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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine An emergency like this, requires close attention and a
quick decision. If
you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended
9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can
turn it a full
180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But
you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once
you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible
is a good reason to practice defensive driving at
all times and wear safety belts properly.
Off-Road Recovery
You m find sometime that your right wheels have
droppe
1 off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while
you’re ,Iriving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease
off the
accelerator and then, if there is nothing
in the way, steer so
that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You
can
turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the
right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then
turn your
steering wheel to
go straight down the roadway.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine e.” What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about
A: If this happens, there are some things you should
to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill?
do, and there are some things you must not do.
First, here’s what you
should do:
Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and
keep it from rolling backwards. Also, apply the
parking brake.
0 If your engine is still running, shift the transmission
to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and
slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R).
restart it. With the brake pedal depressed and the
parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to
PARK
(P) and restart the engine. Then, shift to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and’
slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in
REVERSE (R).
0 If your engine has stopped running, you’ll need to
0 As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand
on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock‘position. This
way,
you’ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight
and maneuver as
you back down. It’s best that you
back down the hill with your wheels straight rather
than in the left
or right direction. Turning the wheel
too far
to the left or right will increase the possibility
of a rollover.
Here are some things you
must nut do if you stall, or are
about
to stall, when going up a hill.
0 Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into
NEUTRAL (N) to “rev-up” the engine and regain
forward momentum. This won’t work. Your vehicle
will roll backwards very quickly and you could
go
out of control.
Instead, apply
the regular brake to stop the
vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and
slowly back straight down.
,e Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall
when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to
stall your vehicle, it’s steep enough
to cause you to
roll over if you turn around. If you can’t make it up
the hill, you must back straight down the hill.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine H'ow to Add Coolant to the Radiator
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap
and
upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure
cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.
(Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there
is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as
you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need is located in the rear cargo
area. You’ll also find your spare tire there.
On two-door Utility and Suburban models, the spare tire
is located at the rear
of the vehicle. To remove the spare
tire, first open the tire cover, if you have one. Turn the
wing nut counterclockwise and take it, and the adapter,
off the bolt. Take the tire out
of the vehicle and remove
the tire cover.
On four-door utility models, the spare tire may be stored
under the vehicle in an underbody carrier.
4-Door Utility Models
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Ratchet
D. Jack Handle
E. Retainer
E Valve Stem, Pointed Down
G. Spare Tire
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other
side has a
DOWN marking. Assemble the ratchet to
the hook near the end
of the jack handle (as
illustrated) with the
DOWN marking facing you.
Insert the other end through the hole in the rear
bumper and into the hoist shaft.
2. Turn the ratchet to lower the spare tire to the ground.
Continue to turn the ratchet until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
3. When the tire has been lowered, tiltlthe retainer at
the end
of the cable so it can be pulled up through
the wheel opening.
4. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. If
your two-door utility
model has a jack cover,
turn the wing nut
counterclockwise and
take the cover off.
To take the jack out, turn the wing nut counterclockwise
and take it and the retainer off. Take the jack and storage
box out and take the tools out of the box.
Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves
secured to the jack. You can use them when changing
the tire, or during other emergency situations.
Remember to replace them with the jack,
so you will
have them
if needed later.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To open the jack cover on four-door utility models, push
the cover latches down and remove the cover.
To take the jack out, turn the wing-head bolt
counterclockwise and take
it and the retainer off. Take
the jack and storage box out and take the
tools out
of the box.
Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves
secured to the jack.
You can use them when changing
the tire, or during other emergency situations.
Remember to replace them with the jack,
so you will
have them
if needed later.
If your Suburban has a jack
cover, lift the tab
up to
release the cover, then take
it off.
To take the jack out, turn the wing nut counterclockwise
and take it and the retainer off. Take the jack and storage
box out and take the tools out of the box.
Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves
secured to the jack. You can use them when changing
the tire, or during other emergency situations.
Remember to replace them with the jack,
so you will
have them
if needed later.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine With the UP marking on
the ratchet facing
you,
rotate the ratchet clockwise.
That will
lift the jack head
a little.
UP Marking DOWN Marking
One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other
side has a DOWN marking.
’ If there is a wheel cbver, pry at different points along
it’s edge until
it comes off.
Be careful; the rim edge may be sharp. Don’t try
to
remove it with your bare hands.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle has
wheel nut caps, use
the wheel wrench and
ratchet
to remove them.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise, with
DOWN facing
you, to
remove the wheel nut caps.
Then take off the hub cap.
If the wheel also has a trim ring, use the wheel wrench
to pry along the edge and remove it.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Use the ratchet and
wheel wrench
to loosen
all the wheel nuts. Turn
the wheel wrench
counterclockwise, with
DOWN facing you, to
loosen the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove the wheel
nuts
yet.
If the wheel has a smooth center piece or a center piece
with recessed nuts, place the wheel wrench in the slot
on the wheel and gently pry off. 2. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the
jack handle extension on the jack handle.
3. Position the jack under the vehicle.
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