2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual Filling Your Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor is highly ¯ammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, ¯ames a

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether using
the hook located on the inside of the ®ller door.To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
{CAUTION:
If you get fue

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been l

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a ®re. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake ¯uid, windshield washer and
other ¯uids,

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on
the secondary hood release located near the
center of the grill.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ®ller caps are
on properl

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the VORTECŸ 5300 V8 engine (VORTECŸ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), youll
see the following:
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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23.
B. Coolant Surge Tank. See
Cooling System on
page 5-36.
C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See
Engine Air Clean

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual When you open the hood on the VORTECŸ 8100 V8 engine youll see the following:
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