GMC 1997 Suburban - Model Reference

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Contents3
About Driving Your Vehicle5
How to Use this Manual5
Index5
Safety Warnings and Symbols5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Vehicle Symbols7
Model Reference8
Seats and Restraint Systems9
Seats and Seat Controls10
Manual Front Seat10
Child Security Locks11
Leaving Your Vehicle11
Power Driver’s Seat13
Power Lumbar Adjustment14
Reclining Front Seatbacks14
Head Restraints16
Seatback Latches (2-Door Utility)16
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Utility)17
Rear Seats18
Folding the Rear Seat (2-Door Utility)18
Folding the Rear Seat (4-Door Utility)20
Folding the Second Seat22
Entry to the Rear Seat24
Removing the Rear25
Replacing the Rear Seat26
Safety Belts27
Why Safety Belts Work28
Questions about Safety Belts31
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly32
Driver Position32
Adults32
Lap-Shoulder Belt32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy40
Right Front Passenger Position41
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System41
How the Air Bag System Works43
Where Are the Air Bags?43
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?44
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?44
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?45
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates?45
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle46
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle47
Center Passenger Position48
Lap Belt48
Rear Seat Passengers49
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions50
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults55
Children58
Smaller Children and Babies58
Child Restraints60
Top Strap61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position66
Larger Children68
Safety Belt Extender71
Checking Your Restraint Systems72
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash72
Features and Controls75
Keys76
Door Locks77
Power Door Locks78
Keyless Entry System80
Operation81
Matching Transmitter to Your Vehicle81
Battery Replacement81
Your Doors and How They Work82
Synchronization82
Side Doors82
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate83
Panel Doors84
Theft85
Key in the Ignition85
Parking at Night85
Parking Lots85
New Vehicle “Break-In”86
Ignition Positions86
Starting Your Gasoline Engine87
Engine Coolant Heater89
Use the Coolant Heater89
Automatic Transmission Operation90
Locking Rear Axle94
Four-Wheel Drive94
Front Axle Locking Feature94
Manual Transfer Case95
Electronic Transfer Case97
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI97
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI98
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO98
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI98
Parking Brake99
Shifting into PARK100
Steering Column Shift Lever100
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running101
Torque Lock102
Shifting out of PARK102
Parking over Things that Burn103
Engine Exhaust103
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked104
Manual Windows105
Power Windows105
Electric Tailgate Glass Release106
Horn107
Tilt Wheel107
Multifunction Lever107
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator108
Headlamp Highlow Beam Changer108
Windshield Wipers109
Rear Window Wiper and Washer110
Windshield Washer110
Cruise Control111
Setting Cruise Control111
Resuming a Set Speed112
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control112
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control113
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control113
Using Cruise Control on Hills113
Ending Cruise Control113
Lamps114
Erasing Speed Memory114
Headlamps-On Reminder115
Daytime Running Lamps115
Interior Lamps116
Instrument Parrel Intensity Control116
Illuminated Entry116
Dome Lamps117
Reading Lamps117
Inside Mirror118
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass118
Mirror Operation119
Compass Operation119
Compass Calibration119
Compass Variance120
Outside Mirrors121
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors121
Convex Outside Mirror121
Storage Compartments122
Glove Box122
Center Overhead Console122
Garage Door Opener Compartment122
Instrument Panel Cupholder124
Sunglasses Compartment124
Rear Compartment124
Center Floor Console125
Memo Pad Holder125
Cassettekompact Disc Holder125
Armrest Storage Compartment126
Other Storage Compartments128
4-Door Utility Rear Storage Compartment128
Convenience Net128
Cargo Security Shade (4-Door Utility)129
Cargo Tie Downs130
Luggage Carrier131
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray132
Rear Ashtray132
Accessory Power Outlets133
Sun Visors133
Instrument Panel134
Instrument Cluster136
Speedometer and Odometer137
Tamper-Resistant Odometer137
Trip Odometer137
Tachometer137
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators138
Safety Belt Reminder Light138
Air Bag Readiness Light139
Charging System Warning Light139
Voltmeter140
Brake System Warning Light141
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light142
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp143
If the Light Is Flashing144
If the Light Is on Steady144
Oil Pressure Gage145
Indicator Light146
Check Gages Light147
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator Light147
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights147
Fuel Gage148
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems151
Comfort Controls152
Heater Control System152
Fan Knob152
Mode Knob152
Heater and Air Conditioning Control System153
Temperature Knob153
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems154
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater156
Air Conditioning157
Heating158
Ventilation System158
Ventilation Tips159
Defogging and Defrosting160
Rear Window Defogger160
Audio Systems161
Setting the Clock161
AM-FM Stereo161
Playing the Radio161
Finding a Station162
Setting the Tone162
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player163
Adjusting the Speakers164
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control165
Playing a Cassette Tape165
CD Adapter Kits169
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control170
Playing a Compact Disc172
Playing a Compact Disc in the Single Remote Disc Player174
Theft-Deterrent Feature176
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature176
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss177
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature177
Understanding Radio Reception178
FM Stereo178
Am178
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player179
Care of Your Compact Discs180
Fixed Mast Antenna180
Your Driving and the Road183
Defensive Driving184
Drunken Driving184
Control of a Vehicle188
Braking188
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)189
Steering191
Braking in Emergencies191
Power Steering191
Variable Effort Steering191
Steering in Emergencies192
Off-Road Recovery193
Passing194
Loss of Control195
Skidding195
Driving Guidelines196
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel-Drive Vehicle196
Before You Go Off-Roading197
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving197
Environmental Concerns198
Traveling to Remote Areas198
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving198
Scanning the Terrain199
Driving on Off-Road Hills200
Approaching a Hill201
Driving Uphill202
Driving Downhill205
Driving Across an Incline207
Stalling on an Incline208
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice208
Driving in Water209
After Off-Road Driving210
Driving at Night210
Night Vision211
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads212
Hydroplaning213
Driving through Deep Standing Water214
City Driving214
Freeway Driving215
Before Leaving on a Long Trip216
Highway Hypnosis217
Hill and Mountain Roads218
Winter Driving220
Driving on Snow or Ice220
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard222
Loading Your Vehicle224
Towing a Trailer226
Weight of the Trailer227
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer227
Weight of the Trailer Tongue230
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires231
Hitches231
Safety Chains231
Trailer Brakes232
Driving with a Trailer232
Following Distance233
Backing up233
Making Turns234
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer234
Driving on Grades234
Parking on Hills235
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill236
Maintenance When Trailer Towing236
Trailer Wiring Harness236
Power Winches237
Power Take-Off237
Using a Transfer Case Mounted Power Take- off238
Step-Bumper Pad239
Problems on the Road241
Hazard Warning Flashers242
Other Warning Devices243
Jump Starting243
Towing Your Vehicle248
Towing from the Front249
Towing from the Rear250
Engine Overheating251
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine251
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine252
Cooling System - Gasoline Engines253
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank255
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator258
Engine Fan Noise261
If a Tire Goes Flat261
Changing a Flat Tire262
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools263
UP Marking267
DOWN Marking267
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire268
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools273
Jacking Tool Storage274
Jack Storage274
Spare Tire277
If You’re Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow279
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out280
Using the Recovery Hooks280
Service and Appearance Care283
Doing Your Own Service Work284
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle285
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)285
Fuels in Foreign Countries - Gasoline Engines287
Filling Your Tank288
Checking Things under the Hood290
Hood Release291
“VORTEC” 5700 Engine292
“VORTEC” 7400 Engine294
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)296
Checking Engine Oil296
When to Add Oil297
What Kind of Oil to Use297
Engine Oil Additives299
When to Change Engine Oil299
What to Do with Used Oil299
Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)300
Automatic Transmission Fluid302
When to Check and Change302
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot303
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold303
Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold304
How to Add Fluid305
Rear Axle306
When to Check and Change Lubricant306
How to Check Lubricant306
What to Use306
Front Axle307
Engine Coolant308
Checking Coolant310
Adding Coolant310
Radiator Pressure Cap311
Thermostat311
Power Steering Fluid312
Windshield Washer Fluid312
When to Check Power Steering Fluid312
How to Check Power Steering Fluid312
Adding Washer Fluid313
Brakes314
Brake Fluid314
Checking Brake Fluid315
What to Add315
Brake Wear316
Brake Pedal Travel317
Brake Adjustment317
Replacing Brake System Parts317
Fluid Leak Check318
Battery318
Vehicle Storage318
Bulb Replacement319
Halogen Bulbs319
Sealed Beam Headlamps319
Composite Headlamps320
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam Headlamps321
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Headlamps322
Sidemarker Lamps with Sealed Beam and Composite Headlamps323
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)324
Roof Marker Lamps324
Rear Lamps325
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement326
Tires326
Inflation - Tire Pressure327
Tire Inspection and Rotation328
Buying New Tires330
When It’s Time for New Tires330
Uniform Tire Quality Grading331
Treadwear331
Traction - A, B, C331
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance332
Wheel Replacement332
Used Replacement Wheels333
Tire Chains333
Appearance Care334
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle335
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric335
Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric336
Fabric Protection336
Special Cleaning Problems336
Greasy or Oily Stains336
Cleaning Vinyl337
Cleaning Leather337
Non-Greasy Stains337
Combination Stains337
Care of Safety Belts338
Glass338
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades338
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel338
Weatherstrips339
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle339
Washing Your Vehicle339
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses339
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts340
Aluminum Wheels340
Sheet Metal Damage341
Finish Damage341
Underbody Maintenance341
Chemical Paint Spotting341
Appearance Care Materials Chart342
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)343
Engine Identification343
Service Parts Identification Label343
Electrical Svstem344
Add-On Electrical Equipment344
Headlamps344
Power Windows and Other Power Options345
Fuses and Circuit Breakers345
Instrument Panel Fuse Block345
Fuse/Circuit Breaker346
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center347
Replacement Bulbs349
Capacities and Specifications351
Engine Identification - Gasoline Engines351
Wheels and Tires351
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts - Gasoline Engines352
Cooling System Capacity353
Crankcase Capacity353
Fuel Tank Capacity354
Air Conditioning Refrigerants354
Maintenance Schedule357
Introduction358
Your Vehicle and the Environment358
How this Section Is Organized359
Scheduled Maintenance Services360
Using Your Maintenance Schedule360
Selecting the Right Schedule360
Short Trip/City Definition361
Short Trip/City Intervals361
Long Trip/Highway Definition362
Long Trip/Highway Intervals362
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule363
Footnotes363
3,000 Miles364
6,000 Miles364
9,000 Miles365
12,000 Miles365
15,000 Miles366
18,000 Miles367
21,000 Miles367
24,000 Miles368
27,000 Miles368
30,000 Miles369
33,000 Miles370
34,000 Miles370
39,000 Miles371
42,000 Miles371
45,000 Miles372
48,000 Miles373
50,000 Miles373
51,000 Miles374
54,000 Miles374
57,000 Miles376
60,000 Miles376
63,000 Miles377
66,000 Miles377
69,000 Miles378
72,000 Miles378
75,000 Miles379
78,000 Miles380
81,000 Miles380
84,000 Miles381
87,000 Miles381
90,000 Miles382
93,000 Miles383
96,000 Miles383
99,000 Miles384
100,000 Miles384
150,000 Miles385
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule386
7,500 Miles387
22,500 Miles388
37,500 Miles390
62,500 Miles392
67,500 Miles394
82,500 Miles395
97,500 Miles397
Owner Checks and Services399
At each Fuel Fill399
At Least Once a Month399
At Least Twice a Year400
At Least Once a Year400
Starter Switch Check401
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check401
Ignition Transmission Lock Check402
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK Mechanism Check402
Periodic Maintenance Inspections403
Steering and Suspension Inspection403
Exhaust System Inspection403
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection403
Drive Axle Service404
Transfer Case Inspection404
Brake System Inspection404
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants405
Service Station Checkpoints436

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