1997 GMC JIMMY parking brake

Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle. and information on starting.
shifting
and braking. Also explained are the instru~nsnt panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have LI problem.
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Keys
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Endgate/Liftgate
The
t't
New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Ensine Coolant Heater- (Option)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission
Locking Rear Axle
All-Wheel Drive
(If Equipped)
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Parking Brake
Shifting
Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Trans~nission Models
Only)
Shifting Out of PARK (Pj
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Operation
When you press UNLOCK. the driver's door and
endgate will unlock automatically.
If you press
UNLOCK
again within five seconds. all doors will
unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors.
Press the
REAR button twice within 3 1/2 seconds to
unlock and unlatch the rear glass. If your vehicle has
an automatic transmission. the transmission must be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle has
a manual transmission, you must engage the
parking brake.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen. a replacenm~t can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to yo~~r
dealer. When the doaler matches the replacement
transmitter to your
c.ehicle, any renlaining transmitters
Inust
also be matched. Once yo~~r dealer has coded the
new translnitter. the
lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have
only two transmitters
matched
to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal LIS~. the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about
two years.
You can
tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range
in any location. If you have to
it's probably time to change the battery.
5 net close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
1 NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever
located
on the console between the seats or on the
steering column.
There are several different positions for
YOLK shift lever.
If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever. it
features an electronic shift position indicator within the
instrument cluster. This display must be powered
anytime the
shift lever is capable of being moved out of-’
the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in
the OFF position, but not locked, there will be a snnall
current drain on your battery which could discharge
your battery over a period of time. If you need to leave
your key
in the ignition in the OFF position for an
extended period, it is recommended that you disconnect
the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging
your battery.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when
YOLI start your engine because yo~~r
vehicle can’t move easily. It
is dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
nwve the shift lever to
PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
be free to roll
-- even if your shift lever is
in
PARK (P) -- if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in
a drive gear, two-wheel high
(2HI) or four-wheel
high
(4HI) or four-wheel low (4LO) -- not in
NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index.
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NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or
idle your engine.
REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal, wait
about six seconds, then shift into
REVERSE (R). Then
let
up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the
accelerator pedal.
I NOTICE:
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE
(R) while
your vehicle
is moving could damage
your transmission.
Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake. for
parking your vehicle.
Shift Light
SHIFT
If you have a manual
transmission. you have a
SHIFT light.
This light
will show you when to shift to the next higher
gear for best fuel economy.
When this
light comes on, you can shift to the next
higher gear
if weather, road and traffic conditions let
you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly
and
shift when the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on
and off if you quickly change the position of the
accelerator. Ignore the
SHIFT light when you downshift.
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The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator
will light up when you shift
into four-wheel drive. A
slight delay between shifting and the pattern's lighting is
normal. If the pattern does not light up, or if the front
axle lights
do not go out after you shift out of
four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system.
Turn
the INT LIGHTS switch located to the right of
your headlamp switch to dim your transfer case
indicator light when your headlamps or parking lamps
are on. This
will also cause your instrument p.anel lights
to dim.
2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and
highway situat.ions. Your front axle
is not engaged in
two-wheel drive.
4HI: This setting engages your front axle to help
drive
your vehicle. Use 4H1 when you need extra
traction. such
as on snowy or icy roads. or in most
off-road situations.
N SET PARK BRAKE: Shift to this neutral setting
only when your vehicle needs to be towed.
4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give
you extra traction and provides extra gear reduction.
YOLI may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power
to all four wheels. You might choose 4L0 if you were
driving off-road
in sand, mud or deep snow and
climbing or descending steep hills.
You can shift from
2HI to 4H1 or from 4HI to 2HI while
the vehicle
is moving. Do not press the transfer case
shift lever button when shifting from
2HI to ;CHI or
from
4HI to 2HI.
To shift your transfer case into N SET PARK BRAKE:
1. Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into
NEUTRAL
(N).
2. Set the parking brake. Your vehicle can roll unless
the brakes are applied.
3. Pull the transfer case shift lever into N SET
PARK BRAKE.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake. hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake
pedal with your left
foot. If the ignition is on, the brake
system warning light
will come on.
To
release the parking brake hold the regular brake
pedal
down.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You
may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill,
see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows
what to
do first to keep the trailer from moving.
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission
Models Only)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when
you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that
follow. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual
transfer case shift
lever and your transfer case is
in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll,
even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure
the transfer case is in
a drive gear -- not in
NEUTRAL
(N). If you’re pulling a trailer, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Column Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brakc.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this:
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0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer
case shift lever-. be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear
-- not in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Retnove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in
PARK (P).
Console Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this:
0 Hold in the button on the lever.
0 Push the lever all the way toward the front of
the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave
your vehicle with the key. your vehicle
is in PARK (P).
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