2003 GMC SIERRA DENALI fuel additives

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Service ............................................................ 5.3
Doing Your Own Service Work
......................... 5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle
........................................... 5-4
Fuel
................................................................ 5.5
Gasoline Octane
............................................ 5.5
Gasoline Specifications
.................................... 5.5
California Fuel
............................................... 5.6
Additives
....................................................... 5.6
Fuels in Foreign Countries
................. ....... 5.7
Filling Your Tank
......................................... 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 5-9
the Hood
............................................. 5.10
Hood Release
........................................ ,.5-10
Engine Compartment Overview
....................... 5.12
Checking
Things Under
Engine Oil
................................................... 5.13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
................................ 5.19
Engine Coolant
............................................. 5.24
Engine Overheating
....................................... 5.27
Cooling System
............................................ 5.30
Automatic
Transmission Fluid
........................ -5-21
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
.................. 5-27 Engine
Fan Noise
......................................... 5.36
Power Steering Fluid
..................................... 5.37
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................ 5-38
Brakes
........................................................ 5.39
Battery
........................................................ 5.42
Jump Starting
............................................... 5.43
All-Wheel Drive
......................... .............. 5-49
Rear Axle
....................................................... 5-50
Front Axle
...................................................... 5-51
Bulb Replacement
.......................................... 5-52
Halogen Bulbs
.............................................. 5-52
Headlamps
................................................. -5-52
Roof Marker Lamps
...................................... 5-54
Cargo Lamp
............................................. 5-56
Taillamps
..................................................... 5-58
Replacement Bulbs
....................................... 5-59
Front
Turn Signal, Sidemarker
and Daytime
Running Lamps
......................................... 5-53
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Pickup
Box Identification and Fender Marker
Lamps
..................................................... 5-58
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.............. 5-60
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California Fuel
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (see the underhood emission control label),
it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If this fuel is not available
in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may
turn on (see
Malfunction lndicator Lamp on page 3-38 )
and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this
occurs, return
to your authorized GM dealer for
diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused
by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered
by your warranty.
Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
are now required to contain additives that will help
prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming,
allowing your emission control system to work properly.
You should not have
to add anything to your fuel. Gasolines containing
oxygenates, such as ethers and
ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in
your area to contribute
to clean air. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly
if
they comply with the specifications described earlier.
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel
that contains methanol. Don’t use fuel containing
methanol.
It can corrode metal parts in your
fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber
parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under
your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does
not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels
containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and
the performance of the emission control system may
be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer
for service.
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As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the
only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle.
You should look for and use only oils which have the
API Starburst symbol and which are also identified
as SAE 5W-30. If you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 oils,
you can use an SAE IOW-30 oil which has the API
Starburst symbol,
if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C)
or above. Do not use other viscosity grade oils, such as
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50 under any conditions.
Notice: Use only engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
oil can result in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below -20°F
(-29"C), it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely
low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol are all you will need for
good performance and engine protection.
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life SystemTM)
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine
oil and filter. This is based on
engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on
mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage
at which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,
you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary.
A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message will come on.
Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two
times you stop for fuel. It is possible that,
if you are driving
under the best conditions, the oil life system may not
indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year.
However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at
least once a year and at this time the system must be
reset. It is also important to check your oil regularly and
keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5
000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil is changed.
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Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-16
Adding Washer Fluid
....................................... 5-38
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6
Add-on Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-95
Add-on Equipment .......................................... 4-48
Off Light ..................................................... 3-28
Passenger Status Indicator
........................... 3-30
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-27
Air Bag Systems
............................................. 1-57
Bag-Equipped Vehicle
............................... 1-72
Passenger Sensing System
........................... 1-68
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
.............. 3-66
Air Bag
Adding Equipment to Your Air
Air Bag
Off Switch ....................................... 1-64
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
.................... 1-62
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......... 1-72
What Makes an
Air Bag inflate? .................... 1-61
What Will You See After an
Air Bag Inflates?
...................................... 1-62
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
................... 1-61
Where Are the Air Bags?
.............................. 1-59
Air Cleaner/FiIter, Engine
................................. 5-1 9
All Overseas Locations ...................................... 7-4
All-Wheel Drive
............................................... 5-49
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
......................... 2-21
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
.................. 5-90
AM ............................................................ 3-82
Antenna, Fixed Mast
....................................... 3-84
Anti-lock Brake System
..................................... 4-7
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-86
Care of Safety Belts
.................................... 5-88
Antenna,
XMTM Satellite
Radio System ............... 3-84
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning
Light .............. 3-35
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................... 5-91
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
................ 5-86
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
.............. 5-88
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-91
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 5-92
Sheet Metal Damage
................................... 5-91
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-91
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-88
Ashtrays
........................................................ 3-17
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-61
Audio Systems
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-81
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-83
Care of Your CD Player
............................... 3-84
Care of Your CDs
........................................ 3-84
CD Changer
............................................... 3-78
DAB Radio Antenna System
.......................... 3-84
Fixed Mast Antenna
..................................... 3-84
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-62
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
................................ 3-76
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-61
Theft-Deterrent Feature
................................ 3-81
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-82
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Fluid Automatic Transmission
................................ 5-21
Power Steering
........................................... 5-37
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-38
FM Stereo
..................................................... 3-82
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-14
Folding the Rear Seat
....................................... 1-7
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-57
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Front Axle
...................................................... 5-51
Front Reading Lamps
...................................... 3-15
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-42
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-42
System Inspection
....................................... 6-14
Fuel Information Button
.................................... 3-46
FUEL LEVEL LOW
......................................... 3-58
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-95
Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-95
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-36
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-42
Oil Pressure
........................................... 3-40
Speedometer
.......................................... 3-26
Tachometer
................................................. 3-26
Transmission Temperature
............................. 3-36
Voltmeter Gage
........................................... 3-33
Garage Door Opener
....................................... 2-35
Gasoline
Octane
.................................................... 5-5
Specifications
............................................... 5-5
Glass Surfaces ............................................... 5-88
Glove Box
..................................................... 2-39
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
.................................................... 7-5
Gate
Operator and Canadian Programming
........ 2-37
Hazard Warning Flashers
............................... 3-3
Head Restraints
............................................... 1-6
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
.................... 3-6
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-52
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps
........................................ 5-53