2003 GMC SIERRA DENALI brake light

Audio Systems (cont.)
XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-84
Automatic Headlamp System
............................ 3-1 2
Operation ................................................... 2-1 8
System Check
......................................... 6-12
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-21
Automatic Transmission Check
.......................... 6-1 1
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
B
Backing Up .................................................... 4-57
Battery
.......................................................... 5-42
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-5
Battery Run-Down Protection ............................ 3-1 6
BATTERY NOT CHARGING
............................. 3-54
Battery Warning Light
...................................... 3-33
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-35
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-1 1
Brake Parking
...................................................... 2-22
System Inspection
....................................... 6-1 5
System Warning Light .................................. 3-34
Brake Adjustment
............................................ 5-42
Brake Fluid
.................................................... 5-39
Brake Pedal Travel
......................................... 5-42
Brake Wear
.................................... ....... 5-41
Brakes
.......................................................... 5-39
Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking
in Emergencies
..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
..................................... 2-15
Bulb Replacement
........................................... 5-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp
............................................ 5-56
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps
........................................ 5-53
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-52
Headlamps
................................................. 5-52
Pickup Box Identification and Fender
Marker Lamps
......................................... 5-58
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 5-59
Roof Marker Lamps
..................................... 5-54
Buying New Tires
........................................... 5-64
Taillamps
.................................................... 5-58
C
California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
Canada
........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners
................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specifications
.......................... 5-1 04
Car Washes for QUADRASTEERTM Equipped Vehicles
..................................................... 4-13
Carbon Monoxide
..................... 4-38, 4-51, 2-8, 2-26
Care of
Safety Belts
................................ ..... 5-88
Care
of Your
Cassette Tape Player
................................... 3-83
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Care of Your (cont.)
CD Player
................................ ... 3-84
CDS
.......................................................... 3-84
Cargo Lamp
............................. ... 3-14
CARGO LAMP
ON ....................... ... 3-56
Cassette Tape Messages
................................. 3-73
Cassette Tape Player Service
........................... 6-10
CD Adapter Kits
............................................. 3-74
CD Changer
................................................... 3-78
CD Functions
................................................. 3-80
Center Console Storage Area
........................... 2-39
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
.................. 5-98
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts
............. 1-22
Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-68
Check Cargo Lamp
............................................... 5-56
CHANGE ENGINE OIL .................................... 3-54
Engine Light
.................................... ... 3-38
Check Engine Light
.......................... ... 3-38
CHECK OIL LEVEL
..................................... 3-58
CHECK WASHER FLUID
................................. 3-58
Checking Brake Fluid
...................................... 5-40
Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-26
Checking Engine Oil
........................................ 5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood
...................... 5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-73
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-91 Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems
............................... 1-36
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children
(LATCH System) .......................... 1-43
Older Children ............................................. 1-30
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
LATCH System
........................................ 1-46
Rear Seat Position
................................... 1-48
Outside Seat Position
............................ 1-46
Front Seat Position
................................... 1-50
Top Strap ................................................... 1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................ 1-41
Cigarette Lighter
............................................. 3-17
Where
to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-38
Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-86
Outside
of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-88
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-91
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-88
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
....................... 5-89
Cleaning the Mirror
......................................... 2-30
Climate Control Dual Automatic
..... . 3-18

Headlamps (cont.) Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-52
Pickup Box Identification and Fender
Marker Lamps
......................................... 5-58
Roof Marker Lamps
..................................... 5-54
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-36
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-36
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-55
HomeLink@ Transmitter
.................................... 2-35
Hood Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release
..................................................... 5-1 0
Horn ............................................................... 3-4
How to Add Coolant
to the Coolant
Surge Tank
................................................. 5-32
How
to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-23
How
to Check ........................................ 5-21, 5-62
How to Check Lubricant
................................... 5-50
How to Use This Manual
.............. ......... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-1 3
HomeLink@ Transmitter, Programming
................ 2-35
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
.................. 5-37
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-32
I
if No Steam Is Coming From
Your Engine
................................................ 5-29
If Steam
Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-28
If the Light is Flashing ..................................... 3-39
If the Light is On Steady
................................. 3-39
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
....... 4-42
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-51
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-40
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
...................... 6-13
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
......................... 2-12
infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-32
Inflation
- Tire Pressure ................................... 5-62
inspection Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-15
Brake System
............................................. 6-15
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-14
Fuel System
............................................... 6-14
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-14
Part
C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-14
Steering and Suspension
.............................. 6-14
Cluster
....................................................... 3-25
Overview
..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel
7

Instrument Panel Brightness Control .................. 3-1 5
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............................ 5-96
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-1 5
Interior Plastic Components .............................. 5-87
Introduction Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
...... 6-1 5
J
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-43
Key Lock Cylinders Service
.............................. 6-1 1
Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3
Keys
............................................................... 2-2
Lamps Exterior
...................................................... 3-1 1
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 5
Lamps On Reminder ....................................... 3-12
Lap Belt
............................................. ... 1-23
Lap-Shoulder Belt
......................... , ... 1-13
LATCH System Child Restraints
......... ...................... 1-43 LATCH System (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-46
Leather
......................................................... 5-87
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
.............. ......... 2-24
Light Air Bag
Off ................................. ......... 3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-35
Battery Warning
.......................................... 3-33
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-34
Cruise Control
............................................. 3-41
Low Fuel Warning
................................... 3-42
Malfunction Indicator
................................ 3-38
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
............ 3-30
Safety Belt Reminder
............................... 3-26
Tow/Haul Mode
........................................... 3-41
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-45
Locks Air Bag Readiness
....................... , ........ 3-27
Locking Rear Axle
............................................ 4-8
Door ...................... .................. 2-6
Power Door
.............................................. 2-7
Loss of Control ..............., ............................ 4-15
LOW COOLANT LEVEL
............................... 3-54
Low Fuel Warning Light
................................ 3-42
Lumbar Power Controls
............................................. 1-3
.....

M
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 05
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fi!!
......................................... 6-10
At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10
At Least Once a Year
.................................. 6-1 1
At Least Twice a Year .................................. 6-1 1
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-15
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-1 4
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 ............. 6-10
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-1 4
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
............................................... 6-1 6
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................ 6-1 8
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection
............... 6-14
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-59
Fuel
System Inspection
................................ 6-14
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Making Turns
................................................. 4-57
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-38
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-5
Memory Seat ................................................. 2-42
..... 3-53
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages ...............
Mexico. Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ................................. 7-4
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@,
Compass and Temperature Display
............. 2-28
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
................. 2-31
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-32
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
................... 2-32
Outside Heated Mirrors
............... ......... 2-32
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
.................... 2-31
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-31
MyGMLink.com
................................................ 7-3
New Vehicle Break-In
.........................
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ....
..... 2-15
.... 5-105
Odometer ...................................................... 3-26
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-13
Oil Engine
....................................................... 5-13
Pressure Gage
............................................ 3-40
OIL LIFE RESET
............................................ 3-54
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
............................................. 5-77
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-59
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
.............................................. 1-73
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government
.............................. 7-9
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-38
Restraint System Check
................................... 6-1 1
Removing
the Spare Tire and Tools
................... 5-70
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
....... 2-38
Checking Your Restraint Systems
................... 1-73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a
Crash ..................................................... 1 -73
Checking
.................................................... 1-73
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-73
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-1 6
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts
...... 1-22
Right Front Passenger Position
Top Strap Anchor
........................................ 1-41
Roadside
Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-27
Restraint
Systems
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-6
RFA# BATTERY LOW
..................................... 3-60
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
................... 4-43
S
Safety Belt
Safety Belts Reminder
Light
........................................ 3-26
Care of
.................................................. 5-88
Center Passenger Position
............................ 1-22
Driver Position
............................................ 1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................ 1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
......................... 1-27
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-24
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols
.............................. iii
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-21
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-56
Scheduled Maintenance
.................................. 6-5
Seats
Head Restraints
....................... , ................. 1-6
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-3
Memory
..................................................... 2-42
Power Lumbar
.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats
................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation
...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-4
Secondary Latch System
................................. 5-74
12

Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position
............................ 1-48
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-46
Rear Outside Seat Position
........................... 1-46
Select Button
................................................. 3-53
Service
........................................................... 5-3
Vehicle
..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work
................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-38
Publications Ordering Information
................... 7-10
Right Front Seat
Position
.............................. 1-50
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your
SERVICE
4 WHEEL STEER ............................. 3-58
SERVICE 4WD
............................................... 3-56
SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION
........................... 3-56
SERVICE AIRBAG
.......................................... 3-55
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER
........................... 3-55
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
............................. 3-55
Service Bulletins
............................................. 7-1 0
Service Manuals ............................................. 7-10
Setting the Time
............................................. 3-61
Sheet Metal Damage
.................................... 5-91
Shifting Into Park (P)
.................................... 2-23
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
....................... 3-67
Setting Preset Stations
.................................... 3-65
Setting the Tone (Bassnreble)
.......................... 3-66
Shifting Out of Park (P)
................................... 2-25 Skidding
........................................................ 4-1 5
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-32
Spare Tire
..................................................... 5-85
Spare Tire Check
............................................ 6-11
Specifications. Capacities
............................... 5-1 04
Speedometer .................................................. 3-26
Starter Switch Check
....................................... 6-12
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-16
Steering
.......................................................... 4-9
Steering and Suspension Inspection
.................. 6-14
Steering in Emergencies
.................................... 4-9
Steering Tips
................................................... 4-9
Center Console Storage Area
.... ............ 2-39
Cupholder(s)
............................................... 2-39
Glove Box
.................................................. 2-39
Steering
Wheel Controls, Audio
......................... 3-81
Storage Areas
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools ............... 5-83
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
...................... 4-42
Sun Visors
..................................................... 2-12
Swing-Out Windows
........................................ 2-11
Tachometer
................................................ 3-26
Tailgate
........................................................... 2-8
Tailgate Removal
.............................................. 2-9
13

Taillamps ....................................................... 5-58
Temperature and Compass Display
.................... 2-28
Testing the Alarm
............................................ 2-14
Theft.Deterrent. Radio
..................................... 3-81
Theft-Deterrent Systems
................................... 2-1 3
Content Theft-Deterrent
................................ 2-1 3
Passlock@
................................................... 2-1 4
Tilt Wheel
........................................................ 3-4
Tire Inflation Check
......................................... 6-10
Tires
..................................................... 5.61. 5-90
Buying New Tires
........................................ 5-64
Chains
....................................................... 5-68
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-69
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-68
Inflation
- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-62
Inspection and Rotation
................................ 5-62
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-85
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-67
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-67
When It
Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-64
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-18
Tonneau Cover
............................................ 2-39
Top of the Instrument Panel
.......... ........ 5-87
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-41
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-25
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-55 Tow/Haul
Mode
............................................... 2-21
Tow/Haul Mode Light
....................................... 3-41
Towing Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-45
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-51
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-45
TRACTION ACTIVE
.................................... 3-58
Trailer Recommendations
....................................... 4-50
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-56
Trailer Wiring Harness
..................................... 4-60
Transfer Case
................................................ 5-49
Transmission Fluid, Automatic
.......................... ......... 5-21
Temperature Gage
....................................... 3-36
TRANSMISSION HOT
..................................... 3-59
Transmission Operation, Automatic
.................... 2-18
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
............................................ 7-10
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Trip Information Button
....................... ..... 3-44
Trip Odometer
................................................ 3-26
Truck-Camper Loading Information
.................... 4-48
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.......................... 3-5
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-57
Two-Tiered Loading
......................................... 4-47
TURN
SIGNAL ON
......................................... 3-56
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