1997 GMC JIMMY automatic transmission fluid

When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on
a Hill
I, Apply your reg~~lar brakes and lwld the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear: and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service nlore often when you're
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on
this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation
are automatic transmission fluid (don't
overfill), engine
oil. ~~xle lubricant, belt, cooling system
and
brakc adjustment. Each of these is covered in this
manurd.
and the Index will help you find then] quickly.
If you're trailering. it's a good idea to review these
sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause you or others
to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flame
if the engine
backfires.
If it isn't there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with
it
off, and be careful working on the engine with
the air cleaner
off.
I NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which
will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner
in place when you're driving.
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid
and filter every 50.000 miles
(83 000 km) 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) 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.
See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"
in the Index.
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3. Check both sides of the dipstick. and read the lower
level.
The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a
cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area
for a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range. push the
dipstick back
in all the way: then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants"
in the Index.
Add fluid
only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If
the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
tluid
to bring the 1wel up to the HOT area for a hot
check.
It doesn't take much fluid. generally less than
one pint (0.5 L). Ih f o\*erfi//.
NOTICE:
We recomnlend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused
by fluid other than DEXRON-111
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under "How to Check."
When the correct fluid level is obtained. push the
dipstick back
in all the way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place.
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Capacities (Approximate)
Cooling System"
Automatic Trans.
............ 1 1.7 quarts (
Manual Trans. .............. 1 1.9 quarts (
Crankcase"' ......... . . 4.5 quarts
Automatic Transmission
11.1 L)
1 I .3 L)
(4.3 L)
. . 5.0 quarts (4.7 L) (Drain and Refill)* .......
Differential Fluid
Rear ........................ 4.0 pints ( I .9 L)
Front ....................... 2.6 pints ( 1.2 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... IC) gallons (72 L)
A/C Refrigerant . . 30 oz. or 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of R- 1341
:%After refill. the level Inust be checked.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant,
be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you're not sure, ask your GM dealer.
Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase
S/TlOSIb
.............. 100.5 inches (255.3 cm)
S/T10506 .............. 107.0 inches (27 I .8 crn)
Length
S 105 I6 ............... 175.0 inches (444.5 cm)
TI0516 ............... 175.4 inches (445.5 cm)
S/T 1 OS06 .............. 18 1 .S inches (46 1 .O cm)
SI0516 .... ........ 66.0 inches (167.6 cm)
T 1 OS 16 ................ 66.9 inches ( 170.0 cm)
SI0506 ................ 65.9 inches (167.4 cm)
TI0506
................ 67.0 inches (170.2 cm)
Width ................... 67.8 inches (172.2 cm)
Front Tread
S Series ................ 55.0 inches ( 139.6 cm)
T Series ................ 57.3 inches (145.4 cm)
S Series ................ 54.7 inches ( 138.8 an)
T Series ................ 55.1 inches (139.9 cm)
Height
Rear Tread
'%Figures retlect base equipment only.
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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).
An Emixxio~/ Corltd ScJr\,ic*c..
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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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
99,OP‘ “fles (165 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
AH Emissiotl Control Sc-’t*vic*c-’.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, 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 footnote
‘Y)
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 kin)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
AI] E1uissiorl Cmd Sewic*o.
0 Replace spark plugs.
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.
Au Emissio~~ Co~1trol Serl7ic-e.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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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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