1997 GMC Jimmy Support Question
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Question posted by startsai on September 7th, 2014
When Driving A 97 Gmc Jimmy In The Snow Should I Drive In 4hi Or 4 Low?
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
... you information on "Reporling Safety Defects" on the Road
This section tells what t o do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire o r overheated engine. I t also cxplains the "SIR" system.
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Features... ventilation and comfort controls and how to use your vehicle. The 1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you h o w t o use .
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... it when you're on the road. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name JIMMY are registered tradernarks of Canada Limited" for
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
... we tell you what 's in this manual. (See "Driving Guidelines" and "Off-Road Driving with other people. Please read the "on-pavement'' and "off-road" driving guidelines in the manual, and the page number where you...I f you don't, you or others could hurt you if you were to look for your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle" in the back of what to do this, it . Then we tell you what you need ...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
...TransmissionOperation
Your automatic transmission may have left the engine running unless you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle if the shift lever is capable of being moved out of It ... your battery. If you need t o leave your transfercase is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI) o r four-wheel high (4HI) or four-wheel low (4LO) not in NEUTRAL (N). If you haveto. This display must be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
...SECOND (2) for starting your brakes off and on steep hills or winding roads or for off -road driving. You can use your vehicle ~ from a stop when going slowly enough.
FIRST (1): This position ... steep hills, or i n deep snow or mud. Also, if you more power. SECOND (2): This position gives you stop on steep hills, or for off -road driving.
If the selector lever is put in...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
... dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you downshift. This is like a standard axle most normal driving conditions. Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped)
If your vehicle's drivetrain.
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It is in the 4HI or 41,O positions for extra traction. your rear axle can send your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
Manual Transfer Case
An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the manual transfer case, the transfer case shift lever is on the floor next to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 2HI 4HI
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Owner's Manual - Page 86
...normal. To shift your transfer case into
NEUTRAL ( N ) .
4HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. The front axle portion of the diagram on the ...snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
such as on . A slight delay between shifting and the pattern's lighting is not engaged i n two-wheel drive. Your vehicle can shift from 2HI to 4H1 or from 4HI...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... of 4LO is for an automatic transmission. You can choose among three driving settings:
2HI: This setting is to 3.2 km/h).
2. in NEUTRAL ( N )
Electronic TransferCase (If Equipped)
If your vehicle.
For a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be engaged. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as you shift into or out...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...illuminated before shifting your trrmstnission i n t o gear. This will get you into PARK (P). Shifting from 4HI to 2HI
Press and release the 2HI switch. and the front axle will unlock automatically. front axle will ...which setting you were driving off-road in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in sand, mud or deep snow and climbing or descending ...
Owner's Manual - Page 147
... when it is moving , you can move the fan control to HI for 2.1 few moments before driving off. You will increase the tlow of air coming out of your instrument panel. Ventilation Tips
Keep ... the sides of your windows.
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Keep the air path under the front seats clear of ice, snow or any outlets that are open. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Ventilation System
For ...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
..., as twoor three seconds or more those control systemsthan the tires of and road can lose control you 're driving on That's perception time. Theyare the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. on snow or ice, it to go. Average reaction time is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
...o anticipate problems. They arenot designed for a second skid if il occurs. For safety. While driving on the road to make them higher center of control or vehicle rollover.
4-14 try your vehicle.... You may resulti n loss of gravity than low-slung sports cars are dcsigned to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. ice or packed snow on a surface with other material is defined ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
... need to be on an unpaved surface., it's especially important to stop suddenly or change abruptlyup ahead? Scanning the Terrain
Off-road driving can be affected by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. When you may experience slipping. You have t o use your vehicle in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
... worst tire traction. poor steering and difficult braking can weaken the ice.
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
When you drive in Water
4-26 It's best to use a low gear when you do get moving so ~ O L Id o n ' t get good traction. When you drive on steering. On wet ice, for example,the traction is nm...
Owner's Manual - Page 202
...small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.And, if you will need to and be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag sand, a of piece of old carpet or a couple burlap bags... in good shape forwinter. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road,you items inyour vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of provide traction. You may want...
Owner's Manual - Page 203
or loose snow -- drive with ice.On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in the Index. If you would on ...stability when you make a hard stop on wet ice until you 're actually on dry pavement. smooth ice, packed, blowing. Try t o avoid driving on a slippery road. Try not t o brake while you hit a spot that's covered with caution. The road might be even more .
Watch...
Owner's Manual - Page 304
... Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear.
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal r i m diameters... tires. For example. If you mix tires of their use (if you could causeyou to drive with respect to vehicles sold in road characteristics and clilnate. traction and temperature performance. (This ...
Owner's Manual - Page 383
... through the windshield.) Dealership name.
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Owner's Manual - Page 390
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