1997 GMC Safari Support Question
1997 GMC Safari Support Question
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Question posted by peeterburg on April 3rd, 2011
Transmission?
At start up when engine is cold, the transmission shift smooth and easy, but when it worms up , shifting hard, from 1st to 2nd , just bought the van a month ago, trans fluid looks nice clean, added Lukas, no change.
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Owner's Manual - Page 75
... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
...(C): This position lets you turn off (for is example, if your ignition, steering wheel and transmission shift lever in PARK (P). if so, is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while... You will only be sure you can't turn the key hard.
Using a tool to LOCK. Use OFF if you from startingyour vehicle.
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START (E): This startsyour engine. I you must have your vehicle in ? It's a...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
...'t try to shift to START. Shift toPARK (P) only when your starter motor.
2.
And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle isstopped. Starting Your Engine
Move your batteryto be drained much sooner. that's a safety feature.To restart when you're already moving .If you do, youcould damage the transmission. If it starts. turn 1. Your engine won't start right away, hold...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
...vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Turn off when the engine reaches 5,600 rpm. Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
In very cold weather, 0°...engine starts,let go of this manual that shuts the fuel off the engine.
2. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your dealer. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change way the the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... parking your GM dealer in ? Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could beseriously injured. Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for ... 110-volt AC outlet.If the cordwon't reach, use when you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous toget out of oil you contact your vehicle. Theanswer...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... pressure on fairly level ground, always set your regular brakes before starting the engine.
Your vehicle hasa brake-transmission shift interlock. To rock your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer'' in this gear to . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.
You have to back up. Ensure the shift lever is stopped. See you can move the shiftlever to...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
...engine is dangerous.
NOTICE:
Damage to yourtransmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. NEUTRAL (N): In this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start... you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. DRIVE (D): This position is being towed.
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... you additional traction on very steep hills, or in FIRST (l), the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to hold your transmission or transfer case or both.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even ...feature will allow the wheel with only the accelerator pedal.
I NOTICE:
If your engine's driving power is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for extratraction. Also...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
... Index.
Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can . Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want . Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you can 't shift outof PARK (P), try this:
1 . When you are parking on ahill...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
... Compartment
G.
Dome Override Button Multifunction Lever D. Cigarette Lighter
S. Rear WasherWiper
B. Rear Defogger
I. Hood Release
J. Rear Heater Control
L. Audio System
H. A. Hazard Lamp Switch
M. Accessory Power Outlets
E. Transmission Shift Lever E Ignition Switch
0. Comfort Controls Rear A/C Control
R.
Owner's Manual - Page 190
... (including engine braking by shifting to go. and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. If your vehicle starts to slide... more dangerous than day driving. One reason is on the road to these conditions. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
A
Night driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 213
... well. It's important to check occasionally to engine overheating. On a longuphill grade, shift down , you 're about to a lower gear before turningthe engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on level ground) with the automatic transmission in the Index. Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer
When you start down a long or steep downgrade. Driving On...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
... your engine; If you :
0
Start your parking
4.
Each of the chocks.
3. Check periodically to move. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. brake, and shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 240
... your jacking equipment to go away as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts. Steer to maintain lane position, and then ... is merely the cooling system functioning properly. So you start the engine. The fan will create adrag that pulls the vehicle ...require the same correction you want the vehicle to change a flat tire safely. It will go . accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 277
... may have to idle the engine longer. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures areabove 50°F (10°C).
Keep the engine running. If it 's colder than 50°F ( 1OOC), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
A cold check is made after the...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
... or paper towel.
4. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in place.
2. then... flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check.
1. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these steps:
3. If the fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 331
... refill at first engine oil change.At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed . See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following.
Standard Differential -- bushings, steering linkageand transfer case shift linkage, parkingbrake cable guides, and brake pedal springs. Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at the same intervals...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
... and necessary. Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck.
See "Engine Oil" in the Index for furtherdetails. See "Audio Systems" in the Index for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid levelin the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 369
... Switch Check
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock(BTSI) Check
I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be parked on a level surface.
2. Before you start , be sure you or others could be ready to turn off , turn the key to start the engine. NOTE: Do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 391
... Equipment. Tire ...2-22. 6-23 All-WheelDrive ...Aluminum Wheels. Adding ...3-28 Audio Systems ...3-9 Automatic 7-44 Transmission Check ...Transmission Fluid ...6-20 2-19 Transmission Operation ...Axle Front ...6-24 2-22 Locking Rear ...6-25 Rear ...6-36 Battery ...5-3 Jump Starting ...Replacement. Cleaning ...6-57 Antenna. Remote Keyless Entry ...2-9 5-3 Warnings ...8-9 BBBAutoLine ...Better...
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