1997 GMC JIMMY change key battery

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the air bag system
in several places
around your vehicle. You don't want
the system to
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
GM dealer and the GM Service Manual have
information about servicing your vehicle and
the air bag
system.
To purchase a service manual, see "Service and
Owner Publications''
in the Inde-x.
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A CAUTION:
For up to two minutes after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service.
You
can be injured if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape,
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of
the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you
is qualified to do so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
Adding Equipment to Your Air
Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Q: If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the
front
of my vehicle, will it keep the air bag from
working properly?
A: As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is
attached to your vehicle
so that the vehicle's basic
structure isn't changed, it's
not likely to keep the
air bag from working properly
in a crash.
Is there anything I might add to the front of the
vehicle that could keep the air bag from
working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's
frame. bumper system, front end sheet metal or
height, they may keep the air bag system from
working properly.
Also, the air bag system may not
work properly if you relocate any of the air bag
sensors.
If you have any question about this, you
should contact Customer Assistance before you
modify your vehicle.
(The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are
in Step Two of
the Customer Satisfiction Procedure
in this manual.
See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure"
in the Index.)
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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors and rear endgate from up
to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and
Science Canada.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 ) this device may not cause hmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received.
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes or modifications
to this system other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment. This
system has
a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work. try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too fi~r from your
vehicle.
YOLI may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left or right,
and
try again.
If you’re still having trouble. see your GM dealer or
a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to
this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equiplnent.
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Operation
When you press UNLOCK. the driver's door and
endgate will unlock automatically.
If you press
UNLOCK
again within five seconds. all doors will
unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors.
Press the
REAR button twice within 3 1/2 seconds to
unlock and unlatch the rear glass. If your vehicle has
an automatic transmission. the transmission must be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle has
a manual transmission, you must engage the
parking brake.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen. a replacenm~t can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to yo~~r
dealer. When the doaler matches the replacement
transmitter to your
c.ehicle, any renlaining transmitters
Inust
also be matched. Once yo~~r dealer has coded the
new translnitter. the
lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have
only two transmitters
matched
to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal LIS~. the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about
two years.
You can
tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range
in any location. If you have to
it's probably time to change the battery.
5 net close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
1 NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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Manual Transmission
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START. If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds. push the
accelerator pedal all the way clown I‘or five 11101-e
seconds, or until it starts.
I NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics
in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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