1997 GMC JIMMY battery

CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight
if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't
need to add water to the Delco Freedom"' battery
installed in every new
CbI vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it
is low, add water to take care
of that first. If
you don't, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
6. Connect the red
positive (+) cable to
the positive
(+) terminal
of the vehicle with the
de.ad battery.
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7. Don't let the other end
touch metal. Contwct it to
the positive (+) terminal
8. Now connect the
black negative (-) cable
to the good battery's
negative
(-) terminal.
Don't let the other
end
touch anything until the
next step. The other end
of the negative cable
doesn't go to the dead
battery.
It pes to a heavy
unpainted metal ~U'I on
the engine of the vehicle
with the dead battery.
9. Attach the cable at least
18 inches (45 crn) away
from
the dead battery,
but
not near engine purts
that ITIOW.
The electrical
connection
is just as
good there, but the
chance
of sparks getting
back to
the battery is
much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for ;1 while.
1 I. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won't start after a few tries make sure all
connections we good. If it still won't start. it
probably needs service.
A CAUTION:
I
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engines arc running.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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6-5
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6-58
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6-63
6-64 Brakes
Battery
Bulb
Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade
Repl~tcenwnt
Tires Appemlnce Care
Cleaning
the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Appearance Care Materiuls
Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Ci,plcities
and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants

When you lift the I~ood, you'll see these items:
A. Battery
B. Coolant Re,covery
Tank
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Transmission Dipstick C. Brake Master Cylinder
E. Engine Oil Fill H. Air Cleaner
E Power Steering Reservoir I. Windshield Washer Fluid
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Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
nor~nal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel.
This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal. your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them
by
backing up and firmly app1yin.g the brakes a lew times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested
with top-quality
GM brake parts. When
you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
haw to have new ones
put in -- be sure you get new
approved
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between
your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change
in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recomlnend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery‘s label.
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Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battely.
This will help keep your battery from running down.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are
off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement
Bulbs‘‘
in the Index.
,/i Cfi JTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system. see ”Theft-Deterrent
Feature”
in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
A CAU ION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if
you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
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Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
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6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1s
Oxygen Sensor Heater, Exhaust Gas
Recirculation, Cam Sensor, CANN.
Purge. Canister Vent Solenoid. Mass
Airflow Sensor,
Cam Shaft Sensor
Blower Motor, Temperature Door Motor.
HI Blower Relay Coil
Power Auxiliary Outlets, Assembly
Line Diagnostic
Link
Rear Window Defogger
PCM/VCM Battery. Fuel Pump
PCM/VCM Ignition, Injectors. Crank
Sensor. Coil Driver Module
Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror Map
Lamp, Overhead Console Reading
Lamps. Rear Wiper, Rear Washer.
Overhead Console Display
Anti-Lock Braking System. VCM
IGN-3
Clock. Radio Battery, CD Player
A/C Compressor Battery Feed
Daytime Running Lamps, Fog
Lamps,
Fog Lamp Relay
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20
21
22
23
Fuse/Circuit
Breaker Usage
16 Turn Signals and Back-up Lamps,
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
Solenoid
Windshield Washer, Windshield Wiper Motor
Not Used
Electric Shift Transfer Case
Crank Relay,
Air Bag Module
Not Used
Air Bag Module
Cluster Hlumination, Radio
Illu~nination. He.ater Lamp.
4WD
Illumination, Chime Module, Fog
Lam13 Illumination, Rear Wiper
Switch Illumination, Rear Defogger
Switch Illumination, Liftglass
Release Switch Illumination,
Overhead Console Illutnination
PRNDL Power. 4L60E Automatic
Transmission
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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.