GMC 1995 Jimmy User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction - How to Use this Manual
This section tells you howto use your manual andincludes safety
and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section 1 - SeatsandRestraint Systems
This section tells you how to use yourseats and safety belts
properly. It also explains the air bag system.
Section 2 - Features & Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls and howto operate your audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and
how to drive under differentconditions.
Section 5 - Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while
driving, such
as a flat tire or engine overheating,etc.
Section 6- Service & Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running
properly andlooking good.
Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and
what fluids and lubricants to use.
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how tocontact GM for assistance and how to
get servicepublications. It also gives you information
on
“Reporting SafetyDefects” on page 8-4.
Index
Here’s analphabetical listing of almost every subject in this
manual. You can use
it to quickly find something you want toread.
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1995 GMC Jimmy Owner’s Manual
Welcome
This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenanceof your
1995 GMCJimmy and to provide important safety
information.There is
also a GMC Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet. Insome vehicles, there can be information manuals
from other manufacturers like body buildersor special equipment
companies.We urge
you to review all these publications carefully.This will
help
you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle.
When itcomes to service,keep
in mind that yourGMC Truck dealer knows
your vehicle best and is interested
in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer
invites you to return
for all of your serviceneeds both during andafter the
warranty period.
Remember, if
you have a concern and need help handling it to your
satisfaction, see the procedure
in the GMC Truck Warranty andOwner
Assistance Information booklet.
Thanks for choosing a
GMC Truck product.We value you as a member of
the GMCTruck family.We want to assure you ofour continuing interest in
your pleasure and satisfaction withyour vehicle.
GMC Truck Division
General Motors Corporation
Pontiac, Michigan
@Copyright
1994 General MotorsCorporation,GMC Truck Division
All Rights Reserved
Second Edition
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Important Notes to Owners and Drivers
About This Manual
Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will bethere if you ever need it
when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle,please leave this manual in
it
so the newowner can use it.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it wasprinted. We
reserve the right to make changes
in the product after that time without
further notice. Forvehicles first sold inCanada,substitutethe name
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for
GMC Truck Divisionwhenever it
appears in this manual.
About Driving Your Jimmy
As with other vehicles of this type, failureto operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss
of control or an accident. Besureto read the
“on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See
“Driving Guidelines” and “Off-Road Driving With yourFour-wheel Drive
Vehicle’’ inthe Index.)
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language
Manual:
Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer unexemplairede
ce guide enfranqais chez votre concessionaire
ou au DGN Marketing
ServicesLtd.,
1500 Bonhill Rd.,Mississauga,Ontario L5T 1C7.
GMTRUCK
General Motors, GMand theGMEmblem, GMC and the GMCEmblem,
JIMMY and the JIMMY Emblemareregistered trademarksof General
Motors Corporation.
How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manualfrom beginning to end when they
first receive their new vehicle.This will help
you learn about thefeatures
and controls for your vehicle. In thismanual, you’ll find that picturesand
words work together toexplain things quickly.
INDEX: A good place to look for what you need isthe Index in back of the
manual. It’s an alphabeticallist of all that’s
in the manual,and the page
number where you’ll find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in thisbook. We use a box with
gray backgroundand the word CAUTIONto tell youabout things that could
hurt you if you were
to ignore the warning.
In the gray caution area,we tell you what the hazardis.Then we tell you
what to do
to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please readthese cautions. If
you don’t, you or others could be hurt.
You will alsofind a circle with a slash through
it in this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t
do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.’’
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also,in this book you will find thesenotices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
In the notice area,we tell you aboutsomethingthat can damage your
vehicle. Many times,this damage would not becovered
by your warranty,
and itcould be costly.But the notice will tell you what todo to help avoid
the damage.
When you readother manuals,
you might see CAUTIONand NOTICE
warnings in different colors or
in different words.
You’llalso see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellowfor
cautions,blue for notices and the words CAUTION
or NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
Theseare some of the symbolsyou willfind on your vehicle. For example,
these symbolsare used on an original battery:
Cautron
Protect Eyes
Possible Injury by Shielding
A void Sparks
or Flames
Caustic Battery Acid
CouldCauseBurns Spark
or Flame Could
Explode Baftery
These symbolsare importantfor you and your passengers wheneveryour
vehicle
is driven:
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FastenSafety Door Lock/Unlock
Belts
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These symbols have to do with your lights:
Master Lighting
Switch
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H Turn Signal
Direction
A
Hazard Warning
Flasher Headlight High Beam
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ParkingLights Daytime
RunningLights
Fog Lights Headlight
Low Beam
These symbols are on someof your controls:
Windshield
Wiper Windshield
Washer
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A
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Windshield Rear Window
Defroster WiperNasher
RearWindowVentilating Fan
Off
Defogger
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These symbols are used on warningand indicator lights:
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Baftery Charging
System
BRAKE
Brake
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Shift Light
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Fuel
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Anti-Lock
Brake
Here are some other symbols you may see:
E Fuse
Hood Release
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Lighter
Engine Oil
Pressure
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Horn Speaker
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