1997 GMC JIMMY coolant

Checking Coolant
When your engine is cold. the coolant level should be at
ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warm. the
level
should be up to FULL HOT, or a little higher.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL'
coolant mixture crt rhe cwolcrllt I-KO\!PI-J tcrnk.
~ ' Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn
you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank,
you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap
-- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the recovery
tank, but be careful not to spill
it.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn
if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't
spill coolant on a hot engine.
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Radiator Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
fronl overheating. Be sure the arrows
on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperattrre is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches
a preset temperature.
Power Steerinp Fluid
6-26

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
0
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
cooling system and pre.ssure cap.
Arr E/)1i.stsior1 Corllrol ScJr*lsic*cJ.
7-29

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
I I I 1
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser.
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure
cap.
AII EmissioI1 Cot1trol Sc)rljiw.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified
to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
nerft.
- .nance of your vehicle.
~e sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever
any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See "Engine Oil" in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the emgine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix if necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid le\:el in the
winclshield washer tank and
acid the proper fluid if
necessary. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
"Tires"
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning slwuld be done every
SO hours of tape play. See "Audio Systems" in the
Index
for further details.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name.
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
ine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle's engine. see
"Engine Oil"
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and
LIS~ only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL"
coolant. See "Engine Coolant.'
in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
FI,UID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent
with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
1 I @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 01-
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2,Category LB
or GC- LB .
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
I0500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
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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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Engine ........................................ 6-8
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-17
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-46
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-76
Fan Noise
................................... 5-22
Exhaust
..................................... 2-34
Identification
................................ 6-58
OilLevelCheck
............................... 7-46
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Specifications
................................ 6-63
Running While Parked
......................... 2-35
Starting
..................................... 2-15
Engine Oil
..................................... 6-9
Additives
................................... 6- 12
Checlung
.................................... 6-9
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-79
When to Change
.............................. 6-12
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-36
Exterior Metal Parts, Protecting
.................... 6-55
Adding
..................................... 6-10
Kindtouse
................................. 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-34
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
Fifth Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-21
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter
Air ........................................ 6-13
Remote Oil
.................................. 6-12 Finishcare
. ............................i...... 6-54
First Gear Finish Damage
................................. 6-56
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluids and Lubricants
....................... 6-64, 7-52
Fog Lamp Switch ............................... 2-47
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-21
Four-wheel Drive
......................... 2-23, 6-21
Front Map Lamps
............................... 2-48
Front Reading
Lamps .................. 2-47,2-51, 6-38
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
FrontStorageArea
.............................. 2-56
ManualTransmission
.......................... 2-21
French Language Manual
u
FrontAxle .................................... 6-22
.. ...........................
FrontTowing .................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.......... 6-36
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your
Tank .............................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-59
Gage
....................................... 2-81
bages Engine Coolant TemDerature
.................... 2-76 v L
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-79
Fuel
....................................... 2-81
9-4 b