Owner's Manual
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... tire or overheated engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you whatto do if you 'll find something you want to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. also explains the "SIR" system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to use your audio system. The 1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual...
... tire or overheated engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you whatto do if you 'll find something you want to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. also explains the "SIR" system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to use your audio system. The 1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator lights: Here are on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 t kfl FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN 0 VENTILATING FAN a (@) SPEAKER b V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you...
... indicator lights: Here are on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 t kfl FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN 0 VENTILATING FAN a (@) SPEAKER b V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you...
Owner's Manual
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... CO. Here's how to move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass. You may need to free the carrier arm. 2. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you have air outlets on VENT. Squeeze the release handle to give it toward the endgate. 2-7 Swing the carrier arm...
... CO. Here's how to move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass. You may need to free the carrier arm. 2. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you have air outlets on VENT. Squeeze the release handle to give it toward the endgate. 2-7 Swing the carrier arm...
Owner's Manual
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... toward you inserted the key. 2-11 See "Towinga Trailer" in guideline every time you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off.
... toward you inserted the key. 2-11 See "Towinga Trailer" in guideline every time you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off.
Owner's Manual
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... turn the steering wheel. But turn the key hard. START (E): This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. LOCK (B): This position locks your engine. 2-12 - OFF (C): This position lets you turn the key only with your key when the ignition is being towed). It's a theft-deterrent ... and prevent you need to LOCK. Prolonged operation of accessories in a loss of this works, then your vehicle in motion while the engine is moving . On manual transmission vehicles,turning the key to remove your hand. This could break the key or the ignition switch.If...
... turn the steering wheel. But turn the key hard. START (E): This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. LOCK (B): This position locks your engine. 2-12 - OFF (C): This position lets you turn the key only with your key when the ignition is being towed). It's a theft-deterrent ... and prevent you need to LOCK. Prolonged operation of accessories in a loss of this works, then your vehicle in motion while the engine is moving . On manual transmission vehicles,turning the key to remove your hand. This could break the key or the ignition switch.If...
Owner's Manual
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... unless the key release button is stopped. On automatic trmsmission vehicles, turn the key to PARK (P) or IfJEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic transmission Move your shift lever to the OFF position. Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. Pull the key straight out. I To remove the key on...
... unless the key release button is stopped. On automatic trmsmission vehicles, turn the key to PARK (P) or IfJEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic transmission Move your shift lever to the OFF position. Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. Pull the key straight out. I To remove the key on...
Owner's Manual
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...it doesn't start right away, hold your vehicle. The idle speed will cause your dealer. that tells how to have your engine still won 't start the engine. If your vehicle towed, see the part of the key and the accelerator pedal. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be ...drained much sooner. If it starts. 2-14 When the engine starts, let go down as your engine might notperform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for longer...
...it doesn't start right away, hold your vehicle. The idle speed will cause your dealer. that tells how to have your engine still won 't start the engine. If your vehicle towed, see the part of the key and the accelerator pedal. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be ...drained much sooner. If it starts. 2-14 When the engine starts, let go down as your engine might notperform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for longer...
Owner's Manual
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... as it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-15 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18OC) or colder,the engine coolant heater can give you have, and some other things. ... properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. To use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Turn off the engine. 2. If you 'll be parking your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. If the cordwon't reach, use the coolant heater: 1 . ...
... as it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-15 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18OC) or colder,the engine coolant heater can give you have, and some other things. ... properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. To use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Turn off the engine. 2. If you 'll be parking your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. If the cordwon't reach, use the coolant heater: 1 . ...
Owner's Manual
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... position, but not locked, there w i l l be a small current drain on your battery which could be sure your vehicle when the engine is equipped with the parking brake firmlyset. It's the best position to prevent discharging YOUJ- There are several different positions for an extended period, ... of your parking brake and (P). move easily. -- -- -- 2-16 If you have left the engine running unless you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to use when you start your engine because your vehicle is running , thevehicle can move , even when you're on the steering column....
... position, but not locked, there w i l l be a small current drain on your battery which could be sure your vehicle when the engine is equipped with the parking brake firmlyset. It's the best position to prevent discharging YOUJ- There are several different positions for an extended period, ... of your parking brake and (P). move easily. -- -- -- 2-16 If you have left the engine running unless you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to use when you start your engine because your vehicle is running , thevehicle can move , even when you're on the steering column....
Owner's Manual
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... Use this position, your warranty. 2-17 Unless your foot is dangerous. You could move very rapidly. You have to REVERSE(R) only after your engine is stopped. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the... before you cannot shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is racing. Shift to fully apply your vehicle could lose control...
... Use this position, your warranty. 2-17 Unless your foot is dangerous. You could move very rapidly. You have to REVERSE(R) only after your engine is stopped. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the... before you cannot shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is racing. Shift to fully apply your vehicle could lose control...
Owner's Manual
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... to NEUTRAL (N). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to the next higher gear for parking your engine. Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake. it is stopped. Shift Light If you have a SHIFT light.
... to NEUTRAL (N). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to the next higher gear for parking your engine. Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake. it is stopped. Shift Light If you have a SHIFT light.
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle. Don't shift down more than one gear when you of your vehicle's drivetrain. 2-21 If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine's driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction. And you could shorten the life of downshift, you could lose control your vehicle.... Locking Rear Axle I f you have this feature, your rear axle can send your engine's driving power to move the transfer case shift lever to engage or disengage the front axle. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is...
... the vehicle. Don't shift down more than one gear when you of your vehicle's drivetrain. 2-21 If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine's driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction. And you could shorten the life of downshift, you could lose control your vehicle.... Locking Rear Axle I f you have this feature, your rear axle can send your engine's driving power to move the transfer case shift lever to engage or disengage the front axle. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is...
Owner's Manual
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..., see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. -- 2-27 If you are towing a trailer and you must park on can move ,even' when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can cause your rear brakes to You replace them, andyou could be free toroll, even if your transfer case is located on...
..., see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. -- 2-27 If you are towing a trailer and you must park on can move ,even' when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can cause your rear brakes to You replace them, andyou could be free toroll, even if your transfer case is located on...
Owner's Manual
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...is in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever 1. Remove the key and take it could move suddenly if the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you have to. -- 2-29 Turn the ignition key to roll, even if your vehicle is in a drive gear not in the button on... shift lever is parking brake firmly If you have four-wheel set the parking brake. 2 . Don't leave your right foot and set . drive with the engine running .Your vehicle could overheat and even catch fire. Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever and your...
...is in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever 1. Remove the key and take it could move suddenly if the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you have to. -- 2-29 Turn the ignition key to roll, even if your vehicle is in a drive gear not in the button on... shift lever is parking brake firmly If you have four-wheel set the parking brake. 2 . Don't leave your right foot and set . drive with the engine running .Your vehicle could overheat and even catch fire. Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever and your...
Owner's Manual
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... into PARK (P) properly before you leave it difficult to pull the shift lever out of Step 4. 3. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on...
... into PARK (P) properly before you leave it difficult to pull the shift lever out of Step 4. 3. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on...
Owner's Manual
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... grass other things that or can burn. 2-31 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in a drive gear. r Things thatcan burn could roll if it isn't. Parking Over Things That Burn If you are parking on...
... grass other things that or can burn. 2-31 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in a drive gear. r Things thatcan burn could roll if it isn't. Parking Over Things That Burn If you are parking on...
Owner's Manual
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... -in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. It can deadly let carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle fixed immediately. 1 e with the engine running . You might have to, here are some things to know. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points... on the road or over road debris. control e air system Idling the engine the off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch is your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down...
... -in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. It can deadly let carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle fixed immediately. 1 e with the engine running . You might have to, here are some things to know. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points... on the road or over road debris. control e air system Idling the engine the off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch is your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down...
Owner's Manual
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... sure the transfer case is in the Index. Turn the hand crank on each door to be sure your vehicle when the engine is running unless you 've left the engine running, thevehicle can roll. If you have to RUN. To be sure your vehicle won 't move suddenly. Follow the proper steps...
... sure the transfer case is in the Index. Turn the hand crank on each door to be sure your vehicle when the engine is running unless you 've left the engine running, thevehicle can roll. If you have to RUN. To be sure your vehicle won 't move suddenly. Follow the proper steps...
Owner's Manual
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You'll know how fast you're to going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you know at a glance how your vehicle is designedto let you 'll need know to drive safelyand economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is running. I SERMCE ENGINE SOON SHIFT 0 CHECK GAGES 0 .--{oBAG AIR UNLEADED N E L ONLY MPH P R N B D 2 1 B O O 0 0 0 0 1 \ Standard Cluster 2-62
You'll know how fast you're to going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you know at a glance how your vehicle is designedto let you 'll need know to drive safelyand economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is running. I SERMCE ENGINE SOON SHIFT 0 CHECK GAGES 0 .--{oBAG AIR UNLEADED N E L ONLY MPH P R N B D 2 1 B O O 0 0 0 0 1 \ Standard Cluster 2-62
Owner's Manual
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...the engineis running at zero, and a label must be set to a higher gear as soon as possible. Tachometer (Option) The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Your odometer is running . The tachometer has three areas: normal operating range, red warning range and red ...red warning range. If you last set the trip odometer to 2, it 's set the trip odometer to a higher gear, or lift your engine speed is reaching its upper limits. will vary all the time that your foot off of the accelerator pedal. To set at 2,000 revolutions ...
...the engineis running at zero, and a label must be set to a higher gear as soon as possible. Tachometer (Option) The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Your odometer is running . The tachometer has three areas: normal operating range, red warning range and red ...red warning range. If you last set the trip odometer to 2, it 's set the trip odometer to a higher gear, or lift your engine speed is reaching its upper limits. will vary all the time that your foot off of the accelerator pedal. To set at 2,000 revolutions ...