User manual GMC JIMMY 1996

[. . . ] N UA L Supplement to the1996 GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Sonoma and Chevrolet S-SeriesTruck Owner's Manuals This supplement includes thelatest information at the timeof printing. We reserve the right to make changes in theproduct afer that time without further notice. @Copyright1996 General MotorsCorporation. GENERAL MOTORS, GMC, CHEVROLET, JIMMY, BLAZER and SONOMA are registered trademarks of General MotorsCorporation. 15026635 1 This information replaces the "RecreationalVehicle Towing" portion located in Section 4 in your owner's manual. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheelDrive with the Manual Transfer Case Only) 1. Place an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 3. [. . . ] If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealers all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. 4-36 Here are some things you can check before a trip: 0 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rushof the wind against the vehicle that can makeyou sleepy. If it does, your vehicle can leave the roadin less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. Then here are some tips: 0 Wirzdslzield Wnslzer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?Are all windows clean inside and outside?Wiper Bkrdes: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engilze Oil, Other F1L. fid. s: Have you checked all levels?Are the lenses clean? 0 0 0 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving?Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Wmther Foremsts:What's the weather outlook along your route?Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Mclps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Check your mirrors and your instruments 0 frequently. 0 If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. 4-37 Hill and!l mntain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for information about driving off-road. ) Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you don't shift 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. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on steep downhill slope. [. . . ] 4-53 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 . Wiring Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]