1997 GMC JIMMY tow

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fdlout that can take their
toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep
their luster. Washing
with water is all that is usually
needed. However. you may use chrome polish on
chrome or stainless steel trim.
if necessary.
Use special care
with aluminum trim. To avoid
damaging protective
trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic
soap to clean aluminum. A
coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended
for
all bright metal parts.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
(If Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean wing a soft clean cloth with
mild
soap and water. Rinse with cle.an water. After
rinsing thoroughly,
dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied. The surface
of these wheels
is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps.
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on then1 because you could
damage the surface.
Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can
also damage the surface of these wheels.
Cleaning Tires
To clean YOLK tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care to
wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces
on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair
or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced
to restore corrosion protection.
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Maintenance Schedule
Short TripKity Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of' these conditions is true for your
ehick:
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
off-road frequently.
your vehicle.
or other comnwcial application.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
0 You I-'recluently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
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Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3 months. whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Short TripKity Intervals
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection.
if' driving in dusty conditions. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs
first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap
and Lines Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV
j Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months. whichever occ~lrs first).
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Maintenance Schedule
I Long Trip/Hiahway Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule
is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used
for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for
these conditions.
Lone TridHiehwav Intervals
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
12 months, whichever C)CCLI~S first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
I2 months, whichever
occ~~rs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel
Tank, Cap and
Lines Inspection.
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service
(or every 60 months. whichever occurs first).
Every 50,000 NIiles (83 000 km): Automatic
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
The services shown in this schedule LIP to 100.000 miles
( I66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
( 166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at 150.000 miles (240
000 km) should be performed at
the
same interval after 150.000 miles (240 000 km).
See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic
Maintenance Inspections" following.
Footnotes
-f The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not
nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of the vehicle's useful life. We. however,
urge that
all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and
the maintenance
be recorded.
## Lubricate the front suspension. ball joints. steering
linkage and transfer case shift linkage. parking brake
cable guides, propshaft splines. Lulivel-sal joints and
brake
pedal springs.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic
Maintenance Inspection"
in Part C of this schedule.
'i::k Drive axle service (see "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants"
in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
0
0
0
Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
engine oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check
fluid level and add fluid as needed.
If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain tluid and refil
every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential
-- Check fluid level and add
tluid
as needed at every oil change. If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refil
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required
for
heavy-duty or off-road use.
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months. whichever occurs first).
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El Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check rear/f~-ont axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
-I*-:*.)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation"
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
.. .,
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAI, MILEAGE
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
c] Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90" F
(32°C) 01- higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi. police or
delivery service.
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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.
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 O F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When'doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn't
require change.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
I2 montl1s, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints
and axle seals for leaking.
(See fiwtnote
’?)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern
and additional inforrnation.
(See footnote
+.)
AH E111issio/l Control Sol-~~ic.o.
DATE SI 100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and
fi1te.r
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90” F
(32OC) or higher.
- In hilly or nlountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
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