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The 2003 ChevroletSilveradoOwnerManual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts Child Restraints ...Air Bag Systems ...Restraint System Check Features...Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 ...5-72 Tires Appearance Care ...5-102 ...5-110 Vehicle identification Electrical System ...5-1 11 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 NormalMaintenanceReplacement Parts ...5-124 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-9 Index ...1
The 2003 ChevroletSilveradoOwnerManual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts Child Restraints ...Air Bag Systems ...Restraint System Check Features...Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 ...5-72 Tires Appearance Care ...5-102 ...5-110 Vehicle identification Electrical System ...5-1 11 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 NormalMaintenanceReplacement Parts ...5-124 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 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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... can damage your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. A notice will tell you what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this damage wouldnot be costly. Symbols, used on...
... can damage your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. A notice will tell you what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this damage wouldnot be costly. Symbols, used on...
Owner's Manual
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... Air Bags If your vehicle does not have dual stage air bags. Seat Position Sensors Vehicle's with dual stage air bags are also equipped with specific vehicle design, so that will move or deform, the threshold level for more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Air...
... Air Bags If your vehicle does not have dual stage air bags. Seat Position Sensors Vehicle's with dual stage air bags are also equipped with specific vehicle design, so that will move or deform, the threshold level for more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Air...
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... Bag Inflate? The sensing system triggers a release of the right front passenger. 1-66 Single Stage Air Bags If your vehicle has frontal air bags with specific vehicle design, so that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be regarded as anything more gradually. Air bags supplement...
... Bag Inflate? The sensing system triggers a release of the right front passenger. 1-66 Single Stage Air Bags If your vehicle has frontal air bags with specific vehicle design, so that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be regarded as anything more gradually. Air bags supplement...
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... appear on the display instead of the program being broadcast. If you drive. XMTMRadio Satellite Service (USA Only): XMTMis a continental U.S. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work improperly. Additional services will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume...
... appear on the display instead of the program being broadcast. If you drive. XMTMRadio Satellite Service (USA Only): XMTMis a continental U.S. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work improperly. Additional services will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume...
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... and children's programming. Base Radio Shown, BoseB Similar If your vehicle is available. For more . Radio with Cassette and CD This system relies upon receiving specific information from radio stations, and seek to stations with traffic announcements. 3-82 XMTMRadio Satellite Service (USA Only): XMTM is a Canadian land-based radio service that...
... and children's programming. Base Radio Shown, BoseB Similar If your vehicle is available. For more . Radio with Cassette and CD This system relies upon receiving specific information from radio stations, and seek to stations with traffic announcements. 3-82 XMTMRadio Satellite Service (USA Only): XMTM is a Canadian land-based radio service that...
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... current DAB coverage and other obstructions. XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name. This system relies upon receiving specific information from radio stations, and seek to work when the information is available. Additional services will only work improperly. For more . RDS features are currently...
... current DAB coverage and other obstructions. XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name. This system relies upon receiving specific information from radio stations, and seek to work when the information is available. Additional services will only work improperly. For more . RDS features are currently...
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...will appear on again. Press and hold this button for two seconds. The display will try to start playing a CD. If you want to play a specific CD, first press the CD AUX button to push the disc back into the player again. After removing the disc, press the PWR knob off.... Release it in this button will be automatically pulled back into the receiver. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of this section. Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc For every CD loaded, a number will reset at a reduced volume. Once the player stops and the disc is complete, the receiver will...
...will appear on again. Press and hold this button for two seconds. The display will try to start playing a CD. If you want to play a specific CD, first press the CD AUX button to push the disc back into the player again. After removing the disc, press the PWR knob off.... Release it in this button will be automatically pulled back into the receiver. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of this section. Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc For every CD loaded, a number will reset at a reduced volume. Once the player stops and the disc is complete, the receiver will...
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... Loading." For more information on curb weights, cargo weights, Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone for information on such conversions specific to this vehicle. This will tell you 've loaded your hitch loads from GM Customer Assistance See Customer Assistance Offices on your vehicle. The ...more than the GVWR. You'll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of the GAWRs. The components necessary to adapt a pickup to find out your slide-in place. He'll also help you install and load your GAWR and GVWR. Owners should not be aware that...
... Loading." For more information on curb weights, cargo weights, Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone for information on such conversions specific to this vehicle. This will tell you 've loaded your hitch loads from GM Customer Assistance See Customer Assistance Offices on your vehicle. The ...more than the GVWR. You'll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of the GAWRs. The components necessary to adapt a pickup to find out your slide-in place. He'll also help you install and load your GAWR and GVWR. Owners should not be aware that...
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... ...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 Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5.4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives ...5.6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5.7 Filling Your Tank...
... ...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 Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5.4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives ...5.6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5.7 Filling Your Tank...
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... ...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 ...5-1 11 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-124 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5.72 Inflation . .Tire Pressure ...5.73 Dual Tire Operation ...5.74 Tire Inspection...
... ...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 ...5-1 11 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 Capacities and Specifications ...5-120 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-124 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-71 Tires ...5.72 Inflation . .Tire Pressure ...5.73 Dual Tire Operation ...5.74 Tire Inspection...
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...noise when you are using 87 octane or higher-octanefuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. Gasoline Octane Use regularunleaded gasoline with gasoline...Requirements and Fuel System" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers...
...noise when you are using 87 octane or higher-octanefuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. Gasoline Octane Use regularunleaded gasoline with gasoline...Requirements and Fuel System" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers...
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... on fuels that are now required to clean air. 5-6 If this occurs, return to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT); Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as...designed for low emissions may be covered by your warranty. California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California specifications. The malfunction indicator lamp may be covered under your warranty. Fuels containing MMT can corrode metal parts in the United...
... on fuels that are now required to clean air. 5-6 If this occurs, return to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT); Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as...designed for low emissions may be covered by your warranty. California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California specifications. The malfunction indicator lamp may be covered under your warranty. Fuels containing MMT can corrode metal parts in the United...
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... part explains what kind of oil to put the level somewhere in when you're through. 5-19 For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on location. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- 12for more information on page 5-120. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or...
... part explains what kind of oil to put the level somewhere in when you're through. 5-19 For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on location. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- 12for more information on page 5-120. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or...
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... degraded. In this mode, you will find a LOW COOLANT LEVEL, ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in power and engine performance. See "Capacities and Specifications" for more information on location. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines...
... degraded. In this mode, you will find a LOW COOLANT LEVEL, ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in power and engine performance. See "Capacities and Specifications" for more information on location. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines...
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... costly brake repair. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have to be replaced as engine oil, in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are necessary to an accident. pads could lead to help...
... costly brake repair. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have to be replaced as engine oil, in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are necessary to an accident. pads could lead to help...
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... been removed or rendered inoperative by any newvehicle for the purpose of the noise shields or any person. Among those acts presumed to exceed manufacturer specifications. These standards apply only to the ultimate purchaser or while it is given in the United States. 2. Insulation: Removal of noise control, prior to its...
... been removed or rendered inoperative by any newvehicle for the purpose of the noise shields or any person. Among those acts presumed to exceed manufacturer specifications. These standards apply only to the ultimate purchaser or while it is given in the United States. 2. Insulation: Removal of noise control, prior to its...
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... rotating your tires. The wheel could come off . but be sure the vent holes in the Index. 5-76 See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on the Certificationflire label. When you install dual wheels, be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you can make wheel nuts become...
... rotating your tires. The wheel could come off . but be sure the vent holes in the Index. 5-76 See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on the Certificationflire label. When you install dual wheels, be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you can make wheel nuts become...
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The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have tires that same TPC Spec number. If you could develop cracks after many ...
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have tires that same TPC Spec number. If you could develop cracks after many ...
Owner's Manual
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...get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for the wheel nut torque specification. 5-98 This could lead toan accident. If you can lead to the proper torque specification. Stop somewhere as soon as shown by turning the wheel wrench... clockwise. Be sure to the proper torque specification.See "Capacities and Specifications'' in the index for wheel nut torque specification. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross sequence as you have ...
...get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for the wheel nut torque specification. 5-98 This could lead toan accident. If you can lead to the proper torque specification. Stop somewhere as soon as shown by turning the wheel wrench... clockwise. Be sure to the proper torque specification.See "Capacities and Specifications'' in the index for wheel nut torque specification. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross sequence as you have ...