CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1997 Owners Manual

Replace the jack storage cover, if your vehicle has one, by
simply reversing the removal procedure described earlier.
Jacking Tool Storage
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Jack Handle
C. Ratchet
D. Jacking Tool Storage Box
E. Jack Handle Extension
D
Jack Storage 9- 2-Door Utility Model
A. Retainer
B. Nut
C. Jack
D. Jack Storage Box
E. Bracket
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Jack Storage -- 4-DOOr Utility Model
(Passenger’s Side
- If Equipped)
A. Retainer
B. Nut
C. Jack
D. Jack Storage Box
E. Bracket
Jack Storage -- 4-DOOr Utility Model
(Driver’s Side
- If Equipped)
A. Retainer
B. Nut
C. Jack
D. Jack Storage Box
E. Bracket
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A B
n
C
Jack Storage -- Suburban
A. Retainer
B. Nut
C. Jack Storage
Box
D. Bracket
E. Jack Store
the flat tire in the cargo area of two-door utility
and Suburban models and secure it to the tire carrier.
To
store the flat tire:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Put the cover back on the tire if your vehicle has one.
Put the flat tire in the cargo area of the vehicle, over
the retainer bolt.
Slide
the adapter onto the bolt in the proper location
for your model and put
the wing nut on.
Turn the wing nut clockwise until the adapter is tight
and secure against the wheel.
Close the tire cover, if you have
one.
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Spare Tire -- 2-Door Utility Model
1. Carrier
2. J-Bolt 7. Pins
8. J-Bolt
3. Adapter
4. Spare Tire
5. Nut
6. Cover
9. Use Upper Hole and Pin
for P265 Tire or Lower
Hole and Pin for LT245,
P245 and P235 Tires
Be sure the J-bolt
is hooked properly for your model or
tire size as shown.
Spare Tire -- Suburban
1. I-Bolt
2. J-Bolt
3. Carrier
4. Spare Tire
5. Adapter
6. Nut
7. Cover
8. Use Lower Adapter
Hole for 8-Lug
Rim Only
Be sure the J-bolt is hooked properly for your model or
tire size as shown.
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D
Spare Tire -- 4-Door Utility Model
A.
Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Ratchet
D. Jack Handle
E. Retainer
E Valve Stem, Pointed
Down
G. Spare Tire For four-door utility
models equipped with an
underbody spare tire carrier, follow these instructions to
restore a spare or flat tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle.
Position the tire
so that the valve stem is pointed
down and to the rear of the vehicle.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel
opening. Make sure that the retainer is fully seated
across the underside of the wheel.
3. Attach the ratchet, with the UP mark facing you,
near the hook at the end
of the jack handle. Insert the
other end, on an angle, through the hole in the rear
bumper and into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet until there are
two “clicks” or “ratchets.” The spare tire hoist
cannot be over-tightened.
securely and does not move.
5. Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored
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If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice
or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured.
And, the transmission or other parts of the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels
as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires.
If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains’’ in the Index.
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE
(R) and a forward gear,
spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need
to be towed out. Or, you can use your recovery hooks if
your vehicle has them. If you do need to be towed out,
see “Towing Your Vehicle’’ in the Index.
Using the Recovery Hooks
Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The
recovery hooks are provided at the front
of your vehicle.
You may need to use them if you’re stuck off-road
and need
to be pulled to some place where you can
continue driving.
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I The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of
force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never
pull on the hooks at
a sideways angle. The hooks
could break
off and you or others could be
injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
.
NOTICE:
Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not
be covered by warranty.
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b NOTES
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
Fuels
in Foreign Countries -- Gasoline
Engines
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
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6-72 Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle
Care of the Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Replacement Parts
Air Conditioning Specifications
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