1997 GMC JIMMY spare tire

Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the
proper location in your vehicle’s rear area. Secure the
items and replace the jack cover.
I /-A
I L
A. Retainer E Wheel Blocks
B. Rubber Band
G. Hub Cap Removal
(Some Models) Tool (Some Models)
C. Work Gloves
H. Wheel Wrench
D. Mat I. Jack
E. Jack Storage Cover J. Jacking Instructions
Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact
spare is made to perform well at speeds up to
65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where
you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace your spare with a full-size tire as
soon as you
can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in
case you need it again.
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~~~ ~~~ NOTICE:
When
the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And
don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other parts
of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels
as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above 35 mph
(55 kmh) as shown
on the speedometer.
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you
can get the following:
0 Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
0 Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or n101-e. Also. check the
tire pressure
of the spare tire.
I! you have a compact spare tire. it should be at 60 psi
(420
k Pa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can't tell
if your tires are properly inflated
simply
by looking at thcm. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they're underintlatecl.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks
by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires s11o111d be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
( IO 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
we;^. rotate your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. See "When 1t.s Time for New Tires" and
"Wheel Replacement" later
in this section for
more information.
Thc purpose
of' reg~~lar rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear
fur all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is thu most important. See "Schecluled
Maintenance Services"
in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Certificatioflire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque’’ in
the Index.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires
of different sizes may also cause
damage to
your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires
on all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare
(if you have one). It was developed for
use on
your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed
by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear. traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles
sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal
rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary
with respect to these
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
c Urades, they rnust also conform to Federal safety
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on
a specified government test course. For
example.
a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half
( 1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and clilnate.
e oraded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
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USAGE
Mood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots. Spring
Anchor and
Release
Pawl
Hood and
Door Hinges
Tailgate Mounted Spare
Tire Carrier
(if
equipped), Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points and
Hinges
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346393 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of
NLGT # 2.
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant,
Superlube' (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Multi-purpose lubricant,
Superlube' (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Weatherstrip
Multi-purpose lubricant,
Weatl~erstrip Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Conditioning Dielectric
Silicone Grease
(CM
Squeaks Superlube' (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or
equivalent).
See "Replacenlent Parts"
in the Index for recomtnended
replacenxmt filters,
valves and spark pl~~gs.
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Roadside Assistance
GMC's Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners
with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location
of the
nearest
GMC dealer or the following special services:
FlLlt Tiw Chmg~?: installation of spare tire will be
covered at
no charge (customer is responsible for repair
or replacement
of tire).
Fl.{t?I Dt~liwql: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer
to get to the nearest service station
(up to $4.00) will
be covered.
Juq? Sturt: No-start situations which require a battery
jump start will be covered at no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge
if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key
will
be covered at no charge within 10 miles (1 6 km).
Et7.2et-go12~~ finl?ir.zg Scrvice: Towing to the nearest
GMC deaier for warranty related disablements will
be covered.

Clock . Setting ................................... 3-6
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6- 19
Comfort Controls ................................ 3- I
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-2 I
Compact Spare Tire 3-33
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-57
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant ................................... 5- 14.6-23
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2- I7
Cruise Control ................................. 2-42
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procecture .................... 8-2
.. .............................
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Damage
. Finish ............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............ 2-80
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ................... X- IO. 8- 1 1
Defensive Driving ............................... 3-2
Defogging ..................................... 3-5
Defrosting ..................................... 3-5
Dimensions . Vehicle ............................ 6-64
Dome Latmps
.................................. - 3-48
Door
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage ..................................... 2-56
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-20
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-36 Drive
Axlc Service ... ........................ 7-51
Driver Position
.................................
City ........................................ 4-32
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Guidelines
.................................. 4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................... 4-35
In a Blizzard ................................. 4-39
Night
...................................... 4-28
Ofl-Road ................................... 4-15
On Curves ................................... 4-9
Rainy Conditions
............................. 3-29
Snowy and Icy Conditions ...................... 3-37
Through Deep Standing Water
................... 4-31
Wintet-
...................................... 4-37
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-50
Driving On Grades Whilc Towing :I Trailer ........... 3-52
Drunken Driving ................................ 3-3
F~KWLI~ .................................... 4-33
Wet Roads .................................. 1-29
Easy Entry scat ................................ 1-7
Electrical Equipmcnt
. Addin2 ................ 3-20, 6-58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Elnergency Releasc
........................... 2-11
EIldgate ....................................... 2-9
M;tIlLlal Rclc~~e
.............................. 2- IO
Re111ote Release .............................. 2-11
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