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GMC 1997 Suburban User Manual

GMC 1997 Suburban
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GMC 1997 Suburban Specifications

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BrandGMC
Model1997 Suburban
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts: They're for Everyone

Explains the importance and proper use of safety belts, including for children.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Guidance for adults on wearing lap-shoulder belts correctly.

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System

Explanation of how air bags work as supplemental restraints with safety belts.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting, placing, and securing child restraints in the vehicle.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Starting Your Gasoline Engine

Procedure for starting the gasoline engine, including safety notices.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Explanation of warning lights and gages and their significance.

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Theft-Deterrent Feature

How to activate and use the THEFTLOCK system to secure the radio.

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

Advice on anticipating other drivers' actions and maintaining safe following distances.

Drunken Driving

Information on the dangers of drinking and driving and its effects on driving skills.

Braking

Details on perception time, reaction time, and stopping distances.

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

How the ABS system works to prevent braking skids.

Skidding

Types of skids (braking, steering, acceleration) and how to handle them.

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice

Tips for driving on slippery surfaces and maintaining traction.

Driving at Night

Tips for safer night driving, including visibility and fatigue management.

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Precautions for driving on wet roads, including hydroplaning and brake performance.

Towing a Trailer

Essential advice, safety rules, and equipment needed for towing a trailer.

Weight of the Trailer

Factors determining safe trailer weight, including vehicle capacity and load distribution.

Trailer Brakes

Requirements for trailer brake systems and their connection to the vehicle.

Driving with a Trailer

Safety measures for driving with a trailer, including exhaust fumes and window usage.

Section 5 Problems On The Road

Jump Starting

Step-by-step instructions and safety precautions for jump-starting a vehicle's battery.

Towing Your Vehicle

Advice on having the vehicle towed and safety precautions for tow operators.

Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)

What to do if the engine overheats, including steam warnings and fire risks.

If a Tire Goes Flat

What to expect and what to do if a tire blows out or loses air.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide for safely changing a flat tire using the jack and tools.

If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

Advice on how to get unstuck from sand, mud, ice, or snow, with cautions.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel (Gasoline Engine)

Guidelines for using the correct unleaded gasoline and avoiding improper fuels.

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

Instructions for checking and adding engine oil, including type and viscosity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

When to check and change automatic transmission fluid and how to check the level.

Engine Coolant

Explanation of the cooling system and how to add coolant.

Brakes

Information on brake fluid level, brake wear, and brake system components.

Tires

Guidance on tire maintenance, including pressure, wear, and replacement criteria.

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines

Maintenance intervals and services for vehicles driven under short trip or city conditions.

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines

Maintenance intervals and services for vehicles driven under long trip or highway conditions.

Brake System Inspection

Comprehensive inspection of all brake system components for wear and proper function.

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Roadside Assistance

Overview of GMC's roadside assistance program and services offered.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA and General Motors.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT

How to report vehicle safety defects to Transport Canada and General Motors of Canada.

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