User manual GMC YUKON 1998

[. . . ] I995 c)WN. ER'S MANUAL COMFORTABLY ~ IN COMMAND'" 3 2- The 1998 GMC Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3- 1 4- 1 5- 1 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. 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. 6- 3 7- 3 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 to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information o n "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8- 10. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject i n this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, the name YUKON and the name SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. [. . . ] Also, apply the parking brake. As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position. This way, you'll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down. It's best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover. Here are some things you I U L L Snut do if you stall, or are ~ about to stall, when going LIP a hill. 0 0 If your engine is still running, shift the transmission to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill i n REVERSE (R). With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) and restart the engine. Then, shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE (R). 0 Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL (N) to "rev-up" the engine and regain forward momentum. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control. Shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. 0 Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle, it's steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around. If you can't make it up the hill, you must back straight down the hill. 4-20 &= A: Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can't do it. What should I do? Set the parkingbrake, put your transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Exiton the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. Do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N) when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear. Shifting the transfercase to NEUTRAL (N) can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). This is becausethe NEUTRAL (N) position on the transfer case overrides thetransmission. If you are going to leave your vehicle, set the parking brake andshift the transmission toPARK (P). Leave the transfer case in the 2 Wheel, 4 High or 4 Low position. 4-21 Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you'll want to consider a number of things: e How steep is the d o w ~ ~ h i Will I be able t o maintain ll?vehicle control? 0 If you decide you can go down a h i l l safely. then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. engine drag can help your brakes and they won't have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at a l l times. I- What's the surface like? [. . . ] :TAIL SELL PRICE: $90. 00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40. 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORbER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated P. O. [. . . ]