2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO air condition

If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
An overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition,
can indicate a serious problem. For more information,
see
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54.
If you get an engine overheat warning and don't have a
low coolant condition, but see or hear no steam, the
problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when you:
·Climb a long hill on a hot day.
·Stop after high speed driving.
·Idle for long periods in traffic.
·Tow a trailer. See ªDriving on Gradesº under
Towing a Trailer on page 4-68.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. If you have an air conditioner and it's on, turn it off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the window as necessary.3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N);
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while
driving ± AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
Xor
DRIVE (D) for automatic transmissions.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.
If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive
normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there's still no sign of steam, push down the
accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast
as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while
you're parked. If you still have the warning,
turn off the
engine and get everyone out of the vehicleuntil it
cools down. Also, see ªOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Modeº listed previously in this section.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
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6. Then replace the
pressure cap. Be sure
the pressure cap is
hand-tight and
fully seated.Engine Fan Noise
Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When
the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide
more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving
conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is
not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and
reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer
towing and/or high outside temperatures, the fan
speed increases as the clutch more fully engages. So
you may hear an increase in fan noise. This is
normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission
slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling
system functioning properly. The fan will slow down
when additional cooling is not required and the clutch
disengages.
You may also hear this fan noise when you start the
engine. It will go away as the fan clutch partially
disengages.
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Temperature ± A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci®ed indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly in¯ated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underin¯ation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
®nish should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair
expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials avaliable from your dealer. Larger areas of
®nish damage can be corrected in your dealer's
body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ¯oor pan and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.At least every spring, ¯ush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before being ¯ushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs ®rst.
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Fuses Usage
SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps
4WSVent Solenoid
Canister/Quadrasteer Module
Power
RR HVAC Not Used
AUX PWRAuxiliary Power Outlet Ð
Console
IGN 1 Ignition Relay
PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module
ETC/ECMElectronic Throttle Control,
Electronic Brake Controller
IGN EInstrument Panel Cluster, Air
Conditioning Relay, Turn
Signal/Hazard Switch, Starter
Relay
RTD Ride Control
TRL B/U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring
PCM BPowertrain Control Module,
Fuel Pump
F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay)
B/U LPBack-up Lamps, Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock
Control SystemFuses Usage
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
HDLP-HI Headlamp High Beam Relay
PRIME Not Used
02B Oxygen Sensors
SIRSupplemental In¯atable
Restraint System
FRT PARKFront Parking Lamps,
Sidemarker Lamps
DRLDaytime Running Lamps
(Relay)
SEO IGN Rear Defog Relay
TBC IGN1 Truck Body Controller Ignition
HI HDLP-LT High Beam Headlamp-Left
LH HID Not Used
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
IPC/DICInstrument Panel
Cluster/Driver Information
Center
HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter
HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right
HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay
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Fuses Usage
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
A/C COMPAir Conditioning Compressor
Relay
RR WPR Not Used
RADIO Audio System
SEO B1Mid Bussed Electrical Center,
Rear Heated Seats,
HomeLink
LO HDLP-LT Headlamp Low Beam-Left
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift
Interlock System
CRANK Starting System
LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right
FOG LP Fog Lamp RelayFuses Usage
FOG LP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn Relay
W/S WASHWindshield Washer Pump
Relay
W/S WASH Windshield Washer Pump
INFOOnStar/Rear Seat
Entertainment
RADIO AMP Radio Ampli®er
RH HID Not Used
HORN Horn
EAP Not Used
TREC All-Wheel Drive Module
SBA Supplemental Brake Assist
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Cooling System
After re®ll, the level must be rechecked. See ªCooling Systemº in the Index.
VORTECŸ 4300 V6 Automatic Transmission 12.6 quarts (11.9 L)
VORTECŸ 4300 V6 Manual Transmission 12.9 quarts (12.2 L)
VORTECŸ 4800 V8 Automatic Transmission 13.4 quarts (12.7 L)
VORTECŸ 4800 V8 Manual Transmission 13.7 quarts (13.0 L)
VORTECŸ 5300 V8 Automatic Transmission 13.4 quarts (12.7 L)
VORTECŸ 5300 V8** Automatic Transmission 14.9 quarts (14.1 L)
VORTECŸ 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission 14.8 quarts (14.0 L)
VORTECŸ 6000 V8* Automatic Transmission 14.4 quarts (13.6 L)
VORTECŸ 6000 V8 Manual Transmission 15.2 quarts (14.4 L)
VORTECŸ 6000 V8* Manual Transmission 14.8 quarts (14.0 L)
VORTECŸ 8100 V8 Manual Transmission 21.1 quarts (20.0 L)
VORTECŸ 8100 V8 Automatic Transmission 20.7 quarts (19.6 L)
* Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler.
** Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner.
Engine Oil With Filter
After re®ll, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the ¯uid is within the proper operating
range. See
Engine Oil on page 5-16.
VORTECŸ 4300 V6 (Vin W) 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
VORTECŸ 4800 V8 ( Vin V) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTECŸ 5300 V8 (Vin T) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTECŸ 6000 V8 (Vin U) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
VORTECŸ 6000 V8 (Vin N) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)
VORTECŸ 8100 V8 (Vin G) 6.5 quarts (6.1 L)
Fuel Tank
Short Bed 26.0 gallons (98 L)
Short-Short Box Crew Cab 26.0 gallons (98 L)
Long Bed 34.0 gallons 128 L
Chassis Cab (pickup Box Delete) 34.0 gallons (128 L)
Chassis Cab 350027.0 gallons
23.0 gallons(102 L) (front)
(87 L) (rear)
Chassis Cab 3500 (California)24.0 gallons
23.0 gallons(90 L) (front)
(87 L) (rear)
Chassis Cab 3500 27.0 gallons (102 L (front)
Chassis Cab 3500 (California) 27.0 gallons (102 L) (front)
Chassis Cab 3500HD23.0 gallons
18.0 gallons(87 L) (front)
(68 L) (rear)
Chassis Cab 3500HD 23.0 gallons (87 L) (front)
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
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