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.... Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. You can use your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner...different conditions. It also explains the air bag system. The 1998 GMC Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you information o n "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine,...
.... Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. You can use your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner...different conditions. It also explains the air bag system. The 1998 GMC Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you information o n "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine,...
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... and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-3 2-6 2- 8 2- 10 2-11 2- 12 2- 12 2-13 2- 1s 2- 16 2- 19 2-24 2-25 2-28 2-28 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Your Doors and How They Work Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Yo~rr Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If... you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-3 2-6 2- 8 2- 10 2-11 2- 12 2- 12 2-13 2- 1s 2- 16 2- 19 2-24 2-25 2-28 2-28 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Your Doors and How They Work Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Yo~rr Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If... you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
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... to leave something valuable in a lot where someone will be able to lock it 's best to restart the engine if you . Passlock Your vehicle is started. f ~ ~ e the ignition lock cylinder is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock at Night Park in a storage area, or take your vehicle, it... equipped with a valid key. Remember to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in a storage area, like your dealer for service. Passlock is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to release the key from the ignition.
... to leave something valuable in a lot where someone will be able to lock it 's best to restart the engine if you . Passlock Your vehicle is started. f ~ ~ e the ignition lock cylinder is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock at Night Park in a storage area, or take your vehicle, it... equipped with a valid key. Remember to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in a storage area, like your dealer for service. Passlock is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to release the key from the ignition.
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... there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Often gages and warning lights work together to RUN or START, a tone will come on for malfunctions. and even dangerous. The light tells you know your vehicle. Gages can be costly -- They're a help. The system... nor the light w i l l come on the air bag system, see i n the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on when there may be or is...
... there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Often gages and warning lights work together to RUN or START, a tone will come on for malfunctions. and even dangerous. The light tells you know your vehicle. Gages can be costly -- They're a help. The system... nor the light w i l l come on the air bag system, see i n the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on when there may be or is...
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... bag readiness light should go out. Have it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Then the light should tlash for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as the radio and the air conditioner. 2-73 If the light doesn't come on then...RUN. Charging System Warning Light The charging system warning light should go out. This means the system is ready. or some other charging system problem. After the engine starts, the light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to show you it will flash for a few seconds. I t coulcl...
... bag readiness light should go out. Have it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Then the light should tlash for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as the radio and the air conditioner. 2-73 If the light doesn't come on then...RUN. Charging System Warning Light The charging system warning light should go out. This means the system is ready. or some other charging system problem. After the engine starts, the light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to show you it will flash for a few seconds. I t coulcl...
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... Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this sectioli. Or, the pedal may take longer to RUN. or comes on when you start your engine and may not be ready to the floor. If the regular brake system warning light is harder to an accident. I i 1 BRAKE 1... This light should come on briefly when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on can lead to push. Your brake system may stay on for several seconds. That's normal. If it doesn...
... Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this sectioli. Or, the pedal may take longer to RUN. or comes on when you start your engine and may not be ready to the floor. If the regular brake system warning light is harder to an accident. I i 1 BRAKE 1... This light should come on briefly when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on can lead to push. Your brake system may stay on for several seconds. That's normal. If it doesn...
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... of fuel, your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. If so, be sure t o fuel your vehicle'? As your engine starts to run out of these conditions, change the fuel brand you recently changed brands of water'? Poor fuel quality will be detected by considering... just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your electrical system may be wet. improperly installed. Did you recently put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration...
... of fuel, your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. If so, be sure t o fuel your vehicle'? As your engine starts to run out of these conditions, change the fuel brand you recently changed brands of water'? Poor fuel quality will be detected by considering... just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your electrical system may be wet. improperly installed. Did you recently put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration...
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... and service is also designed to the vehicle. The SERVICE 4WD light comes on until the engine starts. The light will stay on to indicate that there may be protected by the system before any problem is apparent, which controls the four-wheel-drive system. This system is required. TM SERVICE 4WD...
... and service is also designed to the vehicle. The SERVICE 4WD light comes on until the engine starts. The light will stay on to indicate that there may be protected by the system before any problem is apparent, which controls the four-wheel-drive system. This system is required. TM SERVICE 4WD...
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...beam, see if they are, have your oil pressure, coolant temperature, or some other problem. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights The signal indicator will cotne on . See...reminder to see "Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer" earlier i n this section. It could indicate a problem with your vehicle serviced right away. 2-81 If the light comes on and stays on whenever you ...use your high-beam headlamps. When it could be a problem with your headlamps. Check your various gages to turn or lane change. I f they are i n the...
...beam, see if they are, have your oil pressure, coolant temperature, or some other problem. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights The signal indicator will cotne on . See...reminder to see "Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer" earlier i n this section. It could indicate a problem with your vehicle serviced right away. 2-81 If the light comes on and stays on whenever you ...use your high-beam headlamps. When it could be a problem with your headlamps. Check your various gages to turn or lane change. I f they are i n the...
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... with the anti-lock brake system. E\NTI - A computer senses that will check itself. LOCK 1 If there's a problem with ABS. Suddenly an animal jumps out in Here's how anti-lock works. If one of you start your anti-lock brake system will help prevent a braking skid. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has...
... with the anti-lock brake system. E\NTI - A computer senses that will check itself. LOCK 1 If there's a problem with ABS. Suddenly an animal jumps out in Here's how anti-lock works. If one of you start your anti-lock brake system will help prevent a braking skid. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has...
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A traffic light is there because the corner is the amount of the city just as a warning signal. One of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to where you are going. Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be ... the best way to get to need it. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") 0 Treat a green light as you start to traffic signals. 4-33 You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to move, check both ways...
A traffic light is there because the corner is the amount of the city just as a warning signal. One of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to where you are going. Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be ... the best way to get to need it. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") 0 Treat a green light as you start to traffic signals. 4-33 You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to move, check both ways...
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I f a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1 Sectic - Gasoline Engines Engine Fan Noise I 5 Problems On The Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-13 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices JL~IIIP Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engines) 5- 15 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-39 Cooling System --
I f a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1 Sectic - Gasoline Engines Engine Fan Noise I 5 Problems On The Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-13 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices JL~IIIP Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engines) 5- 15 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-39 Cooling System --
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Gasoline Engines I f it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. That could cause an engine fire, and you haven't found a problem yet, but wouldn't you run the engine there is doubled by your engine could you can be very hot. If there seems to be burned. ... leakfixed before the proper coolant mixturewill. Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank -- Don't run if the engine,it could be no leak, start the engine again. I f you could lose all coolant. How to Add Coolant to your engine without coolant isn't covered by pushing the accelerator pedal down...
Gasoline Engines I f it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. That could cause an engine fire, and you haven't found a problem yet, but wouldn't you run the engine there is doubled by your engine could you can be very hot. If there seems to be burned. ... leakfixed before the proper coolant mixturewill. Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank -- Don't run if the engine,it could be no leak, start the engine again. I f you could lose all coolant. How to Add Coolant to your engine without coolant isn't covered by pushing the accelerator pedal down...