GMC JIMMY 1997 Owner's Manual

Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
nlove suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below. Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
Check
(Automatic Transmission)
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking
B~-ake"
in the Index if necessary) and the regular lmke.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal. and be
ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it skirts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles. try to start the
engine
in each gear. The starter should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On lnanual transmission vehicles, put the
shift lcvcr
in NEUTRAL (N), push the cl~ltch down half\1;ay
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch
is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn.1
pushed all the way down. your vehicle needs service.
I A CAUTI-N:
- --
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure yo~l have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level s~~ri-~xe,
Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake"
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
With thc engine off. turn the key to
the RUN
position, but don't start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK
(P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves
out of PARK (P). your vehicle's BTSI
ntxds service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with
the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK
in ex11 shift lever position.
0 With an automatic transmission. the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK witl~out pressing the button. The key should
turn
to LOCK only when you press the key button.
On all ve.hicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
CAUTION:
--
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move.
You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park
on a fairly steep hill. with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake. set the
parki ng brake.
e To check the parking brake's holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission
in
NEUTRAL (N). slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
e To check the PARK (P) meohanisrn's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release
al I brakes.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance. each
spring and fall). You should let
your GM dealer's
service department or other qualified service center
do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed
at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a GM service nnanual. See "Service and Owner
Publications"
in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot
and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged. loose or missing parts, signs
of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts
as well as open seams,
holes. loose connections
or other conditions which could
cause
a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust"
in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked. swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes,
fittings
and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts
as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessi\.e wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
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Drive Axle Service
Check rear/front axle fluid le~~el and add as needed.
Check constant velocity .joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil cl~ange intervals. check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may
be required
on
off-~-oad use.
Brake System Inspection (Two-Wheel and
Four-wheel Drive)
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding. leaks. cracks.
chafing. etc. Inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors
for surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect
other brake parts, including
drums.
wl~eel cylinders. calipers. parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits
or conditions result in freq~~ent braking.
Brake System Inspection (All-Wheel-Drive)
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding. leaks, cracks.
chafing. etc. Inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers. parking brake. etc. Check parking
brake adjustment.
You n~ay need to have your brakes
inspected more often if yo11r driving habits or conditions
result
in freyuent braking.

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name.
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
ine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle's engine. see
"Engine Oil"
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and
LIS~ only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL"
coolant. See "Engine Coolant.'
in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
FI,UID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent
with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
1 I @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 01-
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2,Category LB
or GC- LB .
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
I0500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
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USAGE
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front
and Rear
Axle
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Synchromesh Transmission
Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant, Superlube
I% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or
GC -LB .
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category
GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 80W-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
USAGE
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Transfer
Case
Shift Lever,
Propeller Shaft
Slip Splines and
Universal Joints
Clutch Pushrod
to Clutch
Fork
Joint
Constant
Velocity Universal Joint
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXR0N'-111 Automatic
Transmission
Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer
Solvent
(GM Part No. 105 15 15 j
or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
OF GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
01- GC-LB.
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USAGE
Mood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots. Spring
Anchor and
Release
Pawl
Hood and
Door Hinges
Tailgate Mounted Spare
Tire Carrier
(if
equipped), Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points and
Hinges
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346393 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of
NLGT # 2.
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant,
Superlube' (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Multi-purpose lubricant,
Superlube' (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Weatherstrip
Multi-purpose lubricant,
Weatl~erstrip Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Conditioning Dielectric
Silicone Grease
(CM
Squeaks Superlube' (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or
equivalent).
See "Replacenlent Parts"
in the Index for recomtnended
replacenxmt filters,
valves and spark pl~~gs.
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odo~neter reading and wlm performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or
"Periodic Maintenance" can be added
on
the following record pages. Also. you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is
a convenient place to store them.
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Maintenance Record - . __
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY READING
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Maintenance Record
I I ODOMETER I I
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
'Warranty Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the united States
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service Publications in Canada
How to Order Service Publications
Order
Form for Service Publications
Here
you will find out how to contact GMC
if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service
publications and
how to report any safety defects.
8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure
8-10
8-4
Address for Writing to GMC 8-
10
8-9 BBB Autoline Information
8-13
8-8 GMC Courtesy Transportation 8-12
8-7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-11
8-5 Phone Number for Roadside Assistance 8-11
8-5 GMC Roadside Assistance 8-11
8-4 Assistance for
Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
8-1