1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 77

Manual Transmission I NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change theway the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual thattells how to do it without damaging yourvehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2. I f it doesn't start right away, hold your key i n START. If it doesn't start i n 10 seconds. push the accelerator pedal a l l the way clown I'or five 11101-e seconds, o r until it starts. 2-16