1997 GMC JIMMY Owner's Manual

A CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a
lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind
the child.
If the child wears the belt in this way, in
a crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied right on the
child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or
fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits,
the lap portion of the belt
should
be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child‘s thighs. This applies be.lt force to the child’s
pelvic
bones in a crash.
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Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use
it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer
will order you an extender. It’s 1.1-ee. Whe,n you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the
extender
will be. long enough for you. The extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat
in your vehicle that
you choose. Don‘t let someone else use
it, and use it
only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it. just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all yo~~r belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other
loose or
dan~aged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that
tnighl keep a safety belt system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you
in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is
torn or I-i-ayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers. and
have them repaired or replaced. (The
air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)

Replacing Restraint System Parts
After
a Crash
If YULI'V~ had a crash, do you need ne" belts'!
After
a very minor collision, nothing may be necessnry.
But if the
belts were stretched, as they would be if worn
during
a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
Tc hell, av0.c personal I cn:ury. buckle asserlb y must be replaced.
P,:IUI alder i &Ier les See Owner's Manual
blessu,,es corporelles. a botlc~a dolt 6tre rernplac6e. Voir le Gulde du condtrctew Prinred m U.S A.
If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in
this section.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle. and information on starting.
shifting
and braking. Also explained are the instru~nsnt panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have LI problem.
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Keys
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Endgate/Liftgate
The
t't
New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Ensine Coolant Heater- (Option)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission
Locking Rear Axle
All-Wheel Drive
(If Equipped)
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Parking Brake
Shifting
Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Trans~nission Models
Only)
Shifting Out of PARK (Pj
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2-.3S
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Keys
I A CAUTION:
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Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
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This vehicle has one
double-sided key for the
ignition, endgate, spare tire
lock (two-door vehicles)
and door locks. It will fit
with either side up.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair
of identical keys and a key
code number.
The key code number tells your dealer
or a qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number
in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have
new ones made easily using
this number. Your selling
dealer should also have this number.
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