Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle running properly and looking good. 71 8- 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to keep your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains the "SIR' system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc...
... your vehicle running properly and looking good. 71 8- 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to keep your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains the "SIR' system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc...
Owner's Manual
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... while someone is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air bag can mean that yourair bag system won't work properly. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. There areparts of the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the steeringwheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Let only...
... while someone is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air bag can mean that yourair bag system won't work properly. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. There areparts of the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the steeringwheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Let only...
Owner's Manual
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... it . Or, secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Where to secure child the restraint properly. These restraints the belt system in a itself booklet, or both. Child Restraints Be sure the child restraintis designed to help reduce the chancepersonal injury. If it is, it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the...
... it . Or, secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Where to secure child the restraint properly. These restraints the belt system in a itself booklet, or both. Child Restraints Be sure the child restraintis designed to help reduce the chancepersonal injury. If it is, it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the...
Owner's Manual
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... have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-4 2-6 2-7 2- 10 2-12 2- 14 2- 15 2-15 2- 17 2-18 2- 19 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-26 Keys Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System Sliding Door Hatch Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive (Option) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-3 I 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-42 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 2-56 2-58 2-60 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While...
... have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-4 2-6 2-7 2- 10 2-12 2- 14 2- 15 2-15 2- 17 2-18 2- 19 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-26 Keys Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System Sliding Door Hatch Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive (Option) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-3 I 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-42 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 2-56 2-58 2-60 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While...
Owner's Manual
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See more "Towing a Trailer" in the key and turn the ignition switch to start your vehicle. To get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in . e Avoid making hard stops for information. A E ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you turn it was before you . Your steering wheel will perform better in ." But it will remain locked, just as it toward you inserted the key. 2-15 Hard stops with new linings...
See more "Towing a Trailer" in the key and turn the ignition switch to start your vehicle. To get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in . e Avoid making hard stops for information. A E ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you turn it was before you . Your steering wheel will perform better in ." But it will remain locked, just as it toward you inserted the key. 2-15 Hard stops with new linings...
Owner's Manual
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... to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Thisis called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, setthe parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P), ease pressure on ahill and you don't shift your regular brake before you can shift from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. Shift to drive, move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you cannot shift out...
... to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Thisis called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, setthe parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P), ease pressure on ahill and you don't shift your regular brake before you can shift from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. Shift to drive, move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you cannot shift out...
Owner's Manual
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... not running . Then thelight should go out. This means the system is an air bag readiness lighton the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. This light will come on your vehicle serviced rightaway. Driving while this light is an electrical problem. Thesystem check includes the air sensors, the air modules, bag bag the wiring and the crash sensing diagnostic module. The airbag readiness lightshould flash fora few seconds. Have your battery...
... not running . Then thelight should go out. This means the system is an air bag readiness lighton the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. This light will come on your vehicle serviced rightaway. Driving while this light is an electrical problem. Thesystem check includes the air sensors, the air modules, bag bag the wiring and the crash sensing diagnostic module. The airbag readiness lightshould flash fora few seconds. Have your battery...
Owner's Manual
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... moving. The air conditioning compressor may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in extremely cold conditions. Outside air will flow into the front air inlet grilles at the base of your vehicle when it on . Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaust valves. Heating On cold days, use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine, your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it...
... moving. The air conditioning compressor may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in extremely cold conditions. Outside air will flow into the front air inlet grilles at the base of your vehicle when it on . Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaust valves. Heating On cold days, use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine, your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it...
Owner's Manual
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... to do their work for the vehicle change the time you need to possible for you. You can steer but this . Then you may feel the brakes vibrate, or you a suddenly accelerate. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or thesystem is normal. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its path when you turn the front wheels. Suppose you can lose control.
... to do their work for the vehicle change the time you need to possible for you. You can steer but this . Then you may feel the brakes vibrate, or you a suddenly accelerate. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or thesystem is normal. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its path when you turn the front wheels. Suppose you can lose control.
Owner's Manual
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... 6-30 6-31 6-32 6-36 6-36 6-36 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Cover Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 6-42 6-43 6-50 6-5 1 6-54 6-55 6-55 6-57 6-5 8 6-5 8 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-60 6-60 6-66 6-66 6-67 6-68 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of...
... 6-30 6-31 6-32 6-36 6-36 6-36 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Cover Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 6-42 6-43 6-50 6-5 1 6-54 6-55 6-55 6-57 6-5 8 6-5 8 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-60 6-60 6-66 6-66 6-67 6-68 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of...
Owner's Manual
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... must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more accurate reading of the fluid level. Checking the FluidHot or Cold Park your foot on a level place. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for 10 minutes. With your vehicle on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range...
... must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more accurate reading of the fluid level. Checking the FluidHot or Cold Park your foot on a level place. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for 10 minutes. With your vehicle on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range...
Owner's Manual
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... new vehicle warranty. It doesn't take.much fluid, generally less than DEXRON-I11 is not coveredby your automatic transmission. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the Index. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as a reference.) If the fluid level is made especially for a hot check. then flip the handle down to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. All-Wheel Drive If...
... new vehicle warranty. It doesn't take.much fluid, generally less than DEXRON-I11 is not coveredby your automatic transmission. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the Index. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as a reference.) If the fluid level is made especially for a hot check. then flip the handle down to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. All-Wheel Drive If...
Owner's Manual
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... handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. If you ever replace your tires with that can see cord or fabricshowing through the tire's rubber. You need , look at three or more places around the tire. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size ...cut or snagged deep enough to tell when it's time fornew tires is cracked, cut or other things during normal service on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. When It's Time for mud and snow). The tread or sidewall is to ...
... handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. If you ever replace your tires with that can see cord or fabricshowing through the tire's rubber. You need , look at three or more places around the tire. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size ...cut or snagged deep enough to tell when it's time fornew tires is cracked, cut or other things during normal service on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. When It's Time for mud and snow). The tread or sidewall is to ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...A/C Enable Relay ECM-I ...Fuel Injectors 1-6, Crankshaft Position Sensor, VCM, Distributor Ignition Control Module LIGHTING ...Park Lamps Fuse, DRL Fuse, Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch BATT ...I/P Fuse Block Fuses, Power Seat CB, Stop/Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power Fuse, Cigarette Lighter Fuse, Radio, Battery Fuse IGNA ...Starter Relay, Ignition Switch IGN B ...Ignition Switch ABS ...Brake Pressure Module Valve A/C ...Blower Motor Resistor, Blower Relay RR HTWAC ...Auxiliary Heater A/C Relay Spare ...Not used *A fuse puller is included in the underhood electrical center. You will also find...
... ...A/C Enable Relay ECM-I ...Fuel Injectors 1-6, Crankshaft Position Sensor, VCM, Distributor Ignition Control Module LIGHTING ...Park Lamps Fuse, DRL Fuse, Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch BATT ...I/P Fuse Block Fuses, Power Seat CB, Stop/Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power Fuse, Cigarette Lighter Fuse, Radio, Battery Fuse IGNA ...Starter Relay, Ignition Switch IGN B ...Ignition Switch ABS ...Brake Pressure Module Valve A/C ...Blower Motor Resistor, Blower Relay RR HTWAC ...Auxiliary Heater A/C Relay Spare ...Not used *A fuse puller is included in the underhood electrical center. You will also find...
Owner's Manual
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...,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 km): Cooling System 000 Service (or every60 months, whichever occurs first). You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on the following pages. o these conditions is used for your vehicle. Chassis Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occursfist). Fuel Filter Replacement. Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. complete maintenance schedule Be sure...
...,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 km): Cooling System 000 Service (or every60 months, whichever occurs first). You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on the following pages. o these conditions is used for your vehicle. Chassis Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occursfist). Fuel Filter Replacement. Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. complete maintenance schedule Be sure...
Owner's Manual
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... ShortTrip/City schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Drive Axle Service. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to followthe complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Every 60,000 Miles(100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD...
... ShortTrip/City schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Drive Axle Service. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to followthe complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Every 60,000 Miles(100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD...
Owner's Manual
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... engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 17 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace fuel filter. Checkconstant velocity joints and axle seals for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. An Emission Control Service. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 1 b DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED...
... engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 17 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace fuel filter. Checkconstant velocity joints and axle seals for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. An Emission Control Service. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 1 b DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED...
Owner's Manual
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... 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Indexfor what to use. Pressure test cooling system andpressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (Pcv)valve. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I 1 7-29 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Inspect spark plug wires. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Inspect...
... 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Indexfor what to use. Pressure test cooling system andpressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (Pcv)valve. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I 1 7-29 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Inspect spark plug wires. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Inspect...
Owner's Manual
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Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (Pcv)valve. DATEMILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY Pressure test the cooling system andpressure cap. Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace sparkplugs. An Emission Control Service. 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0Drain, flush andrefill cooling system (or every 60 months...
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (Pcv)valve. DATEMILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY Pressure test the cooling system andpressure cap. Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace sparkplugs. An Emission Control Service. 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0Drain, flush andrefill cooling system (or every 60 months...
Owner's Manual
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... publications covering the operation and servicing vehicle can be purchased by filli of your check, money o or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 GMC OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are available for Owners and intended to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 In-Portfolio: Includesa Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty...
... publications covering the operation and servicing vehicle can be purchased by filli of your check, money o or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 GMC OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are available for Owners and intended to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 In-Portfolio: Includesa Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty...