2003 GMC Sierra Owners Manual

Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ................... 2-58 ............... vi ......... 7-3

......................... Model Reference MyGMLink.com ............................

New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-21 ...................... Noise Control System, Tampering 5-60 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 5-124

Odometer ........................... Off -Road Recovery ............ Oil

................... 3-32 ................... 4-18

Engine ............................ Pressure Gage ........................................

............... 5-17 3-47 ......................................... 3-60 .... 3-61 1-32 7-3

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OIL LIFE RESET OIL PRESSURE LOW Older Children, Restraints Online Owner Center

Onstar@ Personal Calling ................................. Onstar@ Services ............................................ Onstar@ Steering Wheel Controls ...................... Onstar@ System ............................................. Onstar@ Virtual Advisor .................................... Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off

Paved Roads .............................................. Other Warning Devices ...................................... Outlet Adjustment ................................... Outside

2-62 2-61 2-62 2-61 2-62

4-21 3-6 3-23, 3-29

Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... Convex Mirror ............................................. Curb View Assist Mirrors .............................. Heated Mirrors ............................................ Manual Mirrors ............................................ Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... Power Mirrors ............................................. West Coast-Type Mirrors ..............................

2-59 2-57 2-60 2-60 2-60 2-57 2-59 2-58 2-58 Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ................... 2-59 Overdrive Disable ........................................... 3-48 Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmissions) ........... 2-29 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) .......................................

Owners, Canadian Owner’s Information ........................................

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5-36 ii 7-11

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P

Park (P)

Shifting Into ............................................ ............................................ Shifting Out of

Parking

Brake ........................................................ Over Things That Burn .................................

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission

2-45 2-48

2-44 2-49

Playing a Specific Loaded

Compact Disc ............................................

3-107 Playing the Radio ................... 3-69, 3.72, 3-83, 3-98 Power

Accessory Outlets ........................................ .................................................. Door Locks Electrical System ....................................... Lumbar Controls ........................................... Seat ............................................................ Steering Fluid .............................................

3-18 2-9 5-1 11 1-4 1-4 5-44 .................................................... 2-16 Power Steering ........................................... 4-12 4-92 Power Winches ...... 2-10

..........................................

....

QUADRASTEERTM ......................................... Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

4-14 ......... 1-14

.......................

Park (P) Mechanism Check

6-15 Parking on Hills .............................. .... 4-87 Windows Parking Your Vehicle ................................... 2-48 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-1 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-16 Part D . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 6-18 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-21 ..................... Passenger Air Bag Indicator 2-54, 2-57 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ................... 3-36 .............................. 3-67 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR Passenger Sensing System 1-74 ... Passing ................................................. 4-1 8. 4-85 ...................................................... 2-20 Passlock@ Payload ......................................................... 4-58 ..................................... Personalization Button 3-54 .................... 4-65 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-92 Playing a 3-106

Radio Messages Radios

....................

.. 3.80. 3.94.

Compact

Disc

................

..... 3.71. 3.77,

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3-89 3-68 AM-FM 3-69 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-123 ................ 3-125 Care of Your CD and DVD Player Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-124

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Radios (cont.)

DAB Radio Antenna System Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... ............................................ Radio with CD Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ Rear Seat Audio ........................................ Data Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Systems (RDS) ........................................

........................ 3-125 3-82 3-71 3-96 3-120

Setting the Time for Radios without Radio

Data Systems (RDS)

................................ Theft-Deterrent .......................................... Understanding Reception ............................

3-68

3-68 3-1 21 3-1 23

RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED

...........................

(Allison Transmission Only)

3-61 ............... 3-76, 3-88, 3-102 5-57 4-1 2 2-1 3 1-29 3-120 3-120 3-1 11 1-8, 1-9

RDS and DAB Messages Rear Axle ...................................................... Locking ...................................................... Rear Doors .................................................... Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... ........................................... Rear Seat Audio ............................... Rear Seat Audio Controls Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... Rear Seat Operation Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1-26 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-26 Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors

(Extended Cab and Crew Cab) ......................

...............................

(Crew Cab Models)

......................................

1-46

Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors

(Extended Cab Models)

................................

1-44

Rear Window Defogger ............................ Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

3-23, 3-28

Rearview Mirror. Automatic Dimming with

Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-54 Onstar@. Compass and Temperature Display ..... 2-52 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-52 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5 ............................. 4-53 Recreational Vehicle Towing REDUCED BRAKE POWER ............................. 3-64 ........................... REDUCED ENGINE POWER 3-61 Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models ............. 1-68 Remote Alarm .................................................. 2-5 Remote Control ............................................. 3-1 14 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System. Operation ............ 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the

Spare Tire ..................................................

5-92 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-85 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-70 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-50 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..... 1-80 Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government .................................. General Motors ........................................... United States Government .............................. Restraint System Check ...................................

7-10 7-10 7-9 6-12 Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a

Crash .....................................................

1-80

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Restraint Systems

................... 1-79 Checking ..................... Replacing Parts ....................................... 1-80 Restraints. Head ............................................... 1-7 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-23 RFA # BATTERY LOW .................................... 3-67 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-24 Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor

(All Models) ................................................

1-43 ............. 3-67

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) Roadside

Assistance Program .......................................

7-6 ................... 4-51 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-50

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ............................................

3-32

...... 5-105 Care of ................................... Center Passenger Position ............................ 1-24 Driver Position ............................................ 1-1 6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-1 4 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... .................................

Rear Seat Passengers

1-29 1-26

Safety Belts (cont.)

Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-24 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-23 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1-10 Safety Chains ................................................. 4-84 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-7 Seats

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Head Restraints ........................................ Heated Seats ............................................... Manual ........................................................ Memory ..................................................... Power Lumbar .............................................. Power Seats ................................................. Rear Seat Operation ............................... Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... Seatback Latches .......................................... Secondary Latch System ................................. Securing a Child Restraing

1-7 1-5 1-3 2-67 1-4 1-4 1-8, 1-9 1-5 1-7 5-87

Center Front Seat Position ...................

. 1-54

Securing a Child Restraint

Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-52 ................... 1-49 Designed for the LATCH System Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-49 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-54 3-60

Select Button .................................................

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Service ...........................................................

5-3

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your

.......................................

Vehicle .....................................................

5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 3-44 Engine Soon Light Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-1 0 SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER ............................. 3-63 SERVICE 4WD ............................................... 3-63 SERVICE AIRBAG .......................................... 3-61 ........................... SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER 3-62 ............................. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM 3-62 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-1 0 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-10 .............................. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL 3-63 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ..... 3-76, 3-87, 3-102 Setting Preset Stations ............ 3-70, 3-74, 3-85, 3-99 Setting the Time

Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ......... 3-68 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..... 3-68 Setting the Tone (BassTTreble) ......... 3-70, 3-74, 3-85, 3-1 00 ..................................... Sheet Metal Damage 5-107 Shift Speeds .................................................. 2-34 (P) ....................................... 2-45 Shifting Into Park Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-48 ..................................... Single Stage Air Bags 1-66 Single Stage vs . Dual Stage Air Bags ................ 1-65 Six-Speed (VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAXTM

6600 V8 Engines) .......................................

2-32

Skidding ........................................................ 4-20 Snow Plow .................................................... 4-59 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-40 Spare Tire Check ............................................ 6-12 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems .................... 5-1 03 Specifications. Capacities ............................... 5-1 20 Speedometer .................................................. 3-32 Starter Switch Check ....................................... 6-13 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-23 Starting Your V8 Engine .................................. 2-24 Steering ........................................................ 4-12 Steering and Suspension Inspection .................. 6-16 ..... 4-13 Steering in Emergencies ...................... Steering Tips .................................................. 4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-122 Step-Bumper Pad ........................................... 4-94 Stereo RCA Jacks ......................................... 3-1 16 Storage Areas ................................................ 2-63 Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-66 Center Overhead Console ............................. 2-63 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-63 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-66 Glove Box .................................................. 2-63 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-99 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-50 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ..................... 2-65 Swing-Out Windows ........................................ 2-17

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Tachometer ......................... ........ 3-32 Tailgate .......................... ........................ 2-13 Tailgate Removal ............................................ 2-1 4 Taillamps ....................................................... 5-67 Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) ........................ 5-70 Tampering With Noise Control System

Prohibited ................................................... Temperature and Compass Display .................... Temperature Display ........................................ Testing the Alarm ......................................... Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................ Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ Passlock@ ................................................... Throttle System Inspection ............................... Tilt Wheel ........................................................ Tire Inflation Check ......................................... Ti res .............................

5-60 2-52 2-55 2-1 9 3-1 21 2-1 8 2-1 8 2-20 6-1 7 3-7 6-1 1 .............. 5-72, 5-107 Buying New Tires 5-78 Chains ....................................................... 5-82 .................................... Changing a Flat Tire 5-84 Dual Tire Operation ..................................... 5-74 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-83 Inflation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-73 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-74 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-79

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Tires (cont.)

....

the Instrument Panel ............................

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .................... Wheel Replacement When It Is Time for New Tires

...... 5-80 ...... 5-80 ...... 5-77 ......... ................. 2-25 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater Top of 5-104 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-42 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-43 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............... 2-47 .................. 4-83 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ........... 2-29 Tow/Haul Mode (Automatic Transmission) Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-48 3-48 Tow/Haul Mode, Overdrive Disable .................... Towing

.................................. Power Take-Off (PTO) Recreational Vehicle ..................................... Towing a Trailer .......................................... Your Vehicle ...............................................

Traction

Assist System (TAS) ...................................... Manual Selectable Ride ................................ Off Light ................................................. .............................

...

TRACTION ACTIVE Trailer

Recommendations ....................................... 4-65 4-84 4-88 4-89

Trailer Brakes ................................................. Trailer Wiring Harness ..................................... Trailer Wiring Harness Package ........................

4-92 4-53 4-66 4-53

4-9 4-11 3-41 3-65

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

(Allison Transmission Only)

Transfer Case ................................................ Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive)

Inspection ...................................................

6-1 7

........................... 3-66 5-58

Transmission

..................................

Fluid. Automatic 5-25, 5-28 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-31 Temperature Gage ....................................... 3-43 Up-Shift Light .............................................. 3-39 3-66 2-26 2-30

..................................... TRANSMISSION HOT Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit

Repair Manual

............................................

7-10 Transportation Options ............. .................. 7-8 Trip Information Button .................................... 3-51 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-32 Truck-Camper Loading Information .................... 4-63 Signals .......................... Turn and Lane Change 3-8 3-63 TURN SIGNAL ON ......................................... Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-86

Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-15 Underhood Fuse Block ................................... 5-1 15 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-1 23 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-79 United States ................................................... 7-4 Up-Shift Light .................................... ...... 3-39 Using Cleaner on Fabric ................................ 5-103 Using Song List Mode ................................... 3-109 Using the Recovery Hooks ............................... 4-51

Vehicle

Control ......................................... Damage Warnings ........................................... Loading ...................................................... Parking Your ............................................... Symbols .........................................................

.... 4-5 iv 4-56 2-48 iv

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-1 10 Service Parts Identification Label .................. 5-1 10

Vehicle Personalization

Memory Seat

......................... Vehicle Storage ...................... Video Screen Vinyl ........................................ Visors .................................. Voltmeter Gage

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, ............. 2-67 ............. 5-50 ........ 3-1 14 .... 5-104 ...... 2-17 3-39

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Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ................ 3-30 Warnings

3-60 3-6 3-6 ... III iv 5-105 6-1 2 4-68 4-83 5-20 5-48 5-22 5-34, 5-45, 5-46, 5-57

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... Other Warning Devices .................................. Safety and Symbols ......................................... Vehicle Damage ..............................................

Washing Your Vehicle .................................... Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... Weight of the Trailer ........................................ Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ What to Add .................................................. What to Do with Used Oil ................................ What to Use .......................... Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... Replacement ............................................... When to Add Engine Oil .................................. When to Change Engine Oil

5-80 5-80 5-19

(GM Oil Life SystemTM) ................................

5-21 When to Check ...................................... 5-31, 5-73 .................... When to Check and Change 5-25, 5-28 to Use ..................... When to Check and What 5-32 When to Check Lubricant ................................. 5-57 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-45

When You Are Ready

to Leave After Parking on

a Hill ......................................................... Where to Put the Restraint ............................... Why Safety Belts Work ................ Windows .......................................

4-88 1-41 ............ 1-11 ........ 2-15 2-16 2-16 2-17 5-106 3-9 5-46 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ................ 6-11 Windshield Wiper

Manual .................................................. Power ........................................................ Swing-Out Windows ..................................... Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................... Windshield Washer ........................................... Fluid ..........................................................

Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-71 5-1 11 Fuses ...................................................... 3-9 4-46 6-12

Windshield Wipers ............................................ Winter Driving ................................................ Wiper Blade Check .........................................

XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System XMTM Satellite Radio Service ..........................

.............. 3-125 3-123

Your Vehicle and the Environment .......................

6-2

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