User manual GMC JIMMY 1993

[. . . ] U 9 9 3 Owner's Manual , THE STRENGTH OF EXPERIENCE, REPRODUCTION X931 1 c INTRODUCTION is93 GMC Jimmy Owner3 Manual Welcome Thismanualwasprepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenanceofyour 1993 GMC Jimmyandtoprovideimportantsafety information. There is also a GMC Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. In some' vehicles, there can be information manuals from other manufacturers like body builders or special equipment companies. We urgeyoutoreviewallthesepublicationscarefully. This wl helpyouenjoy i safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle. [. . . ] After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you maytendtothinkyouaregoingslowerthanyouactuallyare. Forexample, 40 mph (65 km/h)mightseemlikeonly 20 mph (30 kmlh). Obviously, this couldleadtoserioustroubleonarampdesignedfor 20 rnph (30 km/h)! 4-42 Driving a Long Distance Althoughmostlongtripstodayaremadeonfreeways, therearestillmany madeonregularhighways. Long-distancedriving on freewaysandregularhighwaysisthesame in some ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-than-cityspeeds, andtherearelongerturnsbehindthewheel, You'll enjoyyourtripmore if youandyourvehicleare in goodshape. Hereare some tips for a successful long trip. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Makesureyou'reready. Try to bewellrested. If youmuststartwhenyou're notfresh-suchasafteraday's work-don't plan to make too manymiles thatfirstpartofthejourney. Wearcomfortableclothingandshoesyoucan easilydrivein. Is yourvehiclereadyforalongtrip?If youkeep it servicedandmaintained, it'sready to go. If it needsservice, have it donebeforestartingout. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in your. vehicle's dealershipsallacrossNorthAmerica. They'llbereadyandwilling to help if youneed it. Herearesomethingsyoucancheckbefore a trip: WindshieldWasherFluid: Is thereservoirfull?Areallwindowsclean insideandoutside?Fuel, Engine Oil, OtherFluids: Haveyoucheckedalllevels?Lights: Aretheyallworking?Are the lensesclean? Tires: Theyarevitallyimportant to a safe, trouble-freetrip. Is thetread good enough for long-distancedriving?Arethetiresallinflated to the recommendedpressure?WeatherForecasts: What'stheweatheroutlookalongyourroute?Shouldyoudelayyourtripashorttime to avoid a major stormsystem?Maps: Do youhaveup-to-datemaps? On the Road Unlessyouaretheonlydriver, it is goodtosharethedriving task with others. Limittumsbehindthewheel to about 100 miles (160 km) or two hoursat a or stopforsomerefreshmentlikecoffee, tea sitting. Then, eitherchangedrivers do stopandmovearound. Eatlightly or soft drinksandsomelimberingup. But alongtheway. Heaviermealstendtomakesomepeoplesleepy. 443 Your Driving and the Road Ontwo-lanehighwaysorundividedmultilanehighwaysthatdonothave controlled access, you'll want to watchforsomesituationsnotusuallyfound onfreeways. Examplesare:stopsignsandsignals, shoppingcenterswith directaccess to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turningleftandright off theroad, pedestrians, cyclists, parkedvehicles, and evenanimals. Highway Uypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis?" Or is it just plain fallingasleepatthewheel?Callithighwayhypnosis, lackofawareness, or whatever. There is somethingaboutaneasystretchofroadwiththesamescenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rushofthewindagainstthevehiclethatcanmakeyousleepy. If it does, yourvehiclecanleavetheroadin less than a second, andyoucouldcrashandbeinjured. Whatcanyoudoabouthighwayhypnosis?First, beawarethat happen. Thenherearesometips: Makesureyourvehicleiswellventilated, withacomfortablycoolinterior. Keepyoureyesmoving. Scantheroadaheadand to thesides. Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from time to time. Weargoodsunglassesinbrightlight. Glarecancausedrowsiness. But don'twearsunglassesatnight. Theywilldrasticallyreduceyouroverall vision at theverytimeyouneedalltheseeingpoweryouhave. it can I yougetsleepy, pull f off theroadinto a rest, service, orparkingarea andtakeanap, get some exercise, orboth. Forsafety, treatdrowsines!As in anydrivingsituation, keeppacewithtrafficandallowadequate followingdistances. . 4-44 Hill and Mountain Roads - J AM470001 Drivingonsteephillsormountains is differentfromdrivinginflat or rolling terrain. [. . . ] 2-32 Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 20 Five-Speed Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 16, 6-19 Fluid, To Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 6-20 6-1 Four-wheel (See "Four-Wheel Drive") Manual-Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]