2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Owners Manual

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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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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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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Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-67
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-93
Playing a Compact Disc.................3-83, 3-95, 3-105
Playing a Speci®c Loaded
Compact Disc............................................3-107
Playing the Radio...................3-72, 3-76, 3-86, 3-99
Power Steering...............................................4-13
Power Winches..............................................4-94
Power...........................................................3-19
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-109
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-42
Windows....................................................2-16
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Q
QUADRASTEERŸ..........................................4-15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............3-75, 3-85, 3-98
Radio Messages.............................3-74, 3-80, 3-90
Radios..........................................................3-71AM-FM Radio.............................................3-72
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-123
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-124
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-124
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-85
Radio with CD............................................3-75
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-98
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-120
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-72
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-72
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-121
Understanding Reception............................3-123
RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED (Allison
Transmission
žOnly).....................................3-67
RDS Messages.............................3-79, 3-89, 3-102
Rear Axle......................................................5-55
Locking......................................................4-13
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Doors....................................................2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-29
Rear Seat Audio Controls...............................3-120
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-120
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-111
Rear Seat Operation...................................1-8, 1-9
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
(Extended Cab and Crew Cab)......................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-26
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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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Six-Speed (VORTECŸ 8100 V8 and
DURAMAXŸ 6600 V8 Engines)...................2-31
Skidding........................................................4-21
Snow Plow....................................................4-61
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-42
Spare Tire Check............................................6-13
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems....................5-101
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-118
Speedometer..................................................3-35
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-35
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-14
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-22
Starting Your V8 Engine..................................2-23
Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-17
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-13
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-122
Steering........................................................4-13
Step-Bumper Pad...........................................4-97
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-117
Storage Areas................................................2-64
Center Console Storage Area........................2-65
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-64
Front Storage Area......................................2-65
Glove Box..................................................2-64
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack
and Tools...................................................5-93Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-52
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Supplemental Brake Assist System...................... 4-9
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-17
T
Tachometer....................................................3-35
Tailgate Removal............................................2-14
Tailgate.........................................................2-13
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)........................5-67
Taillamps.......................................................5-65
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-54
Temperature Display........................................2-56
Testing the Alarm............................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-121
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
Passlock
ž...................................................2-19
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-18
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-70
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-12
Tires.............................................................5-69
Buying New Tires........................................5-74
Chains.......................................................5-78
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