2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO light

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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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-18
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-18
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-89
Making Turns.................................................4-86
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-49
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Selectable Ride...................................4-12
Manual Transfer Case.....................................2-34
Manual Transmission Check.............................6-13
Manual Transmission.......................................2-22
Fluid..........................................................5-28
Operation...................................................2-29
Manual Windows............................................2-15
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Memory Seat.................................................2-66
Message.......................................................3-65
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-65
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
Mirrors..........................................................2-56
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-56
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-53Mirrors (cont.)
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-53
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-61
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-59
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-62
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-61
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-62
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-59
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-60
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-61
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-60
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors...................2-59
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-58
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-121
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-19
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-67
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-67
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Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Extended Cab
Models)......................................................1-45
Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors
(Crew Cab Models)......................................1-46
Rear Window Defogger............................3-24, 3-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-56
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
ž, Compass and Temperature Display . . . 2-53
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-53
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-55
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-68
Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models.............1-71
Remote Alarm.................................................. 2-5
Remote Control.............................................3-114
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-81
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-67
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-47
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash.....1-82
Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-8
Restraint System Check...................................6-13
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-81Restraint System Check (cont.)
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-82
Restraint Systems...........................................1-81
Checking....................................................1-81
Replacing Parts...........................................1-82
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-24
Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor
(All Models)................................................1-44
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab).............3-68
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-53
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-52
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-36
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts..................................................5-103
Care of....................................................5-103
Center Passenger Position............................1-24
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-14
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-29
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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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Tires (cont.)
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-79
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-69
Inspection and Rotation................................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-75
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-76
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-73
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-24
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-44
Top Strap......................................................1-42
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)...............2-48
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-84
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-53
Tow/Haul Mode, Overdrive Disable....................3-53
Tow/Haul Mode
(Automatic Transmission)..............................2-28
Towing..........................................................4-95
Power Take-Off (PTO)..................................4-95
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-55
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-68
Your Vehicle...............................................4-55
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-70
Traction.........................................................4-10
Assist System (TAS)....................................4-10
Manual Selectable Ride................................4-12
Off Light.....................................................3-46Traction (cont.)
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-85
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-89
Trailer...........................................................4-67
Recommendations.......................................4-67
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE (Allison
Transmission
žOnly).....................................3-71
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive)
Inspection...................................................6-18
Transfer Case........................................5-54, 5-56
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-70
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-25
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-29
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transmission..................................................5-23
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-23, 5-26
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-28
Temperature Gage.......................................3-47
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-43
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-26
Trip Information Button....................................3-55
Trip Odometer................................................3-35
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-65
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-71
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-87
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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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