Owner's Manual
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... and what to start and operate your vehicle. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how t o contact GMC for assistance and how...1 7- 1 Problems on page 8- 1 0 . 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 GMC Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and Audio...
... and what to start and operate your vehicle. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how t o contact GMC for assistance and how...1 7- 1 Problems on page 8- 1 0 . 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 GMC Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and Audio...
Owner's Manual
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... for people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. And there are different rules for everyone's protection. We'll start with the driver position. A: You may be hurt. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 k d h ) . Adjust the seat...
... for people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. And there are different rules for everyone's protection. We'll start with the driver position. A: You may be hurt. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 k d h ) . Adjust the seat...
Owner's Manual
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When the lap belt is pulled out all the way and start again. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint system or air bag system. Your vehicle has two air bags -- Here are ...
When the lap belt is pulled out all the way and start again. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint system or air bag system. Your vehicle has two air bags -- Here are ...
Owner's Manual
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... latch plate to make sure is positioned so you would be able to . 4-Door Utility 1. If the belt is pulled outthe way, it all the start again. 2-Door Utility and Suburban 1-41 Don't let 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
... latch plate to make sure is positioned so you would be able to . 4-Door Utility 1. If the belt is pulled outthe way, it all the start again. 2-Door Utility and Suburban 1-41 Don't let 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Owner's Manual
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... 2- 16 2-20 2-20 2-25 2-26 2-28 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System Your Doors and How They Work Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-29 2-29... Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... 2- 16 2-20 2-20 2-25 2-26 2-28 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System Your Doors and How They Work Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-29 2-29... Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... Use your key to five different positions. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the key and turn it towards you turn the ignition switch to start your vehicle. Don't drive at mph (88 k m h ) o r 55 less for more information. Avoid making hard stops for the first Don't make full-throttle...
... Use your key to five different positions. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the key and turn it towards you turn the ignition switch to start your vehicle. Don't drive at mph (88 k m h ) o r 55 less for more information. Avoid making hard stops for the first Don't make full-throttle...
Owner's Manual
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... , use NEUTRAL (N) only. RUN (D): This is stopped. 1. key Using a tool to LOCK. LOCK (B): This position locks your engine. Your engine won't start in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Shift toPARK (P) only when your vehicle is the position for example, if your of the key. Without pushing the accelerator... your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). But turn your hand. If you do, you must have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in any other position -- The idle speed will only be sureyou are using the correct key; It's a theft-deterrent feature.
... , use NEUTRAL (N) only. RUN (D): This is stopped. 1. key Using a tool to LOCK. LOCK (B): This position locks your engine. Your engine won't start in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Shift toPARK (P) only when your vehicle is the position for example, if your of the key. Without pushing the accelerator... your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). But turn your hand. If you do, you must have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in any other position -- The idle speed will only be sureyou are using the correct key; It's a theft-deterrent feature.
Owner's Manual
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... engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in the Index. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for five more seconds, or until it starts. 3. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it doesn't start over. If it the partof this manual that without damaging your vehicle.
... engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in the Index. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for five more seconds, or until it starts. 3. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it doesn't start over. If it the partof this manual that without damaging your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... outlet could cause an electrical shock. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. - /d CAUTION: 1 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-15 Turn off the engine... the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of extension cord could be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You could overheat and cause a fire. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°...
... outlet could cause an electrical shock. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. - /d CAUTION: 1 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-15 Turn off the engine... the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of extension cord could be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You could overheat and cause a fire. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°...
Owner's Manual
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Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. If you ...
Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. If you ...
Owner's Manual
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... brake firmlyset. Your vehicle now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. A C" UI J )N: It is not fully in (P)" the Index. If you start your engine because your vehicle if the of PARK (P). PARK (P): This locks your parking brake and move easily. You or others could discharge your key...
... brake firmlyset. Your vehicle now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. A C" UI J )N: It is not fully in (P)" the Index. If you start your engine because your vehicle if the of PARK (P). PARK (P): This locks your parking brake and move easily. You or others could discharge your key...
Owner's Manual
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... for normal driving. This could damage your transmission. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop when going slowly enough. You'll shift down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to shift the transmission...
... for normal driving. This could damage your transmission. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop when going slowly enough. You'll shift down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to shift the transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of PARK (P), try this: 1. If you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P). Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want . This is in RUN. If torque lock does occur, you may find out how...
... have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of PARK (P), try this: 1. If you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P). Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want . This is in RUN. If torque lock does occur, you may find out how...
Owner's Manual
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... Lane Change Indicator The turn or a lane change . These positions allow you . Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer To change . Then release it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for burned-out bulbs and a blown An arrow on the instrument panel will...
... Lane Change Indicator The turn or a lane change . These positions allow you . Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer To change . Then release it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for burned-out bulbs and a blown An arrow on the instrument panel will...
Owner's Manual
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... is protected from the windshield before using your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. The wipers will stop until the wipers start, then let go. If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop the wipers, move the knob to the windshield, carefully loosen...
... is protected from the windshield before using your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. The wipers will stop until the wipers start, then let go. If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop the wipers, move the knob to the windshield, carefully loosen...
Owner's Manual
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... will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is turned to RUN or START, a tone will flash for about 55 seconds. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check... your warning lights and gages. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you or others from injury. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your warning lights and gages...
... will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is turned to RUN or START, a tone will flash for about 55 seconds. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check... your warning lights and gages. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you or others from injury. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your warning lights and gages...
Owner's Manual
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...the diagnostic module. BAG 2-65 The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few a seconds. For more information on after start your vehicle serviced rightaway. Then the light means should flash for malfunctions. Charging System Warning Light The charging system warning light should come ...on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to warn you turn the ignitionkey to RUN. Have your engine, and it will be ready to ...
...the diagnostic module. BAG 2-65 The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few a seconds. For more information on after start your vehicle serviced rightaway. Then the light means should flash for malfunctions. Charging System Warning Light The charging system warning light should come ...on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to warn you turn the ignitionkey to RUN. Have your engine, and it will be ready to ...
Owner's Manual
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... left at engine idle. Readings in either warning zone. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as the radio and the air conditioner. After the engine starts,the light should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. Driving while this gage shows your engine is...
... left at engine idle. Readings in either warning zone. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as the radio and the air conditioner. After the engine starts,the light should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. Driving while this gage shows your engine is...
Owner's Manual
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... Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. you start your vehicle needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for the temperature to do. If the light doesn't come on...
... Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. you start your vehicle needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for the temperature to do. If the light doesn't come on...
Owner's Manual
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... off or improperly installed. The diagnostic system can detect this condition. If you recently put fuel into the fuel line causing a misfire. As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as it is safe to your dealer orqualified service center for service. 2-70...
... off or improperly installed. The diagnostic system can detect this condition. If you recently put fuel into the fuel line causing a misfire. As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as it is safe to your dealer orqualified service center for service. 2-70...