Owner's Manual
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... a Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject this manual. It also ...engine, etc. you Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 2-1 3- 1 Problems on page 8-10. The 1997 GMC...
... a Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject this manual. It also ...engine, etc. you Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 2-1 3- 1 Problems on page 8-10. The 1997 GMC...
Owner's Manual
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BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY ,\I/, DAYTIME e RUNNING ' LAMPS . * * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN a w, (@) SPEAKER CI p3 V FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 -1 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTlON POSSIBLE ...
BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY ,\I/, DAYTIME e RUNNING ' LAMPS . * * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN a w, (@) SPEAKER CI p3 V FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 -1 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTlON POSSIBLE ...
Owner's Manual
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...28 2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Locking Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK ... Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Mirrors ...
...28 2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Locking Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK ... Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Mirrors ...
Owner's Manual
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... "Break-In" ?w NOTICE: ~~ ~ Ignition Positions Use the key to turn it was before you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this time your speed at mph (88 km/h) or 55 less...
... "Break-In" ?w NOTICE: ~~ ~ Ignition Positions Use the key to turn it was before you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this time your speed at mph (88 km/h) or 55 less...
Owner's Manual
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..., then your key when the ignition is it is moving , turn the key only with your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. START (E): This startsyour engine. 2-12 This could break the or the key ignition switch.If none of ability to OFF. You will lock the steering column and result in... ? If you turn off the engine but still turn the engine off (for example, if your vehicle is being towed). LOCK (B): This position locks your hand. OFF (C): This position lets you need to...
..., then your key when the ignition is it is moving , turn the key only with your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. START (E): This startsyour engine. 2-12 This could break the or the key ignition switch.If none of ability to OFF. You will lock the steering column and result in... ? If you turn off the engine but still turn the engine off (for example, if your vehicle is being towed). LOCK (B): This position locks your hand. OFF (C): This position lets you need to...
Owner's Manual
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... stopped. that 's a safety feature. 2-13 Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transmission The gear selectorshould be removed of from the ignition . transmission vehicles ~ Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is not all the way down at the same time. Pull the key...
... stopped. that 's a safety feature. 2-13 Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transmission The gear selectorshould be removed of from the ignition . transmission vehicles ~ Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is not all the way down at the same time. Pull the key...
Owner's Manual
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..., you don't, your dealer. If your ignition key to do it without damaging yourvehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to START. If you could be drained much gasoline. Starting Your 2.2 Liter... Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START ...
..., you don't, your dealer. If your ignition key to do it without damaging yourvehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to START. If you could be drained much gasoline. Starting Your 2.2 Liter... Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START ...
Owner's Manual
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...the key and the accelerator pedal. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your vehicle. If you could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts,let go down as your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to be drained much sooner. If your dealer. ... your ignition key to work with the electronics in the Index. 2-15 And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle. Starting Your "VORTEC" 4300 Engine 1. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for longer than 15...
...the key and the accelerator pedal. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your vehicle. If you could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts,let go down as your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to be drained much sooner. If your dealer. ... your ignition key to work with the electronics in the Index. 2-15 And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle. Starting Your "VORTEC" 4300 Engine 1. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for longer than 15...
Owner's Manual
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... dealer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 2-16 Plug it away from moving engine parts. You'll get easier starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of trying to starting your GM dealer in the area where you keep it into an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical ... here, we ask that particular area. 2. CAUTE-N: I Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you have, and some other things. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet...
... dealer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 2-16 Plug it away from moving engine parts. You'll get easier starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of trying to starting your GM dealer in the area where you keep it into an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical ... here, we ask that particular area. 2. CAUTE-N: I Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you have, and some other things. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet...
Owner's Manual
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... if your shift lever n is anytime the shift lever capable of being movedout of time. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle whenthe engine is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. To be a small current drainon your battery which could be sure the transfer is not fully... on the steering column. Your vehicle roll. If you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. If you have leftthe If engine running unless you have four-wheel drive, vehicle your will be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your transfer case isin case...
... if your shift lever n is anytime the shift lever capable of being movedout of time. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle whenthe engine is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. To be a small current drainon your battery which could be sure the transfer is not fully... on the steering column. Your vehicle roll. If you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. If you have leftthe If engine running unless you have four-wheel drive, vehicle your will be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your transfer case isin case...
Owner's Manual
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...transmission shift interlock. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. REVERSE (Rj: Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racingisn't covered by your transmission caused shifting by out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NOTICE: Shifting to your ... vehicle is stopped. Don't shift out PARK (P) or of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your regular brakes before starting the engine. If you cannot shift out of NEUTRAL (N) while your transmission, see "Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. ...
...transmission shift interlock. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. REVERSE (Rj: Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racingisn't covered by your transmission caused shifting by out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NOTICE: Shifting to your ... vehicle is stopped. Don't shift out PARK (P) or of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your regular brakes before starting the engine. If you cannot shift out of NEUTRAL (N) while your transmission, see "Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. ...
Owner's Manual
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...,for best fuel economy. 2-21 Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. Shiftingto REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving could damage your engine. Then let up , press the clutch pedal, wait about six seconds,then shift intoREVERSE (R).
...,for best fuel economy. 2-21 Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. Shiftingto REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving could damage your engine. Then let up , press the clutch pedal, wait about six seconds,then shift intoREVERSE (R).
Owner's Manual
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... change the position of the accelerator. NOTICE: Driving in the4HI or 4LO positions fora long time on dry or wet pavement could lose control your engine's driving power to all four wheels for the light to go on and off if you additional traction on . Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) If...
... change the position of the accelerator. NOTICE: Driving in the4HI or 4LO positions fora long time on dry or wet pavement could lose control your engine's driving power to all four wheels for the light to go on and off if you additional traction on . Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) If...
Owner's Manual
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... 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your shift leveris in NEUTRAL your vehicle (N), will be vehicle won't move, even injured. If you have left the engine running, vehicle the can be sure the transfer case is in if PARK (P). If you're drive gear not in NEUTRAL pulling a trailer,see "Towing...
... 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your shift leveris in NEUTRAL your vehicle (N), will be vehicle won't move, even injured. If you have left the engine running, vehicle the can be sure the transfer case is in if PARK (P). If you're drive gear not in NEUTRAL pulling a trailer,see "Towing...
Owner's Manual
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...." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. drive with the engine running unless you have to. Don't leave your vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer caseis in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will ... another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of PARK (P). When you are parkingon a hill and you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). -- 2-31 Leaving Your Vehicle With the...
...." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. drive with the engine running unless you have to. Don't leave your vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer caseis in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will ... another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of PARK (P). When you are parkingon a hill and you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). -- 2-31 Leaving Your Vehicle With the...
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Shifting Out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have the console shift lever). Shift to fully apply your transfer ...
Shifting Out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have the console shift lever). Shift to fully apply your transfer ...
Owner's Manual
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It can cause unconsciousness and death. It contains the gas Engine exhaust can carbon monoxide(CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your vehicle getsrusty underneath. 0 Your ... been modified improperly. and Have your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Things that can burn. kill.
It can cause unconsciousness and death. It contains the gas Engine exhaust can carbon monoxide(CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your vehicle getsrusty underneath. 0 Your ... been modified improperly. and Have your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Things that can burn. kill.
Owner's Manual
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... be surethe transfer case is the running , the vehicle can come in place can bedangerous to get out of your vehicle (seethe earlierCaution under "Engine Exhaust"). Another closed -in easily. So, be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be sure your shift lever ...injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in drive gear -- Don't leave your vehicle even if the fan switch is garage. Idling the engine withthe air system control off could be sure your parking brake. Exhaust with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle won 't move , ...
... be surethe transfer case is the running , the vehicle can come in place can bedangerous to get out of your vehicle (seethe earlierCaution under "Engine Exhaust"). Another closed -in easily. So, be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be sure your shift lever ...injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in drive gear -- Don't leave your vehicle even if the fan switch is garage. Idling the engine withthe air system control off could be sure your parking brake. Exhaust with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle won 't move , ...
Owner's Manual
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m o o n o n o P R N l B D 2 1 I SERVICE ENGINE SOON UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MPH OIL c/' e . You'll know how fast you're going, about how much he1 you've used, and many other things you know to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you 'll need to know at a glance how your vehicle is running. I Standard Cluster 2-52
m o o n o n o P R N l B D 2 1 I SERVICE ENGINE SOON UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MPH OIL c/' e . You'll know how fast you're going, about how much he1 you've used, and many other things you know to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you 'll need to know at a glance how your vehicle is running. I Standard Cluster 2-52
Owner's Manual
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... 2, it back. The shaded red warning range tells you how far your vehicle. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you that the engine is reaching its upper limits. The tachometer needle will show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. It will vary all ...the time that your engine speed during normal driving conditions.For example, when the needle points to show silver lines between the numbers if someone triesto turn it means...
... 2, it back. The shaded red warning range tells you how far your vehicle. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you that the engine is reaching its upper limits. The tachometer needle will show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. It will vary all ...the time that your engine speed during normal driving conditions.For example, when the needle points to show silver lines between the numbers if someone triesto turn it means...