GMC JIMMY 1997 Repair Manual

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle. and information on starting.
shifting
and braking. Also explained are the instru~nsnt panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have LI problem.
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Keys
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Endgate/Liftgate
The
t't
New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Ensine Coolant Heater- (Option)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission
Locking Rear Axle
All-Wheel Drive
(If Equipped)
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Parking Brake
Shifting
Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Trans~nission Models
Only)
Shifting Out of PARK (Pj
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2-.3S
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Keys
I A CAUTION:
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Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
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This vehicle has one
double-sided key for the
ignition, endgate, spare tire
lock (two-door vehicles)
and door locks. It will fit
with either side up.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair
of identical keys and a key
code number.
The key code number tells your dealer
or a qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number
in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have
new ones made easily using
this number. Your selling
dealer should also have this number.
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Door Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and
fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through
an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways
to lock and unlock your vehicle.
You can use the Keyless Entry System, if YOLI have
this option.
To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever on
your inside door rearward.
To unlock the door, slide the
lever on your inside
door
forward. You will see a red
area
on the lever.
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Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has power
door locks.
the switch is
located
on the armrest *
Press LOCK to lock all
the doors at once.
To unlock the doors. press the raised area next
to the
key symbol.
On four-door models,
the lever on each rear door works
only that door's lock.
Rear Door Security Lock
With this feature. you can
lock the rear doors so they
can't be opened
from the
inside by passengers.
Move the lock up to lock
the doors and down to
release the door locks.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle. take your key, open your
door and set the locks
from inside. Then get out and
close
the door.
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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors and rear endgate from up
to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and
Science Canada.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 ) this device may not cause hmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received.
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes or modifications
to this system other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment. This
system has
a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work. try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too fi~r from your
vehicle.
YOLI may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left or right,
and
try again.
If you’re still having trouble. see your GM dealer or
a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to
this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equiplnent.
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Operation
When you press UNLOCK. the driver's door and
endgate will unlock automatically.
If you press
UNLOCK
again within five seconds. all doors will
unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors.
Press the
REAR button twice within 3 1/2 seconds to
unlock and unlatch the rear glass. If your vehicle has
an automatic transmission. the transmission must be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle has
a manual transmission, you must engage the
parking brake.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen. a replacenm~t can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to yo~~r
dealer. When the doaler matches the replacement
transmitter to your
c.ehicle, any renlaining transmitters
Inust
also be matched. Once yo~~r dealer has coded the
new translnitter. the
lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have
only two transmitters
matched
to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal LIS~. the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about
two years.
You can
tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range
in any location. If you have to
it's probably time to change the battery.
5 net close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
1 NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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To replace the battery in the Keyless Entry transmitter: Resynchronization
1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the
transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove
the bottom by twisting the dime.
CR2032
or equivalent battery, positive (+)
side down.
2.
Remove and replace the battery with
a three volt
3. Align the covers and snap them together.
4. Check the operation of the transmitter. Resynchronization may
be necessary due to the security
method used
by this system. The transmitter does not
send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver
will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously.
This prevents anyone from recording and playing back
the signal from the transmitter.
To resynchronize your transmitter, stand close to your
vehicle and simultaneously press
and hold the LOCK
and
UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for at least
five seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm
synchronization. If the locks
do not cycle,
see your dealer
for service.
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EndgateLiftgate
It can be dangerous to drive with the rear
window, endgate or liftgate open because carbon
monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the rear window, endgate
or liftgate open or
if electrical wiring or other
cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear window, endgate
or liftgate:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system
to its highest speed with the setting on
VENT. That will force outside air into your
vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
instrument panel, open then1 all the way.
0 If’ you have air outlets on or under the
See “Ikgine Exhaust” in the Index.
Endgate Mounted Spare
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