windshield wipers GMC JIMMY 1997 Owner's Manual

New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it
will perform better in the long
run
if you follow these guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first
500 miles (805 km).
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
See “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.
Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five different
positions.
C
I
ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine
is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked. just as it was
before you inserted the key.
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Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
If you have the tilt steering
wheel,
you should adjust
the steering wheel before
you drive.
You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs
more
room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steerins wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Move the steering wheel
to a
comfortable level. then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
Do not ad-just the steering wheel while driving.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left. side of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
0 Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
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Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield
wipers
by turning the band
with the wiper symbol
on it.
For a single wiping cycle. turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start. then let go. The wipers will
stop after one wipe. If you want Inore wipes, hold the
band on
MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed I‘or a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very
LIS~~LII in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LOW, the shorter the delay.
Be sure to ciear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
If your blades do become
worn or datnaged.
set new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle
marked with the windshield washer
symbol and PUSH.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the
paddle. The wipers
will clear the window and then
either stop or return to your preset speed.
I
I
A C iTJTION:
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can
form ice an the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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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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Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to go
on and
off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have
your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker
and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.. the
wiper will stop
until the motor cools. If the overload is caused
by some electrical problem, be sure
to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy.
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit
until the problem is fixed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by
a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look
at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse
with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse.
you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick
some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace
it as soon as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is at the
driver's end of the
instrument panel.
Remove the
toller by turning the fastener
counterclockwise. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor are
provided
in the cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover.
push in and turn the fastener clockwise.
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