2003 CHEVROLET C/K lock

2-64 Center Console Storage (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a center console compartment
between the bucket or suspension seats.
The back of your center bench seat may also fold
forward to reveal a console compartment.
The release strap for the
center console is located
between the center seat
and passenger's seat.To expose the center console storage compartment,
pull the strap to release the seatback. Then fold the
seatback forward.
To open the center console storage compartment,
Press the release button and lift the lid rearward.
With the lid closed, it can be used as a clipboard to
hold papers in place.
Before returning the seatback to the upright position,
make sure the console is snapped shut. Lift the seatback
all the way up until it clicks. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure the seat is locked in place.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle has an ashtray and a cigarette lighter
located in the center floor console. To open the
removeable ashtray, flip open the top.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn in your
ashtrays, they could be set on fire by cigarettes or
other smoking materials. That could cause a fire
and possibly damage your vehicle. Do not store
papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let
it go. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.
NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it's heating can make it overload, damaging
the lighter and the heating element. Just push the
lighter all the way in and let it go. When it's
done, it will pop back out by itself.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them out to block glare from the side.
Accessory Power Outlets
With accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlets are located on the
passenger's side of the instrument panel.
To use an outlet, pull the cover down. When not using it,
always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed 14 amps. Be sure to turn off
any electrical equipment when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment on for extended
periods can drain the battery.

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The eight-wire harness contains the following
trailer circuits:

Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal

Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal

Brown: Taillamps

White: Ground

Light Green: Back
-up Lamps

Light Blue: CHMSL

Red: Battery Feed

Dark Blue: Trailer Brake
Trailer Connections (C6/C7/C8
Models Only) (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has these trailer connections, they are
located at the rear of the cab for a tractor and at the rear
of the chassis when towing a trailer. There will be an air
connection and an electrical connection.
Be sure that the couplings to the trailer are
made correctly.
Air Connections
If you are not connecting the trailer air line connections
to another piece of equipment, be sure to replace their
protective caps.
Electrical Connections
This system is a seven-wire cable that will connect to
the trailer, supplying power to the trailer's lighting
system. When not in use, it is stored in the trailer
air
-hose storage bracket.
NOTICE:
Starting in 1998, the center pin (also known as
the auxiliary circuit) of the seven
-pin trailer
electrical connector will be wired to provide
continuous power for the trailer anti
-lock brake
systems when the ignition key is in the on
position. Care should be taken to insure that
continuous power on this circuit will not cause
damage to the trailer electrical system.
Consult with the trailer manufacturer for the
proper operation and checking procedures for
the trailer anti
-lock brake systems.

2-83 Parking Brake Indicator Light
Your vehicle has a brake
indicator light. When the
ignition is on, this light will
come on when you set your
parking brake. The light
will stay on if your parking
brake doesn't release fully.
This light should also come on when you turn the
ignition key to START. If it doesn't come on then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to remind you if the parking
brake is applied or hasn't released fully.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will come
on when you start your
engine and it may stay
on for several seconds.
That's normal.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the BRAKE or LOW AIR
warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you
don't have the anti
-lock brake feature. If the BRAKE
and/or LOW AIR warning light is on, you don't have
anti
-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular
brakes. See ªBrake System Warning Lightº earlier in
this section.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you start the engine. If the light doesn't
come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn
you if there is a problem.

2-84 Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
If your vehicle is connected
to an anti
-lock brake system
equipped trailer, this light
should come on briefly, as
a check, when you turn on
the ignition.
When this light comes on and stays on, it means there is
something wrong in the trailer anti
-lock brake system.
Have the system repaired immediately.
If an anti
-lock brake system equipped trailer is not
connected, this light is not functional.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
United States Canada
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the
gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine
coolant might have overheated and your engine may be
too hot. You should pull off the road, stop your vehicle
and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index. If you have a
Caterpillar

diesel engine, also see your Caterpillar

Operation & Maintenance Manual.

2-91 Exhaust Brake Indicator Light
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped
with an exhaust brake, you
will have this light, located
above the comfort controls
in the center of the
instrument panel.
The exhaust brake indicator light will come on and stay
on whenever the diesel engine exhaust brake or exhaust
restrictor is active. For more information, see ªDiesel
Engine Exhaust Brakeº in the Index.
Diff Lock Indicator Light (If Equipped)
This light located in the
center of the instrument
panel is on when the
inter
-axle differential
lock system is in use.
The light will come on momentarily during starting.
If the light fails to come on, have it repaired as soon
as possible so you will be aware when the lock system
is in use.

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you.
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle.
Heater Controls
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, the
control panel will look like this.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the control panel regulates
the fan speed. The knob has four speeds. To increase
airflow, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease airflow,
turn it counterclockwise. To turn the fan off, turn the
mode knob on the far right all the way
counterclockwise.Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel is used to adjust
the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger
area of your vehicle.
Turn the knob toward the red area for warmer air. Turn
the knob toward the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The knob on the right side of the control panel is used to
select the direction of the air flowing into the vehicle.
(Vent): This setting directs air through the
instrument panel vents.
(Bi-Level): This setting divides airflow between
the floor vents and instrument panel vents.
(Floor): This setting directs air through the
floor vents.
(Defog): This setting divides airflow between the
floor vents and windshield.
(Defrost): This setting directs air through the
windshield vents. This setting is used to remove fog or
ice from the windshield.

3-3 Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has air conditioning, the heater/air
conditioning control panel will look like this.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the control panel regulates
the fan speed. It has four speeds.
To increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise. To
decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. To turn the
fan off, turn the mode knob on the far right all the way
counterclockwise.Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel is used to adjust
the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger
compartment of your vehicle.
Turn the knob toward the red area for warmer air.
Turn the knob toward the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The knob on the right side of the control panel is used to
select the direction of the air flowing into the vehicle.
(Maximum Air Conditioning): Turn the right
knob to maximum air conditioning for maximum
cooling. This setting puts the system in the recirculation
mode and helps to maximize your air conditioner's
performance and your vehicle's fuel economy. This
setting also cools the air the fastest. After the vehicle's
interior reaches a comfortable temperature, turn the
knob clockwise to place the air conditioning system in
the regular air conditioning mode.
(Air Conditioning): This setting is used for
normal cooling on hot days. It cools outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel vents.