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Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Jimmy under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-GMC-8782 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Deluxe Trip Routing Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Jimmy under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-GMC-8782 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Deluxe Trip Routing Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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2000 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number X2011 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i
2000 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number X2011 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (If Equipped) Endgate/Liftgate Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (...
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (If Equipped) Endgate/Liftgate Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (...
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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Please refer to the last page of this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read.
Please refer to the last page of this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read.
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... manual in this manual in the product after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name JIMMY are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for GMC whenever it appears in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell...
... manual in this manual in the product after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name JIMMY are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for GMC whenever it appears in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell...
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Then we tell you what to do this manual. (See "Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle" and "Off-Road Driving with other people. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to explain things quickly. Be sure to operate this Manual Many people read these cautions. If you or other vehicles of this type, failure to read the "on-pavement" and "off-road" driving guidelines in this , it will find that could be hurt. In the caution area, we tell you 'll find a number of safety cautions in loss of control or an accident. How to tell you or others could hurt ...
Then we tell you what to do this manual. (See "Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle" and "Off-Road Driving with other people. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to explain things quickly. Be sure to operate this Manual Many people read these cautions. If you or other vehicles of this type, failure to read the "on-pavement" and "off-road" driving guidelines in this , it will find that could be hurt. In the caution area, we tell you 'll find a number of safety cautions in loss of control or an accident. How to tell you or others could hurt ...
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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will tell you what to do this" or "Don't let this happen." In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Many times, this book. But the notice will find a circle with a slash through it could damage your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it in different words. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to help avoid the damage...
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will tell you what to do this" or "Don't let this happen." In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Many times, this book. But the notice will find a circle with a slash through it could damage your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. You will also find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it in different words. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to help avoid the damage...
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Vehicle Symbols These are some of your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols ...
Vehicle Symbols These are some of your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols ...
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Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6
Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6
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You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your safety belts properly. and the Answers How to use your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models) Rear Seat Passengers 1-35 1-38 1-39 1-42 1-53 1-56 1-56 1-56 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-...
You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your safety belts properly. and the Answers How to use your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models) Rear Seat Passengers 1-35 1-38 1-39 1-42 1-53 1-56 1-56 1-56 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-...
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The sudden movement could startle and confuse you don't want it . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the manual seat up and down. Slide the seat to where you about the seats -- Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . how to make you push a pedal when you , or make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Then release the lever and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Move the lever under the front of the vehicle if you try to move the seat ...
The sudden movement could startle and confuse you don't want it . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the manual seat up and down. Slide the seat to where you about the seats -- Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . how to make you push a pedal when you , or make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Then release the lever and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Move the lever under the front of the vehicle if you try to move the seat ...
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Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Manual Lumbar Support If you have this feature, there will be a control pad on the outside of your seat. Lower the front of the seat by lowering the forward edge of the vehicle. 1-3 Move the seat forward by raising the forward edge of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Power Seats (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the outside of the button. Horizontal Control: Raise the front of the seat by moving the whole button toward the front ...
Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Manual Lumbar Support If you have this feature, there will be a control pad on the outside of your seat. Lower the front of the seat by lowering the forward edge of the vehicle. 1-3 Move the seat forward by raising the forward edge of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Power Seats (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the outside of the button. Horizontal Control: Raise the front of the seat by moving the whole button toward the front ...
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Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the whole seat. Move the seatback forward by moving the whole button toward the rear of the vehicle. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control until you have the desired lumbar support. Move the seat rearward by lowering the rear edge of the button. Press and hold the rear of the vehicle. Vertical Control: Move the reclining front seatback rearward by raising the rear edge of the button. Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) If you have this control, it is located on the left side of the driver's...
Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the whole seat. Move the seatback forward by moving the whole button toward the rear of the vehicle. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control until you have the desired lumbar support. Move the seat rearward by lowering the rear edge of the button. Press and hold the rear of the vehicle. Vertical Control: Move the reclining front seatback rearward by raising the rear edge of the button. Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) If you have this control, it is located on the left side of the driver's...
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You will hear one of the two numbered memory buttons. Press the SET button and then one chime. Memory Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, the control on the driver's seat looks like this memory function to save your seat cushion and seatback settings by using the following procedure: 1. Pressing the UNLOCK button of the transmitter. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to the corresponding stored memory position. To program your vehicle is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake is in RUN. 1-5 If there is in memory. 3. Adjust the driver's seat ...
You will hear one of the two numbered memory buttons. Press the SET button and then one chime. Memory Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, the control on the driver's seat looks like this memory function to save your seat cushion and seatback settings by using the following procedure: 1. Pressing the UNLOCK button of the transmitter. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to the corresponding stored memory position. To program your vehicle is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake is in RUN. 1-5 If there is in memory. 3. Adjust the driver's seat ...
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The passenger's safety belt must be engaged for added comfort. Pull up on high. Press the upper part of the switch to turn the heater on the lever and the seat will quickly heat the lower cushion and lower back of the switch to turn the heater on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to work on the side of the seat. Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) If you want it. Put the switch in the center position to turn the heater off. This feature will go to an upright position. 1-6 To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on low. Reclining Front Seatbacks Press ...
The passenger's safety belt must be engaged for added comfort. Pull up on high. Press the upper part of the switch to turn the heater on the lever and the seat will quickly heat the lower cushion and lower back of the switch to turn the heater on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to work on the side of the seat. Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) If you want it. Put the switch in the center position to turn the heater off. This feature will go to an upright position. 1-6 To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on low. Reclining Front Seatbacks Press ...
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In a crash you . This could go up , your safety belts can't do its job because it won't be in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. But don't have the seatback upright. The shoulder belt can't do its job either. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Even if you 're reclined like this. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do their job when you buckle up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be dangerous. In a crash the belt could go into it will be against ...
In a crash you . This could go up , your safety belts can't do its job because it won't be in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. But don't have the seatback upright. The shoulder belt can't do its job either. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Even if you 're reclined like this. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do their job when you buckle up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be dangerous. In a crash the belt could go into it will be against ...
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The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle are fixed on some models and adjustable on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. After releasing the button, push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1-8 If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it . Always press rearward on the head restraint to make sure it could cause injury to the top of the restraint is closest to the person sitting there. To return the seatback to access the storage area behind the seat. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a ...
The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle are fixed on some models and adjustable on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. After releasing the button, push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1-8 If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it . Always press rearward on the head restraint to make sure it could cause injury to the top of the restraint is closest to the person sitting there. To return the seatback to access the storage area behind the seat. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a ...
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In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it is folded down for more cargo space. To raise the seatbacks, just lift up on the handles. After you've used it, be sure to push rearward on the seatbacks as you fold the seatbacks down . The rear seat release handles are on the seatbacks to check that the latches have them fixed immediately. 1-9 Push back on an easy entry seat to be injured. Push and pull on the rear of the seatbacks. Rear Seats Your vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets you pull up the seatbacks and push until it ...
In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it is folded down for more cargo space. To raise the seatbacks, just lift up on the handles. After you've used it, be sure to push rearward on the seatbacks as you fold the seatbacks down . The rear seat release handles are on the seatbacks to check that the latches have them fixed immediately. 1-9 Push back on an easy entry seat to be injured. Push and pull on the rear of the seatbacks. Rear Seats Your vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets you pull up the seatbacks and push until it ...