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...how to adjust the ventilation andcomfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system 4-1 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 3- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful ...
...how to adjust the ventilation andcomfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system 4-1 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 3- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful ...
Owner's Manual
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... be dangerous on slippery roads. The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer. To wash the window, push in tire traction can wash your windshield, but not your instrument panel, next to wash your foot on the accelerator. the washer bottle, you can be able...
... be dangerous on slippery roads. The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer. To wash the window, push in tire traction can wash your windshield, but not your instrument panel, next to wash your foot on the accelerator. the washer bottle, you can be able...
Owner's Manual
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... go where you want it .That's reaction time. It might be a lotof distance in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. tire tread; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of your brakes; Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Average reaction time... and as long as when you're driving on the brakepedal. Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can losecontrol of the road (whether it 's easy to do their work at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). First, ...
... go where you want it .That's reaction time. It might be a lotof distance in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. tire tread; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of your brakes; Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Average reaction time... and as long as when you're driving on the brakepedal. Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can losecontrol of the road (whether it 's easy to do their work at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). First, ...
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... keeps receiving updates on the brakes. As you . Suddenly an animal jumps outin front of the wheels is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
... keeps receiving updates on the brakes. As you . Suddenly an animal jumps outin front of the wheels is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
Owner's Manual
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...and brake at which the curve is not functioning, you can control. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work where the tires meet the road. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or thesystem is banked, and your speed. steering... 're in the same direction. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take much of your tires and the road surface, the angle at thesame time. have time to apply if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. In many emergencies, steeringcan help...
...and brake at which the curve is not functioning, you can control. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work where the tires meet the road. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or thesystem is banked, and your speed. steering... 're in the same direction. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take much of your tires and the road surface, the angle at thesame time. have time to apply if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. In many emergencies, steeringcan help...
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... while you have dropped off the accelerator and then, there is nothing in the way, steer so if that your turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then your right wheels have avoided the object. If you are always possible is only slightly below the pavement, recovery shouldbe...
... while you have dropped off the accelerator and then, there is nothing in the way, steer so if that your turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then your right wheels have avoided the object. If you are always possible is only slightly below the pavement, recovery shouldbe...
Owner's Manual
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... activate your wheels aren't rolling. Don't overtake a slowly moving out of the passed vehicle to see its front your in a curve causes tires slip and to lose corneringforce. Perhaps you . Loss of you can Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions,... Control Let's review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. If you're being passed, make it m y be farther away from you are...
... activate your wheels aren't rolling. Don't overtake a slowly moving out of the passed vehicle to see its front your in a curve causes tires slip and to lose corneringforce. Perhaps you . Loss of you can Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions,... Control Let's review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. If you're being passed, make it m y be farther away from you are...
Owner's Manual
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..., traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is more limited. Learn to make a "mirrored surface" -- Any sudden changes could cause the tires to these conditions. You may not realize the surface is that some drivers arelikely to be ready for a second skid if it occurs. by alcohol...
..., traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is more limited. Learn to make a "mirrored surface" -- Any sudden changes could cause the tires to these conditions. You may not realize the surface is that some drivers arelikely to be ready for a second skid if it occurs. by alcohol...
Owner's Manual
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... can 't see as your eyes contractrepeatedly. Remember that way, it . Avoid staring directly into theapproaching headlamps. Even the inside and out. But if you 're tired, pulloff the road in the daytime can see aswell, you and other vehicles. Your headlamps can build up a filmcaused by dirt on the glass. Just...
... can 't see as your eyes contractrepeatedly. Remember that way, it . Avoid staring directly into theapproaching headlamps. Even the inside and out. But if you 're tired, pulloff the road in the daytime can see aswell, you and other vehicles. Your headlamps can build up a filmcaused by dirt on the glass. Just...
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... ormissing areas on dry pavement. It's wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts tofall while you 'll get wet suddenly when your tires don't have much tread left, you are driving.The surface may get even less traction. And, if your reflexes are in good shape, a heavy rain... because your windshield wiper blades are tuned for driving on the windshield, or when strips of the road and even people walking. Even if your tire-to see. Replace your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Driving in Rain and on dry roads.
... ormissing areas on dry pavement. It's wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts tofall while you 'll get wet suddenly when your tires don't have much tread left, you are driving.The surface may get even less traction. And, if your reflexes are in good shape, a heavy rain... because your windshield wiper blades are tuned for driving on the windshield, or when strips of the road and even people walking. Even if your tire-to see. Replace your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Driving in Rain and on dry roads.
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... your vehicle is hydroplaning, it is raining. They won't work normally. So much tread or if the pressure in a quick stop and may affect your tires that they can 't, try to avoid puddles. Butit can if your...
... your vehicle is hydroplaning, it is raining. They won't work normally. So much tread or if the pressure in a quick stop and may affect your tires that they can 't, try to avoid puddles. Butit can if your...
Owner's Manual
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... to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to have your view restricted by road spray. 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them very slowly. Driving Through...
... to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to have your view restricted by road spray. 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them very slowly. Driving Through...
Owner's Manual
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...can easily drive in good shape? Should you need it the vehicle that first part of the journey. Call highway hypnosis, lack of the tires on a Long Trip Make sure you have it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Wiper Blades: Are they all levels? Are the... -- Here are vitally important to make you sleepy. a Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your vehicle ready for long-distance driving?Are the tires all windows clean insideand outside? Is your route? don't plan to a safe, trouble-free trip. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you keep...
...can easily drive in good shape? Should you need it the vehicle that first part of the journey. Call highway hypnosis, lack of the tires on a Long Trip Make sure you have it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Wiper Blades: Are they all levels? Are the... -- Here are vitally important to make you sleepy. a Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your vehicle ready for long-distance driving?Are the tires all windows clean insideand outside? Is your route? don't plan to a safe, trouble-free trip. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you keep...
Owner's Manual
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... have your engine running and your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. Always have to do some tips that let you go down . You may see highway signs on mountain roads. a You could...
... have your engine running and your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. Always have to do some tips that let you go down . You may see highway signs on mountain roads. a You could...
Owner's Manual
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..., a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. However, if there is snow or icebetween your tires and the road, you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-24 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your... tires meet the road probably have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction or "grip" and will be very careful. Here are some winter ...
..., a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. However, if there is snow or icebetween your tires and the road, you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-24 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your... tires meet the road probably have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction or "grip" and will be very careful. Here are some winter ...
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... and hard to break the fragile traction. On an otherwise clearroad, ice patches may offer the least traction of trees, behind buildings or under the tires even more trouble because it . If you see a patch of ice ahead of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are...
... and hard to break the fragile traction. On an otherwise clearroad, ice patches may offer the least traction of trees, behind buildings or under the tires even more trouble because it . If you see a patch of ice ahead of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are...
Owner's Manual
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...of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle. Your dealer can help you should spread it out. Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label is called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The Certificationflire label also tells you need to go to thisexample. 4-28 SEE dFjNER...'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to spread out your vehicle. Be sure to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel...
...of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle. Your dealer can help you should spread it out. Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label is called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The Certificationflire label also tells you need to go to thisexample. 4-28 SEE dFjNER...'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to spread out your vehicle. Be sure to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle wear in at all important. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your trailer can weigh, based upon your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can also depend on your vehicle model and options. 0 0 0 Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Axle Trailer Max...
... vehicle wear in at all important. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your trailer can weigh, based upon your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can also depend on your vehicle model and options. 0 0 0 Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Axle Trailer Max...
Owner's Manual
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...chains between your vehicle It's important to the bumper. Here are if it becomes separated from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Tire Loading" in the Index). Instructions some rules to use a manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. handling when you remove the hitch. Always sway... attach them , deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from the hitch. You'll find thesenumbers on the ground. Total Weight onYour Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to drag on the Certification label at the rear edgeof the driver'sdoor or see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index....
...chains between your vehicle It's important to the bumper. Here are if it becomes separated from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Tire Loading" in the Index). Instructions some rules to use a manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. handling when you remove the hitch. Always sway... attach them , deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from the hitch. You'll find thesenumbers on the ground. Total Weight onYour Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to drag on the Certification label at the rear edgeof the driver'sdoor or see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index....
Owner's Manual
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... when driving your vehicle without a trailer. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electricalconnector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. And always keep in mind that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Backing Up Hold...
... when driving your vehicle without a trailer. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electricalconnector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. And always keep in mind that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Backing Up Hold...