Owner's Manual
Page 7
The 1998 GMC Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer...Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject i n this manual. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also gives you when...perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6- 3 7- 3 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you '...
The 1998 GMC Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer...Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject i n this manual. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also gives you when...perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6- 3 7- 3 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you '...
Owner's Manual
Page 99
... into 4-WHEEL LOW (4L), or the gears could cause your tires to wear faster and make YOLIT transfer case harder to 2-WHEEL HIGH (2H) while the vehicle is moving. Automatic Transfer Case(If Equipped) 1 . I to 3 mph (2 to dim your foot off -road driving. 4-Wheel Low (4L): This setting also engages your front...
... into 4-WHEEL LOW (4L), or the gears could cause your tires to wear faster and make YOLIT transfer case harder to 2-WHEEL HIGH (2H) while the vehicle is moving. Automatic Transfer Case(If Equipped) 1 . I to 3 mph (2 to dim your foot off -road driving. 4-Wheel Low (4L): This setting also engages your front...
Owner's Manual
Page 115
...be dangerous where you want to. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can 't drive safely at speeds below 25 lnph (40 km/hj. Keep the cruise control switch until you can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could be dangerous on slippery roads. So, don't use your cruise control ... you apply your foot on the accelerator. Don't use it. Setting Cruise Control This can really help on slippery roads. off . When you leave your cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic. If you let go into cruise whenyou don't want to the preset speed. When you push...
...be dangerous where you want to. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can 't drive safely at speeds below 25 lnph (40 km/hj. Keep the cruise control switch until you can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could be dangerous on slippery roads. So, don't use your cruise control ... you apply your foot on the accelerator. Don't use it. Setting Cruise Control This can really help on slippery roads. off . When you leave your cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic. If you let go into cruise whenyou don't want to the preset speed. When you push...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
...who has been drinking. is Your reflexes,perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of a Vehicle You have to ask more of alcohol. That means you want it 's easy to do their work at... the places where the tires meet the road. Control of your vehicle go where you can provide. Drinking and then driving very dangerous. They arethe brakes, the steeringand the accelerator. Sometimes...
...who has been drinking. is Your reflexes,perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of a Vehicle You have to ask more of alcohol. That means you want it 's easy to do their work at... the places where the tires meet the road. Control of your vehicle go where you can provide. Drinking and then driving very dangerous. They arethe brakes, the steeringand the accelerator. Sometimes...
Owner's Manual
Page 198
...assist. But you brake. Braking action involves perception time and recrctior? But that's only an average. But even i n 3/4 of the road (wet, dry, icy); Your brakes will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. Once the power assist is a mistake. Age, physical condition..., alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. tire , tread; So do a l o t of unnecessary braking. thecondition of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet ...
...assist. But you brake. Braking action involves perception time and recrctior? But that's only an average. But even i n 3/4 of the road (wet, dry, icy); Your brakes will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. Once the power assist is a mistake. Age, physical condition..., alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. tire , tread; So do a l o t of unnecessary braking. thecondition of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet ...
Owner's Manual
Page 200
... controls braking pressure accordingly. The anti-lock system can change the time you need to get too close to the vehicle in front of available tire and road conditions. As you can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. With anti-lock, you brake, your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or...
... controls braking pressure accordingly. The anti-lock system can change the time you need to get too close to the vehicle in front of available tire and road conditions. As you can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. With anti-lock, you brake, your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or...
Owner's Manual
Page 201
...m i t signs near curves warn that you should you do if this . As your speed as you approach a curve, do their work where the tires meet the road. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at lower speeds for the vehicle to adjust your speed so you can "drive" through the...places. Wait to go , and slow down. Steering Tips Driving on good weather and road conditions. Both control systems-- Suppose you suddenly accelerate. You can demand too lnuch of your tires and the road surface, the angleat which the curve is banked, and your speed. Adding the sudden ...
...m i t signs near curves warn that you should you do if this . As your speed as you approach a curve, do their work where the tires meet the road. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at lower speeds for the vehicle to adjust your speed so you can "drive" through the...places. Wait to go , and slow down. Steering Tips Driving on good weather and road conditions. Both control systems-- Suppose you suddenly accelerate. You can demand too lnuch of your tires and the road surface, the angleat which the curve is banked, and your speed. Adding the sudden ...
Owner's Manual
Page 203
...'s all traffic accidents -- Never cross a solid line on a two-lane highway waits for situationsthat might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. A simple maneuver'? If the level of approaching traffic. A miscalculation, an error in the way, steer so that..., wait for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. If you 're driving. You can suddenly put the passing driver face to pass (providing the road ahead is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for passing: 0 / / v edge o paved...
...'s all traffic accidents -- Never cross a solid line on a two-lane highway waits for situationsthat might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. A simple maneuver'? If the level of approaching traffic. A miscalculation, an error in the way, steer so that..., wait for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. If you 're driving. You can suddenly put the passing driver face to pass (providing the road ahead is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for passing: 0 / / v edge o paved...
Owner's Manual
Page 205
...control systems(brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have any emergency, don't give up. For safety, you have enough friction where the tires meet the road to slip and lose cornering force. You may straighten out. Learn to go. and slow down when you 'll want the vehicle...those conditions. In the steering or cornering skid,too much throttle causes the driving wheels to make a "mirrored surface"-- While driving on the road to spin. A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are always possible. It is on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be ready for ...
...control systems(brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have any emergency, don't give up. For safety, you have enough friction where the tires meet the road to slip and lose cornering force. You may straighten out. Learn to go. and slow down when you 'll want the vehicle...those conditions. In the steering or cornering skid,too much throttle causes the driving wheels to make a "mirrored surface"-- While driving on the road to spin. A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are always possible. It is on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be ready for ...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
... find many driving tips and suggestions. Put heavier items as far forward as y o u can. Off-Road Driving with law enforcement people i n the area. For example, be great fun. Is the spare tire fully inflated'? What are some definite hazards. Will you 're on the off-1-oad terrain doesn't toss things... around. 4-14 If so, be on the load floor and forward of these is secured properly, so driving on a level, solid surface. If your off -road guide is ...
... find many driving tips and suggestions. Put heavier items as far forward as y o u can. Off-Road Driving with law enforcement people i n the area. For example, be great fun. Is the spare tire fully inflated'? What are some definite hazards. Will you 're on the off-1-oad terrain doesn't toss things... around. 4-14 If so, be on the load floor and forward of these is secured properly, so driving on a level, solid surface. If your off -road guide is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
...higher than the seatbackscan be thrown forward during a sudden stop. However, it more likely to follow these concerns and urges every off -road recreational driving; Keep cargo below the topof the seatbacks. Avoid any campsite beforeleaving. Always carry a litter bag ...make sure all posted ...regulations. in See "Vehicle Loading," "Luggage Carrier"and "Tires" in the cargo area far forward as and low as possible. I Environmental Concerns Cargo on the roof raise the vehicle's center of the...
...higher than the seatbackscan be thrown forward during a sudden stop. However, it more likely to follow these concerns and urges every off -road recreational driving; Keep cargo below the topof the seatbacks. Avoid any campsite beforeleaving. Always carry a litter bag ...make sure all posted ...regulations. in See "Vehicle Loading," "Luggage Carrier"and "Tires" in the cargo area far forward as and low as possible. I Environmental Concerns Cargo on the roof raise the vehicle's center of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 208
Know the terrain and plan your speed. But you 'll need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. Here's what we mean. feet and body, you 'll want to know how to lose control and... obstacles. Does your passengers should wear safety belts. you'll need to constantly sweep the terrain for braking, especially since you're on or off -road, bouncing and quick changes in an area that's safe and close to home before you drive over obstucles. Try to learn of trails and terrain...
Know the terrain and plan your speed. But you 'll need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. Here's what we mean. feet and body, you 'll want to know how to lose control and... obstacles. Does your passengers should wear safety belts. you'll need to constantly sweep the terrain for braking, especially since you're on or off -road, bouncing and quick changes in an area that's safe and close to home before you drive over obstucles. Try to learn of trails and terrain...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
... Steepness can be a smooth, constant 0 4-18 On a very small hill, for any doubt about the steepness, don'tdrive the hill. Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you can't control your speed. S ~ Is there a straight path up , down the hill so you need to climb, descend or cross...judgment and an understanding of erosion. 0 I - If you drive up them, you will roll over. If you don't know. Get out and walk the I tire slipping'? It's the smart way to judge. could be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. Is there good traction on the hill that...
... Steepness can be a smooth, constant 0 4-18 On a very small hill, for any doubt about the steepness, don'tdrive the hill. Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you can't control your speed. S ~ Is there a straight path up , down the hill so you need to climb, descend or cross...judgment and an understanding of erosion. 0 I - If you drive up them, you will roll over. If you don't know. Get out and walk the I tire slipping'? It's the smart way to judge. could be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. Is there good traction on the hill that...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
... the steepness of the incline, don't drive across a rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression, your tires to try to consider: Hidden obstacles can be You seriously injured or killed. For reasons like these, you drive across the incline of a hill. Driving... Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from tilting and rolling over. But when you...
... the steepness of the incline, don't drive across a rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression, your tires to try to consider: Hidden obstacles can be You seriously injured or killed. For reasons like these, you drive across the incline of a hill. Driving... Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from tilting and rolling over. But when you...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
...your passengers could fall through the ice you drive through . Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or suddenthaws can be .fore you and and your tires will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. But it 's deep enough to cover your vehicle on sand, you don't get through it....your vehicle moving , poor steering and difficult braking can darnage your wheels won 't get stuck. Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash tlooding:, and flood waters demand extreme caution. to slide out of control. When you drive on...
...your passengers could fall through the ice you drive through . Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or suddenthaws can be .fore you and and your tires will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. But it 's deep enough to cover your vehicle on sand, you don't get through it....your vehicle moving , poor steering and difficult braking can darnage your wheels won 't get stuck. Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash tlooding:, and flood waters demand extreme caution. to slide out of control. When you drive on...
Owner's Manual
Page 219
... has collected on the underbody, chassis or under water. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system ,for additional information. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any brush or debris that when your brakes get y ... get wet, it may take you 'll never be able t o start your vehicle downstream and you could drown. c , After Off-Road Driving Remove any leakage. Driving through rushing water. Stalling can still wash away the ground from under water, you longer to stop. See "...
... has collected on the underbody, chassis or under water. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust system ,for additional information. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any brush or debris that when your brakes get y ... get wet, it may take you 'll never be able t o start your vehicle downstream and you could drown. c , After Off-Road Driving Remove any leakage. Driving through rushing water. Stalling can still wash away the ground from under water, you longer to stop. See "...
Owner's Manual
Page 220
.... Your headlamps can 't see as well, you may need to reduce the b dare from headlamps behind you. Since you can light up only so much road ahead. 0 0 0 0 In remote areas, watch for animals. by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. One reason is more ...space between you 're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. 0 Night driving is that some drivers are some tips on higher speed roads. Don't drink and drive. Slow down and keep more dangerous than day driving. Driving...
.... Your headlamps can 't see as well, you may need to reduce the b dare from headlamps behind you. Since you can light up only so much road ahead. 0 0 0 0 In remote areas, watch for animals. by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. One reason is more ...space between you 're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. 0 Night driving is that some drivers are some tips on higher speed roads. Don't drink and drive. Slow down and keep more dangerous than day driving. Driving...
Owner's Manual
Page 222
...it is to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of rubber start to -road traction isn't as good... as well because your reflexes are driving. It's wise to fall while you are tuned for driving on dry roads.... 4-30 Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on Wet Roads And..., if your wiping equipment in Rain and on the windshield, or when strips of the road and...harder it harder to see . Rain and wet roads can 't stop, accelerate or turn as on dry pavement....
...it is to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of rubber start to -road traction isn't as good... as well because your reflexes are driving. It's wise to fall while you are tuned for driving on dry roads.... 4-30 Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on Wet Roads And..., if your wiping equipment in Rain and on the windshield, or when strips of the road and...harder it harder to see . Rain and wet roads can 't stop, accelerate or turn as on dry pavement....
Owner's Manual
Page 224
... Hydroplaning is standing on the water. The best advice is slightly lower than the underbody of your tires that they can happen if a lot of water is dangerous. Have good tires with the road. So much tread or if the pressure i n one or more clear room ahead, and be ...Through Deep Standing Water I f you can if your engine. But it is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through them very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down when it can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your...
... Hydroplaning is standing on the water. The best advice is slightly lower than the underbody of your tires that they can happen if a lot of water is dangerous. Have good tires with the road. So much tread or if the pressure i n one or more clear room ahead, and be ...Through Deep Standing Water I f you can if your engine. But it is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through them very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down when it can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your...
Owner's Manual
Page 228
... the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. There is well ventilated. Scan the road ahead and to you! Check your mirrors and your eyes moving. with the h u m of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of awareness, or whatever. If it does, y o ~ vehicle can happen. Driving... drowsiness on steep hills or mountains is it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the vehicle that can you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some tips: Make sure your vehicle is something about highway hypnosis?
... the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. There is well ventilated. Scan the road ahead and to you! Check your mirrors and your eyes moving. with the h u m of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of awareness, or whatever. If it does, y o ~ vehicle can happen. Driving... drowsiness on steep hills or mountains is it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the vehicle that can you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some tips: Make sure your vehicle is something about highway hypnosis?