2003 GMC YUKON change tire

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
❑Change automatic transmissionfluid andfilter if the
vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
❑Change transfer case uid.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
❑Check rear/front axle uid level and add uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
❑Check rear/front axle uid level and add uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
❑Replace fuel lter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote †.)
❑Replace engine air cleaner lter on vehicles without
a restriction indicator. If equipped with a change
indicator, inspect the indicator. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect the change indicator (if equipped) at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-21for more information.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑Inspect Evaporative Control System. Check all fuel
and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing and condition. Check that the purge valve
works properly, if equipped. Replace as needed.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
❑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 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
❑Inspect engine air cleanerlter or change indicator (if
equipped). If necessary, replace thelter. If vehicle is
driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspectlter or
change indicator (if equipped) at every engine oil
change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21
for more information.An Emission Control Service.
(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 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
❑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 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Replace fuellter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote†.)
❑Replace engine air cleanerlter on vehicles without
a restriction indicator. If equipped with a change
indicator, inspect the indicator. If necessary, replace
thelter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect the change indicator (if equipped) at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-21for more information.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote†.)
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
❑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 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
❑Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.
❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
❑Change automatic transmissionuid andlter if
the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 lbs or if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
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.
❑Except 8.1L V8 Engine: 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 5-26for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system
and pressure cap.An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An Emission
Control Service.
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GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
This program, available to
qualied 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 Service:Towing to the nearest GMC
dealer for warranty related disablements will be
covered.
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specifications..........................5-106
Car Washes for QUADRASTEER™Equipped
Vehicles.....................................................4-19
Carbon Monoxide...................4-47, 4-61, 2-12, 2-38
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-91
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-124
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-125
Your CDs and DVDs ..................................3-125
Cargo Cover..................................................2-57
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-57
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-94
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-11
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-95
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-54
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-100
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-36
Chains, Tires..................................................5-68
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
....................................3-64
Check
Engine Light
...............................................3-48
Check Engine Light
.........................................3-48
CHECK OIL LEVEL
.........................................3-68
CHECK WASHER FLUID
.................................3-68Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-41
Checking Coolant............................................5-28
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-86
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-94
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-50
Infants and Young Children...........................1-46
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-58
Older Children.............................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-64
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front
Seat Position...........................................1-66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-66
Top Strap...................................................1-54
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-55
Where to Put the Restraint
...........................1-53
Chime Level Adjustment
.................................3-126
Cigarette Lighter
.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle
..................................5-89
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................5-92
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-9
Headlamps....................................................5-53
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-53
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-55
Side Identification Marker Lamps...................5-55
Headphones.................................................3-117
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Heating.........................................................3-30
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-44
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-45
Hitches..........................................................4-67
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-51
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-50
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-7
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank......5-34
How to Add Fluid
............................................5-25
How to Check
........................................5-23, 5-61
How to Check Lubricant
...................................5-50How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-39
How to Inspect...............................................5-21
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-40
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-49
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-49
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-52
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-62
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-50
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-46
Inflation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-61
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-16
Engine Cooling System................................6-16
Exhaust System..........................................6-15
Fuel System...............................................6-15
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-15
Steering and Suspension..............................6-15
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-16
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Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-26
Trip Information Button....................................3-54
Trip Odometer................................................3-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON .........................................3-67
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-70
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-14
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-101
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-123
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
United States................................................... 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-67
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-89
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-53
Using Song List Mode...................................3-109
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-53
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-58
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-96Vehicle Identification (cont.)
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-97
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-58
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-44
Video Screen................................................3-113
Visors...........................................................2-15
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-43
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-37
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-92
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-63
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-66
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Add ..................................................5-41
What to Do with Used Oil ................................5-20
What to Use ..................................5-26, 5-39, 5-51
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-66
Replacement...............................................5-66
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
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