ECU CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1997 Owner's Guide

Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other
side has a DOWN marking. Assemble the ratchet
to the hook near the end of the jack handle (as
illustrated) with the DOWN marking facing you.
Insert the other end through the hole in the rear
bumper and into the hoist shaft.
2. Turn the ratchet to lower the spare tire to the ground.
Continue to turn the ratchet until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
3. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at
the end of the cable
so it can be pulled up through
the wheel opening.
4. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. If
your two-door utility
model has a jack cover,
turn the wing nut
counterclockwise and
take the cover
off.
To take the jack out, turn the wing nut counterclockwise
and take it and the retainer off. Take the jack and storage
box out and take the tools out of the box.
Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves
secured
to the jack. You can use them when changing
the tire, or during other emergency situations.
Remember to replace them with the jack,
so you will
have them
if needed later.
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To open the jack cover on four-door utility models, push
the cover latches down and remove the cover.
To take the jack out, turn the wing-head bolt
counterclockwise and take it and the retainer off. Take
the jack and storage box out and take the tools out of
the box.
Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves
secured to the jack.
You can use them when changing
the tire, or during other emergency situations.
Remember to replace them with the jack,
so you will
have them if needed later. If
your Suburban has a jack cover,
lift the tab up to
release the cover, then take it
off.
To take the jack out, turn the wing nut counterclockwise
and take it and the retainer off. Take the jack and storage
box
out and take the tools out of the box.
Your vehicle may have a pair
of emergency gloves
secured to the jack. You can use them when changing
the tire, or during other emergency situations.
Remember to replace them with the jack,
so you will
have them
if needed later.
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I CAU‘IWN: (Continued)
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque. For proper torque, see
“Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
L
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts
in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
11. Put the wheel trim back on. For vehicles with
plastic wheel nut caps, tighten the caps until
they
are finger tight, then tighten them an additional
one-half turn with the ratchet and wheel wrench.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
I I
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C TION:
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
Store the flat tire where the spare tire is stored.
Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly. Fit
the storage box on the bracket with the bolt through the
box. Put the jack onto the box. Be sure the jack is stored
as shown in the following illustrations. The jack handle
attachment point is circled in the following illustrations
to show the direction the jack should face when it is
stored properly. Secure the emergency gloves, if your
vehicle has them,
to the jack using the provided strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the
wing nut
on it. Turn the nut clockwise until it is tight
against the retainer.
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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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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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NOTICE: (Continued)
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions.
To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t spin
your wheels.
If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the rear tires.
If you have a tire size other than P26975Rl6, use
tire chains only where legal and only when you
must. Use chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle.
Don’t use chains on the tires of the front axle.
Tighten them
as tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with
chains on
will damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame
if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if
you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container to clean your
vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all
be hazardous -- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
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Brake Adjustment
........................ ....... 6-35
Fluid
....................................... 6-32
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-32
Parking
..................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-35
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-35
System Warning Light
......................... 2-67
Trailer
...................................... 4- 50
Transmission Shift Interlock Check ............... 7-45
Wear
....................................... 6-34
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4- 6
Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................ 2- 12
Brightness Control
............................ 2-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-37
BTSICheck
................................... 7-45
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-69
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2-29,2-30,4-41,4-49, 4-50
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-29
Cargo Security Shade
............................ 2-55
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-56
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-43
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 13, 3- 15
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-29
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3- 15, 3- 19
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-26
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-38
CertificatiodTire Label ........................... 4-42
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-42 Chains. Safety
............................... 4-49
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Warning Light
................... 2-65
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-73
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-62
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-59
Child Restraints
................................ 1-48
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-51
Securing in the Center Seat Position
.............. 1-54
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-56
TopStrap
................................... 1-51
WheretoPut ................................ 1-50
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-58
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-63
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-18
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-58
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-57
Fabric
...................................... 6-53
Glass
....................................... 6-56
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-53
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-56
Leather
..................................... 6-55
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-57
Special Problems
............................. 6-54
Stains
...................................... 6-54
Tires
....................................... 6-59
Vinyl
....................................... 6-55
Wheels
..................................... 6-58
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-51
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-56
Climate Control, Optional
......................... 3-3
Climate Control, Standard
......................... 3-2
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
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Clock. Setting the ............................... 3- 1 1
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-2
Comfort Guides. Rear Safety Belts
................. 1-45
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3.20. 3.24
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3.22. 3.24
Compass. Electronic
............................ 2-44
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-44
Composite Headlamps
........................... 6-38
Console Storage
................................ 2-5 1
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-54
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-47
Coolant
....................................... 6-26
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 15
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-15
Cooling System
................................ 5- 13
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-37
Cupholders
.......................... 2-50.2-51. 2-52
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-59
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-59
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-41
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-72
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8- 10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
......................... 3- IO
Defogging .................................... 3- 10
Defrosting ..................... ........... 3-10
Dolby
8 B Noise Reduction ....................... 3-18
Dome Lamps
................................ 2-43
Door Child Security Locks
........... ............ 2-5
Locks
..................................... 2-3
Panel
....................................... 2-10
Side
........................ ............ 2-8
Storagepocket
............................... 2-54
Driver Position
................................. 1-22
Driving City
........................................ 4-32
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-33
Guidelines
.................................. 4-14
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-40
IntheRain
.................................. 4-30
Night
...................................... 4-28
Off-Road
................................... 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing
a Trailer ............... 4-52
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-36
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-38
Through Water
............................... 4-32
WetRoads
.................................. 4-30
Winter
...................................... 4-38
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-50
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Utility)
................... 1-7
Electric Tailgate Glass Release
.................... 2-32
Electrical Equipment. Adding
........... 2-14. 3.28. 6-62
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Lamps ........................................ 2-40
Cleaning Exterior
............................. 6-57
Dome
...................................... 2-43
Interior
..................................... 2-42
On Reminder
................................ 2-41
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-27
Lighter
....................................... 2-58
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.32. 2.65
Anti-Lkk Brake System Warning
............ 2.68. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging Warning System
...................... 2-65
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-72
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator
................. 2-73
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 18, 2-64
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
........... 2-73
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-42
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
.......... 4- 15
Child Security ................................ 2-5
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-46
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-44
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-49
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-44
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-57
CheckGages
................................ 2-73
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Cylinder
.................................... 7-44
Door
........................................ 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Window
.................................... 2-32 Maintenance.
Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-70
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-51
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-49
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-59
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
ManualMirror
................................. 2-47
Manualwindows
............................... 2-31
Methanol
...................................... 6-5
Mirrors
....................................... 2-44
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-47
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-44
Inside Rearview
.............................. 2-44
Manual
..................................... 2-47
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-47
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads ................................ 4-36
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-33
Neutral, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-18
New Vehicle Break-In ........................... 2-12
Nightvision
................................... 4-29
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-70
MMT
......................................... 6-4
Net, Convenience
.............................. 2-54
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Odometer ........................ ........ 2-63
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4-14
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 1 1
Opener, Garage Door ............................ 2-48
Overdrive, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 19
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 11
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-43
Owner Publications, Ordering
................ 8- 11, 8- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-14
Paint Spotting. Chemical
. . ................. 6-59
Park Automatic Transmission
..................... 2- 17
Shifting Into ................................. 2-26
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-28
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-11
Brake ...................................... 2-25
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Lots
....................................... 2-11
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-29
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-53
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-3 1
Passing ....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power Auxiliary Outlet
.............................. 2-59
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Lumbar Adjustment
............................ 1-4 Option Fuses
.............................. 6-63
Remote
Control Mirror ........................ 2-47
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-30
Take-Off .................................... 4-55
Winches
.................................... 4-55
Windows
................................... 2-31
Power Lumbar Adjustment
........................ 1-4
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-30
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts ............... 6-58
PTO
......................................... 4-55
Publications, Service and Owner
.............. 8- 11, 8- 12
Radiator
..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-29
Radio Reception
................................ 3-28
Radios
........................ 3-1 1.3-13. 3.15. 3.20
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-30
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-43
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-24
Child Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Lamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-43
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-40
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-45
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-39
Window Defogger
............................ 3-10
Windshield Washer ........................... 2-36
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