User manual GMC YUKON 1997

[. . . ] T 'I . . The 1997 GMC Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system. 2- 1 3- 1 4- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5-1 6- 1 7- 1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 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. 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how t o contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8- 1 0 . 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it t o quickly find something you want to read. i f We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH GENERAL, MOTORS. [. . . ] Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. @' Are there some thingsI should not do when driving downa hill? Yes!These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. &= Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: 0 A: 0 It's much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here's what to do. When drivingdownhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that's not too steep todrive down may be too steep to drive across. This is called "free-wheeling. " Your brakes will have to do allthe work and could overheat and fade. 0 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. 0 If the engine won't start, get out and get help. 4-24 Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: 0 For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Justbecause the trail goes across the incline doesn't mean you have to drive it. The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over. A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across. When you go straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end. But when you drive across an incline, the much more narrow track width (the distancebetween the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or arollover. Surface conditionscan be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will trip it (a rock, a rut, etc. ) and roll over. If you drive across arock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression, your vehicle can tilt even more. A CAUL LON: Driving acrossan incline that's too steep will make your vehicle roll over. If you have any doubt about the steepnessof the incline, don't drive across it. Find another route instead. 0 Q: A: What if I'm driving across an incline that's not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. I If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. Thisshould help straighten outthe vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a much better way to prevent this is to get out and "walk the course'' so you know what the surface is like before you drive it. 0 4-25 Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you're crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you'll be right in its path. ~ ~ If you have to walk down the slope, stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does rollover. Getting out on the downhill (low) side a vehicle of If stopped across an incline is dangerous. [. . . ] Judson Street 1607-04 Pontiac, MI 48342-2230 8-11 1997 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing vehicle can purchased by filling out of your be the Service Publication Order Form in this and mailing it in with your check, money order, book to below. ) or credit card information Helm, Incorporated (address CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1997 GMC OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair informationOwner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90. 00 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE Warranty Booklet. UNIT REPAIR MANUAL RETAIL SELL PRICE:$1 5. 00 This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. [. . . ]