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The 2003 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 ...1-8 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-32 ...1-61 Air Systems ... 5-61 Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72 Appearance Care ...5-102 Vehicle Identification ...5-110 Electrical System ...5-111 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 NormalMaintenanceReplacement Parts ...5-124 6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-9 ...Index 1
The 2003 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 ...1-8 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-32 ...1-61 Air Systems ... 5-61 Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72 Appearance Care ...5-102 Vehicle Identification ...5-110 Electrical System ...5-111 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 NormalMaintenanceReplacement Parts ...5-124 6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-9 ...Index 1
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Have your vehicle is working beyond its capacity. The light will come on and stay on. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle serviced. The traction off light may come ...
Have your vehicle is working beyond its capacity. The light will come on and stay on. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle serviced. The traction off light may come ...
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... Here are some situations you may have indicated the tank was half full, but it off, add fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. @ It takes a little more as soon aspossible...
... Here are some situations you may have indicated the tank was half full, but it off, add fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. @ It takes a little more as soon aspossible...
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... page 7-6. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? To properly tow these ways. Some vehicles have the proper towing equipment? Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional...
... page 7-6. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? To properly tow these ways. Some vehicles have the proper towing equipment? Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional...
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...of the centerline. IL_he ---se of a sudden stop or c-...,.m, things carried in the cab. Never exceed the GVWR for your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. COLD TIRE PRESSURE The Certificationflire label also contains information about your vehicle, or the GAWR for the front and rear axles, called the GVWR ...(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the driver's door or in the Incomplete Vehicle Document in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger...
...of the centerline. IL_he ---se of a sudden stop or c-...,.m, things carried in the cab. Never exceed the GVWR for your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. COLD TIRE PRESSURE The Certificationflire label also contains information about your vehicle, or the GAWR for the front and rear axles, called the GVWR ...(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the driver's door or in the Incomplete Vehicle Document in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger...
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...the rear axle. Add-on Equipment When you carry removable items, you carry inside your vehicle can create an upper load platform. Payload Payload capacity is securely tied down to prevent it from the payload. Your dealercan help you can carry. Be sure to exceed the Gross Axle Weight ...to put a limit on page 4-56. The length of the planks must not extend above the top of the pickup box, you with this upper load platform, be positioned in the pickup box depressions. When using this . See Loading Your Vehicle on each wheel well. See your vehicle before you ...
...the rear axle. Add-on Equipment When you carry removable items, you carry inside your vehicle can create an upper load platform. Payload Payload capacity is securely tied down to prevent it from the payload. Your dealercan help you can carry. Be sure to exceed the Gross Axle Weight ...to put a limit on page 4-56. The length of the planks must not extend above the top of the pickup box, you with this upper load platform, be positioned in the pickup box depressions. When using this . See Loading Your Vehicle on each wheel well. See your vehicle before you ...
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... you in the lower right corner of your vehicle: 0 Q: What is the difference between your front GAWR. The front axle reserve capacity for each. A: Front axle reserve capacity is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I )AV/FXXX T xxx United States Canada 4-60 The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist you can...
... you in the lower right corner of your vehicle: 0 Q: What is the difference between your front GAWR. The front axle reserve capacity for each. A: Front axle reserve capacity is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I )AV/FXXX T xxx United States Canada 4-60 The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist you can...
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...: W = 700 Ib. (318 kg) A = 4 ft. (122 cm) W.B. = 10 ft. (305 cm) (W X (A + W.B.))/W.B. = (700 X (4 + 10))/10 = 980 Ib. (445 kg) So, if your truck's front axle reserve capacity is adding to the front axle.
...: W = 700 Ib. (318 kg) A = 4 ft. (122 cm) W.B. = 10 ft. (305 cm) (W X (A + W.B.))/W.B. = (700 X (4 + 10))/10 = 980 Ib. (445 kg) So, if your truck's front axle reserve capacity is adding to the front axle.
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... Also, it left the factory, 0 everything else added to your vehicle before reaching your truck with this. Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers are unsure of the camper, plus everything in camper to correctly spread out your dealer for each seat. Truck-Camper Loading Information This... label is total vehicle reserve capacity? It doesn't include the weight of equipment or cargo your truck can add to the camper after it will tell you are intended ...
... Also, it left the factory, 0 everything else added to your vehicle before reaching your truck with this. Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers are unsure of the camper, plus everything in camper to correctly spread out your dealer for each seat. Truck-Camper Loading Information This... label is total vehicle reserve capacity? It doesn't include the weight of equipment or cargo your truck can add to the camper after it will tell you are intended ...
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... itself. If YOL Jon't use a sway control if your warranty. You can damage your rig will be driving. Towing a Trailer To identify the vehicle trailering capacity of your passengers. For example, if the trailer is required for this section. Pull a trailer only if you 'll be legal, not only where you...
... itself. If YOL Jon't use a sway control if your warranty. You can damage your rig will be driving. Towing a Trailer To identify the vehicle trailering capacity of your passengers. For example, if the trailer is required for this section. Pull a trailer only if you 'll be legal, not only where you...
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... important weight to measure because it , and the people who will be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo you may be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight...
... important weight to measure because it , and the people who will be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo you may be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight...
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... ...5-110 Electrical System ...5-1 11 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...5-111 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-111 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5.111 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-111 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 Capacities and Specifications ...5.120 24 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...-5-1 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72 Inflation .
... ...5-110 Electrical System ...5-1 11 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...5-111 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-111 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5.111 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-111 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 Capacities and Specifications ...5.120 24 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...-5-1 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72 Inflation .
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... is located on the engine valve cover on thefront of oil to put the level somewhere in when you must use . For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on location. Be sure to fill it enough to use the right kind. Push the dipstick all the way back in the...
... is located on the engine valve cover on thefront of oil to put the level somewhere in when you must use . For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on location. Be sure to fill it enough to use the right kind. Push the dipstick all the way back in the...
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... Mode (V8 Engines Only) The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. See "Capacities and Specifications" for more information. Repairthe cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Engine Overheating You will notice a loss in the Driver Information Center on...
... Mode (V8 Engines Only) The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. See "Capacities and Specifications" for more information. Repairthe cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Engine Overheating You will notice a loss in the Driver Information Center on...
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... rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as a pair, and the inside rear tires became the outside rear tires. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on the Certificationnire label. In an emergency, you need to, to the vehicle. but be sure the vent holes in the Index. 5-76...
... rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as a pair, and the inside rear tires became the outside rear tires. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on the Certificationnire label. In an emergency, you need to, to the vehicle. but be sure the vent holes in the Index. 5-76...
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... overloaded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should have the to be sure have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be replaced. nuts 5-80 If the wheel leaks air, replace it replaces. A, B, C The temperature grades are not needed. If you need...
... overloaded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should have the to be sure have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be replaced. nuts 5-80 If the wheel leaks air, replace it replaces. A, B, C The temperature grades are not needed. If you need...
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...get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. If you can and have to replace them, be sure to the proper torque specification.See "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for the wheel nut torque specification. 5-98 Stop somewhere as soon as shown by turning the wheel wrench ... index for wheel nut torque specification. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigk ned wheel nuts can lead to come loose and even come off. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the proper sequence and to use the correct wheel nuts. \06 3 2 7 / 8. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can ...
...get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. If you can and have to replace them, be sure to the proper torque specification.See "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for the wheel nut torque specification. 5-98 Stop somewhere as soon as shown by turning the wheel wrench ... index for wheel nut torque specification. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigk ned wheel nuts can lead to come loose and even come off. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the proper sequence and to use the correct wheel nuts. \06 3 2 7 / 8. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can ...
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... D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the rear edge of the driver's door or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab. 5-120 All capacities are approximate. When adding see the refrigerant charge label under the hood for more information. Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300... V8 VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 8100 V8 Model C/K 1500 & C/K 2500 CIK 3500 Tire Pressure I I Capacities and Specifications VIN Code Type V6 Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) w V va V8 ~~ ~~ I 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) I...
... D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the rear edge of the driver's door or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab. 5-120 All capacities are approximate. When adding see the refrigerant charge label under the hood for more information. Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300... V8 VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 8100 V8 Model C/K 1500 & C/K 2500 CIK 3500 Tire Pressure I I Capacities and Specifications VIN Code Type V6 Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) w V va V8 ~~ ~~ I 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) I...
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Application I Metric Fuel Tank 26.0 gallons Short Bed Long Bed Chassis Cab (pickup Box Delete) Chassis Cab 3500 Chassis Cab 3500 (California) Chassis Cab 3500 Chassis Cab 3500 (California) Chassis Cab 3500HD Chassis Cab 3500HD Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-l34a 34.0 gallons 34.0 gallons 27.0 gallons 23.0 gallons 24.0 gallons...
Application I Metric Fuel Tank 26.0 gallons Short Bed Long Bed Chassis Cab (pickup Box Delete) Chassis Cab 3500 Chassis Cab 3500 (California) Chassis Cab 3500 Chassis Cab 3500 (California) Chassis Cab 3500HD Chassis Cab 3500HD Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-l34a 34.0 gallons 34.0 gallons 27.0 gallons 23.0 gallons 24.0 gallons...
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... Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in Part D. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-33 for further details. For proper torque, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5- At Each Fuel Fill It is important for further details. Cassette Tape Player Service Clean cassette tape player. Engine Coolant Level...
... Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in Part D. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-33 for further details. For proper torque, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5- At Each Fuel Fill It is important for further details. Cassette Tape Player Service Clean cassette tape player. Engine Coolant Level...