Home » GMC Manuals » 1996 GMC Suburban » Manual Viewer

1996 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 251

1996 GMC Suburban Manual

Get 1996 GMC Suburban PDF manuals and user guides

View all 1996 GMC Suburban manuals

Page 251 highlights

D Spare Tire Spare Tire 1. I-Bolt -- Four-Door Utility Model -- Suburban A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C . Ratchet 5. Adapter 2. J-Bolt 3. Carrier 4. Spare Tire 6. Nut 7. Cover 8. Use Lower Adapter Hole for %Lug Rim Only D. Jack Handle E. Retainer E Valve Stem, Pointed Down G. Spare Tire Be sure the J-bolt is hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown. 5-35

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	24
Why Safety Belts Work	25
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	29
Adults	29
Driver Position	29
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	37
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	43
Right Front Passenger Position	44
Center Passenger Position	44
Rear Seat Passengers	46
Children	51
Smaller Children and Babies	51
Child Restraints	53
Larger Children	60
Safety Belt Extender	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Features and Controls	65
Keys	65
Door Locks	66
Keyless Entry System	68
Your Doors and How They Work	70
Theft	72
New Vehicle “Break-In”	73
Ignition Positions	74
Starting Your Gasoline Engine	75
Engine Coolant Heater	76
Automatic Transmission Operation	78
Locking Rear Axle	81
Four-Wheel Drive	81
Parking Brake	85
Shifting Into PARK (P)	86
Parking Over Things That Burn	88
Engine Exhaust	89
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	89
Windows	91
Horn	92
Tilt Wheel	92
Multifunction Lever	93
Windshield Wipers	94
Windshield Washer	95
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	96
Cruise Control	96
Lamps	99
Interior Lamps	102
Mirrors	103
Storage Compartments	106
Luggage Carrier	114
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays	116
Sun Visors	117
Power Outlets	117
Instrument Panel	118
Instrument Cluster	120
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	122
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems	133
Comfort Controls	133
Standard Climate Control System	133
Optional Climate Control System	134
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Suburban)	135
Air Conditioning	138
Heating	139
Ventilation System	139
Defogging and Defrosting	140
Rear Window Defogger	141
Audio Systems	141
Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control	142
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	142
AM-FM Stereo	142
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	144
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control	146
CD Adapter Kits	149
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	152
Theft-Deterrent Feature	156
Understanding Radio Reception	158
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	159
Care of Your Compact Discs	160
Fixed Mast Antenna	160
Your Driving and the Road	161
Defensive Driving	161
Drunken Driving	162
Control of a Vehicle	165
Braking	165
Steering	168
Off-Road Recovery	170
Passing	171
Loss of Control	172
Driving at Night	187
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	189
City Driving	192
Freeway Driving	193
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	194
Highway Hypnosis	195
Hill and Mountain Roads	195
Winter Driving	197
Loading Your Vehicle	201
Towing a Trailer	203
Problems on the Road	217
Hazard Warning Flashers	217
Other Warning Devices	218
Jump Starting	218
Towing Your Vehicle	222
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)	225
Engine Fan Noise	235
If a Tire Goes Flat	235
Changing a Flat Tire	236
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	252
Service & Appearance Care	255
Service	255
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	257
Fuels in Foreign Countries -- Gasoline Engines	258
Filling Your Tank	259
Checking Things Under the Hood	260
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	266
Air Cleaner	270
Automatic Transmission Fluid	272
Rear Axle	276
Four-Wheel Drive	276
Engine Coolant	279
Radiator Pressure Cap	282
Thermostat	282
Power Steering Fluid	283
Windshield Washer Fluid	284
Brakes	285
Fluid Leak Check	288
Battery	289
Bulb Replacement	289
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	296
Tires	297
Appearance Care	305
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	306
Care of Safety Belts	309
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	309
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	310
Cleaning Tires	311
Appearance Care Materials Chart	313
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	314
Service Parts Identification Label	314
Electrical System	315
Replacement Bulbs	322
Capacities and Specifications	324
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	327
Maintenance Schedule	329
Introduction	329
Your Vehicle and the Environment	329
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	331
Short Trip/City Definition -- Gasoline Engines	332
Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines	332
Long Trip/Highway Definition -- Gasoline Engines	333
Long Trip/Highway Intervals -- Gasoline Engine	333
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines	334
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines	357
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	370
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	374
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	376
Part E: Maintenance Record	379
Customer Assistance Information	381
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	381
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	383
Roadside Assistance	384
Canadian Roadside Assistance	386
Courtesy Transportation	386
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	387
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	389
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	389
Service and Owner Publications	389

We apologize, but we cannot currently deliver this PDF manual by request of the manufacturer.

We apologize for any inconveniece.