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The 2003 GMCSafariOwnerManual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-35 Air System Bag ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-71 Features ...,andYour Vehicle Towing ...4-29 5-1 Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-11 5-52 All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...5-53 Front Axle ...5-54 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-62 ...5-63 Tires Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 Electrical System ...5-92 Capacities and Specifications ...
The 2003 GMCSafariOwnerManual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-35 Air System Bag ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-71 Features ...,andYour Vehicle Towing ...4-29 5-1 Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-11 5-52 All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...5-53 Front Axle ...5-54 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-62 ...5-63 Tires Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 Electrical System ...5-92 Capacities and Specifications ...
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... a brief vehicle vibration upon acceleration when driving in slippery conditions. If you could also damage other parts of the steering column. That section shows what to do first to engage or disengage the front axle. This is normal and is an indication that the all-wheel drive system is on, the brake...
... a brief vehicle vibration upon acceleration when driving in slippery conditions. If you could also damage other parts of the steering column. That section shows what to do first to engage or disengage the front axle. This is normal and is an indication that the all-wheel drive system is on, the brake...
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...exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). And, if you do , parts on your vehicle can change your vehicle. Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that some of your vehicle the right way. or Do not ... becauseof overloading. they 'll keep going. If you carry something inside your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the front or rear axle. Put things in your weight ratings. When you do have to help you load your vehicle - If you need to a weigh station and ...
...exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). And, if you do , parts on your vehicle can change your vehicle. Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that some of your vehicle the right way. or Do not ... becauseof overloading. they 'll keep going. If you carry something inside your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the front or rear axle. Put things in your weight ratings. When you do have to help you load your vehicle - If you need to a weigh station and ...
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... in this . You and your passengers could be sure to include the weight of the people inside the vehicle as part of these things from the payload. Be sure to put in this part, and see your dealer for a vehicle used to figure the weight of the people inside as...later in "Weight of the vehicle and the trailer it . This is too heavy, the brakes may need to weigh your warranty. Additional rear axle maintenance is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in costly repairs not covered by your vehicle before you may not...
... in this . You and your passengers could be sure to include the weight of the people inside the vehicle as part of these things from the payload. Be sure to put in this part, and see your dealer for a vehicle used to figure the weight of the people inside as...later in "Weight of the vehicle and the trailer it . This is too heavy, the brakes may need to weigh your warranty. Additional rear axle maintenance is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in costly repairs not covered by your vehicle before you may not...
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e Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. Your engine, axle or other parts of your passengers. You can tow in handling, durability and fuel economy. You may want to shift the transmission to be used properly. the weight of these are important for this part. Many of the trailer, e That's thereason for your safety and... correct equipment, and it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. You should always use a sway control if your engine and other parts could be driving.
e Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. Your engine, axle or other parts of your passengers. You can tow in handling, durability and fuel economy. You may want to shift the transmission to be used properly. the weight of these are important for this part. Many of the trailer, e That's thereason for your safety and... correct equipment, and it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. You should always use a sway control if your engine and other parts could be driving.
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...If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you'll need to the bottom of lubricant to check the lubricant. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. See... Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-32. 5-53 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use. How to Check Lubricant To get...
...If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you'll need to the bottom of lubricant to check the lubricant. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. See... Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-32. 5-53 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use. How to Check Lubricant To get...
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... level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to... temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. . See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-32. 5-54
... level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to... temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. . See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-32. 5-54
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... a stop well out of a tire, it's much like a skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you must. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use in a skid. If you have a "blowout", here are the proper size for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially... if you maintain your vehicle on the rear axle tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with chains on a curve, acts much more likely to leak out slowly. Drive slowly and follow the...
... a stop well out of a tire, it's much like a skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you must. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use in a skid. If you have a "blowout", here are the proper size for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially... if you maintain your vehicle on the rear axle tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with chains on a curve, acts much more likely to leak out slowly. Drive slowly and follow the...
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Capacities and Specifications (cont'd) r Capacities English 2.6 pints 3.5 pints Application Differential Fluid Front Axle Rear Axle Metric 1.2 L 1.7 L I Refrigerant Type 134a Front A/C Front and Rear A/C I 2.25 Ibs. 3.0 Ibs. 1.02 kg 1.36 kg All capacities are approximate. recheck the fluid level after filling. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-32 for more information. 5-100 When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Capacities and Specifications (cont'd) r Capacities English 2.6 pints 3.5 pints Application Differential Fluid Front Axle Rear Axle Metric 1.2 L 1.7 L I Refrigerant Type 134a Front A/C Front and Rear A/C I 2.25 Ibs. 3.0 Ibs. 1.02 kg 1.36 kg All capacities are approximate. recheck the fluid level after filling. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-32 for more information. 5-100 When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
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... a Year ...6.26 6- 1 Maintenance Requirements ...62 How This Section is Organized ...63 . Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-30 Exhaust System Inspection ...-6-30 Fuel System Inspection ...-6-30 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...-6-30 Throttle... System Inspection ...6.31 Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection ...6.31 Brake System Inspection ...6.31 Part D: RecommendedFluids and Lubricants ...6.32 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6.34 Maintenance Schedule ...62 . Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...
... a Year ...6.26 6- 1 Maintenance Requirements ...62 How This Section is Organized ...63 . Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-30 Exhaust System Inspection ...-6-30 Fuel System Inspection ...-6-30 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...-6-30 Throttle... System Inspection ...6.31 Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection ...6.31 Brake System Inspection ...6.31 Part D: RecommendedFluids and Lubricants ...6.32 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6.34 Maintenance Schedule ...62 . Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...
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...000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-31. See Part B: Owner Checksand Services on page 6-26 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-30. 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every ...3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) c1 Check readfront axle fluid level ...
...000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-31. See Part B: Owner Checksand Services on page 6-26 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-30. 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every ...3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) c1 Check readfront axle fluid level ...
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... services may be performed at once. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of lubrication. Look for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year. 6-30 Steering, Suspension and ... the power steering lines and hoses for instance, each spring and fall). Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage or leaks. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which could cause a heat build-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc....
... services may be performed at once. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of lubrication. Look for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year. 6-30 Steering, Suspension and ... the power steering lines and hoses for instance, each spring and fall). Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage or leaks. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which could cause a heat build-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc....
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... binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. Transfer Case and Front Axle (Ail-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months, or at transfer case for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed . Inspect brake lines and hoses for surface condition. Check vent hose at engine... oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Do not lubricate ...
... binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. Transfer Case and Front Axle (Ail-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months, or at transfer case for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed . Inspect brake lines and hoses for surface condition. Check vent hose at engine... oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Do not lubricate ...
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... Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Rear Axle Transfer Case AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. Usage Front Axle Fluid/bubricant SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261 in Canada 992723, or...
... Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Rear Axle Transfer Case AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. Usage Front Axle Fluid/bubricant SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261 in Canada 992723, or...
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Periodic Maintenance ...6-30 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle BootandSeal ...6-30 Throttle System ...6-31 Installing a Garage Door Opener ...2-40 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-24 Overview ...3-2 Instrument Panel Brightness Control ...3-15 5-93 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...... Service All-Wheel-Drive ...3-35 Tow/HaulMode ...3-36 Jump Starting ... 5-47 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...KeylessEntrySystem ...Keys ... 6-27 2-4 2-2 7 Inspection (cont.) Exhaust System ...6-30 FuelSystem ...6-30 Part C -
Periodic Maintenance ...6-30 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle BootandSeal ...6-30 Throttle System ...6-31 Installing a Garage Door Opener ...2-40 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-24 Overview ...3-2 Instrument Panel Brightness Control ...3-15 5-93 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...... Service All-Wheel-Drive ...3-35 Tow/HaulMode ...3-36 Jump Starting ... 5-47 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...KeylessEntrySystem ...Keys ... 6-27 2-4 2-2 7 Inspection (cont.) Exhaust System ...6-30 FuelSystem ...6-30 Part C -
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... Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-18 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Part A - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-30 Part D . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-32 Part E . Maintenance Record ...6-34 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-7 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Bootand Seal Inspection ...6-30 6-31 Throttle System Inspection ...Using...Control ...4-13 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-37 Luggage Carrier ...2-44 Lumbar 1-3 Manual Controls ... Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B .Owner Checks and Services ...6-26...
... Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-18 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Part A - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-30 Part D . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-32 Part E . Maintenance Record ...6-34 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-7 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Bootand Seal Inspection ...6-30 6-31 Throttle System Inspection ...Using...Control ...4-13 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-37 Luggage Carrier ...2-44 Lumbar 1-3 Manual Controls ... Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B .Owner Checks and Services ...6-26...
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...and MN Buttons ...Setting the Time for Radios with the Set Buttons ...Theft-Deterrent ...Understanding Reception ...ReadingLamps ...Rear Air Conditioning System ...Rear Axle ...Rear Climate Control System ...Rear Doors ...Rear Heating System ...10 5-30 3-38 3-39 3-50 3-50 3-41 3-46 3-38 ... Rear Seats ...1-7 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 5-75 Removing the WheelCovers ...Replacement Bulbs ...5-61 Replacing Brake System Parts ...5-46 Replacing Restraint SystemParts After a Crash ...1-71 Replacing the Rear Seats ...1-9 Reporting Safety Defects 7-11 Canadian Government ...General Motors...
...and MN Buttons ...Setting the Time for Radios with the Set Buttons ...Theft-Deterrent ...Understanding Reception ...ReadingLamps ...Rear Air Conditioning System ...Rear Axle ...Rear Climate Control System ...Rear Doors ...Rear Heating System ...10 5-30 3-38 3-39 3-50 3-50 3-41 3-46 3-38 ... Rear Seats ...1-7 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 5-75 Removing the WheelCovers ...Replacement Bulbs ...5-61 Replacing Brake System Parts ...5-46 Replacing Restraint SystemParts After a Crash ...1-71 Replacing the Rear Seats ...1-9 Reporting Safety Defects 7-11 Canadian Government ...General Motors...