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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 Bag Restraint System Check ......3-50 ...3-68 Audio System(s) Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, theRoad,andYour Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-53 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-57 Four-wheel Drive ...5-58 ...5-60 Noise Control System 5-61 Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72 Appearance Care ...5-102...
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 Bag Restraint System Check ......3-50 ...3-68 Audio System(s) Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, theRoad,andYour Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-53 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-57 Four-wheel Drive ...5-58 ...5-60 Noise Control System 5-61 Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5-72 Appearance Care ...5-102...
Owner's Manual
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.... 4. Plug it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 3. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The answer depends on the driver's side of extension cord could be sure to unplug and store the cord as...
.... 4. Plug it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 3. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The answer depends on the driver's side of extension cord could be sure to unplug and store the cord as...
Owner's Manual
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... the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. 2-57 The use of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1-74 Outside Camper...
... the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. 2-57 The use of hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1-74 Outside Camper...
Owner's Manual
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... Panel Utility Block 0. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped) U. 4WS Switch (If Equipped) V. B. Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet R. Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped) N. AudioSystem J. Hood Release M. Storage Area or Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) S. Passenger Air Bag Off Switch W. Tilt Wheel Lever Q. Instrument Panel Fuse Block A. Glove Box 3-5 Multifunction Lever...
... Panel Utility Block 0. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped) U. 4WS Switch (If Equipped) V. B. Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet R. Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped) N. AudioSystem J. Hood Release M. Storage Area or Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) S. Passenger Air Bag Off Switch W. Tilt Wheel Lever Q. Instrument Panel Fuse Block A. Glove Box 3-5 Multifunction Lever...
Owner's Manual
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... and defroster will adjust to enter the vehicle. If your vehicle, such as leaves). Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may have the optional dual automatic climate control system. This helps airto circulate throughout your...
... and defroster will adjust to enter the vehicle. If your vehicle, such as leaves). Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may have the optional dual automatic climate control system. This helps airto circulate throughout your...
Owner's Manual
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... heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside the vehicle. Outlet Adjustment p' Operation Tips e Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as hood-air deflectors, etc.,may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system.
... heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside the vehicle. Outlet Adjustment p' Operation Tips e Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as hood-air deflectors, etc.,may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system.
Owner's Manual
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... water, still wash away the ground from under water. Stalling also occurif you and your brakes get through water. it . Underwater springs, currents under the hood. See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4-37 for damage. Your vehicle could drown. Deep water can sweep your can tailpipe under...
... water, still wash away the ground from under water. Stalling also occurif you and your brakes get through water. it . Underwater springs, currents under the hood. See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4-37 for damage. Your vehicle could drown. Deep water can sweep your can tailpipe under...
Owner's Manual
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...Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-63 Roof Marker Lamps ...5.64 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5.66 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps ...5.67 Taillamps ...5.67 Replacement Bulbs ...5.70 5- 1 Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service......5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...-5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison ...
...Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-63 Roof Marker Lamps ...5.64 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...5.66 Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps ...5.67 Taillamps ...5.67 Replacement Bulbs ...5.70 5- 1 Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service......5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...-5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison ...
Owner's Manual
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These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to the left of the steering wheel. Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood do the following: I I I 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle located under and to drop or spill things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to the left of the steering wheel. Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood do the following: I I I 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle located under and to drop or spill things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
Owner's Manual
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Pull down the hood andclose it firmly. 5-11 Lift the hood. Then go to the front of the grill. 3. Before closing the hood, be sure fillercaps are on the secondary hood release located near the center of the vehicle and pull up on all properly. 2.
Pull down the hood andclose it firmly. 5-11 Lift the hood. Then go to the front of the grill. 3. Before closing the hood, be sure fillercaps are on the secondary hood release located near the center of the vehicle and pull up on all properly. 2.
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When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), you will see the following: 5-14
When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), you will see the following: 5-14
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When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 8100 V8 engine you will see the following: 5-16
When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC 8100 V8 engine you will see the following: 5-16
Owner's Manual
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..., the liquids in it off and get out of the vehicle until there is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. You or others could be badly damaged. Stay away from it cot.down. If you see or hear steam coming from the engine if you... keep driving with no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine everyone away trom tne VE cle it .
..., the liquids in it off and get out of the vehicle until there is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. You or others could be badly damaged. Stay away from it cot.down. If you see or hear steam coming from the engine if you... keep driving with no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine everyone away trom tne VE cle it .
Owner's Manual
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... the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. You may not be safe, drive slower for automatic transmissions. 5-38 Just to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this section. If you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not...
... the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. You may not be safe, drive slower for automatic transmissions. 5-38 Just to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this section. If you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not...
Owner's Manual
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Coolant Surge Tank 6. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 5-39 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 8100 V8 Engines C.EngineFan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you decide it cools down. Cooling System When you 'll see: All Other Engines A.
Coolant Surge Tank 6. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 5-39 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 8100 V8 Engines C.EngineFan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you decide it cools down. Cooling System When you 'll see: All Other Engines A.
Owner's Manual
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... in NEUTRAL before you may not be sure the transfer case is located behind a red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive bracket. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations of the other . The remote positive (+) terminal is in a drive gear not in another vehicle to the...
... in NEUTRAL before you may not be sure the transfer case is located behind a red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive bracket. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations of the other . The remote positive (+) terminal is in a drive gear not in another vehicle to the...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle document in the cab. 5-120 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...
... vehicle document in the cab. 5-120 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...
Owner's Manual
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... lubricant specified in the clutch reservoir. More frequent lubrication may indicate a problem. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all body door hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinge, tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding...
... lubricant specified in the clutch reservoir. More frequent lubrication may indicate a problem. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all body door hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinge, tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding...
Owner's Manual
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... Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S 12346241, in Canada 10953437, or equivalent). Usage Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. Usage Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Mulit-Purpose Lubricant...
... Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S 12346241, in Canada 10953437, or equivalent). Usage Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. Usage Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Mulit-Purpose Lubricant...
Owner's Manual
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... Light ...3-44 CHECK OIL LEVEL ...3-65 CHECK WASHER FLUID ...3-65 CheckingBrake Fluid ...5-48 5-34 Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...5-18 5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-79 5-108 Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-38 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers...
... Light ...3-44 CHECK OIL LEVEL ...3-65 CHECK WASHER FLUID ...3-65 CheckingBrake Fluid ...5-48 5-34 Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...5-18 5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-79 5-108 Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-38 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers...