1997 GMC JIMMY flat tire

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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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Traction -- A, B, C
The tmction grades, from highest to lowest. are A, B. and
C, and they represent the tire‘s ability to stop on wet
pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction perf’ormance.
Wxning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (tuning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (,the highest), B, and C.
representing the tire‘s resistance to the gencration of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested undcr
controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause
the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required
by law.
Warnin?: Thc ten~perat~u-e pxde for this tire is
estnblishcd for a tire that is properly intlated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed. underinflation, or
excessive loading. either separatcly or in combination.
c;m ca~~se heat buildup
md possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
care1’uIly at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overdl performance.
lee1 Replacement
~epl~e ;my wheel that is bent. cracked, or badly rusted
01- corrocled. If wheel n~~ts keep coming loose. the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be 1-eplacec1.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels. which cm sometimes be repaired). See your
GM dcalcr if any of’ these conditions exist.
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Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter. width. offset and
be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts. replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way.
you will be sure to have the
right wheel. wheel bolts
and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
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A CAUTION: r)
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured.
Alwrays use the
correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
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See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index for
more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
'
A CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or
how
far it's been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use
a new GkI original equipment wheel.
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KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle
in good working condition, but also helps the
environment.
All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment. and to keep your vehicle
in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.

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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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlcts ........................ 2-03
Adding Sound Equipment ........................ 3-20
Air Bag ....................................... 1-20
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-25
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-23
HowitWorks ................................ 1-22
Location .................................... 1-22
Readiness Light ......................... 1-2 1. 2-73
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-23
What You See After it Inflates ................... 1-24
When Should it Intlate ......................... 1-23
Air Cleaner .................................... 6- 13
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3
Refrigerants ................................. 6-64
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2.23. 6.21
Aluminum Wheels. Clcaning ...................... 6-55
Antenna . Fixed ................................. 3-2 I
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ......... 2-76. 4-7
Appeararlce CXC
............................... 6-49
Materials ..................................... 6-57
Adding Equipment
to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-44
Alignment
and Balance . Tire ...................... 6-46 Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest.
Storage ............................... 2-56
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-20
Automatic Transmission
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-61
Check ...................................... 7-47
Fluid
....................................... 6-14
Operation ................................... 2-18
Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-49
Shifting
..................................... 2-18
Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-15
Front
....................................... 6-22
Rear
..................................... 6-20
Axle
Backglass Wipers. BM~ Replacement ............. 6-40
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Chargc Light ................................ 2-73
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replaccment. Keyless Entry ...................... ?-7
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
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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
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Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1.13. 1-28
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 12
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-3 1
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-28
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-26
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-26
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-49
Safety Defects. Reporting
................... 8.10. 8.11
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... iii
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-4
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-6
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Second Gear
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-21
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 8.11. 8.12
Service Engine
Soon Light ....................... 2-77
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-58
Service Work. Doing Your Own
.................... 6-2
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
Shift Light
............................... 2.22. 2.80
Shifting
.................................. 2- 18. 2.21
Into Park
.................................... 2-30
Out of Park
.................................. 2-33 Signaling Turns
................................ 2-39
SIR .......................................... 1-20
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6.63. 6.64
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-71
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-51
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-48
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-15
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering In Emergencies
............................... 4-10
Power
....................................... 4-9
Steering Column Park Lock Check
................. 7-49
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................. 2-38
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-50
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
............... 5-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-62
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-56
Sunroof
....................................... 2-63
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-20
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-71
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-20
Temnerature and Compass Display
................. 2-53
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