GMC JIMMY 1997 Owner's Manual

Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, see "Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Vehicle'' in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
perfonn. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index.
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A CAUTION:
You can be in-jured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try
to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle
nlaintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other fasteners. "English" and "metric"
fasteners can be easily
confused. If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or fall off. You could be hurt.
Service
Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants yc.)u
to be happy with it. We hope you'll go to your dealer for
all yo~~r service needs. You'll pet genuine, GM parts and
GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope
~011'11 want to keep yo~~r GM vehicle all GM.
Genuine. GM parts have one of these marks:
Delco
Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work. you'll
want to get the proper GM Service Manual. It tells you
much more about
IIOW to service your vehicle than this
tnanual can. To order the proper service manual, see
"Service and Owner Publications"
ill the Index.
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Fuel
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Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT):
ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel
contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use
of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
control system performance
may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel
may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your authorized
GM dealer for service.
To provide cleaner ail-, all gasolines in the United States
are now required
to contain additives that will help
prevent deposits from forming
in your engine and fuel
system, allowing; your emission control system to
function properly. Therefore, you should not have
to add
anything
to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing
oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and
reformulated gasolines may be available
in your area to
help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you
use these gasolines if they comply with the
specifications described earlier.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode
metal parts in your fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the United
States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never
use leaded gnsooline or any other fuel not recommended
in the
previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
To check on ~w1 availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a nlajor oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you-re going and give your
Vehicle Identil’ication Number
(VIN).
General Motors International Product Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Osha~/a. Ontario
L 1 H 8P7
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Filling Your Tank
The fuel cap is behind
a hinged door on the
driver’s side
of
your vehicle.
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
To take off the cap, turn
it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The
cap has a spring in it: if
you let go of the cap
too soon, it will spring
back to the right.
A CAUTION:
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If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be
badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open
the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank
is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap
all the way.
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Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp’’ in
the Index.
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NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
Checking Things Under the Hood
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the vehicle
on the lower driver’s side of
the instrument panel.
Then go to the front of
the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release.
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/d CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill
things that
will burn onto a hot engine.
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When you lift the I~ood, you'll see these items:
A. Battery
B. Coolant Re,covery
Tank
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Transmission Dipstick C. Brake Master Cylinder
E. Engine Oil Fill H. Air Cleaner
E Power Steering Reservoir I. Windshield Washer Fluid
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and
return the prop to its retainer.
Then just pull the hood down firmly to close. It will
latch when dropped from
10 to12 inches (25 to 30 cm)
without pressing on the hood.
Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel.
In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The oil dipstick is a
yellow ring.
Turn
off the engine and give
the oil
a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan.
If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the
actual level.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in
all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line. then you'll need
to add at least one quurt of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind
of oil to LIS~. For
crankcase capacity. see "Capacities and Specifications"
in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't add too much ail. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that
shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the levcl somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when yo~1'1-e tlmugl1.
What Kind of Oil to Use
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HOT
WEATHER
FiI 'C
RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTV GRADE ENGlNE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE
VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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SA€ 1OW-30
SAE SW-30 PREFERRED
LOOK
FOR THIS
SYMBOL
COLD
WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
I NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute
Certified For Gasoline Engines
"Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the
reconmended
oil can result in engine damage not
covered
by your warranty.
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