2003 GMC YUKON DENALI engine

Comfort Controls ............................................. 3-1 9
Compact Disc Messages
.................................. 3-71
Compass Calibration
....................................... 2-33
Compass Variance
.......................................... 2-32
Content Theft-Deterrent
......................... .... 2-16
Control of a Vehicle
......................... ......... 4-5
Convenience Net ............................................ 2-44
Coolant Engine Temperature Gage
............................ 3-36
Heater, Engine
............................................ 2-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
............................. 5-25
Cooling System
.............................................. 5-28
Cruise Control
................................................ 3-10
Cruise Control Light
......................... ....... 3-41
Cupholder(s)
....................................... .... 2-42
Current and Past Model Order Forms
......... 7-1 1
Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation
.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance
Off ices ........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors .... 7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
.............................................. 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States
Government
.............................................. 7-9
Compact
Disc Changer Errors
.......................... 3-85 Customer Assistance Information
(cont.)
Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information
.... 7-10
Daytime Running Lamps
.................................. 3-14
Defensive Driving
............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting
................................. 3-24
Delayed Locking
............................................... 2-9
Doing Your Own Service Work
........................... 5-3
Dome Lamps
................................................. 3-16
Door
Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks
......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-10
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-12
Driver Position, Safety Belt
..................................... 1-30
DRIVER DOOR AJAR
..................................... 3-56
Driver Information Center (DIC)
......................... 3-43
DIC Operation and Displays
.......................... 3-43
DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-52
At Night
..................................................... 4-28
City
........................................................... 4-32
Defensive
..................................................... 4-2
Drunken
....................................................... 4-2
Locks
.......................................................... 2-8
Driving
4

Driving (cont.)
Freeway
....................... ............ 4-33
Hill and Mountain Roads
..., ................... 4-35
In Rain and on Wet Roads
....................... 4-29
winter ........................................................ 4-37
Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-54
Driving on Snow or Ice
.................................... 4-38
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
............... 4-31
Driving Through Flowing Water
......................... 4-31
DVD Driving with a Trailer
....................................... 4-53
Care
of Your ............................................... 3-88
Care
of Your DVD Player ............................. 3-89
Cleaning the Video Screen
........................... 3-89
Distortion .................................................... 3-86
Rear Seat Entertainment System
................... 3-72
DVD Player
.................................................... 3-72 Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-17
Battery
....................................................... 5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-38
Coolant ...................................................... 5-22
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage
........................... 3-36
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-12
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-29
Fan Noise
.................................................. 5-33
Oil
............................................................. 5-13
Overheating
................................................ 5-25
Starting
...................................................... 2-19
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction
Indicator Check
........................................... 6-11
ENGINE COOLANT HOT
................................. 3-53
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-10
Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-16
Engine Oil Level Check
................................... 6-10
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats
.............. 1-7
Engine
Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled
Maintenance
................................................. 6-5
ENGINE OVERHEATED
.................................. 3-53
Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen
........................... 3-89
DVD Distortion
............................................ 3-86
Entry Lighting
................................................. 3-16
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons
.............................. 2-41
E
Easy Exit Seat ............................................... 2-48
Electrical System
............................................ 5-87
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-87
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-87
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-87
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-87
Electrochromic Mirror Operation
................ 2-32
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
....................................... .... 3-40
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Exit Lighting ........................................ 3-16
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-47
Exterior Lamps
......................... ~ ~ ................ 3-1 3
FabricKarpet
...
Engine Air Cleaner ..............................
Finding a P TY Station (RDS and XMTM) .....
Filter
Finding a Station
....................................
F
....
Finish Care
Finish Damage
................................
Fixed Mast Antenna .........................
Flash-to-Pass ...................................
Flat Tire .........................................
Flat Tire, Changing ..........................
Fluid
Automatic Transmission
.................
Power Steering ............................
Windshield Washer .......................
-
.....................................
..
.....
...
.... 5-78
.... 5-17
.... 3-63
.... 3-61
.... 5-81
.... 5-83
.... 3-89
...... 3-8
.... 5-63
............. 5-63
.......... 5-20
.......... 5-34
.......... 5-34
FM Stereo
..................................................... 3-87
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-1 5
Folding the Seatback ....................................... 1-17
Folding the Seatbacks
............................. 1-12, 1-22
Folding the Seatbacks (60/40 Split Bench Seat) .... 1-9
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-53
Footnotes
........................................ ......... 6-5
Front Axle
.................................... ... 5-47 Frontal
Air Bags
...................................... 1-77
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.......................... 5-6
Gasoline Octane
....................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5
System Inspection ....................................... 6-14
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container
..................... 5-9
Gage
............................. .................... 3-42
Low Warning Light
....................................... 3-42
Fuel Information Button
.................................... 3-45
FUEL LEVEL LOW
......................................... 3-55
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-87
Windshield Wiper
......................................... 5-87
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature
............. .... 3-36
Fuel
...................................................... 3-42
Oil Pressure
........................................... 3-40
Speedometer
.......................................... 3-30
Tachometer
............................................. 3-30
Transmission Temperature
......................... 3-37
Voltmeter Gage ....................................... 3-34
Garage Door Opener
....................................... 2-38
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Gasoline Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-40
Glass surfaces 3-o~
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-42
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................... 7-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
rn r nn ...............................................
H
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-5
Head Restraints
........................................... 1-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
.................... 3-8
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-49
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps
........................................ 5-50
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-49
Headphones
................................................... 3-77
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-4
Heating
......................................................... 3-23
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-35
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-52
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming
.................. 2-38
HomeLinkO Transmitter
............................ 2-38
Hood Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release
..................................................... 5-1 0
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How
to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...... 5-29
How
to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-22
How
to Check ........................................ 5-20, 5-56
How to Check Lhrizzri-it ................................... 5-48
How
to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-34
How
to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-30
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-31
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-26
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
....... 4-41
If You Do Decide To Pull
A Trailer ..................... 4-48
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
........................... 4-39
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-18
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
...................... 6-13
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
......................... 2-15
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-50
Inflation -- Tire Pressure ..................... ..... 5-55
Inspection
Brake System
............................................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-14
Fuel System
............................................... 6-14
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-14
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Inspection (cont.)
Instrument Panel
Steering
and Suspension
...............
Cluster ......................... .....................
Overview ..............................................
Instrument Panel Brightness ............................
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...........................
Interior Lamps ...............................................
Interior Plastic Components .............................
Introduction
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
.....
. 6-14
. 3-29
... 3-4
. 3-16
. 5-88
. 3-16
. 5-79
. 6-14
Jump Starting
........................ 5-40
Key Lock Cylinders Service
........ ........... 6-1 1
Keys
........................................................... 2-3
Keyless
Entry System
....................................... 2-4
L
Lamps
Exterior
...................................................... 3-1 3
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 6
Lamps On Reminder
....................................... 3-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt
........................................... 1-31 LATCH
System
Child Restraints
........................................... 1-61
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-63
Leather
......................................................... 5-79
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
................................ 3-56
Liftgate/LiftgIass
.............................. ........ 2-13
Liftglasdliftgate
.............................. .... 2-13
Light Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
...... 2-27
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-31
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-35
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-34
Charging System
..................................... 3-33
Cruise Control
................. ................ 3-41
Low Fuel Warning
................................... 3-42
Malfunction Indicator
................................ 3-38
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
............ 3-32
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-30
Security
..................................................... 3-41
Tow/Haul Mode
........................................... 3-42
Traction
Off ................................................ 3-36
Listening
to a DVD ..................................... 3-72
Loading Your Vehicle
................................... 4-44
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-13
Locks Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-9
Door
........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-13
Power Door
.................................................. 2-9
8

Locks (cont.) Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-1 0
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-1 2
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-15
LOW COOLANT LEVEL .................................. 3-53
Low Fuel Warning Light
................................... 3-42
Lumbar Luggage Carrier
.............................................. 2-42
Power Controls
..................................... 1-4
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 5-98
Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill
......................................... 6-10
At Least Once a Month
................................ 6-10
At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-1 1
At Least Twice a Year .................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................ 6-1 4
Fuel System Inspection
............. ............ 6-14
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 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Part C
. Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-14
Part D
. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-15
Part E
. Maintenance Record ........................ 6-17
Scheduled MainteEance
................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection ............... 6-14
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-55
Making Turns
................................................. 4-54
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-38
Matching Transmitter(s)
to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6
Message Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Using
Your
................................................... 6-4
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-47
DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-52
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
US .
Virgin Islands) ............................................... 7-4
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@,
Compass and Temperature Display
............. 2-31
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
............................................. 2-35
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-35
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-34
MyGMLink.com
................................................ 7-3
9

........... 3-30
....... 4-13
New
Vehicle Break-In
...................................... 2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............ 5-98
0
Odometer ................................
Oil Off-Road Recovery
............
Engine .............. .............. 5-13
Pressure Gage
.......... .................. 3-40
OIL LIFE RESET ............................................ 3-53
OIL PRESSURE LOW
..................................... 3-53
Older Children. Restraints
................................ 1-48
Online Owner Center
........................................ 7-3
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-37
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-36
Onstar@ Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 2-37
Onstar@ System
............................................. 2-36
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
.................................... 2-37
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off
Paved Roads .............................................. 4-1 6
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-25
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist
............................................. 2-35
Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-34
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-35 Outside
(cont.)
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-34
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
..... 5-25
Owners. Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information
........................................ 7-11
P
Park (P)
Parking Shifting Out
of
............................................ 2-28
Brake
........................................................ 2-25
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-29
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park
(P) Mechanism Check
.................................. 6-13
Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-55
Park( P)
Shifting Into
................................................ 2-26
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-10
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-14
Part
D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-15
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................... 6-17
Passenger Air Bag Indicator
............................. 2-33
Passenger Sensing System
.......................... 1-81
PASSENGER
DOOR AJAR ........ ............ 3-56
Passing
............................................. 4-13, 4-53
Passlock@
...................................................... 2-17
Personalization Button
..................................... 3-47
Passenger
Air Bag Status Indicator
................... 3-32
10

Personalization. Climate Controls ...................... 3-27
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Compact Disc
................................... 3-70
Playing
the Radio ........................................... 3-60
Power Playing
a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-68
Accessory Outlets
........................................ 3-1 7
Electrical System ......................................... 5-87
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-34
Power Steering
............................................... 4-1 1
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ............. 2-38
Puddle Lamps
................................................ 3-15
Door Locks
.................................................. 2-9
Lumbar Controls
........................................... 1-4
Seat
............................................................ 1-3
Windows
.................................................... 2-1 5
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-1 0
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-29
Radio Messages
............................................. 3-65
Radios
.......................................................... 3-58
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-87
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
.................. 3-89
Care of Your CD Changer
............................ 3-88
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
........................ 3-88 Radios (cont.)
CD Changer
........................................... 3-83
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-59
Rear Seat Audio
.......................................... 3-81
Settirig the Time
.......................................... 3-58
Theft-Deterrent
............................................ 3-85
Understanding Reception
.............................. 3-87
RDS Messages
.............................................. 3-64
Reading Lamps
.............................................. 3-17
REAR ACCESS OPEN
.................................... 3-54
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear Axle
...................................................... 5-48
Climate Control System
............................ 3-25
Door Security Locks
................................ 2-12
Heated Seats
........................................... 1-8
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...................... 1-44
Seat Armrest
.......................................... 2-44
Seat Audio
............................................. 3-81
Seat Audio Controls
................................. 3-81
Seat Entertainment System
....................... 3-72
Seat Operation
......................................... 1-7
Storage Area
.......................................... 2-44
Window Defogger
.................................... 3-24
Seat
Outside Passenger Positions
............. 1-41
Seat Passengers, Safety Belts
.................. 1-41
Rearview Mirror. Automatic Dimming with
Onstar@. Compass and Temperature Display
..... 2-31
Reclining Seatbacks
.......................................... 1-5
Reclining the Seatbacks
................................... 1-22
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-44
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
........................... 3-53
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