2003 GMC SAFARI coolant level

93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
❑Change engine oil andlter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).(See footnote #.)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
96,000 Miles (160 000 km)
❑Change engine oil andlter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).(See footnote #.)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-58for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
❑Change engine oil andlter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).(See footnote #.)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
❑Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.
❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
❑If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service
conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t
changed your automatic transmissionuid, change
both theuid andlter.
❑Change transfer caseuid.
❑Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
❑Drain,ush and rell cooling system (or every
60 months since last service, whichever occursrst).
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-25for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and
pressure cap.An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An Emission
Control Service.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specied to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever anyuids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuelfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-25for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washeruid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the properuid if necessary. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inated to the correct pressures.
Don’t forget to check your spare tire. SeeTires on
page 5-57for further details.
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-86
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-85
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-85
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-85
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-32
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Battery.......................................................5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-30
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-29
Cooling System Inspection............................6-32
Cover........................................................5-17
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-20
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-27
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-27Entry Lighting.................................................3-15
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-37
Except Cargo Vans.................................1-38, 1-47
Exit Lighting...................................................3-15
Express-Down Window....................................2-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-34
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finding a Station....................................3-38, 3-41
Finish Care....................................................5-80
Finish Damage...............................................5-82
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-49
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-64
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-65
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer
......................................5-37
FM
...............................................................3-49
Following Distance
..........................................4-37
Front Axle
......................................................5-49
Front Doors
..................................................... 2-8
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