instrument panel GMC JIMMY 1997 Owner's Manual

in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes.
Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt
properly
-- whether or not there’s an air bag for
that person.
I
/! CAUTION:
Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the
blink
of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating
air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts
help keep you
in position before and during a
crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an
air bag, and sit as far back as you can while still
maintaining control of your vehicle.
I There is an air bag readiness
AIR
BAG
light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG.
The system checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you
if there is an electrical
problem. See ”Air Bag Readiness Light”
in the Index
for more information.
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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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Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has twio upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you
to signal a turn or LI lane change.
To signal a tum, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished. the lever will return automatically.\

An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash
in the
direction
of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
unt.il the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete
your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when
you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't
flash but just stay
on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won't see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help ac.oid an
accident.
If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal
a turn, check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit
Breakers"
in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for
the trailer lamps.
a different turn signal flasher is used.
With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash
even
if ;I turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal
lamps regularly to make sure they
are working.
Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low-beam to high or
high
to low. pull the multifunction lever all the way
toward you. Then release
it.
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Rear Window Washermiper
WASH
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OFF
REAR WIPER
This switch is located 011 the instrument panel. The
rear window wiper operates with
a constant five
second delay when the rear wiper switch is in the ON
position. If the rear glass is opened, the wiper arm
will automatically park on the endgate. When the
glass is completely closed, the wiper
will resume the
delay mode.
To wash the window, press and hold ON. The wipers
will continue to work after you release the switch.
Press
OFF to turn the wiper off.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will
run out of fluid before the windshield
washer.
If you can wash your windshield but not your
rear window, check your fluid level.
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Lamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are turned
on and your ignition is in OFF,
LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the tone off, press the
OFF switch.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but
they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off and
the parking brake is released. When
the DRL are
on. only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
The instrument panel won't be
lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a
reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other
lamps that come on
with your headlamps will also
come on.
When you
turn the headlamp switch off, the regular
lamps will
go off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness
of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL
will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps
must be
on for your fog lamps to work.
The
fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under
the lamps switches. Press the side
of the switch with the
fog lamp symbol to turn the fog lamps on. Press OFF to
turn them off. A light will glow in the switch when the
fog lamps are on. Remember,
fog lamps alone will not
give off as much
light
as your headlamps. Never use your fog lamps in
the dark without turning on your headlamps.
Fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam
headlamps
come on. When the high beams go off,
the fog lamps will come on again.
Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to
make your instrument panel and transfer case lights
brighter. Turn the switch
all the way up to turn on the
interior lamps.
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
Press the button near each lamp on the overhead console
to
turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can be
swiveled
to point in the desired direction.
If you have the rniniconsole, press the lens on each
reading lamp
to turn it on or off.
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Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has optional front rmp lamps, they
are located on the inside rearview mirror. They
will
automatically come on for approximately 20 seconds
when either front door is opened or unlocked with
the
Keyless Entry System, if so equipped, or until the
ignition key is turned to RUN or ACCESSORY. The
lamps
will also stay on for approxinlately 15 seconds
after you exit the vehicle.
They
will also stay on for I5 seconds when the INT
LIGHTS switch on the instrument panel is turned on
then off, while the ignition is off.
You can also turn the lamps on and off by pressing the
switch near each lamp.
Dome Lamps
The rear dome lamp has a switch that lets you turn it on
from the rear of the vehicle.
Press the side
of the switch with the lamp symbol to turn
on the front and rear dome lamps. Pressing the other side
of the swirch
will turn the cargo area dome lamp off,
even when the endgate or liftgate and doors are open.
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Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're
going. about how much fuel you've used. and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely at?d economically.
ANTI - LOCK
OIL (J y3
MPH
SERVlCE GATE ENGINE pJAR SOON Q SHIFT
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{;;--J AIR CHECK BAG GAGES
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
!3 i) VOLTS
Standard Cluster
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light 011 the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR RAG. The system checks the
air bag's electrical system for ~~~alfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The syslem
check includes the air bag sensors. the air
bag module,
the wiring and the diagnostic module. For n~ore
information
on the air bag system. sec .'Air Rag" in
the Index.
AIR
BAG
This light will ~0111e on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then thc light
should go out. This means
the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays 011 after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your ail- bag
system
may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right
away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the
light doesn't
co111e on then. have it fixed so it will be
re.ady
to warn you if there is a problem.
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lrging System Indicator Light
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The charging system light
will come on brietly when
you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running, as
a check to
show you it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on. or comes on while you are driving. you may have
a problem with the. charging system. It could indicate
that
you have problem with a generator drive belt. or
another electrical problem. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this light
is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light 011, be
certain to turn off
all your accessories. such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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