1997 GMC JIMMY clock

Setting the Tone
BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
stored position. Turn the knob clocklvise to increase
bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass. When the
BASS control
is rotated, the AUTO TONE setting will
change to MAN.
TREB: Press lightly on this knob to release it f1-on1 its
stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to incrcase
treble
and counterclockwise to decrease treble. When
the TREB
control is rotated, the AUTO TONE setting
will change to MAN. If a station is weak or noisy. you
nay want to decrease the treble.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
yo11'1.e
not using them.
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An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If yo^^ 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
SLICII emergency situations are always
possible is
a good rwson to practice defensive driving at
all times and wear safety belts properly.
Off-Road Recovery
I OFF- ROAD RECOVERY / ,+
-/// edge of paved surface
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pwement, 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. YOLI
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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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the
tlat tire.
1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don't
remove them yet.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack
lift head.
A. Front Frame Hole
B. Rear Frame Hole (?-Door) or Spring Hanger Hole
(+Door)
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10. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence
as shown.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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Follow this diagram to store the llnderbody-mounted spare.
A. Retainer
B. Valve Stem
(Pointed
Down)
C. Spare 01- Flat Tire
D. Spring
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Lower
G. Raise
H. Hoist
Arm
1. Put the tire on the gro~~nd at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer t11ro~1sh the wheel.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle,
through
the hole in the rear bllmper and into the hoist
shaft. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until the tire
is raised against the underside
of the vehicle.
You will hear two "clicks" when the tire is secure.
but p~111 on the tire to make SLII-e.
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Filling Your Tank
The fuel cap is behind
a hinged door on the
driver’s side
of
your vehicle.
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
To take off the cap, turn
it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The
cap has a spring in it: if
you let go of the cap
too soon, it will spring
back to the right.
A CAUTION:
I
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be
badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open
the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank
is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap
all the way.
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Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp’’ in
the Index.
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NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
Checking Things Under the Hood
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the vehicle
on the lower driver’s side of
the instrument panel.
Then go to the front of
the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release.
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Composite Headlamps
I. Open the 1700d.
3 -.
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise to
remove It ,
3. 6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly
and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle. Install and tighten the screws.
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