lg brake firmly. * A CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N) can cause your vehicle to roll even the transmission if is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. [. . . ] Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated P. 0. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information abou vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenan Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. [. . . ]