trailer GMC JIMMY 1997 Owner's Guide

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months. whichever occurs first).
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El Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check rear/f~-ont axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
-I*-:*.)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation"
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
.. .,
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAI, MILEAGE
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
c] Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90" F
(32°C) 01- higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi. police or
delivery service.
(Continued)

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
0
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
cooling system and pre.ssure cap.
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7-29

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 O F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When'doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn't
require change.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
7-37

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
I2 montl1s, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints
and axle seals for leaking.
(See fiwtnote
’?)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern
and additional inforrnation.
(See footnote
+.)
AH E111issio/l Control Sol-~~ic.o.
DATE SI 100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and
fi1te.r
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90” F
(32OC) or higher.
- In hilly or nlountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
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Clock . Setting ................................... 3-6
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6- 19
Comfort Controls ................................ 3- I
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-2 I
Compact Spare Tire 3-33
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-57
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant ................................... 5- 14.6-23
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2- I7
Cruise Control ................................. 2-42
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procecture .................... 8-2
.. .............................
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Damage
. Finish ............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............ 2-80
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ................... X- IO. 8- 1 1
Defensive Driving ............................... 3-2
Defogging ..................................... 3-5
Defrosting ..................................... 3-5
Dimensions . Vehicle ............................ 6-64
Dome Latmps
.................................. - 3-48
Door
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage ..................................... 2-56
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-20
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-36 Drive
Axlc Service ... ........................ 7-51
Driver Position
.................................
City ........................................ 4-32
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Guidelines
.................................. 4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................... 4-35
In a Blizzard ................................. 4-39
Night
...................................... 4-28
Ofl-Road ................................... 4-15
On Curves ................................... 4-9
Rainy Conditions
............................. 3-29
Snowy and Icy Conditions ...................... 3-37
Through Deep Standing Water
................... 4-31
Wintet-
...................................... 4-37
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-50
Driving On Grades Whilc Towing :I Trailer ........... 3-52
Drunken Driving ................................ 3-3
F~KWLI~ .................................... 4-33
Wet Roads .................................. 1-29
Easy Entry scat ................................ 1-7
Electrical Equipmcnt
. Addin2 ................ 3-20, 6-58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Elnergency Releasc
........................... 2-11
EIldgate ....................................... 2-9
M;tIlLlal Rclc~~e
.............................. 2- IO
Re111ote Release .............................. 2-11
9-3

Garage Door Opener ............................ 2-5 1
GasCap ....................................... 6-5
Gate Ajar Light ................................ 2-81
GAWR ....................................... 4-43
Gear Positions
................................. 2- 18
GIov~ BOX .................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-43
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en Franqais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps .................................... 2-35
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-33
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-39
On Reminder
................................ 2-46
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating ........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-48
Horn
......................................... 2-37
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6- I9
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-3 I
Hood .......................................... 6-6
Check
...................................... 7-47 Ignition
Positions ..............................
Brake System ................................
Suspension .................................. 7-50
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-50
Transfer Case
................................ 7-51
Instrurnent Panel
............................... 2-67
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Cluster ..................................... 2-69
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-47
Exhallst
Systems
............................. 7-50
Steering
.................................... 7-50
F~seBlock
.................................. 6-59
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-26
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key
in the I.ylilion ............................. 2-12
Key Lock Cylinders Service ...................... 7-47
Key Release Burton
............................. 2-15
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-6
Keys .......................................... 2-2
9-5

Labels Certificatioflire
............................. 4-42
Fuse
....................................... 6-60
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-48
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-45
Dome
...................................... 2-48
FrontMap
................................... 2-48
Front Reading
........................... 2-47, 2-51
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-32
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-21, 2-73
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-76, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-75
Charging System
............................. 2-73
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-80
Gate Ajar
................................... 2-81
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-9, 2-72
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-77
Shift
.................................. 2-22, 2-80
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-42
Locking Rear Axle
.............................. 2-23
LockoutSwitch
................................ 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-4 6
Lighter
....................................... 2-61
Lights
CheckGages
................................ 2-80 Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door ........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder
Service ..................... 7-47
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Steering Column Park Lock Check
............... 7-49
Loss of Control
................................ 4-13
Lubricants and Fluids
....................... 6-64, 7-52
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-47
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-59
Lumbar Controls
............................ 1-3, 1-4
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-55
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway
....................... 7-6, 7-30
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-50
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-52
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short TripKity
............................ 7-5, 7-7
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-56
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-77
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Manual Transmission Check
...................................... 7-47
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-16
9-6

Methanol .................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-49
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-50
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-49
Outside
..................................... 2-49
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-62
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads ................................ 4-35
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-38
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-57
Neutral
Automatic Trans~nission
....................... 2- I9
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-22
New Vehicle "Break-In"
......................... 2- I3
Nightvision
................................... 4-28
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-63
Odometer
.................................... 2.68
Off-Road Driving .............................. 4- 15
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- I 1
Opener, Garage Door ............................ 2-5 1
Ordering Owner and Service Publications ....... 8- 11. 8- 12
Outside Mirror
Manual Adjust
............................... 2-49
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-49
Convex
..................................... 2-50
Overdrive, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-20
Oil.
Engine
..................................... 6-9 Overhead Console
.............................. 2-50
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-46
Owner Publications
........................ 8-11 .
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-56
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-18
Shifting Into ................................. 2-30
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-33
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake ...................................... 2-29
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-49
Lots ....................................... 2-12
On Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-52
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-34
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-33
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Payload
....................................... 4-44
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-50
Power
Accessory Outlets
............................ 2-63
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-49
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-36
Powerseat ..................................... 1-3
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-4
Parking
9-7

Theft ......................................... 2-12
THEFTLOCK ............................... 3- 1 7
Thermostat .................................... 6-26
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-2 I
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-38
Time. Setting ................................... 3-6
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-48
Tires Alignme.
nt and Balance ........................ 6-46
BuyingNew
................................. 6-44
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Inflation
............................... 6-41.7-46
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwear
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
When It’s Time
for New ....................... 6-44
Topstrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-32
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-45
Towing. Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-4 1
Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-49
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32. 6-63
Driving on
Grades ............................ 4-52
Hitches
..................................... 4-48
Driving with a Trailer .......................... 4-50
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-54
Parking
on Hills .............................. 4-52
Safety Chains
................................ 4-49
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-48
Towing
..................................... 4-45
Weight
............................ [ ........ 4-46
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-55
Transfer Case
.................................. 6-21
Electronic
................................... 2-26
Manual ..................................... 2-24
Automatic
................................... 6-14
Manual
..................................... 6-18
Transmitters. Keyless
Entry ........................ 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip. Before Leaving ............................ 4-34
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-71
Tongueweight
............................... 4-47
Turnsignals
................................. 4-51
Transmission Fluid
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-39
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-51
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-56
Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-37
9-10