2003 GMC YUKON Steering

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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Locks (cont.)
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-21
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-64
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-53
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-55
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-109
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-16
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-16
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-15
Fuel System Inspection................................6-15
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.............6-11
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-15
PartD-Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-17
PartE-Maintenance Record........................6-19Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-15
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-16
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-72
Making Turns.................................................4-70
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-48
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-14
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-58
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands)....................................................... 7-4
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display
...........................2-43
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display
.............2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................2-40
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
.................2-47
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
........................2-46
Outside Convex Mirror
.................................2-48
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
...................2-47
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................2-48
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-47
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-47
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-46
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-109
O
Odometer......................................................3-39
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-19
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-51
OIL PRESSURE LOW .....................................3-65
Older Children, Restraints................................1-44
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-49
OnStar®Services............................................2-49
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls......................2-50
OnStar®System.............................................2-48
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-49
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-22Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-25, 3-31
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-47
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-46
Convex Mirror.............................................2-48
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-47
Heated Mirrors............................................2-48
Manual Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-47
Power Mirrors.............................................2-46
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-47
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-29
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-11
P
Panel Doors...................................................2-13
Park (P)
Shifting Out of............................................2-37
Parking
Brake........................................................2-34
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park
(P) Mechanism Check..................................6-14
Parking on Hills..............................................4-71
Park(P)
Shifting Into................................................2-35
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Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-15
PartD-Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-17
PartE-Maintenance Record...........................6-19
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.....................2-43, 2-45
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-40
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-69
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-81
Passing.................................................4-20, 4-69
Passlock
®......................................................2-18
Personalization Button.....................................3-57
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-93
Playing a Compact Disc.................3-83, 3-95, 3-106
Playing a Specific Loaded
Compact Disc............................................3-107
Playing the Radio...................3-72, 3-76, 3-86, 3-99
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-20
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-97
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-5
Seat ............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows
....................................................2-15
Power Steering
...............................................4-14
Power Winches
..............................................4-74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
.............2-51
Q
QUADRASTEER™..........................................4-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-27
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............3-75, 3-85, 3-98
Radio Messages.............................3-74, 3-80, 3-90
Radios..........................................................3-71
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-72
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-124
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-125
Care of Your CDs and DVDs .......................3-125
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-85
Radio with CD............................................3-75
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-98
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-120
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-72
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-122
Understanding Reception............................3-123
RDS Messages.............................3-79, 3-89, 3-103
REAR ACCESS OPEN ....................................3-67
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-33
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls...........................3-35
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-32
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SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-70
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).....3-79, 3-89, 3-102
Setting Preset Stations..........3-73, 3-77, 3-87, 3-100
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-72
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-71
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)....................3-73, 3-78, 3-87, 3-100
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-94
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-35
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-37
Side Impact Air Bags.......................................1-77
Skidding........................................................4-21
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-41
Spare Tire.....................................................5-88
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-90
Specifications, Capacities...............................5-106
Speedometer..................................................3-39
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-11
Split Bench Seat (60/40).................................... 1-9
Stabilitrak
®, All-Wheel Drive..............................2-31
Stabilitrak®System.........................................4-12
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-70
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-70
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-34
Starter Switch Check
.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine
.......................................2-20
Steering
........................................................4-14Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-15
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-15
Steering Tips..................................................4-14
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-122
Step-Bumper Pad...........................................4-74
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-117
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-54
Convenience Net.........................................2-56
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-54
Front Storage Area......................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-54
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-55
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-56
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-52
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-57
Supplemental Brake Assist System...................... 4-9
T
Tachometer....................................................3-39
Taillamps.......................................................5-57
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-40
Temperature Display........................................2-43
Testing the Alarm............................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-122
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
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When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-19
When to Check..............................................5-61
When to Check and Change............................5-23
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-50
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-38
When to Inspect.............................................5-21
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on
a Hill .........................................................4-72
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-53
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-24
Windows.......................................................2-14
Manual......................................................2-14
Power ........................................................2-15
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-39
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-11
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-59
Fuses........................................................5-97Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-47
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-12
X
XM™Radio Satellite Service
(USA Only).................................3-75, 3-85, 3-98
XM™Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-126
XM™Satellite Radio Service
(United States Only)...................................3-123
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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