1993 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual
1993 GMC Jimmy Manual
1993 GMC Jimmy manual content summary:
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U 9 9 3 Owner's Manual ,THE STRENGTH OF EXPERIENCE, REPRODUCTION X931 1 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 2
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can be information manuals from other manufacturers like body builders or special equipment companies. We urgeyoutoreviewallthesepublicationscarefully.This wl helpyouenjoy i safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service, keep in mind that your GMC Truckdealerknows your - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Canada Limited" for GMCTruckDivisionwhenever it appears in thismanual. .About Driving Your Jimmy: As with vehicles this other of type, failure to operate this a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, and JlMMY trademarks of General Motors Corporation - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Model Reference This manual covers these utility models: f iii - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 7
comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Here you'll find helpful to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat service publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects". Here's an alphabetical listing of almost, every subject in this manual - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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worktogether to explainthingsquickly. INDEX: A goodplace to lookforwhatyouneed is theIndex in backofthe in themanual,andthepage manual. It's analphabeticallistofallthat's number where you'll find it. SECTIONS 1-6:Eachsectionofthismanualbeginswithabrieflistofits contents, so youcanoftenfindataglance - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 10
How To Use This Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You wl findanumberofsafetycautions i to do to helpavoidorreducethehazard.Pleasereadthesecautions. youdon't,youorotherscouldbehurt. it in this book. Thissafety You will alsofindaredcirclewithaslashthrough or ."Don'tletthishappen.'' symbolmeans"Don - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 11
damage. Whenyoureadothermanuals,youmightseeCAUTIONandNOTICE warnings in differentcolors or in differentwords.Inthismanual,we'veused the familiar words and colors that General Motors has used for years. You'llalsoseewarninglabelsonyourvehicle.Theyusethesamecolors, andthewordsCAUTIONorNOTICE. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 12
r - Caurion Possible Injury Protect Caustic Acid or Could Eves Batterv Spark Flame by Shielding Could Cause burns Explode Battery ~~ A void Sparks or Flames These symbols are importantfor you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: -~ Fasten Safety Belts Door Lock/Unlock PO335 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Switch I i"""'Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Headlight High Beam $0 Fog Lights I 1 Parking Lights Daytime Running Lights Thesesymbolsare on some of your controls: Hood Release L Windshield Wiper i 1 I 1 I I I Windshield Washer m Windshield Defroster Rear bVindow Wiper - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 14
To Use This Manual These symbols are used onwarningand indicatorlights. I 1 Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System €3H 1 Engine Oil Pressure Fuel BRAKE Brake (Dislitai Cluster) . - cf BRAKE Shift Light (e! ANTILOCK 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake (Standard Cluster} Herearesomeother - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Belts Work ...Questions Many People Ask . About Safety Belts ...1-14 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-16 Adults ...1-16 ...1-16 Driver Posltlon Lap-Shoulder Belt...1-17 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-23 Center Passenger Position ...1-24 Lap Belt - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 16
the driver'sseat only when the vehicle is not moving. I Manual Front Seat __. L KO302 Move the lever under the front of the seat toward your door to unlock it. Slidetheseat to whereyouwant it.Thenreleasetheleverandtrytomove theseatwithyour body, to makesuretheseat is locked into place. 1-2 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 17
60/40 Split-Bench) KO305 To adjusttheseatback, lift theleverontheouterside of theseat.Release thelever to locktheseatbackwhere you yoursafetybeltscan'tdotheirjob whenyou'rereclinedlikethis. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body.Instead, itwillbe in frontofyou. In - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Seats & Safety Belts AN101021 Manual Lumbar Adjustment 1 PO326 If you havethisfeature,therewill be aknobwith of thedriverandpassengerbucketseats. six settingsontheoutside to Turntheknobcounter-clockwisetoincreaselumbarsupportandclockwise decreaselumbarsupport. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 19
control makesthefrontoftheseat go up and down. go upand down. The center control makesthewholeseatgoupanddownorforwardand rearward. Power Lumbar Adjustment PO331 If you have this side until you have the desired lumbar support. decrease lumbar support, press the left side of the control. 1-5 To - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Seats & Safety Belts Front Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models) Thefrontseatback folds forward to letpeoplegetintothebackseat.Your seatback wil move backandforth freely, unlessyoucome to a sudden stop. Then it wil lock in place, 1 u , , ,$' KO303 - There'sonetimetheseatback may - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Easy Entry Seat (Two-Door Models) KO304 Therightfrontseatofyourvehiclemakes it easy to get in and outof the If an easy entry rightfrontseat isn't locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. After you'veused it, besuretopushrearwardonaneasyentry - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Safety Belts Rear Folding Seat (TwolDoor Models) KO309 Your utility vehicle has a rear folding seat which lets you fold the seatback down formore cargo space. Push back on theseatbackasyou pull forward on thelatchattherighthandsideoftheseatcushion. Then fold the seatback forward. To raise it, lift - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 23
the seatback down for morecargospace.Therearseatreleasehandleis in theupper on the seatback as you pull center of the rear of the seatback. Push back up onthehandle. To raiseit,just position. lift uptheseatbackandpush it until it locks in theupright Your rear seatback has mechanical latches on - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 24
and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly, too. AM110001 Thisfigurelightsupwhenyouturnthekey to RUN or START whenyour It's thereminderto safetybeltisn'tbuckled,andyou'llhearachime,too. buckleup.InmanystatesandCanadianprovinces,thelawsays to wear They work. safetybelts.Here'swhy - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 25
of safety belts in vehicles,the facts areclear. In mostcrashes buckling up doesmatter ...a lot! Why Safety Be/ts Work AM115001 AM115002 Whenyou ride in or onanything,you go asfastas it goes. For example, if thebikeisgoing 10 mph (16 km/h), so is thechild.Whenthebikehitsthe block, it stops. But - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Seats & Safety Selts P I i .., . AM115003 AM115004 Take the simplest"vehicle".Suppose on it. it's just a seatonwheels.Putsomeone I AM115005 Get it up to speed. Then stop the "vehicle". The rider doesn't stop. 1-12 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 27
.. . : AM115007 or theinstrument panel ... 1-1 3 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 28
getmoretimeto stop. You stopovermoredistance,andyourstrongestbonestaketheforces. That'swhysafetybeltsmakesuch good sense. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts- with safetybelts,notinstead of them.Every"airbag"systemeveroffered for sale has requiredtheuse of safetybelts.Even if you - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 29
greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of lessthan 40 mph (65 kmih). Safetybeltsareforeveryone. Safety Belt Reminder Light KO286 Whenthekey is turned to RUN or START, alightwillcomeon for about eightsecondstoremindpeople to fastentheirsafetybelts.Unlessthedriver's safety - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 30
of adult size. s ..., A there are special things to know about .safety'belts and chiidien.;And there a10 'different rules for babies and' smatler children. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part after this ane; called ' ' . , . , "Children"'. Follow these rules for everyone - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Lap-Shoulder Belt c 1 A L. -T f AN120165 Thedriverhas a lap-shoulderbelt.Here'showtowearitproperly. 1. Closeandlockthe door. 2. Adjusttheseat (to seehow,see"Seats" in theIndex) so you cansit 1 upstraight. I I AM120077 3. Pickupthelatchplateandpullthebeltacross twisted. 4. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 32
to unbuckle it quickly ifyou everhadto. AM120007 The lap part of the belt should be low andsnug on thehips, just touching bones. injuries.Theshoulderbeltshould go overtheshoulderandacrossthechest. These parts of the body arebestabletotakebeltrestrainingforces. Thesafetybelt locks if there's - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 33
as much protectionthis way. A You can be seriously hurt if you[ shoulder belt is too louse. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. Theshoulder belt should fit against your body. 1: What's wrong with this? AM120016 A: Thebelt is buckled in thewrong place. 1-19 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 34
? AM125001 A: The shoulderbelt is wornunderthe shoulder at all times... arm. It should be wornover the A, You can be seriousty injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body woutd move too farforward,which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Q: What's wrong with this? AM125002 A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-21 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Seats & Safety Belts To unlatch the belt, just push thebuttononthebuckle. back out of theway. The belt should go I AM120060 Before you close the door, be sure thebelt is out o theway. If you slam f the door on it, you can damage both 'the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 37
is wearingthemproperly. Right Front Passenger Posifion . . KO333 Therightfrontpassenger'ssafetybeltworksthesameway safety belt.See"DriverPosition,"earlier in thispart. as thedriver's When the lapportionof the belt is pulled out all the way, it willlock. If it does - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Seats & Safety Belts Center Passenger Position-Front and Rear (Four-Door Models) If yourvehiclehas a front and rear benchseat, someone can sit in the center positions. Lap Belt AY145014R1 AM145024Rl When you sit in a center seatingposition,youhave a lap safetybelt,which has no retractor. To - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 39
, . , .*?,. i .- . : -. w '- I Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt, I thebelt isn't longenough,see"Safety f section. Belt Extender"at the endof this Make sure the release button on the buckle .faces upward oroutward so you would be able. to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 40
Seats & Safety Belts Thepositionsnexttothewindowshavelap-shoulderbelts.Here's wearoneproperly. how to AM147119 1. Pick up the latchplateandpull the beltacross you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Pushthelatchplateintothebuckleuntil it clicks. On four-door models, whentheshoulderbeltis pulled out all - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 41
shoulderandacrossthechest.Thesepartsofthebodyarebestableto takebeltrestrainingforces. Thesafetybeltlocks if there's a suddenstopor a crash. I CAUTION I A You can be seriously hurt i your shoulder belt is too loose, In a f crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 42
Seats & Safety Belts To unlatchthebelt,justpushthebutton on thebuckle. Children AM150003Ri Everyoneinavehicleneedsprotection!Thatincludesinfantsandallchildren smallerthanadultsize.Infact,thelawineverystateandCanadianprovince a vehicle. sayschildrenup to some agemustberestrainedwhilein 1-28 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 43
child's hip bones are so small that a regular bett might notstay low on tha hips, as it should.Instead, the belt wilt likely be over thechild'sabdomen.In a crash the belt would apply force right on thechild'sabdomen,which could cause seriousor fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Belts Two-Door Four-Door -E A . . . . ,... AM150013Rl AM160029R1 Child Restraints Besure to follow the instructions for the restraint. Youmay find these instructionsontherestraintitselforinabooklet,orboth. These restraints usethe belt in a wlfision or sudden stop and injure people in the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 45
ananchoryourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it. Securing 8 Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position (Four-Door Models) KO341 You'll beusingthelap-shoulderbelt.Seetheearlierpartaboutthetopstrap, if the child restraint has one. 1. Puttherestraintonthe seat. Follow theinstructions for - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 46
will showyouhow. See if therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions the shoulder belt would go in front of ths child's face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Bucklethe belt. Makesure the release button facesupward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 47
child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way.Thesafetybelt wil movefreelyagainand be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a 'Child Restraint .in a Rear Oufslde Position (Two-Door Models) KO370 You'llbeusingthelap-shoulderbelt - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 48
Seats & Safety Belts as theinstructions say. 3. Pulloutthevehicle'ssafetybeltandrunthelap part throughoraround will showyouhow.Seeif therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions If so, put theshoulderbelt would go in frontofthechild'sfaceorneck. itbehindthechildrestraint. 2. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 49
To remove 'the child restraint, just unbucklethevehicle'ssafety belt and let it go back all the way. Thesafetybelt will movefreelyagainandbeready to work .for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-35 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 50
,unless the base of the child restraintis small enoughtoletyoureachthebuckleandlatchplateeasily. if the child restraint has one. See the earlier part about the top strap 1. Make the belt as long alongthebelt. as possiblebytiltingthelatchplateandpulling it Four-Door Front Four-Door Rear A N IWUPU - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Four-Door Front ... , Four-Door Rear ~AN163061 Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupward or outward, so you'llbeable to unbuckle it quickly if youeverneed to. 6. to besureit is secure. If thechildrestraintisn'tsecure,turnthelatchplateoverand buckle - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Seats & Safety Belts 6W40 Split-Bench Seat ..., c L PO354 Don't use a child restraint in this position. The restraint won't work properly. KO333 You'llbeusingthelap-shoulderbelt. See theearlierpartaboutthetopstrap if thechildrestrainthasone. 1. Puttherestraintontheseat. Follow theinstructions - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 53
3. Pull outthevehicle'ssafetybeltandrunthelappartthroughoraround therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions will showyouhow. See i f theshoulderbeltwould go infront of thechild'sface or neck. If so, put itbehindthechildrestraint. APIlU I ' AN166148 4. Bucklethebelt. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 54
needed to tighten the lap belt. of To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethevehicle'ssafetybeltand let it l go back all the way. The safety belt wi move freely again and be ready to work foranadultorlargerchildpassenger. Larger Children Childrenwhohaveoutgrownchildrestraintsshouldwearthevehicle - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 55
are. a AM170052 CAUTION ' y I Never do this. Were Wu children are wearing the same belt. The beft can't properly spreadtheimpact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushedtogether and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only oneperson at a time. 1-41 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 56
that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle has a lapshoulder 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 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 57
parts ordamage. If youseeanythingthatmightkeeparestraintsystemfrom doingitsjob,have it repaired. Replacing Safety Belts Affer a Crash If you've had acrash, do youneed new belts ,astheywouldbe need new belts. If youeversee alabelonarightfrontsafetybeltthatsaystoreplacethe belt,besure to do - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Seats & Safety Belts Ifbeltsarecutordamaged,replacethem.Collisiondamage also may mean you will have to havesafetybeltparts,liketheretractor,replacedor . . . . AP125004 A: Thebelt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash, They can rip apart underimpactforces. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Beforereplacinganysafetybelt,seeyourdealerforthecorrectpartnumber. You'll need the model year and model number foryourvehicle.Themodel year is on yourtitleandregistration.Andyou can findthemodelnumberon the certificationhire label ofyourvehicle. Y . . ... IC2447 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 60
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if everything is to do if you have a problem . working properly-and what For explanation of vehicle symbols. referto"Vehicle Section 0. Your Doors and How They Work Symbols" in Keys ...2-3 ...2-5 2-5 Side Doors ...Door Locks ...2-6 Tailgate ...2-8 Keyless Entry System ...2-10 Theft ...New - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 62
WiperNVasher Cruise Control ...2-43 2-45 ...2-44 2-50 Lights ... Mirrors ...2-55 ...Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays ...Storage Compartments ...Instrument Cluster ...Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...Luggage Carrier...Trailer Wiring Harness ...Accessory Power Outlet 2-58 2-59 2-60 2-71 2-73 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Keys c K512 The ignition keys are for the ignitiononly. 2-3 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 64
Features & Controls I K5316 The door keysareforthe doors and all other locks. Whenanewvehicleisdelivered,thedealerremovestheplugsfromthe keys,andgivesthemtothefirstowner. it thattellsyourdealeroraqualifiedlocksmithhow Eachplughasacodeon to make extrakeys.Keeptheplugs in a .safeplace. If - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 65
I NOTICE I Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open the door from theoutside, lift thehandleand pull the door open, KO298 To openthe door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open. 2-5 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 66
can be dangerous. Passengers-especially chitdren--can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 67
toward you.You will seearedareaonthelever. I KO294 Power Door Locks If yourvehicle has powerdoorlocks,pushthepower either front doortowardthekeysymbol.Thisswitch once. door lock switch on will lock all the doors at To unlockthedoors,pushtheswitchaway from thekeysymbol. Onfour-doormodels - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 68
or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and evendeath. If you must drive with the rearwindow or rear door open: Make sure all other windows areshut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its Index. If you have air vents on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. I 2-8 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 69
3ectric Tailgate \.' KO220 , Theelectrictailgateglassrelease letsyouopenyourtailgateglassbyjust of yourradio. pressingabutton.Thebuttonistotheleft If yourvehiclehasanautomatictransmission,yourshiftlevermust (Park)or N (Neutral)forthereleasetowork. be in P I f youhaveamanualtransmission, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 70
makesure it haslockedintothe secondone. It shouldn'tmove. Leaving Your Vehicle If youareleavingthevehicle,takeyourkeys,openyour door andsetthe locks from the inside. Then get out andclosethe door. Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option, you canlockandunlockyourdoors, or unlock your - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 71
CommunicationsCommission(FCC)Rules.Thisdevicecomplies with Part 15 of theFCCRules.Operation is subject press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors wil unlock. All doorswill lock when DOOR- is pressed. Thetailgateglasswillunlockwhenthetrucksymbolbutton is pressed. Vehicles with - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 72
be replacementtransmitter to yourvehicle,theremainingtransmittermustalso matched.Oncethenewtransmitter is coded,the lost transmitter will not unlockyourvehicle. Youcanmatchatransmitter it.Seeyourdealer to matchtransmitterstoanothervehicle. Battery Replacement Undernormaluse,thebatteries about two - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 73
1. Removethescrewfromthebackcover. off, bottomhalffirst. 3. Removeandreplacethebatteries (DL2016 or equivalent). 4. Reassemblethetransmitter. 5. Checkthetransmitteroperation. 2. Liftthefrontcover PO329 If your transmitter has the snap-together design (no screw youshould: in thebackcover), 1. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 74
leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put yourvaluables in astoragearea,likeyourglovebox. Lock theglove box. Lack all doors exceptthedriver's. Then ..take, door key with you. ,. the 99. New Vehicle.dtBmak4n. ' :. NOTICE 2-1 4 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 75
Switch Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions: 1 KO404 Acc(Accessory):Ace lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wiperswhentheengine is off. To get into Acc, push in thekeyandturn it towardyou - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 76
,turnthekeyto out. LOCK and pull it straight Starting Your Engine Enginesstartdifferently.The8thdigitofyourVehicleIdentificationNumber (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You wl find the VIN i atthetopleftofyourinstrumentpanel.(See"VehicleIdentificationNumber" to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 77
To Start Your 4.3 Liter (VIN Codes Z and W) V6 Engines: 1. AutomaticTransmission: Moveyourshiftleverto P (Park)or N (Neutral).Yourenginewon'tstart in anyotherposition-that's a safetyfeature. To restartwhenyou're alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. NOTICE I ManualTransmission: - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Features & Controls If theenginestilldoesn'tstart,waitanother again. 15 secondsanddo it all Whentheenginestarts,let go of thekey and the accelerator pedal. Driving Through Deep Standing Water Engine Muck Heater 1 1 KO414 2-1 8 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 79
In verycoldweather, 0°F (-18°C) orcolder,theoptionalengineblockheater canhelp. You'll geteasierstartingandbetterfueleconomyduringengine warm-up. To use the block heater: 1. Turn off theengine. 2. Openthehoodandunwraptheelectricalcord. 3. Plug it intoanormal,grounded110-voltoutlet. A Plugging the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Features & Confmls Automatic TLansmission . . " K3590 There are several differe.nt positions for your get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not.fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set' Your veRicle can roll. . p\ Don't ieaveyourvehicle when the engine is running unless you - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 81
R (Reverse).Usethisgear to backup. . NOTICE 1 To rockyourvehiclebackandforth to getoutofsnow,ice or sandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "If You'reStuck in Sand,Mud,Ice or Snow" in theIndex. N (Neutral). In thisposition,yourenginedoesn'tconnectwiththewheels. To restartwhenyou' - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 82
go downsteepmountainroads, want to use your brakes off andon. but thenyouwouldalso I youhavea 4,3L engine(Codes Z and W) and if youmanuallyselect 'tshiftinto first gear until thevehicle is goingslowlyenough...~...~ ~ FivemSpead Manual Ilansmissiun This is the shift pattern. Here's how to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 83
as you press the accelerator pedal. To Stop-Letupontheacceleratorpedalandpressthebrakepedal. Justbeforethevehiclestops,presstheclutchpedalandthebrake pedal,andshift to N . R. NOTICE Also use R (Reverse) along withtheparking brake forparkingyourvehicle. Shift Light r . .~ ... KO287 2-23 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 84
normalforthelighttogoonandoff SHIFT light whenyou changethepositionoftheaccelerator ,disregardtheshiftlightwhenthe transfercaseisin 4 LOW. Shift Speeds-Manual Transmissions If yourspeed drops below 20 mph sandorgravel. It works likeastandardaxlemostofthe of therearwheelshasnotraciionandtheotherdoes - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 85
.Pushdownthe parkingbrakepedalwithyourleftfoot. If theignition is on,thebrakesystem warninglight will comeon. To release the parking brake: Holdtheregularbrakepedaldown.Pullthebrakereleaselever. If you are on a hili: See"ParkingonHills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront wheels. If you - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 86
transmission while you pull Shifting Into P (Park) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) It can be dangerous to fully in P [Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roil. If follow. If you have four-wheel drive, with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 87
2. Movetheshiftleverintothe P (Park)positionlikethis: Pull thelevertowardyou. KO406 Movetheleverupasfaras it will go. 3. If youhavefour-wheeldrivewith a manualtransfercaseshiftlever, surethetransfercaseis in a drivegear-not in N (Neutral). 4. Movetheignitionkeyto LOCK. 5. Removethekeyandtake be - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Features & Controls Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) I CAUTION Beforeyougetoutofyourvehicle,putyourmanualtransmission (Reverse)andfirmlyapplytheparkingbrake. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) in R If youhavefour- - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Parking Over Things That Burn P I j_. , ...i i: ... . ' i . ..., : 1 . 1 I AM220006 2-29 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 90
Featunes & Contmls , I CAUTION Engine Exhaust b Running Your Engine While Ydu're Parked (Automatic Transmission) It's betternot to parkwiththeenginerunning.Butif are some things to know. you everhave to, here 3 CAUTION A "Engins Exhaust.") ...'. Idling tire engine with the air system - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 91
the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the fairly tevel ground, always sat your parking brake and mov0 the shift lever to P (Park). I you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever f and your - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 92
.Anindicatorlightnearthelever shows you thetransfercasesettings: 2 WHEEL 4 HIGH N SET PARKING BRAKE 4 LOW Thefrontaxleportionofthediagramontheindicatorwilllightupwhenyou shift into four-wheel drive. A slightdelaybetweenshiftingandthepattern's lighting is normal. If thepattern does notlightup,or if - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 93
4 LOW: Thissettingalsoengagesyourfrontaxletogiveyouextratraction. to allfourwheels. Youmaynever need 4 LOW. Itsendsthemaximumpower Youmightchoose 4 LOW if youweredrivingoff-road in sand,mud, or deep snowandclimbingordescendingsteephills. You canshiftfrom 2 WHEEL to 4 HIGH or from 4 HIGH to 2 WHEEL - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 94
and release will unlock the 4HI switch.Thiscanbedoneatanyspeed,andthefrontaxle automatically. To shift from two-wheel drive, "TWO WHEEL release the 4LO switch.Youmustwaitfor indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before indicatorlight is flashing,shiftyourtransmissioninto P (Park). 2-34 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Wait green 4HI indicatorlight is flashing,shiftyourtransmissioninto until the 4HI indicator light goes 'solid green before shifting your transmission intogear.Thiswillgetyouinto 4HI, but you should take your vehicle in for service so normaloperationcanberestored. To shift from 4LO to two-wheeldrive - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 96
d& Controls If you havetheoptionalpowerwindows,thecontrolsare doors. on each of theside Thedriver' .. - i 1 - Yourvehiclemayhave a slidingrearquarterwindow. Pull thelatchinthe center of thewindowandslidethe glass to open it. Whenyouclosethe window, besurethelatchcatches. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 97
...k: . 1 ... KO223 Pressthe pad inthecenter of thesteeringwheel to soundthehorn. Tilt Wheel KO225 If you have a tilt steering wheel, it allows youtoadjustthesteeringwheel beforeyoudrive. Do notadjustthesteeringwheelduringyourdriving. You canalsoraise it to thehighestlevel to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Features & Controls To tilt thewheel,holdthesteeringwheeland pullthelever.Movethe steeringwheel to a comfortablelevel,thenreleasethelever to lock the wheel in place. The 7Urn SignalMultifunction Lever PO177 Theleverontheleftsideofthesteeringcolumnincludesyour: TurnSignalandLaneChangeIndicator - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 99
f p: I To signalaturn,movetheleverallthewayup finished, tke leverwillreturnautomatically. Cluster Cluster Digital Standard or down.Whentheturnis PO251 A green arrow ontheinstrumentpanel will flash in thedirection of theturn or lane change. To signalalanechange,justraise or - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 100
andrearturnsignallightsregularly to makesuretheyareworking. Operation of Lights Althoughyourvehicle'slightingsystem(headlights,parkinglights,foglamps dusk. It is prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or provincialhighway recommendedthatyoucheckwithyourownstate authority for - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 101
To changetheheadlightsfromlowbeamtohighorhightolow,pulltheturn signalleverallthewaytowardyou.Thenreleaseit.Whenthehighbeams are on, abluelightontheinstrumentpanelalsowillbeon. Windshield Wipers I PO180 Forasinglewipingcycle,turnthebandto MIST. Hold it thereuntilthe wipersstart,thenletgo. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 102
Featums & ContmIs PO177 Low Speed Delay Wipers (Option) You cansetthewiperspeedforalongor short delaybetweenwipes.This can be very useful in light rain orsnow.Turntheband to choosethedelay time.Thecloserto LO, theshorterthedelay. Damaged wiperblades may prevent you from seeing well enough to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 103
,pushthepaddle. PUSH .on I youhavethestandardwipers,thewiperswillkeepgoingin f turn the wi,per' control to the off symbol. LO untilyou If you havethe Low SpeedDelayoption,thewiperswillclearthewindow and then either stop or return to your pre-set speed. I CAUTION 2-43 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Features & Controls ... Rear Window WiperHasher I I . - II f ._. KO234 You controlyourrearwindowwipedwasherfromaswitchonyourinstrument panel. Pressthetopoftheswitchtothefirstpositiontoturnonthewiper. Pressthetopoftheswitch inallthe way towashthewindow.The wipers will - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Therearwindowwasherusesthesamefluidbottleasthewindshieldwasher. However,therearwindowwasherwillrunoutoffluidbeforethewindshield washer. If youcanwashyourwindshieldbutnotyourrearwindow,check your fluid level. Cruise Control (Option) a I s ? E T PO259 WithCruiseControl,youcanmaintainaspeed of - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 106
Features & Controls To Set Cruise Control PO260 MovetheCruiseControlswitch to ON. CAUTION I A If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you're not using Cruise, you mighthit a button and go into Cruise when you don't wantto. You coufd be startled and even lose control. Keep the Cruise - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 107
you hold the switch at WA (ResumelAmlerate) longer than half a second, the V8hiCk W keep going faster until you release the switch l t or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at WA (ResumefAccelerate). To Increase Speed - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Features & Controls PO263 Here'sthesecondway to go to ahigherspeed: ~ 1. MovetheCruiseswitchfrom ON to WA (Resume/Accelerate). Hold it to thespeedyouwant,andthenreleasethe thereuntilyougetup switch. 2. To increase your speed in very smallamounts,movetheswitch to RIA (Resume/Accelerate) - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 109
upon your speed, load,andthesteepnessofthehills.Whengoingupsteephills,youmay want to stepontheacceleratorpedaltomaintainyourspeed.Whengoing downhill,youmayhave to brake or shift to alowergeartokeepyourspeed down.Ofcourse,applyingthebraketakesyououtofCruise.Control.Many driversfindthis to be too - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Lights Sidemarker Lights Taillights License Lights Plate Instrument Panel Lights TransferCase Shift IndicatorPanel Pushthe bottom switch to turnontheheadlights,togetherwith: Parking Lights Sidemarker Lights Taillights License Lights Plate Instrument Panel Lights TransferCaseShiftIndicatorPanel - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 111
it clicks will turn on the interior lights. Turnthedial to the left to dim Fog Lamps 9 I ... __ KO940 Useyouroptionalfoglampsforbettervision in foggyormistyconditions. Your parking lights andlor low beamheadlightsmustbeonoryourlamps won'twork. -the headlight switch. The fog lamp - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Features A& Controls 4 ... , . , . , .d FOG LAMPS . , . . , ... , . . KO241 Remember,foglampsalonewillnotgive Neveruseyourfoglamps off asmuchlightasyourheadlights. inthedarkwithoutturningonyourheadlights. KQ242 If yourvehiclewasfirstsold,whennew, in Canada,you will havethislight - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 113
(Canada Only) TheCanadianFederalGovernmenthasdecidedthat"DaytimeRunning Lights''(DRL)areausefulfeature, in thatDRLcanmakeyourvehiclemore visible to pedestrians and other drivers during and Theparkingbrakeisreleased. Whenyouturnonyourheadlights,theDRLwillswitchoffandtheexterior lights will come on. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Thedomelights will comeonwhenyouopentheside turnthedomelightsonbyturningthedimmerdial doors. You can also to the right until it clicks. Thereardomelight has aswitchthatletsyouturn it onfromtherearofthe vehicle.Besureyouturn it off whenyouarefinished. Overhead Console Reading Lights PO153 2-54 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 115
. 1. . I youhavetheoverheadconsole,youcanturnyourreadinglights f off bypressing in onthebuttonbyeachlight. on and Thelightscanalsobeswiveledtopoint in thedirectionyouwant. Mirmrs 1 . PO154 Inside Mirror Pressthetabunderthemirror to reduceglarefromheadlightsbehindyou. If - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Features & Controls Outside Mirrors POI 56 Adjustyouroutsidemirrors so youcan just seetheside of yourvehicle. Somevehiclescomewith a remotecontrolswitchforadjustingtheoutside mirrors.Findtheswitchontheinstrumentpanel below theAir ConditioninglHeatercontrols.Twisttheswitch to therightorleft to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Sun VisorsNanity Mirrors yr51 To block outglare,youcanswingdownthevisors.Youcanalsoswingthem fromside to side. Somevisorshavemirrors built in,withandwithoutlights.Just if youhavethem. coveroneachvisor to turnthelightson lift themirror 2-57 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 118
haveanextensionthatcanbepulledoutforadditionalglareprotection. Yourvisormayhaveastrap for holding small items, such as maps. Accessory Power Outlet I PO1L If you havetheoptionalaccessorypoweroutlet,youcanpluginauxiliary electricalequipment.Justunsnapthetopoftheoutletandfollowtheproper - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 119
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays n n ... KO253 , To usethelighter,press popbackbyitself. it in allthe way,andletgo.Whenit'sready, it will Don'tholdacigarettelighterinwithyourhandwhile it is heating. If you do, it won'tbeable to backawayfromtheheatingelementwhenit'sready.That can make it overload, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 120
dk Controls PO158 Yourvehiclemayhave a consolecompartmentbetweenthebucketseats. To open it, just lift thetop of theconsolewhilepressingthebuttononthe driver's side. If you have an automatic transmission, your console also includes ahandyplaceto hold cups. if youhaveamanualtransmission,yourconsole - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 121
KO258 To openyourglovebox,squeezethebuttonsoneithersideofthekeyhole Two cupholdersareprovidedforyour togetherandpullthedooropen. convenience.Useyourdoorkeytolockyourglovebox. I PO353 Ifyouhavetheoverheadconsole,you forstoringsmallitems. will alsohave a handycompartment 2-6 1 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Features & Controls KO259 A narrowshelfunderyourinstrumentpanel glovesorsmall books. may be used for items such as KO260 You will find a storagepocketoneachofthefrontdoors.Thedriver'sdoor pocket contains a coinholderforyourloosechange. 2-62 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 123
KO261 Somevehicleshavezipperedstoragebagsoneithersideofthebackseat. . v PO189 Convenience Net A conveniencenet may be provided for the rear of yourvehicle to helpkeep smallitems,likeglovesandlightclothing in place during sharp turns or quick is notdesigned to retaintheseitemsduringoff-road - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 124
).Attachthelowerloopstotheretainersneartheload floor. of the endgateopening. Theconveniencenethas a maximumcapacity of 80 pounds (36 kg). Cargo Cover PO188 If you havetheoptionalcargosecurityshade, your vehicle. inthecargoareaof you can use it tocoveritems Graspthehandleandpulltheshadetounroll - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Opener Storage n PO1 85 door opener,thefrontoverheadcompartmentcanbe To installthegaragedooropener,first usedtoconvenientlystoretheopener. openthecompartmentdoorbypressingthelatchforward. If youhaveagarage PO186 Peeltheprotectivebackingfromthehook and looppatch.Press it firmly to theback of - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Features & Contmls PO107 Usethepegsinsidethecompartmentdoor to makesurethebuttononthe compartment door will contactthecontrolbuttonon the garagedooropener. Add onepeg at a timeuntilthegarage door openeroperateswiththe compartment door closedwhen you pressthebuttonmarkedPUSH. 2-66 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 127
PO039 2-67 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Features & Controls . . @ KO262 2-68 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 129
KO263 2-69 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Featums & Contds 'P .I 2-70 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 131
to know to drive safely and you've used, and many other economically.: Digital Cluster If you have the digital cluster it looks different but wl tell you everything the i standard .cluster does. The digital cluster also includes a tachometer and will give readings in either English or Metric.To - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 132
label must.beput on thedriver'sdoortoshowtheold mileage readingwhen the newodometer wasinstalled. Trip Odometer Thetripodometercantellyouhowfar your vehiclehasbeendrivensince you lastsetthetripodometer to zero.Makesurethebuttoniscompletely depressed. Standard Cluster Digital Cluster KO268 2-72 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 133
youwillhave afuelregulatorthatshutsthefuel off whentheenginereaches 5600 rpm. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Thissectiondescribesthewarninglightsandgagesthatareonyourvehicle. Thepictureswillhelpyoulocatethem. Warninglightsandgagescansignalthatsomething is wrongbeforeit or replacement.Paying - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 134
do about So pleasegetto Waitingtodorepairscanbecostly-andevendangerous. know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Brake System Warning Light Standard Cluster . . PO158 Yourvehicle'shydraulicbrakesystem is divided into two parts. I onepart f stop you. For goodbraking, isn'tworking - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 135
push. Or,the pedal may go closertothefloor.It f may take longer to stop. I the light is still on,havethevehicletowedfor service.(See"Towing Your Vehicle" in theIndex.) A Your brake system may not be working properly i the brake warning f tight is on. DMng withthebrake warning tight on can lead to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 136
Coolant Temperature Gage Standard Cluster ..., ..., ,. Digital Cluster .. If youhaveastandardcluster,youhaveagagethatshowstheengine is too hot. will also Hot Coolant Can Burn You Badly! In Problems on theRoad, thismanualshowswhatto Overheating"intheIndex. do. See"Engine 2-76 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Indicator Lamp (Senrice €nghe Soon) Cluster Digital Standard Cluster PO161 A computermonitorsoperationofyourfuel,ignitionandemissioncontrol systems.This light should come on when the ignition is on, but theengine is not running,asacheck to show you it is working. If it doesnotcomeonat ail,have it - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Oil Pressure Gage Standard Cluster Oigitar Cluster The oilpressuregageshowstheengineoilpressureinpsi(poundsper the low pressurezonemay be caused by adangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. Onthedigitalcluster,aboxaroundtheoilpressure whenthe oil pressure is low. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 139
drive belt, or another electricalproblem.Have it checked right away. Drivingwhilethislight is on could . I I youmustdriveashortdistancewiththe f light on,becertaintoturn off all It isonthelower youraccessories,such as theradioandairconditioner. right hand side of your standard instrument cluster - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 140
KO281 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only) Thisgreenlightwiththe DRL symbol is onthelowerleft of theinstrument cluster,The DRL indicatorisonwhenever the ignition is on and the headlight switchandparkingbrakeare off. Formoredetailsabout DRL, see"Lights" in thissection. 2-80 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 141
of somevehicles withmanualtransmissions.The SHIFT indicatorlightwillhelpyougetthe bestfueleconomy.See"ShiftIndicatorLight"inthissection. Headlight High Beam Indicator Light This light with the blue high beam symbol is ontheinstrumentcluster.The highbeamindicator is onwhenever you - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 142
you signalaturnorlanechange.See"Turn andLaneChangeSignal" in this section. Gages Fuel Gage Standard Cluster Digital Cluster KO272 The fuelgagetellsyouabouthowmuchfuelyouhaveleft,whentheignition is on. Whenthegagefirstindicatesempty,youstillhavealittlefuelleft,but you shouldgetmorefuelsoon. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 143
1/8 full or less. Herearefourthingsthatsomeownersaskabout,Noneoftheseshowa problem with your fuel gage: to flashwhen see the Index under "Fluid Capacities.'' Voltmeter standard Cluster Digits, Cluster KO278 Whenyourengineisnotrunning,buttheignitionison (inthe Run position), of charge - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 144
Features & Controls You canonlydriveforashorttimewiththereading in eitherwarningzone. youmustdrive,turn off all unnecessaryaccessories. Readings in eitherwarningzoneindicateapossibleproblem system.Havethevehicleservicedassoonaspossible. in theelectrical If Luggage Carrier (Option) PO1 i If - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 145
You canadjustthecrossrails to handledifferentsizeloads.Justloosenthe slider screws at each end of the cross rail and move them where you want of thecrossrailareeven,thentightentheslider them.Makesurebothsides screws. Besurethecargoisproperlyloaded. Carryingsmall,heavyloadsonthe roof isnotrecommended - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 146
service person wire your harnessforyou. It must be routed out of your vehicle and attached so that the trailer or the body won't pull it. KO249 The heavy duty trailer wiring includes both a 5-wire harness assembly (the light duty trailer wiring) and a 2-wire - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Systems Section In this part you'll find out how to operatethecomfortcontrolsystemsand audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be Engine Block Heater ...3-7 Flow-Through Ventilation System Audio Systems...3-8 FM Stereo ...3-8 AM Stereo Rear Window Defogger ...,...,. AM ..., ... ...3-9 How - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems How toOperateYour ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System With Equalizer ...3-17 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ... 3-20 How toOperateYour ETR@ AM-FM 3-21 Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ...Care of Your Compact Disc ...Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-26 3-26 3-2 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 149
Comfort Controls KO506 Yourvehicle'sflow-throughventilationsystemsuppliesoutsideair to theinside will flow ofyourvehiclewhen it is moving,Withthesidewindowsclosed,air into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle, and out the rear air exhaust valves. Outside air wl also enter the vehicle - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 150
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Air Vents I . ,. , .. I You will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel.You canmovethevents to directthe flow of air, or closethevents it will increase the flowof aircoming out altogether.Whenyoucloseavent, of any vents that are - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Heating System i I If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, this systemwill look like. is what your heating Fan Lever Theleveratthetop of thesystemhasfourpositions. To increasetheair HI. To decreasetheairflow,moveittoward OFF. flow,movethelevertoward Temperature Lever - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems IieatindAir Conditioning System KO507 If yourvehiclehasairconditioning,yourheatinglairconditioningsystemwill look like this. Beforeusingyourvehicle'sairconditioning,openthewindowstoclearthe vehicleofhotair. Fan Lever Thelever at thetopofthesystemhasfourpositions. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 153
VENT: Theaircomesoutattheventsonyourinstrumentpaneland frontsidewindows. at your BI-LEV AIC: Withthis,outsideaircomes in throughtheheater floor ventand theinstrumentpanelvents,Thissettingisuseful in coolweatherwithbright sunlight. NORM NC: Thissetting cools theoutsideair. NORM - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 154
on your instrument 'panel above the headlight thewindowstillisn'tclear,turnthedefogger f on again. NOTICE I Audio Systems CAUTION A Hearing damage from loud noise 1 of the advanced engirieering that went into it. FM Stereo . . FM stereo wl giveyou the bestsound. But FM signals wil reachonly - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 155
the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. AM S t e m C-QUAW This meanstheDelco*systemcanreceiveC-QUAM*stereobroadcasts. C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, Many AM stations around the country use thoughsomedonot.(C-QUAM* is a re istered trademark ofMotorola,Inc.) If your Delcoa system can get - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 1 How to Operate Your ETW AM Radio K4308 Thisparttellsyouhowyour ETR@ AM radioworks. PWR (Power) The PWR buttonswitchestheradioonand off. Upper Knob Theupperknobdoesthesethreethings: It controls the' - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Within 5 seconds,pushone of thefourpushbuttons to storethestation. Wheneveryoupressthatbutton,thepresetstationwillreturn. NOTE: Up to three. additional stations may be preset by pressing buttons at the same time. two. adjoining Tune.inthedesiredstation. Pressthe SET pushbutton. Within 5 seconds, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 158
Systems How to Operate Your E T P AM=FM Stereo Audio System .- K4309 This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereoaudiosystemworks. PWR (Power) The PWR buttonswitchestheradioonand off. Upper Knob Theupperknobdoesthesetwothings: It controlsthevolume.The VOL knobincreasesvolumewhenrotated - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 159
SEEK Pressthe SEEK button to causethereceiver to SEEK thenexthigherstation andstop. SCAN Whenyoupress SCAN, theradio will go to thenextstationandpauseand SCAN again. SCAN appears in the VF willkeepscanninguntilyoupress display. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favoritestations. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems How to Operate Your E T P AM=FM Stereo Audio Cassetfe System F , , . p . K4310 ThisparttellsyouhowyourETR@ works: AM-FM stereoaudiocassettesystem PWR (Power) The PWR buttonswitchestheradioonand off. Upper Knob Theupperknobdoesthesethreethings: It - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 161
FADE The control behind the lower knob fades the sound between your front and rearspeakers. SEEK Pressing the SEEK button will cause the receiver stationandstop. to SEEK thenexthigher SCAN Whenyoupress SCAN, theradiowillgotothenextstationandpause,and SCAN again. SCAN appears in theVF - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 162
Comfort C o n t d s & Audio Systems TREBLE Slidethe TREBLE leverup to increasethetrebleresponse. If thestation is weakornoisy,slidethe TREBLE rapidlyadvancethetape,pressthearrowpointingrightandthetape rapidly go forwarduntilyoupressthe STOP-EJECT buttonlightly. wil Reverse To - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 163
How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System With Equalizer . .-. K4311 This part tells you how your ETR@ equalizer works. PWR (Power) The PWR buttonswitchestheradio AM-FM stereoaudiocassettesystemwith on and off, Upper Knob Theupperknobdoesthesethreethings: It - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 164
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems SEEK Pressing the SEEK button will causethereceiver to SEEK thenexthigher stationandstop. SCAN When ismidrange;and3.5Kand10Kcontrolthetreble. We suggest you start with the center lever (1K) in the midpoint position, then movetheothersup - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 165
the PWR button.Pushthiswhenyoutune to an AM stationthatbroadcasts in stereo.Your STEREO light will comeonwhen f you'rereceiving AM stereo. I youpush Am-St andthere is no morenoise, than that are so thin they may not work well in thisplayer. Oncethetape is playing,usetheupperandlowerknobsforvolume, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 166
Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems PROGRAM To go fromoneside of thetapetotheother,presstheupperknob. EJECT To removethetape button. or stopthetapeandswitch to radio,pressthe EJECT Care of Alwaysmake sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. 3-20 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 167
How to Operate Your E T P AM=FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System PT KO596 Thisparttellsyouhowyour ETR@ AM-FM stereosystemworks: PWR (Power) The PWR buttonswitchestheradioonand Upper Knob Theupperknobdoesthesetwothings: off whentheignition is on. Itcontrolsthevolume.Volume - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems It enablesyou to receiver to seek the next higher station and stop. Pressing the 4 SEEK button will causethereceiver stationandstop SCAN untilthecorrecthourappearsonthedisplay. RCL Pressthe RCL button to alternate between time and radio station on the display - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 169
BASS Pressthe BASS A to increasebasstonesand V BASS to decreasebass tones.Pressthecenterofthecontrolfor a preset BASS position.Thebass level will bedisplayedbrieflywhenusingthiscontrol. TREBLE Pressthe TREB A to increasethetrebletonesand V TREB to decrease TREB position. thetrebletones. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 170
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems REV Pressandholdthe REV (Stop-Play) to makethediscstopandtheradioplay.Press ST-PL again to restartthediscatthepointwhere it stopped. digitnumberandkeep it in a safeplace. 2. Turntheignitiontothe"Accessory"or"Run"position. 3. Pressthe PWR button to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 171
to makethelast two numbersagree to enterthe 8. Press BAND and 000 willappearagain.Nowyouareready last three digits of your code. 9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last three digits of your code. 10. Press BAND and rEP wl appearfor 5 secondsandthen i appear. 000 will 11. Repeatsteps 6 through 10 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 4. Depressthe BAND knob.Theradio will display 000. 5. Enterthesecondthreedigitsofthecode.Thedisplay numbers as to theedge. clean it, wiping from the center Besurenever to touchthesignalsurfacewhenhandlingdiscs.Pickupdiscs by grasping the outer - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Defensive Driving ...4-8 Drunken Driving...4-9 Control of a Vehicle ...4-12 Braking...4-12 Steering Tips...4-17 Steering in Emergencies ...4-18 Passing ...4- Driving With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle ...4-23 Driving at Night ...4-34 Driving in the Rain...4-36 Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze ...4-38 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 174
,shapeandsymbols. It's a good idea to know these codes so thatyoucanquicklygraspthebasic to read it. meaning or intent of thesignevenbeforeyouhaveachance Color of Road Signs I AM402001 RED means STOP. It mayalsoindicatethatsomemovement Examplesare DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 175
off too. I ; I 1 NICE ..., . ~ ..." ... ...- . ~ ...- ... ..._ . ... ...~ . ' AM402004 GREEN is usedtoguidethedriver.Greensignsmayindicateupcoming freewayexits or show thedirectionyoushouldturn to reachaparticular place. r 3 0 BLUE signs withwhiteletters show motorists'services. 4-3 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 176
Shape of Road Signs The shape of thesignwilltell you something, too. L ST0 .. An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided)signmeans letters. STOP. It is alwaysredwithwhite AM102008 A DIAMOND-shapedsign is awarningofsomethingahead-forexample,the soft shoulder, or a narrow end of a dividedhighway,acurve - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 177
AM402009 A TRIANGLEpointeddownward,indicates YIELD. It assignstheright-of-way to traffic on certainapproaches to anintersection. I . . AM402010 A TRIANGULARsignalso PASSINGZONE.Thissign is usedontwo-laneroads to indicateaNO will be on theleftside of theroadway. KEEP RIGHT LEFT OR THROUGH - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 178
pictures or graphic symbols. A picturewithin a circlewithadiagonallineacross it showswhat NOT to do. AM402013 Traffic Lights I A We're allfamiliarwithtrafficlightsorstoplights.Often,greenarrowsarebeing used in the lights for improved traffic control. On some multilane roads, green arrowslightup - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you must turningonred. stop before Manycityroadsandexpressways,andevenbridges,usereversible-lane trafficcontrolduring rush hours. A red X lightabovealanemeansnodriving in thatlaneatthattime. A greenarrowmeansyoumaydrive in thatlane. to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 180
downforsloworabout-to-stop,andupforarightturn. what the traffic lights or other signs dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by other children. Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors intotraffic.Watchfor movement in parked cars these markings and dash straight toward one part of the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 181
maneuver, in bothcityandruraldriving. Youneverknowwhenthevehicle frontofyou is going to brake or turn suddenly. in Here'safinalbitofinformationaboutdefensivedriving.Themostdangerous In fact, GM Howmuchalcohol is inthedrink. Thedrinker's body weight. Theamount of foodthat is - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Your Driving and the Road I AM407001 AM407002 J AccordingtotheAmericanMedicalAssociation,a180-pound(82kg)person (355 ml)bottles of beer in anhourwillendup whodrinksthree12-ounce with a BAC of about 0.06 percent.Thepersonwouldreachthesame5AC by drinkingthree4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 183
Thelaw in most US. statessetsthelegal limit ataBACof 0.10 percent.In Canadathelimitis0.08percent,and in someothercountriesit'slowerthan that.TheBAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we'veseen, it depends onhowmuchalcohol is in the drinks, and how - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 184
. Sometimes,aswhenyou'redrivingon snow or ice, it's easytoaskmore thosecontrolsystemsthanthetiresandroadcanprovide.Thatmeansyou canlosecontrolofyourvehicle. of Braking Brakingactioninvolves perceptiontime and reactiontime. First, youhavetodecidetopushonthebrakepedal.That's perception time. Then you - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 185
pedalwhiledriving. on thebrake I AM410C ION .. r A "Riding" your brakes can cause them to overheat io the paid #hat' they won't work wek You.might not be able to stop your vehicte in time to avoid an accident. If you 'Vide" your brakes, they will get so hot they will require a lot of pedal - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 186
.Here'swhathappens with ABS. safely. A computersensesthatthewheelsareslowingdown.Thecomputer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The antilock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 187
. If yttu geto close to the vehicle in front.of you, you i 0 won't have time to apply your brakes i that vehicle suddenly slows f or stops. Always leave enoughroom up ahead to stop, even though you have antiiockbrakes. ... .. , , . . . , To Use Four-wheel Antilock: Don'tpumpthebrakes. Just - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Brake System Warning Light Standard Cluster Digital Cluster PO159 This light appears on your instrument cluster brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 189
in pedaltravel.Thiscouldbeasign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Everytimeyoumakeabrakestop,yourdiscbrakesadjustforwear. Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function,youcansteerbut it willtakemuchmoreeffort. Steering Tips - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Your Driving and the Road The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed.Whileyou're in a curve, speed is theonefactoryoucancontrol. Supposeyou'resteeringthroughasharpcurve.Thenyousuddenly - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 191
out from between parked cars and stops right in frontofyou.Youcanavoidtheseproblemsby braking-ifyou can stop in time.Butsometimesyoucan't;thereisn'troom. That's the time for, evasive action-steering around the problem. Yourvehiclecanperformverywell brakes. in emergencieslikethese.Firstapplyyour It - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 192
below the pavement,thisdifferencecancauseproblems. If there is notenoughroom to pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same procedures. But if therighttirescrubsagainstthesideofthepavement,doNOTsteermore sharply.Withtoomuchsteeringangle,thevehiclemayjumpbackontothe roadwith so - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 193
ahead that might indicate all right to pass pass. A broken center line usually indicates it's (providingtheroadaheadisclear).Nevercrossasolidlineonyourside if theroadseemsemptyof of the lane . Don'tovertakeaslowlymovingvehicletoorapidly.Eventhoughthe brake lights are not flashing, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 194
Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three controlsystems(brakes,steeringandacceleration)don'thaveenoughfriction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver . Remember:Anyantitockbrakingsystem skid.Steer'thewayyouwanttogo. (ABS) helpsavoidonlythebraking 4-22 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 195
-road track to makethemcapableofperforming applications.Specificdesigncharacteristicsgivethemahighercenterof gravitythanordinarycars.Anadvantageofthehighergroundclearance is a to anticipate problems. They are not betterviewoftheroadallowingyou designed for cornering at the same speeds - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 196
higher. than the seatbacks 'can.be . thrown forward during a sudden stop. YOU or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. * Unsecuredcargo on theload fluor can ? If so, be sure to readthewinch instructions. In aremotearea, a winchcanbehandy if yougetstuck.But - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 197
enginesounds.Withyourarms,hands,feet,and body you'll need to respond to scantheterrain for braking,especiallysinceyou'reonan or off the road, you and your passengers should wear safety belts. manydifferentkindsofterrain.Youneed many differentfeatures.Herearesome 1 Scanning the Terrain Off-road - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Your Driving and the Road Doesthetraveltakeyouuphill thesesubjectslater.) Willyouhave or downhill?(There'smorediscussionof to stopsuddenly or changedirectionquickly? Whenyoudriveoverobstacles or roughterrain,keepafirmgriponthe steeringwheel.Ruts,troughs, or othersurfacefeaturescanjerkthewheel out - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 199
Approaching a Hi// Whenyouapproachahill,youneed to decide if it'soneofthosehillsthat's to judge. just too steep to climb,descend, or cross.Steepnesscanbehard Onaverysmall hill, forexample,theremaybeasmooth,constantincline with onlyasmallchange in elevationwhereyoucaneasilyseealltheway to thetop, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Your Driving and the Road Turning or driving across steep.hills can be dangerous. You could lose tiaction, slide sideways, and possibly roil over. You could be seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills, always try to go straightup. ~ ~~~ ~ ~ Easeuponyourspeedasyouapproachthetopofthehill. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 201
) position on the transfer case overrides the transmission. I you are going to f leave your vehicle, set the parking brake and shift the transmission to .P (Park) (or, put your manual transmission in firstgear). But do not shift the transfer case to the N (Neutral) position. Leave the transfer case - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 202
and fade, This could cause loss of control and a serious accident.Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under ),or with theclutch pedal depressed in a manual shift. This. is called "free-wheeling.'' Your brakes will have to do all the workand' - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 203
down, may be too steep to drive across.Whenyougostraightupordownahill,thelengthof the wheel to therearwheels)reducesthe base(thedistancefromthefrontwheels likelihoodthevehicle will tumbleendoverend. But whenyoudrive acrossanincline,themuchmorenarrowtrackwidth(thedistance betweentheleftandrightwheels - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 204
will take CAUflON a '. ,Getting out on the downhill (tow) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle roils over, you could be crushed or killed can'taccelerateasquickly,turningismore difficult, andyou'llneed longer braking distances. in mud-thedeeper themud,the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 205
it-you probablywon'tgetthrough.Also,waterthatdeepcandamageyouraxleand other vehicle parts. I thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough f it slowly. startyourengine.Whenyou go through it maytakeyoulonger to water,rememberthatwhenyourbrakesgetwet, stop. Driving through rushing be Qeep .water can A - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 206
service due theMaintenanceScheduleforadditionalinformation. to offroad use. Refer to Driving at Night Nightdriving is moredangerousthandaydriving.Onereason is thatsome drivers are likely to be impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems this. problem.) - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 207
. Nighf Vision No onecanseeaswellatnightasinthedaytime.Butaswegetolder thesedifferencesincrease. A 50-year-olddrivermayrequireatleasttwiceas much light to seethesamethingatnightasa20-year-old. Whatyoudointhedaytimecanalsoaffectyournightvision. For example, if youspendtheday in - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Your Driving and the Road A Few More Night Driving Suggestions KeepyourwindshieldandalltheglassonyourvehicleJean-insideandout. Glareatnightismademuchworsebydirtontheglass.Eventheinsideof theglasscanbuildupafilmcausedbydust.Tobaccosmokealsomakes insideglasssurfacesveryfilmyandcanbeavisionhazard if it - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 209
can cause accidents. They won$ work wet1 in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a c a r wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. ' Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 210
Your Driving and the Road Youmightnot be aware of hydroplaning.Youcoulddrivealongforsome timewithoutrealizingyourtiresaren't in constant contact with the road. You couldfindoutthehardway:whenyouhave to slow,turn,moveout to pass-or if yougethitbyagustofwind.Youcouldsuddenlyfindyourself out of control - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 211
r AM459004 A patchofdensefogmayextendonlyfor a few feet(meters)orfor (kilometers);youcan'treally tell whileyou'reinit.Youcanonlytreatthe situationwithextremecare. miles Onecommonfogcondition-sometimescalledmistorground fog-can in theearly happeninweatherthatseemsperfect,especiallyatnightor - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 212
topassyou,make it easyforthem. City Driving t d AN460002 Oneof the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on . them.You' You'll savetimeandenergy.(Seethenextsection,"FreewayDriving.") A traffic light is therebecause Treat a greenlightasawarningsignal. thecornerisbusyenough to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 213
Obey allpostedspeedlimits.Butrememberthattheyareforidealroad, weatherandvisibilityconditions.Youmayneed to drivebelowthe posted limit in bad weather or when visibility is especially poor. Pull to theright(withcare) and stopclearofintersectionswhenyousee or hear emergency vehicles. Freeway Driving - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 214
before you leave the lane, glance makesurethereisn'tanothervehicle in your"blind"spot. to If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on afreewayhaving morethantwolanes,makesureanothervehicleisn'tabout to moveintothe samespot. Look at the vehicles two lanes over and watch for telltale signs - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 215
If youmuststartwhenyou're notfresh-suchasafteraday's work-don't plan to make course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in your. vehicle's dealershipsallacrossNorthAmerica.They' Lights: Aretheyallworking?Are the lensesclean? Tires: Theyarevitallyimportant to a safe,trouble- - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 216
.Theywilldrasticallyreduceyouroverall vision at theverytimeyouneedalltheseeingpoweryouhave. it can I yougetsleepy,pull f off theroadinto a rest,service,orparkingarea andtakeanap,get some exercise,orboth.Forsafety,treatdrowsines! onthehighwayasanemergency. As in anydrivingsituation - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 217
all.Shift to a lowergearwhenyougodownasteep way,youwillslowdownwithoutexcessiveuseofyourbrakes. I CAUTION shift If you don't A down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 218
the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes wilt have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You could crash. Atways have across the center of theroad. in yourlane,likeastalled car or anaccident. Youmayseehighwaysignsonmountainsthatwarnofspecialproblems - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 219
. Look forpull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Anotherpartofthismanualtellshow to useyourparkingbrake(see"Parking Brake"intheIndex).Butonamountainor steep hill,youcan do onemore to keepyourvehiclefromrolling thing.Youcanturnyourfrontwheels downhill or out intotraffic.Here - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Your Driving and the Road You don'thave to jam your tiresagainstthecurb,ifthere contact is all you need. is a curb. A gentle Parking Uphill AM4t0014 I there is a curb,turnyourwheels f o your vehicle. f to theleft ifthecurb is at therightside If you're going uphill on aone-waystreetandyou' - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 221
f to theright. Ifthereisnocurbwhenyou'reparkinguphillontheleftsideofaone-way street,yourwheelsshouldbeturned to theleft. Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If youareparkingonahillandyoudon'tshiftyourtransmissioninto P (Park)properly,theweightofthevehiclemayput too muchforceonthe parking pawl - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 222
Your Driving and the Road Winter Driving I AN080050 I Here are some tips for winter driving: Haveyourvehicle in goodshape.forwinter.Besureyourenginecoolant mix is correct. Snowtirescanhelpinloosesnow, buttheymay give you less traction on .icethanregulartires. I you do not expect to be driving in - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 223
t What's the worsttimeforthis?"Wetice."Verycoldsnoworicecanbeslick andhard to driveon.Butweticecanbeevenmoretroublebecause it may it's aboutfreezing offertheleasttraction of all.Youcanget"wetice"when (32°F; 0°C)and freezing rain begins to fall.Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 224
police that you've hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth been stopped by the snow. Put onextraclothing or wrap a blanketaround you. , so you might not know it is in yourvehicle.Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 225
acceleratorslightly.Thisuseslessfuelfortheheatthatyougetand thebatterycharged.You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling so untilhelpcomes. If You're Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damagingit.See"RockingYourVehicle - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 226
) can cause youi vehicle to roll wen if the transmission is in P (#ark), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual 'transmission. This is because the transfer case overrides the transmission. . NOTICE is firmly 5. Releasetheparkingbrakeonlyafterthevehiclebeingtowed - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 227
't use the correct equipment and drive properly,you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work wefl--or even at ail. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa,Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue Thetongueload (A) ofanytrailer is animportantweighttomeasurebecause it affects the total or grossweightofyourvehicle.Thegrossvehicleweight (GVW)' includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 229
-distributing"hitch, If the trailer tongue (A) shouldweigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Afteryou'veloadedyourtrailer,weighthetrailerandthenthetongue, If theyaren't,youmaybeable separately, to see if theweightsareproper. to getthemrightsimplybymovingsomeitemsaround inthetrailer. Total - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 230
amount of experience. Before setting out fortheopenroad, you'll want to get to knowyourrig.Acquaintyourselfwith And thefeelofhandling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. alwayskeep in mindthatthevehicleyouaredrivingisnow a gooddeal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 231
besurethattheloadissecure,and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working. Following Distance Stayatleasttwiceasfarbehindthevehicleaheadasyouwouldwhen move the trailer to theright, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone you. guide I 4-59 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Trailer Whenyoutowatrailer,yourvehiclehas to have a different turn signal wil flash flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel wheneveryousignal a turnorlanechange.Properlyhookedup,thetrailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn,changelanes, or - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 233
'repullingatrailer.See theMaintenanceScheduleformoreonthis.Thingsthatareespecially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engineoil,axlelubricant,belt,coolingsystem,andbrakeadjustment.Each theseiscovered in thismanual,andtheIndexwillhelpyoufindthem quickly - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 234
Your Driving and the Road Trailer Ugh# Wiring See"TrailerWiringHarness"intheIndex. Power Winches If you wish ..tousea power winch on your vehicle,only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored. I NOTICE Usetheregularbrakes,settheparkingbrakeor yourvehiclefromrolling. block thewheels to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 235
L u u m m w n 79d11 id r . . . . . i 1 Here you'll find what to do about some .problems that can occur, on ,.the',road. ...5-2 Other Warning Devices ...5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 Towing Your Vehicle ...5-7 Engine Overheating...5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers ... . . If a Tire Goes Flat...Changing - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Road Hazmd Warning Flashers AM505002 Yourhazardwarningflashersletyouwarnothers.They you have a problem.Yourfrontandrearturnsignallightswill off. Butthey won't flash if you'rebraking. also letpoliceknow flash on and K2503 Press thebuttonintomake and off, your frontandrearturnsignallightsflash - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 237
your vehicle. Jump Starting If yourbatteryhasrundown, you maywant touseanothervehicleandsome jumpercables to start yourvehicle.Butplease follow thestepsbelowtodo safely...~ it ... A Batteries can hurt you.They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that canburn you. They contain gas that - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 238
brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatictransmission in P park) or a manual transmission in N (Neutral). If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with a manual more light. You don't need to add water to the Dei# Freedoma battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a batteryhas filler caps, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 239
get a short that would damagethe battery and maybeotherparts, too. ION A Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving, parts once the engines are running. 1 6. Connecttheredpositive (t) cable to thepositive (t) terminalofthe vehiclewiththedeadbattery - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Good Battery (-) HeavyEngine Metal Part IO. Now start thevehiclewiththe good battery and runtheengine for awhile. 11. Try to startthevehiclewiththedeadbattery. If it won't start after a fewtries, it probably needs service. REMOVE CABLES IN THIS ORDER J K1508 12. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 241
in a vehicle that is being towed. * Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get underyourvehicleafter it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always use separate safety chains on each side whentowing a vehicle. I Never use "3" hooks. Use - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 242
service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transmission (either automatic or manual) should be in N (Neutral) and the transfer case (either manual be damaged. If these limits mustbeexceeded,thenthereardrivewheelshave to be supported on a dolly. If your vehicle has the four- - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 243
the hoocl. If you keep driving when your engine is ove&eated,the liquids in it cancatch fire. You or.others could be badly burned. Stop your engine i it overheats, and get out ofthevehicle until the engine is f I 5-9 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Problems on the Road If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: I tcomebackon,you f can If thewarningcontinues,pullover, stop, andparkyourvehiclerightaway. If there'sstillnosign of steam, after two or three minutes. Nowsee if thewarning stops. Butthen, if you stillhavethewarning,TURN OFF THEENGINE - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Whenyoudecide it's safe to lift the hood, here'swhat you'll see: A. Coolantrecoverytank B. radiator or waterpump or somewhereelse in thecoolingsystem. C A I IfInN Heater and radiator. hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 246
pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap-even a little-they can come aut at high speed. Never turn the pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have toturn the pressure - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You canremovetheradiatorpressurecapwhenthecoolingsystem, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is nolonger to the left until it first stops.(Don't hot.Turnthepressurecapslowly press downwhileturningthepressurecap). If youhear a "hiss," wait for - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Problems on the Road *, &" 1 c i 1 H KO719 of thefillerneck. 4. Then fill thecoolantrecoverytank to the ADD mark. 5. Put the cap backonthecoolantrecoverytank,butleavetheradiator pressurecap off. 3. Filltheradiatorwiththeproper mix, uptothebase KO720 6. Starttheengineandlet it run until - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 249
a 9 KO721 8. Thenreplacethepressurecap.Besurethearrowsonthepressurecap lineuplikethis. Engine Fan Noise Thisvehiclehasaclutchedenginecoolingfan.Whentheclutchisengaged, thefanspinsfaster to providemoreair to cooltheengine. In mosteveryday drivingconditionstheclutch is notengaged. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 250
the 1. Set the parkingbrake firmly. I vehicle from moving: 2. Put the shift lever in P (Park). 3. Shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 4. If you have a four-wheet.drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear-not in - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 251
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Theequipmentyou'llneed is inyourvehicle'srearareaalongtheleftwall. Yoursparetire is inyourvehicle'sreararea,eithermounted to theleftwall, to removethespare thefloororthetailgate. In somecases,youmayhave tire in order to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 252
i KO761 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 253
-doormodels,turn the plasticwingnut to theleftuntil you canpull it out.Removethejackcover. To removeyourjackcoveronfour-doormodels, pull uponthelatchand remove the jack cover. To removethewheelblocks,jackandwheelwrench,turnthewingnut to the left.Pullthewheelblocks,jackandwheelwrench off. 5-1 9 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 254
Problems on the Road KO729 Spare Tire # KO724 Yourspare tire is in yourvehicle'sreararea,eithermounted the floor, or the tailgate. to theleftwall, If youhave a left-wall orfloor-mountedsparetire,thetiremustberemoved in ordertohaveaccesstothe jack storage. 5-20 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 255
To Remove the Side-Mounted or Floor-Mounted Spare Tire ' , . PO168 Reach into your tire's cover and unscrew the wing nut at the center of the wheel.Remove it andtheretainer.Then,unhookthetirefromthemounting bracketandremovethecover. To Remove the Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire ' - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 256
Prob/ems on the Road 1 Usethesocketend of yourwheelwrenchtoremovethewheelnutsthat securethetire to thecarrier.Then, lift the tire off its mounting bracket. Changing the Tire Start with the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks. Rotatethejackhandleclockwise(totheright).That alittle. will raise the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 257
You willhave to take off hubcaps or wheelnutcaps to reachyourwheel nuts. If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut, they must be removed in order to getthewheelnuts.Usethesocketend of thewheel wrench to removethewheelnutcaps. Yourwheelnutcapsmayattachyourhubcaptothewheel.Removethese - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 258
it is jacked up is dangerous. If thevehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack: NOTtCE I I 5-24 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 259
KO751 Raisethevehicle by rotating the jackhandle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room forthesparetire to fit. I. 1 L -7 -1 PO171 Remove all thewheelnutsandtake off the flat tire. 5-25 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 260
CAUTION A Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is ,fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel cuufd come off and cause an accident. When you - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Putonthesparetire. KO755 Replacethewheelnuts with theroundedend of thenutstowardthewheel. Tighteneachnut by handuntilthewheel is heldagainstthehub. KO757 Lowerthevehiclebyrotatingthejackhandlecounterclockwise.Lowerthejack completely. 5-27 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Problems on the nuts.'"lf. have to you replace them, be sure to 'get the right, kind.' Stop somewhere as soon as you'can and havethe nuts tightened with a torque wrench tu 95 yourvehicle'srear area. Securethe items andreplacethejack cover.Putthe flat tire in thereararea of yourvehiclewherethesparetire was - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 263
KO728 A Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strikesomeone.Storeallthese in theproper place. Ifyouhaveafloor-mountedspare tire andit has an aluminumwheel,place the hook - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 264
're A ' . If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explade and you' or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the .vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire of other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels'as little as - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 265
out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. 5-31 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Problems on fhe Road I. . K3589 NOTJCE I 5-32 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 267
about your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care . Service ...Checking Things Under the Hood 6.3 Fuel ...6-4 ...6-7 Engine Oil ...6-9 Air Cleaner ...6-14 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-16 Manual Transmission Fluid ...6-19 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 Rear Axle ...6-21 Transfer Case - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 268
Replacing Brake System Parts ...6-30 . . 6-31 Battery ... Vehicle Storage ...,..,...6.31 6-34 Bulb Replacement...6-31 Other Maintenance Items ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 6-37 6-47 6-54 6-56 6-58 Tires...6-40 ... Service Parts Identification - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 269
Index. If youwanttodosome K l 6 04 c be injured A You can enough knowing if you try todo service work on a vehicle without about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 270
letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left panel,(See"VehicleIdentificationNumber"intheIndex.) or higher.Withthe 4.3L Useregularunleadedgasolineratedat87octane (Code W) engine,usepremiumunleadedgasolineratedat 91 octane or higher for high power performance, when towing a trailer - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 271
I you'reusingfuelratedat f 91 octaneorhigherandyoustillhearheavy if you hear a little knocking, your engine needs service. But don't worry pingingnoisewhenyou'reacceleratingordrivingupahill.That'snormal,and youdon'thave to buyahigheroctanefuel to getridofpinging. It's the heavy, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Service & Appearance Care Fuels converter and oxygen sensor will bedamaged. All ofthatmeanscostly repairs that wouldn't be covered going and give your Vehicle Identification Number GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited, InternationalExport Sales P.O. Box 828 Oshawa,Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada us where Filling - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 273
The fuelcapisbehindahingeddoor on theleftside ofyourvehicle. To take off thecap, turn it slowlytotheleft(counterclockwise). When you putthecapbackon,turn noise. it to the right until youhear a clicking Checking Things Under the Hood 6-7 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 274
Service & Amearance Care Hood Release To openthehood,firstpullthehandleinsidethevehicle on thelowerleft go to the front of thevehicleandrelease sideoftheinstrumentpanel.Then hood prop from its thesecondaryhoodrelease.Liftthehood,releasethe retainerandputthehoodpropintothe - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 275
Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the retainer.Thenjust pull thehooddownandclose it firmly. prop to its , ; , . b. .- . , " A , : '1. : ..I,: ,...ri: .,...i ..., ;..:: L KO608 Engine Oil It's a good idea to checkyourengine oil leveleverytimeyougetfuel. order to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Service & Appearance Care . . KO610 To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper .towel or cloth,thenpush it back in alltheway.Removeitagain, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 277
KO704 What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for threethings: SG "SG"must be on the oil container,either by itself or combinedwith as "SGICC," "SGICD," "SF,SG, CC", otherqualitydesignations,such etc.TheselettersshowAmericanPetroleumInstitute quality. (API) levels of 6-1 1 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Service & Appearance Care HOT WEATHER SAL SW-30 PREFERRED COLD WEATHER GRADE OILS ARf AVAILABLE, SA€ 36 GRAOE MAY BE USED AT TEMP€RATURES ABOVE 40 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 279
is trueforyou: Mosttripsarelessthan 4 miles (6 km). It'sbelowfreezingoutsideandmosttripsarelessthan (16 km). Theengine is at low speedmostofthetime or in stop-and-go traffic). You tow a traileroften. Mosttripsarethroughdustyplaces. Thevehicle is frequentlyoperatedoff-road. 10 miles (as indoor-to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Service dk Appearance Care What to Do with Used Oil: GAU I IUN I Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Don't - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 281
Lift theaircleanerassemblyupfromthevehicle.Openbothclampsand lift off covertochangethefilter.Whilereassemblingtheaircleanerassembly, cover air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there,andtheenginebackfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 282
Service & Appearance Care Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change: A goodtime to check your automatic transmission fluid level to have this If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions,here, or you 'could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE 1 Waitatleast - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 283
To check the fluid hot or cold: Parkyourvehicle Placetheshiftlever onalevelplace. in P (Park)withtheparking 'brake applied. Withyour foot onthebrakepedal,movetheshiftleverthrougheach gearrange,pausing for aboutthreeseconds in eachrange.Then, positiontheshiftlever in P (Park). - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Service & Appearance Care PO165 3. Checkbothsidesofthedipstick,andreadthelowerlevel.The fluid level must be in theCOLDareafor a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check: A goodtime to have it checkediswhentheengineoilischanged.However, thefluid in yourmanualtransmissiondoesn'trequirechanging. How to Check: Because this operation can be a little difficult, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 286
Service & Appearance Care How to Add Fluid: Here'showtoaddfluid.RefertotheMaintenanceSchedule to determine whatkindof fluidto use.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants" in the level does not reach the bottom of thediaphragmwhenit's in place in thereservoir.Seetheinstructionsonthe reservoir cap. 6-20 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricantandwhen to change it. See"ScheduledMaintenanceServices'' in theIndex. How to Check Lubricant: KO996 If thelevelisbelowthebottom of thefillerplughole,you'llneed to add some - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Service & Appearance t+m How to Check Lubricant: B __ KO997 If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you'll need somelubricant. Add enoughlubricanttoraisetheleveltothebottom - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 289
your vehicle will: Givefreezingprotectiondownto 20°F (-28°C) or -34°F (-37°C) for Canadianvehiclesandvehicleswithcoldclimateoption. Giveboilingprotectionup to 258°F (125°C). Protectagainst rust andcorrosion. Helpkeeptheproperenginetemperature. Letthewarning lights and gages work astheyshould. 6-23 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 290
Service & Appearance Care What to Use: Use a mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 6038-M," whichwon'tdamagealuminum pads. Also use GM - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Adding Coolant c To CheckCoolant: .When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or a tittlehigher.Whenyourengine is warm,thelevelshouldbe up to FULL HOT, or a little higher, To Add Coofant: If you needmorecoolant,addthepropermix coolant riecovi?ry tank. atthe CAUTION I ~~ ~~~ - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Service & Appearance Care Radiator Pressure Cap KO721 Whenyoureplaceyourradiatorpressurecap,an AC@ cap is recommended See"ServiceReplacementPartandFilterRecommendations'' in theIndex, Thermostat Enginecoolanttemperature is controlled by a thermostat in theenginecoolant flow of coolant through the - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Power Steering Fluid b ... How To Check Power Steering Fluid: withacleanrag.Replacethecap Unscrewthecapandwipethedipstick at thefluid andcompletelytighten it. Thenremove thecapagainandlook levelonthedipstick. Whentheenginecompartment mark. When. theenginecompartment COLD mark. is hot, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Service & A e a r a n c e Cam Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: Openthecaplabeled bottle is full. WASHER FLUID ONLY. Addwasherfluiduntil the 6-28 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 295
is that fluid is leaking out ofthebrake system. If it is,youshouldhaveyourbrakesystemfixed,sincealeakmeans that sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won't work at all. So, itisn'tagoodidea to "top off" yourbrakefluid.Addingbrakefluidwon't correctaleak. If you add fluid when your linings - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Service & Appearance Care To Check Brake Fluid: You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.' Just look at the MIN. I Delco Supreme 11@ (GM Part No. 1052535). Usenewbrake fluid fromasealed container only. Replacing Brake System Parts Thebrakingsystemonamodernvehicle is complex. Its many - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Battery EverynewGMvehiclehasaDelcoFreedombattery. You neverhave to add water to one of these.Whenit'stimeforanewbattery, werecommenda DelcoFreedombattery.Getonethathasthecatalognumbershown CAUTION Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that engine isn't running. all the lights are off and the 6-31 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Service dik Appearance Care Headlights Removethefourscrewsfromtheheadlightretainer. Pull theheadlightoutandremovetheretainer. Unplugtheheadlight. Plug inthenewbulbandput it inplace. 5. installtheretainer to theheadlight. 6. Installthescrews. Front Parkinflurn Signal I.ights 1. 2. 3. 4. KO663 1. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 299
it istight. 5. Putthesocketbackintotheassemblyandturnthesocketclockwise untilitlocks in place. Rear Lights 1. Openthetailgate. 2. Removethescrewsfromthelightassembly. 3. Pulltheassemblyawayfromthefender. 4. Turnthesocketcounterclockwise push the tab - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Service & Appearance Care Other Maintenance Items Hydraulic Clutch Grease Fitting If youhavethe 4.3L (VIN code be Single Belt Accessory Drive Your new vehicle usesaserpentinebeltthat systemswithseveralbelts. i lighter, and more durable than s A tensioner is used The belt belt - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 301
To replace your windshield wiper blade- inserts, lift the wiper arm away from thewindshield.Pinchthetwotabs on thewiperarmandslidetheinsertout Whencleaningtheenginecompartmentwithwaterorsteam,avoiddirecting theflowontothethrottlelinkageinamannerthat would causemoistureto enter the cables. 6-35 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 302
cloth and lightly coated with a rubber lubricant. Neveruse too muchofanylubricantandbesure lubricant when you are finished. to wipeupanyextra Windowregulatorsandcontrolsareinsidethe doors. Theyarelubricatedwith alonglastinggrease. If lubrication is requiredyourdealershouldperformthis service. Refer - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 303
if you notice: Engine misfiring Loss of performance Otherunusualoperatingconditions Haveyourengineandexhaustsystemservicedregularly. Three-way Catalytic Converter Your vehicle's three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the f pollutants in yourvehicle'sexhaust.Useonlyunleadedfuel in - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 304
Service & Appearance Care obtain the gross vehicle weight Weight Rating (GAWR) for eitherthefront or rearaxle. And, if you do haveaheavyload,youshouldspread it out. Do not load your vehicle any.heavier than the. GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts I youhave to stop f or turn - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 305
I CAUTION I ' A Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in thecargoarea of your vehicle. Try to spreadthe weightevenly. Never stack heavierthings, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Service & Appearance Care Yourdealercanhelpyoudetermineyour GCWR. I GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) Add-on Equipment Whenyoucarryremovableitemsyoumayneed people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure youbuyandinstallthenewequipment. to putalimit on howmany to weighyourvehiclebefore : - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 307
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Service & Appearance Cam When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 309
CAUTION When It's Time for New Tires V . . . . ;.. ' ,. ~ .. ' 7 > . ; . , $. c TREAD WEAR INDICATORS it1658 Oneway to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or lessoftreadremaining. You - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Service & Appearance Care Buying New Tires To find outwhatkindandsizeoftiresyouneed, look at the cause you to lose control while driving. I you mix f tires of different types {like radial and bias-belted tires) the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Be sure to use the same - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Warning:Thetractiongradeassigned to this tire is basedonbraking (straight-ahead)tractiontestsanddoesnotincludecornering(turning)traction. Temperature-A, B, C Thetemperaturegradesare A (thehighest), B, and C, representingthetire's resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 312
, and wheelnuts for your vehicle. Usingthe 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 andmake you lose control. You could have a coltision in which you or others could be - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 313
you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous i you breathetheirfumes in a f closed space.When you use anything in a container to clean your vehicte, be sureto follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaningthe inside. [ Never - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Useavacuumcleaneroftentogetridofdustandloosedirt.Wipe aclean,dampcloth. vinyl with Your GM dealerhastwo GM cleaners-asolvent-typespotlifteranda foam-typepowderedcleaner.Theywillcleannormalspotsandstainsvery well. Herearesomecleaningtips: - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 315
, "feathering" toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section ofthe cloth. When you cleanastainfromfabric,immediately dry theareawithanair hose,hairdryer,orheatlamptohelppreventacleaningring.(See previousNOTICE.) Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or OilyStains: Likegrease - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Useonlymildsoapandwater to cleanthetopsurfaces of theinstrument panel.Sprayscontainingsiliconesorwaxesmaycauseannoyingreflections thewindshieldandevenmakeitdifficult to seethroughthewindshieldunder certainconditions. Care of Safety Belts Keepbeltscleananddry. in A ~~~ ~ ~~~ Do not bleach or dye - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 317
soft, clean chamoisor 100% cotton towel to avoidsurfacescratchesandwaterspotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. to Finish Care inthe Index.) Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Brightmetalpartsshouldbecleanedregularly to keeptheirluster.Washing is usuallyneeded - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 318
wil corrodequicklyandmaydevelop repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in yourdealer'sbodyandpaintshop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 319
12,000miles(20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER 1050172 1050173 1050174 1050214 1050244 1050427 SIZE 16 oz. (0.473L) 16 oz. (0. GlasscleaningandspotcleaningGlassCleaner onvinyls 1050429 Cleansvinylandclothon door trim, Multi-Purpose Powder - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 320
Service & Amearance Cam Vehicle ldentification Number (VIN] 1 f KO641 This is thelegalidentifierforyourvehicle. It appears on aplate in thefront corner Theeighthcharacter in yourVIN is theenginecode for your 1993 GM engine.Thiscodewillhelp you identifyyourengine,specifications,and - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 321
4 4 CUI 4 7 P I I 5 > PO172 6-55 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 322
& Appearance Care Service Parts /dentification Label You'llfindthislabelontheinsideoftheglovebox. everneed to orderparts. On thislabelis: Your VIN. ,circuitbreakers,andfusiblethermallinks in thewiring itself. This greatlyreducesthechanceoffirescaused by electrical problems. 6-56 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 323
to get it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuitbreakers in thefusepanelprotectthepowerwindowsandotherpower accessories.Whenthecurrentload is too heavy,thecircuitbreakeropens andcloses,protectingthecircuituntil! problemisfixedorgoesaway. the Trailer Wiring Harness Theoptionalseven - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 324
Service & Appearance Cam Besure Charts. Replacement Parts Replacementpartnumberslisted in Code ngine VIN Liter Displacement 4.3L I I z W System TBI* CPI** us. BY Emission3 L.D. TO271 U.S. *ThrottleBody Fuel Injection **CentralportFuelInjection ' ' DESCRIPTION Base - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 325
Crankcase Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity Lamp and Bulb Data Lam And Bulb Data I Ash Trav Lamr, I 1 I 1 I 161 6-59 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 326
o? SystemBrake PC74 ges Check PC74 cator' Running Lights Daytime 1 .7 cato? Running Lights Daytime 1 2 PC1 94 .7 tor' System Charging ' 1 PC1 74 PC74 High 1 .7 PC1 94 High 1 2 PC168 nation' Cluster Instrument 6 3 PCt4 Malfunction (Service 1Lamp Indicator Engine .7 I , Soon)' PC1 94 2 2 2 PC1 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations I Engine I I Oil I Air Cleaner I PCV ,(ViN) Filter Filter Valve 4.3L (2) A773CRC36 CV789C PF51GF981 ,CR43TS A1163C CV892C .CR43TS GF481 RC36 *Usecopper-coredresistortypesparkplugs. I Spark*, I Fuel Plugs Cap Filter IRadiator 1 TO272 I Air - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Service & Appearance Care . . . . ' , PO356 6-62 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 329
, CourtesyLights,Clock,Lighter,Lighted VanityMirror,FogLampRelay,Outside RearviewMirror,LiftgateReleaseSolenoid Ign.-Gages IndicatorLightsandGages,RearDefogger Relay,CruiseControl,FourWheelDrive IndicatorLight,RearDefoggerTimer,Seat Belt Timer, EngineControlModule Crank Stop-Haz. StopLights - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 330
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7 This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needstheseservices to retainitssafety,dependability,andemissioncontrol performance. A Word About Maintenance ...7-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...,...7-2 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...,...7-3 ...Selecting The - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Scheduled Maintenance Services A Womi About Maintenance' WeatGeneralMotorswanttohelpyoukeep.yourvehicleingoodworking dangerous. in trying to do sgrne jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and .the 'proper took and equipment for the job - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Services This part tells you the maintenanceservicesyoushouldhave done and when and you should schedulethem. Your GM dealerknowsyourvehiclebest wants you to be happywithit. If you go to yourdealerfor all yourservice needs,you'llknowthatGM-trained and supportedservicepeoplewillperform the work - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Scheduled Maintenance Services SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICESFOR yourdrivingconditionsmeetthosespecifiedin"ScheduledMaintenance TifServices" inthis Section( *AnEmissionControlService **See"Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in theIndex No. Service - Kilometers Miles (000) 3 (000) 5 6 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 335
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE I 60 t t t t t t t t 7-5 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 336
* -Everv12Months.or ChassisLubrication-Every 12 Months, or Clutch Fork Ball StudLubrication(4.3L I I Months or AirCleanerFilterReplacement* FrontWheelBearingRepack (2WD Only) Transmission Service** FuelFilterReplacement* 15 16 - FOOT'NOTES: *An EmissionControlService **See "Explanation - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 337
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE II 33 55 I I J I I 1 I THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARETO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAMEINTERVALS. TO288 7-7 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 338
Services Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services Belowareexplanationsoftheserviceslisted in themaintenancecharts. Theproperfluidsandlubricantstousearelisted in thissection.Makesure All parts , ball joint, steering linkage, clutch, and transfer .case shift linkage, parking brake cableguides - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 339
drivingconditions. 6. FRONTWHEELBEARINGREPACK(2-WHEELDRIVEONLY) -Clean and repack the front wheel bearings at each.' brake relining, or at the specifiedinterval,whichevercomesfirst. 7. TRANSMISSIONSERVICE: Automatic Transmission -Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 340
in the mastercylinder. A low fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced.t Whenthewheelsareremovedforrotation,inspectdiscbrakepadsfor wearandrotorsforsurfacecondition. Also inspectdrumbrakelinings wearandcracks.Inspectotherbrakeparts,includingdrums,wheel cylinders - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 341
and Services Listedbelowareownerchecksandserviceswhichwouldbemadeatthe timeperiodspecifiedtohelpensurepropersafety 1. Beforeyoustart,besureyouhaveenoughroomaroundthevehicle. 2. Firmlyapplyboththemanualparkingbrake.andtheregularbrake.See "Brakes"and"ParkingBrake" pedal. 3. Bereadytoturn in theIndex - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Schedded Maintenance Services Steeringcolumnlockoperation in eachgearshiftposition. -Whileparked, try to turnthekeyto Lock Withanautomatictransmission,thekeyshouldturnto P (Park). ,fuel door andrearcompartmenthinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors, and - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 343
dealer's service department or other qualified service center do cables.Replaceanycablesthathavehigheffort or excessivewear. ExhaustSystemInspection --Inspectthecompletesystem.Inspectthebody neartheexhaustsystem.Lookforbroken,damaged,missingor seams,holes,looseconnections or out-of-position parts - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 344
IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Pari 855). No. 1051 MW1) 5-Speed b. (RPO MY2) b. Synchromesh Transmission (GM FluidPart No. 1 23453491, ~~ I Differential: Universal Joints. ClutchLinkage.Pushrod to Chassis lubricant meeting requirements (GM Part No. CatagoryLBorGC-LB clutch fork joint. No - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 345
I I USAGE Clutch Fork Ball Stud Hood Latch Assembly a. Part No. 1051344). Chassislubricantmeetingrequirements of NLGlGrade2, CatagoryLBorGC-LB(GMPart No. 1052497). Engine oil Constant Velocity Universal Joint AutomaticTransmissionShift Linkage,FloorShiftLinkage, HoodandDoorHinges,Body - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 346
, (list itemnumbers)and recordthedate,odometerreading,servicesperformed whoperformed-theservicesin t h i appropriatecolumn. in addition,retaincopies of yourreceipts. It issuggestedthatreceipts be keptwith your Owner'sManual. Date Odometer Maintenance Serviced Performed By . - TO260 7-1 6 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Station Checks It is important for you or a service station attendant under-hoodchecksateachfuel fill. to perform these Checktheengineoillevelandadd i necessary. f Checktheenginecoolantlevelandadd if necessary. Checkthewindshieldwasherfluidlevelandadd if necessary. See the Index under these - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Scheduled Maintenance Services See Page 6-@ 1 L 7-1 8 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 349
to reportanysafetydefects. . Customer Satisfaction Procedure...8-2 Customer Assistance for HearingKpeech Impaired ...GM ParticipationinBetterBusinessBureauMediationlArbitrationProgram Reporting Safety Defects ...Roadside Assistance..,...8-3 ...8-3 8-4 8-5 Service Publications 8-6 8-1 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Customer Assistance.Mornration Customer Satisfaction Pmcedura Your satisfaction and goodwill are important' to your dealer and GMC Service VirginIslands,call 1-809-763-1315. In allotheroverseaslocations,contact GM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-41 6-644-41 12. For promptassistance, - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 351
ThatiswhywesuggestyoufollowStepOnefirst if youhavea concern. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or In the United States ...1-800-GMC-TKTD In Canada ...1-800-263- ,CouncilofBetter filingaclaim,youmayalsowrite BusinessBureaus, 4200 WilsonBoulevard,Suite 800, Arlington,Virginia 22203. 8-3 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Customer Assistance Information In order to fileaclaim,youwillhavetoprovideyournameandaddress,the andastatementofthe vehicle identification number ( yourcomplainttothetimeadecisionisrendered(or first contact your dealer,or GMC Truck), Weencourageyoutousethisprogrambefore or instead of resorting to - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 353
service combines the efforts of technically trained telephone representatives withanetworkofGMCTruck'sdealerservices. JustdialGMCTruckRoadsideAssistanceat1-800-GMC .Shouldyouhaveany questionsaboutRoadsideassistance,calltheGMCTruckRoadside Assistance Center or Contact your dealer. - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Customer Assistance hforrnation Service Publications Informationonhow too. Bulletins cover various subjects. . They can help technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletinsapply to conditionsaffectingasmallnumberoftrucks.Your GMC Truckdealeror a qualifiedtechnicianmayhave to determine - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 355
it in. We will thensee to it that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1989-1993 modelyears. ! Toll-Free Telephone Number If youwantanadditionalorderingformforanindexorasubscription,just call toll-free and we'll be happy to sendyouone.Automatedrecording to call is - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Customer Assistance Information Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of indexesandindividual PSP's areatyourparticipatingGMCTruck dealer.You November, 1992. to chanaetheseprocedureswithoutnoticeafter GMC Truck Service Publications You can get theseProductServicePublicationsbyusingtheorderform - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 357
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publications. Ask for form number 15689273-ii costs $14.00. ~ : i SERVICE MANUALS FOR ALL LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS *Includes Fuel and Emissions Manual X-9336 Model Number Form Price* X-9331 $62.00 1993 CtK Models x-9357 1993 G Van $70.00 X-9332 1993 P3'& P/G Models $64.00 x-9330 1993Safari $62.00 X-9329 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 359
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Disc Care ...3-26 Automatic Transmission ...2-20 6-16 Fluid... A Axle Front...6-22 Rear ...6-21 2-24 Rear Locking ...Battery ...6-31 Belts (See"SafetyBelts") BetterBusinessBureau Mediation...8-3 Blizzard ...4-52 Brakes Adjustment...4-17 Antilock ...4-14 Antilock Warning Light ...2-75 6.29. 6-30 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 362
C CapacitiesandSpecification 6-58 Charts ...Carbon Monoxide ...2-8, 2-30, 2-31, 4-52,4-59 Cargo Cover ...2-64 CassetteTapePlayer (See"AudioSystems") 6-37 Catalytic Converter ...CertificationlTire Label...6-37 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-1 6, 5-22 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-53 ChildRestraints(See" - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 363
System Accessory Power Outlet Automatic Transmission ...6 Brake ...6-29 Capacities ...6.58. 6-61 Coolant Recovery ...5-12 Front Axle ...6-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 Leak Check ...6-30 Manual Head Restraints ...1-9 Headlights ...6-32 High Beam Indicator Light ...2-81 High-Low Beam ...2-40, 4-35 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 364
70. 2-71 Standard Cluster ...2.68. 2-69 Jack Storage ...5.19. 5-28 Jump Starting ...5-3 Key Release Lever ...6 2-1 Keyless Entry System ...0 2-1 Battery Replacement...2-12 Matching Transmitter ...2-12 Keys ...2-3 J K Operation ...2-40 Overhead Console Reading ...2-54 Service Engine Soon ...2.77 - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 365
Door Locks ...2-7 4-17 Steering ...Steering Fluid ...6-27 Winches ...4-62 Product Service Publications ...8-6 Order Form ...8-11 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-26 Radio (See "Audio Systems") Rear Window Defogger ...3-7 Recommended Fluids And Lubricants...7-14 Recovery Hooks ...5-31 Replacement Parts - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Service Station Checks ...7 7-1 Shift Indicator Light ...2.23. 2-81 Shifting Into Park ...2-26 Single Belt Accessory Drive ...6-34 Sliding Rear Quarter Window ...2-36 Spare Tire ...5-20 Removal ...2 1 5 . Storage...5-28 Tailgate-Mounted Carrier ...2-1 0 Specification Charts ...6-58 Speedometer ...2- - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 367
W Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ...2 7 . 2-79 .3 Devices. Other ...5-3 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...6-45 Aluminum ...6-52 Hub CapslWheel Nut Caps ...5-23 Nut Torque ...6-58 6-45 Replacement...6-46 Used Replacement ... ...Windows...2-35 Sliding Rear Quarter ...2-36 Windshield Washer - 1993 GMC Jimmy | Owner's Manual - Page 368
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