2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO service

Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-109
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-109
Electrochromic Mirror Operation................2-54, 2-57
Electronic Transfer Case..................................2-41
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-51
ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-66
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-12
Engine Hour Meter Display...............................3-35
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-19
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled
Maintenance................................................. 6-5
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-12
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-66
Engine..........................................................5-21
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Battery.......................................................5-47
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-49
Compartment Overview................................5-10
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-47
Coolant......................................................5-30
Cooling System Inspection............................6-17
Exhaust.....................................................2-51
Fan Noise..................................................5-41
Oil .............................................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-33Engine (cont.)
Starting......................................................2-22
Entertainment System....................................3-125
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-125
DVD Distortion..........................................3-122
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Environmental Concerns..................................4-25
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Express Down Windows..................................2-16
Extended Cab and Crew Cab...........................1-50
Extended Cab................................................1-53
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter.............................................................5-21
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finding a PTY Station
(RDS and XMŸ).......................3-78, 3-88, 3-101
Finding a Station....................3-73, 3-76, 3-86, 3-99
Finish Care..................................................5-104
Finish Damage.............................................5-106
Five-Speed (VORTECŸ 4300 V6 and
4800 V8 Engines)........................................2-30
Five-Speed (VORTECŸ 6000 V8 Engine)...........2-29
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-125
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Inspection (cont.)
Steering and Suspension..............................6-17
Throttle System...........................................6-18
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive)......................................6-18
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive).....................................................6-18
Instrument Panel Brightness Control..................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-110
Instrument Panel.............................................3-34
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-48
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-14
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)........2-21
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-67
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-15
Lamps...........................................................3-14
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lap Belt........................................................1-25
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-16
LATCH System...............................................1-47
Child Restraints...........................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-49
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-7
Leaving Your Vehicle With
the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission Only).......................2-48
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)...............3-67
Light.............................................................3-37
Air Bag Off .................................................3-37
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-45
Battery Warning..........................................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-44
Cruise Control.............................................3-52
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-52
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-54
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Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-49
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-53
Traction Off................................................3-46
Up-Shift.....................................................3-43
Listening to a DVD................................3-97, 3-110
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-24
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-58
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-13
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Lock-Out Switch.............................................2-17
Locks............................................................. 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-21
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-67
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-54
Lumbar........................................................... 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-4M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-121
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-12
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-12
At Least Once a Month................................6-12
At Least Once a Year..................................6-14
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-13
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).......................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-18
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-17
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-17
Fuel System Inspection................................6-17
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-12
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-17
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . 6-19
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-22
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-17
Throttle System Inspection............................6-18
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Oil ................................................................5-16
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-51
Older Children, Restraints................................1-31
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-63
OnStaržServices............................................2-63
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-64
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-62
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-63
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-22
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-24, 3-32
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-60
Outside.........................................................2-61
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-61
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-59
Convex Mirror.............................................2-62
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-61
Heated Mirrors............................................2-62
Manual Mirrors............................................2-59
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-61
Power Mirrors.............................................2-60
West Coast-Type Mirrors..............................2-59
Overdrive Disable...........................................3-53
Overdrive Disable
(Allison Transmission
ž) .................................2-28
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-33Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-10
P
Park (P)........................................................2-46
Shifting Into................................................2-46
Shifting Out of............................................2-49
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-16
Parking on Hills..............................................4-88
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-49
Parking.........................................................2-44
Brake........................................................2-44
Over Things That Burn.................................2-50
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-12
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-17
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-19
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-22
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.....................2-56, 2-58
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-40
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-76
Passing.................................................4-19, 4-86
Passlock
ž......................................................2-19
Payload.........................................................4-60
Personalization Button.....................................3-58
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-26
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-24
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Safety Chains.................................................4-85
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-27
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-7
Seat............................................................... 1-7
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Seats.............................................................. 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-66
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-8, 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-7
Secondary Latch System.................................5-96
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-55
Center Front Seat Position............................1-55
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-52
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-49
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-50
Right Front Seat Position......................1-55, 1-58Select Button.................................................3-64
SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER.............................3-69
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-69
SERVICE AIRBAG..........................................3-68
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER...........................3-68
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-68
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Manuals............................................... 7-9
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-69
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-49
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-9
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).....3-79, 3-89, 3-102
Setting Preset Stations..........3-73, 3-77, 3-87, 3-100
Setting the Time.............................................3-72
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-72
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-72
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)....................3-73, 3-77, 3-87, 3-100
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-105
Shift Speeds..................................................2-32
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-46
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-49
Single Stage Air Bags.....................................1-69
Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Air Bags................1-68
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U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-16
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-113
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-123
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-75
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-43
Using Cleaner on Fabric................................5-101
Using Song List Mode...................................3-109
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-53
V
Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-108
Number (VIN)............................................5-108
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-109
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-66
Memory Seat..............................................2-66
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-48
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-58
Parking Your...............................................2-49
Symbols......................................................... iv
Video Screen................................................3-113
Visors...........................................................2-17
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-42
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-33
Warnings.......................................................3-65
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-65
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-103
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-13
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-84
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-70
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Add..................................................5-46
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-20
What to Use..................................5-31, 5-43, 5-55
Wheels..........................................................5-76
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-76
Replacement...............................................5-76
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-19
When to Check and Change....................5-23, 5-26
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-30
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-55
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-42
When to Check......................................5-28, 5-70
When to Inspect.............................................5-21
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on
a Hill.........................................................4-89
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-41
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-11
Windows.......................................................2-15
Manual......................................................2-15
Power........................................................2-16
Swing-Out Windows.....................................2-17
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-12
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-43
Windshield Wiper............................................5-68
Blade Replacement......................................5-68
Fuses......................................................5-109
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-48
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-13X
XMŸ Radio Satellite Service
(USA Only).................................3-75, 3-85, 3-98
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-125
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service
(48 Contiguous US States)..........................3-123
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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