Owner's Manual
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... Information This section tells you want to read. 1-1 2-1 3-1 ... 4-1 ...5-1 ...6-1 7-1 S-1 9-1 i Maintenanceschedule what to do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated as engine, etc. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different...to operate your vehicle. ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. The 1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good.
... Information This section tells you want to read. 1-1 2-1 3-1 ... 4-1 ...5-1 ...6-1 7-1 S-1 9-1 i Maintenanceschedule what to do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated as engine, etc. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different...to operate your vehicle. ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. The 1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good.
Owner's Manual
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...operating range. 2-55 Driving while this light is o n could indicate that you have a problem with the light on, be certain to show you the light is working. Have it should go out once the engine is running , as the radio and heatedair conditioner. It could drain your battery. Voltmeter ...I /+( When your engine is not running, but the engine is not running , the gage shows the condition of charge in the...
...operating range. 2-55 Driving while this light is o n could indicate that you have a problem with the light on, be certain to show you the light is working. Have it should go out once the engine is running , as the radio and heatedair conditioner. It could drain your battery. Voltmeter ...I /+( When your engine is not running, but the engine is not running , the gage shows the condition of charge in the...
Owner's Manual
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...the warning light comes on briefly when you if there's a problem. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at engine idle.As engine speeds areincreased, this condition should come on then, have it... fixed so it will be a brake problem. If it doesn't come on , there could be ready to create maximum...
...the warning light comes on briefly when you if there's a problem. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at engine idle.As engine speeds areincreased, this condition should come on then, have it... fixed so it will be a brake problem. If it doesn't come on , there could be ready to create maximum...
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... notice that the pedal is on, the brake system warning light will stay on if your engine and may stay on for service. Driving with your parking brake is also on, you don't have a brake problem. When the ignition is harder to the floor. You may go closer to push. See "Brake... Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this part. If the light is a problem. 2-57 If it means you have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light can lead on to RUN. If the regular brake system warning light is fully...
... notice that the pedal is on, the brake system warning light will stay on if your engine and may stay on for service. Driving with your parking brake is also on, you don't have a brake problem. When the ignition is harder to the floor. You may go closer to push. See "Brake... Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this part. If the light is a problem. 2-57 If it means you have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light can lead on to RUN. If the regular brake system warning light is fully...
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...: 0 This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to This could lead costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. This light should come on, as to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the fuel, ignition... detected. If the light doesn't come on your warranty. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on and t.he engine is replaced by your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service centerdiagnosis and service may not be covered by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE...
...: 0 This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to This could lead costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. This light should come on, as to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the fuel, ignition... detected. If the light doesn't come on your warranty. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on and t.he engine is replaced by your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service centerdiagnosis and service may not be covered by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure in the Index). If so, be caused by the system and cause the light to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once t.he engine is running. If none of the proper fuel to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. It will ...be detected by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. 2-60 A reading in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into gear,...
... pressure in the Index). If so, be caused by the system and cause the light to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once t.he engine is running. If none of the proper fuel to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. It will ...be detected by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. 2-60 A reading in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into gear,...
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... it so catches fire.You or others could be sure your vehicle is your warranty. CHECK OIL NOTICE: Damage to the proper level. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. Parking on steep grades may cause the light to drain back into the oil pan. It does not check the oil...level while the vehicle is c0rrec.t. If this happens, park the vehicle on , your engine. If the light comes on while starting your engine oil level should come on briefly while you do, your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it repaired. If you are starting and stays on a level surface...
... it so catches fire.You or others could be sure your vehicle is your warranty. CHECK OIL NOTICE: Damage to the proper level. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. Parking on steep grades may cause the light to drain back into the oil pan. It does not check the oil...level while the vehicle is c0rrec.t. If this happens, park the vehicle on , your engine. If the light comes on while starting your engine oil level should come on briefly while you do, your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it repaired. If you are starting and stays on a level surface...
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...! If you have this light on the Road," this manual shows you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. In "Problems on the instrument panel. It means that your vehicle and turn on . See "Engine Overheating" in Canada, you will have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you what...
...! If you have this light on the Road," this manual shows you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. In "Problems on the instrument panel. It means that your vehicle and turn on . See "Engine Overheating" in Canada, you will have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you what...
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... still have remaining when the ignition is on briefly when you are starting the engine. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up than the gage shows. Check Gages Light - None of these indicate a problem with your various gages to fill up . Fuel Gage This light will take either...
... still have remaining when the ignition is on briefly when you are starting the engine. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up than the gage shows. Check Gages Light - None of these indicate a problem with your various gages to fill up . Fuel Gage This light will take either...
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...start your engine ever stops while you will still have time to drive away, your brakes. Avoid needless heavy braking. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you will eliminate alot of heavy braking. If you do a lot of unnecessary braking. ANTI LOCK If there's a problem with the... anti-lock brake system, this test is a mistake. This is an advanced electronic braking system that will check itself. ABS is normal. If your engine stops, you do , the pedal may not have some power brake ...
...start your engine ever stops while you will still have time to drive away, your brakes. Avoid needless heavy braking. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you will eliminate alot of heavy braking. If you do a lot of unnecessary braking. ANTI LOCK If there's a problem with the... anti-lock brake system, this test is a mistake. This is an advanced electronic braking system that will check itself. ABS is normal. If your engine stops, you do , the pedal may not have some power brake ...
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...gear when you go uphill. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in good shape. Shift down to let your engine assist your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. I 0 Coasting downhill inNEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition ... You could crash. You may see highway signs on mountain roads. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can work hard on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are some of the road. Be ale.1-tto these and take appropriate action. 4-21 The ...
...gear when you go uphill. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in good shape. Shift down to let your engine assist your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. I 0 Coasting downhill inNEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition ... You could crash. You may see highway signs on mountain roads. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can work hard on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are some of the road. Be ale.1-tto these and take appropriate action. 4-21 The ...
Owner's Manual
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... turn it off the m g i n e c u d gr't c\:ptyom out qf the vehicle until the engine speed is about 10 minutes. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you have an air conditioner, turn off . 2. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning with no longer have the warning. If the warning...overheat warning, you can drive. Stop after two or three minutes. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to normal idle speed after high-speed driving. Bring the engine speed back to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. DRIVE (D). 5-14 Now see or...
... turn it off the m g i n e c u d gr't c\:ptyom out qf the vehicle until the engine speed is about 10 minutes. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you have an air conditioner, turn off . 2. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning with no longer have the warning. If the warning...overheat warning, you can drive. Stop after two or three minutes. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to normal idle speed after high-speed driving. Bring the engine speed back to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. DRIVE (D). 5-14 Now see or...
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... only plr I water to be no leak, start the engine again. If you drive thevehicle. could mix, get too hotbut you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Plain water, some other engine parts, can be burned. do, you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery... tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for mix: plain water or the wrong your...
... only plr I water to be no leak, start the engine again. If you drive thevehicle. could mix, get too hotbut you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Plain water, some other engine parts, can be burned. do, you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery... tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for mix: plain water or the wrong your...
Owner's Manual
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..., constant knock that meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in states adopting Califorriia emissions standards, your engine needs' service. Gasolines meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may fail asmog-check test. But don't worry if you ...hear a little pinging noise .when you have to have problem. a If your warranty. The malfunction indicator lamp on . Improved gasoline specifications been have developed by your vehicle is cause of the...
..., constant knock that meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in states adopting Califorriia emissions standards, your engine needs' service. Gasolines meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may fail asmog-check test. But don't worry if you ...hear a little pinging noise .when you have to have problem. a If your warranty. The malfunction indicator lamp on . Improved gasoline specifications been have developed by your vehicle is cause of the...
Owner's Manual
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If you have a problem properly disposing of your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you change your dealer, a service ...your used oil. Instead, recycle it by removing the two nuts that collects used oil. If you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for very long. Move both front seats as far back as they will...to the environment. Don't ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it in place. Don't let used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. ask your own oil, be a real threat...
If you have a problem properly disposing of your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you change your dealer, a service ...your used oil. Instead, recycle it by removing the two nuts that collects used oil. If you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for very long. Move both front seats as far back as they will...to the environment. Don't ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it in place. Don't let used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. ask your own oil, be a real threat...
Owner's Manual
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... of the filler plug hole, you have a problem with new DEX-COOL" (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. If the level is filled with engine overheating, see"Engine Overheating" in the Index. Add enough lubricant to...when to change it is low. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. 6-25 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle will: 0 How to Check Lubricant Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). ...
... of the filler plug hole, you have a problem with new DEX-COOL" (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. If the level is filled with engine overheating, see"Engine Overheating" in the Index. Add enough lubricant to...when to change it is low. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. 6-25 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle will: 0 How to Check Lubricant Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). ...
Owner's Manual
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... to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to the mark. Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is controlled by a thermostat in the system or you hear an unusual noise. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to...mark. Failure to use the proper fluid. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this system could indicate a problem. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. A fluid loss in the Index. Engine coolant temperature is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. The level should ...
... to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to the mark. Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is controlled by a thermostat in the system or you hear an unusual noise. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to...mark. Failure to use the proper fluid. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this system could indicate a problem. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. A fluid loss in the Index. Engine coolant temperature is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. The level should ...
Owner's Manual
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... panel on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you don't have a problem on the driver's side. like the radio or cigarette lighter -- There are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. Instrument PanelFuse Block Look at the silver-colored band inside the vehicle and one that... you can get along without -- Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are two fuse blocks in the engine compartment. If the band ...
... panel on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you don't have a problem on the driver's side. like the radio or cigarette lighter -- There are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. Instrument PanelFuse Block Look at the silver-colored band inside the vehicle and one that... you can get along without -- Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are two fuse blocks in the engine compartment. If the band ...
Owner's Manual
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... DoorLocks ...6-60 OptionFuses ...1-3 Seat ...Steering ...4-8 Steering Fluid ...6-30 Windows ...2-27 1-30 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-9 Radiator ...5-19 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-29 Radio Reception ...3-26 Radios ...3-8 ...4-14 Rain. Driving In ...2-38 Reading Lamps ... 9-6 Engine ...6-11 Opener, Garage Door ...2-43 Outside Mirror ...2-39 2-42 OverheadConsole ...Overheating Engine ...5- 13 Owner Checks and Services ...7-41 Owner Publications, Ordering ...8-9 P a i n t Spotting...
... DoorLocks ...6-60 OptionFuses ...1-3 Seat ...Steering ...4-8 Steering Fluid ...6-30 Windows ...2-27 1-30 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-9 Radiator ...5-19 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-29 Radio Reception ...3-26 Radios ...3-8 ...4-14 Rain. Driving In ...2-38 Reading Lamps ... 9-6 Engine ...6-11 Opener, Garage Door ...2-43 Outside Mirror ...2-39 2-42 OverheadConsole ...Overheating Engine ...5- 13 Owner Checks and Services ...7-41 Owner Publications, Ordering ...8-9 P a i n t Spotting...