General Motors introduced the now venerable JMC Jimmy and Chevrolet Blazer as sport utility vehicles in 1983. Based on the S10 light pickup truck platform, they were among the first SUVs. It can be difficult to achieve good visibility on SUVs.

JMC Jimmy mirrors, like mirrors on all automobiles, are among the most important safety and awareness devices installed on vehicles. They are considered active safety devices, that is, components on a car that help you avoid an accident, rather than keeping you safe once an accident occurs.

It is important to position the mirrors properly and keep them clean for maximum visibility. The stylish design of GMC Jimmy mirrors are proportionally large to eliminate blind spots while driving and parking. Upgrades available include wider mirrors for towing purposes, heated mirrors, and fisheyes. Of course, objects in the mirrors of the GMC Jimmy, like objects in the mirrors of most cars, are closer than they appear. Setting up the mirrors of the GMC Jimmy is crucial to when getting into the vehicle. While every driver sets up his or her mirrors slightly differently because of differences in seating position, the idea is to minimize or eliminate blind spots to the sides and rear of the vehicle. The easiest way to set up your mirrors and check for visibility is to adjust them while sitting at a traffic light surrounded by cars. Sit as you would while driving, and set your inside rearview mirror first, centering the rear window within its field of view. Next, adjust the driver’s side mirror. Use the cars on the side as reference points. You want a very small amount of overlap between the two mirrors; as a car passes from one, it should appear in the other. Repeat this process for the passenger’s side.If you have towing mirrors on your GMC Jimmy, set them up with a trailer hooked up to the vehicle.