power steering fluid GMC JIMMY 1997 Owner's Manual

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
6-8

When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid ~rnless
you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe
the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten
it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be between the
ADD and FULL marks.
If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up
to the proper range.
What to Use
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid. be sure to read
the manuf‘~cturer’s instructions before ~rse.
If you will be
operating your
\:chicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing,
LIS~ a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Open
the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY with the
washer symbol 011 it. Add washer tluid until the tank is full.
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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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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