2003 GMC SIERRA DENALI flat tire

GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
This program, available to
qualified applicants, can
reimburse you up to
$1,000 toward aftermarket
driver or passenger
adaptive equipment you
may require for your
vehicle (hand controls,
wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.).
This program can also provide you with free resource
information, such as area driver assessment centers and
mobility equipment installers. The program is available
for a limited period
of time from the date of vehicle
purchase/lease. See your dealer for more details or call
the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. All TTY users
call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance Program
GMC’s Roadside Assistance Provides stranded owners
with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the
nearest GMC dealer or the following special
services:
Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be
covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair
or replacement of tire).
Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer
to get to the nearest service station (up to
$5.00)
will be covered.
Jump Start: No-start situations which require a battery
jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will be
covered at no charge
if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be
covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Towing Sewice: Towing to the nearest GMC
dealer for warranty related disablements will be
covered.
7-5

Driving Through Flowing Water ..................... 4-32
Driving with a Trailer
....................................... 4-56
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
.......... 3-18
E
Easy Exit Seat .................... .... 2-43
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-95
Electrochromic Mirror Operation
........................ 2-28
Maintenance Programs
................................. 3-40
Air CleanedFilter
......................................... 5-1 9
Battery
....................................................... 5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-38
Coolant
...................................................... 5-24
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-17
Coolant Temperature Gage
........................ 3-36
Cooling System Inspection
......................... 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-1 2
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-26
Fan Noise
.................................................. 5-36
Oil
............................................................. 5-13
Overheating
................................................ 5-27
Starting
...................................................... 2-1 6
Emissions
Inspection and
Engine ENGINE COOLANT HOT
................................. 3-54
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-10
Engine Hour Meter Display
............................... 3-26
Engine
Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled
Engine
Oil Additives
........................................ 5-17
Engine Oil Level Check
................................... 6-10
Entry Lighting
......................... ............. 3-15
Maintenance
................................................. 6-5
ENGINE OVERHEATED
.................................. 3-54
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons
...... ......... 2-38
Exit Lighting
............................... ............. 3-15
Express-Down Windows
................................... 2-11
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-29
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-11
F
FabridCarpet ................................................. 5-87
Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-19
Filter
Finding
a PTY Station
(RDS, XMTM and DAB)
................................. 3-67
Finding a Station
............................................ 3-64
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-89
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-91
Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................ 3-84
Flash-To-Pass Feature
....................................... 3-6
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-68
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-69

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

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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