1997 GMC JIMMY width

Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In
a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the
belt to spread impact forces.
If a belt is twisted,
make it straight
so it can work properly, or ask
your dealer to fix it.
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Q.' Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A: It's nl~lch mo~x likely to happen going ~~phill. But if
it happens going downhill, here's whut to do.
Stop your vehicle by applying the reg~11;~I brakes.
Shift to PARK (P) (or to NEUTRAL (N) with the
Apply the
parking brake.
manual transmission) and, while still braking. restart
the engine.
and drive straight
down.
Shif't back to a low gear, release the parking brake.
if the engine won't start, get out md gct help.
Driving Across an Incline
Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go m-oss
the incline of a hill. if this happens, yo^^ have to decide
whether to try to drive across the inc!int.. Here are some
things to consider:
A hill that can be driven straight up 01- down may be
too steep to drive across. When you go straight LIP or
down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the
distance from the front wheels to the I-car whecls)
reduces the likelihood
the vehic!e will tumble cnd
over end.
But wlwn you drive i~cross an incline. the
much more narrow track width (the distance bctwee1l
the left and right wheels) nay not prevent the vehicle r
Driving across an incline that's too steep will
make your vehicle roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt
about the steepness
of the incline, don't drive
across it. Find another route instead.

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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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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