Document Outline

• The 2003 GMC Sierra Owner Manual ÛD
  • Canadian Owners
  • How to Use This Manual
  • Index
  • A CAUTION:
  • "O
    • Modei Reference
• Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
• Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
• Front Seats
  • 1\/lanu3l Seats
  • Power Sems * *
  • Power Lumbar
  • Reclining Seatbacks
  • A CAUTION:
    • Head Restraints
    • Seatback Latches
  • Rear Seats
    • Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear Seat
    • Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)
  • Safety Belts
    • Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
      • Why Safely Belts Work
      • Questions and Answers About Safety Beits
      • How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
      • Driver Position
      • Lap-Should0r Belt
    • ¿h CAUTION:
    • A CAUTION:
    • A CAUTION:
    • A CAUTION:
      • Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
      • Right Front Passenger Position
      • Center Passenger Position
      • Lap Belt
      • Rear Seat Passengers
      • Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Extended Cab and Crew Cab)
      • Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
      • Safety Belt Extender
  • Child Restraints
    • Older Children
    • Infants and Young Children
    • A CAUTION:
      • Child Restraint Systems
      • Where to Put the Restraint
      • A CAUTION:
      • Top Strap
      • Top Strap Anchor Location
      • Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor (All Models)
      • Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors {Extended Cab Models)
      • Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Crew Cab Models)
      • Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
      • Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
      • Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
      • Extended Cab and Crew Cab
      • Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
      • Crew Cab
      • Extended Cab
      • Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
      • Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    • A CAUTION:
  • Air Bag Systems
    • A CAUTION:
      • Where Are the Air Bags?
      • When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
      • Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Air Bags
      • Dual Stage Air Bags
      • Seat Position Sensors
      • Single Stage Aîr Bags
      • What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
      • How Does an Afr Bag Restrain?
      • What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
      • Air Bag Off Switch
      • Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models
      • Passenger Sensing System
      • Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    • A CAUTION:
      • Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
  • Restraint System Check
    • Checking Your Restraint Systems
      • Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
• Section 2 Features and Controls
  • Keys
    • Remote Keyless Entry System
    • Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
  • Doors and Locks
    • Power Door Locks
    • Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    • Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cabs)
    • Lockout Protection
    • Rear Doors
    • Tailgate
• Windows
  • Manual Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Lock*Ou1 Switch
  • Swing-Out Windows
  • Sun Visors
  • Theft-Deterrent Systems
    • Content Theft-Deterrent
    • Passlock®
• starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  • New Vehicle Break-in
  • Ignition Positions
  • Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
  • Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
  • Mamiat Transmission
  • Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission
  • starting Your V8 Engine
  • Engine Coolant Heater
  • To Use ttie Engine Coofant Heater
  • Autoniratic Transmission Operation
  • Tovv/Haul Mode (AutOTtïatic Transmission)
  • Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmissions)
  • Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed {VORTEC 6DD0 V8 Engine)
  • Shift Speeds
  • Four-Wheel Drive
  • Manual Transfer Case
  • Automatic Transfer Case
  • Electronic Transfer Case
  • Parking Brake
  • Shifting Into Park (P)
  • Д CAUTION:
  • Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
  • Д CAUTION:
    • Running Your Engine Whiie You Are Parked
  • A CAUTION:
  • A CAUTION:
  • Mirrors
    • Manual Rearview Mirror
    • Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar‘^1 Compass and Temperature Display
    • Compass Variance
    • Compass Calibration
    • Cleaning the Mirror
    • Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Oispiay
    • Ternperature Disptay
    • EJec tro chromic Mirror Operation
    • Compass Operation
    • Compass Calibration
    • Compass Variance
    • Outside Manual Mirrors
    • Outside Power Foidaway Mirrors
    • Outside Automatic Dim,ming Mirror
    • Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
    • Outside Heated Mirrors
    • OnStar® Personal Calling
    • OnStaj® Virtual Advisor
    • OnStaf^ Steering Wheel Controls
• storage Areas
  • Giove Box
  • Cupholider(s)
  • Center Overhead Console
  • Sunglasses Storage Compartment
  • Front Storage Area
  • Center Console Storage Area
  • Vehicle Personalization
    • Memory Seat
      • Hazard Warning Flashers
      • Other Warning Devices
      • Horn
      • Turn Sìgnat/Multifunction Lever
        • Cruise Control
        • Exterior Lamps
      • -i)<t
        • Automatic Heacîlamp System
        • Lamps On Reminder
        • Daytime Running Lamps
        • Fog Lamps
        • Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
        • Cargo Lamp
        • Instrument Panel Brightness Control
        • Exit Lighting
        • Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
        • Accessory Power Outlets
        • Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
      • Dual Climate Control System
        • Defogging and Defrosting
        • Rear Window Defogger
        • Outlet Adjustment
      • Dual Automatic Climate Control System
        • Defogging and Defrosting
        • Rear Window Defogger
  • Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
    • Instrument Panel Cluster
    • Speedometer and Odometer
    • Tachometer
    • Safety Belt Reminder Light
    • A CAUTION:
      • A CAUTION:
    • A CAUTION:
      • Voltmeter Gage
      • Up-Shift Light
      • Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
      • Traction Off Light
      • Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light
      • Oil Pressure Gage
      • Cruise Controi Light
      • Tow/Haul Mode Light
      • Four-Wheel-Drive Light
        • Overdrive Disable
      • Fuei Gage
      • Low Fuef Warning Light
  • Driver Infarmation Center (DIC)
    • DIC Operation and Displays
      • Persortafization Button
      • REDUCED ENGINE POWER
      • OIL PRESSURE LOW
      • RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED (Allison Transmission Only)
      • BATTERY NOT CHARGING
      • SERVICE AIRBAG
      • SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
      • SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER
      • REDUCED BRAKE POWER
      • DRrVEB DOOR AJAR
      • PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
      • LER REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)
      • RÍGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)
      • RFA # BATTERY LOW
  • Audio System(s)
    • Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    • Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    • Radio Messages
    • Radio with CD
    • Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    • Finding a PTY Station (RDS, XM™ and DAB)
    • Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
    • RDS and DAB Messages
    • Radio Messages
    • Cpmpact Disc Messages
    • Radio with Cassette and CD
      • Playing the Radio
    • Finding a Station
      • Adjusting the Speakers (Baiance/Fade)
      • Findirtg a PTY Station (RDS, XM™ and DAB)
      • Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
      • Playing a Cassette Tape
      • CD Adapter Kits
      • Playing a Compact Disc
      • Compact Disc Messages
      • Listening to e DVD
      • Radio with Six-Disc CD
      • PEaying the Radio
      • Finding a Station
      • Setting Preset Stations
      • Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
      • Finding a PTY Station (RDS, XM'« and DAB)
      • Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
      • Pfaylng a Compact Disc
      • Playing a Speciftc Loaded CoTfipact Disc
      • Using Song List Mode
      • Compact Disc Messages
      • Listening to a DVD
      • Before You Drive
      • DVD Player
      • Audio Output
      • Rear Seat Audïo (RSA)
    • T heft“ Deter rent Feature
    • Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    • DVD Distortion
    • Understanding Radio Reception AM
      • FM Stereo
      • XM^“ Satellite Radio Service
      • DAB Radio
    • Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
      • Care of Your CDs and DVDs
      • Саге of Your CD and DVD Player
      • Cleaning the Video Screen
      • Fixed Mast Antenna
      • Satellite Radio Antenna System
      • DAB Radio Antenna System
      • Chime Level Adjustment
    • NOTES
• Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
• Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  • Defensive Driving
  • Drunken Driving
  • Control of a Vehicle
  • Braking
    • Anti-fock Brake System
    • Braking In Emergencies
  • Traction Assist System (TAS)
    • Manual Selectable Ride
    • Locking Rear Axle
    • Steering Power Steering
    • Steering Tips
    • Steering in Emergencies
    • QUADRASTEER™
    • Car Washes ior QUADRASTEER™ Equipped Vehicles
    • Off-Road Recovery
    • Passing
    • Loss of Control
    • Skidding
    • Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
    • Driving at Night
    • Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    • Hydroplaning
    • Driving Through Deep Standing Water
    • Driving Through Flowing Water
    • Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    • City Driving
    • Freeway Driving
  • Before Leavin9 on a Long Trip
  • Highway Hypnosis
  • Hill and Mountain Roads
    • Driving on Snow or Ice
    • If You're Caught in a Blizzard
    • II You Are Stuck; In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    • Rocking Your Vehicle To Get ft Out
  • A CAUTION:
• Towing
  • Towing Your Vehicle
  • Recreational Vehicle Towing
    • Dinghy Towing
    • Dolly Towing
  • Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
  • Truck-Camper Loading Information
  • Trailer Recommendations
  • Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
  • Towing a Trailer
    • If You Dp Decide To Pull A Trailer
    • Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    • Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    • Driving with a Trailer
    • FoMowirrg Distance
    • Passing
    • Backing Up
    • Making Turns
    • Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    • When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
    • Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    • Power Winches
  • Power Take-Off (PTO)
    • Step-Bum per Pad
• Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
• Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
  • Service
    • Goodwrench
    • Doing Your Own Service Work
    • Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
• Fuel
  • Gasoline Octane
  • GasoHne Specifications
  • California Fuel
  • Additives
  • Fuels in Foreign Countries
  • Filling Your Tank
  • A CAUTION:
    • Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  • A CAUTION:
  • Checking Things Under the Hood
    • Hood Release
    • Engine Compartment Overview
    • What to Do with Used Oii
    • Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    • A CAUTION:
      • When to Check and Change
      • Manual Transmission fluid
      • How to Check
      • Hydraulic Clutch
      • Engine Coolant
    • Д CAUTION:
    • A CAUTION;
      • Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Overheating
      • Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (VB Engines OnJy)
      • Cooling System
    • A CAUTION:
    • A CAUTION:
      • Engine Fan Noise
        • Power Steering Fluid
        • Windshield Washer Ffuid What to Use
        • Adding Washer Fluid
        • Brakes
        • Brake Fluid
        • Checking Brake Fluid
        • Brake Pedal Travel
        • Brake Adjustment
        • Replacing Brake System Parts
        • Battery
        • Vehicle Storage
    • Д CAUTION;
      • Jump Starting
    • Д CAUTION:
    • A CAUTION:
  • Rear Axle
    • When to Check Lubricant
    • How to Check Lubricant
    • What to Use
  • Four-Wheel Drive
    • Transfer Case
  • Noise Control System
    • Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
    • Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited
  • Bulb Replacement
    • Halogen Bulbs
    • Headlamps
    • Front Turn Signal, Sidernarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    • Roof Marker Lamps
      • Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
      • Pickup Box [dentifrcation and Fender Marker Lamps
      • Taillamps
      • Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
      • Replacement Bulbs
  • Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
    • Tires
    • A CAUTION:
      • Inílation — Tire Pressure
      • When to Check
      • Tire Inspection and Rotation
    • A CAUTION:
      • When It fs Time for New Tires
      • Buying New Tires
      • Wheel Replacement
    • Д CAUTION:
      • Tire Chains
    • ж CAUTION:
      • If a Tire Goes Flat
      • Changing a Flat Tire
    • ¿L CAUTION:
      • Secondary Latch System
      • Remaving itie Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    • CAUTIOM:
    • A CAUTION:
    • A CAUTION:
    • Д CAUTION;
  • Appearance Care
    • Cleaning the Inside o1 Your Vehicle
    • FabricyCarpet
    • Using Cleaner on Fabric
    • Speciai Fabric Cleaning Problems
    • Vinyl
    • Leather
    • Top of the Instrument Panel
    • Interior Plastic Componerits
    • Glass Surfaces
    • Саге ot Safety Belts
    • Weatherstrips
    • Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
      • Washing Your Vehicle
      • Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
      • Finisti Care
      • Windshield and Wiper Blades
      • Atuminum or Chrome-Ptated Wheels
    • Tires
    • Sheet Metal Damage
      • Finish Damage
      • Chemical Paint Spotting
      • GM Vehicle Care/Ap pea ranсe Materials
  • Vehicle Identification
    • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    • Service Parts Identification Label
  • Electrical System
    • Add'On Electrical Equipment
      • Windshieid Wiper Fuses
      • Power Windows and Other Power Options
      • Fuses and Circuit Breakers
        • Instrument Panel Fuse Block
        • Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
        • Untierhood Fuse Block
  • Capacities and Specifications
  • Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
• Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  • Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  • Footnotes
  • Engine Oif and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance
  • 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
  • 22.500 Miles (37 500 km)
  • Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check
  • At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km)
  • At Each Fuel Fill
  • Engine Oil Level Check
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
  • At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check
  • Cassette Tape Player Service
  • At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check
  • Wiper Blade Check
  • Spare Tire Check
  • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check (If Equipped)
  • Weatherstrip Lubrication
  • Manual Transmission Check
  • HydrauMc Clutch System Check
  • At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service
  • Body Lubrication Service
  • Ignition Transmission Lock Check
  • Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  • Exhaust System Inspection
  • Fuel System Inspection
  • steering and Suspension Inspection Engine Cooling System Inspection
  • Throttle System Inspection
  • Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
  • Brake System Inspection
  • Part D; Recom men tied Fluids and Lubricants
• Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
  • Customer Assistance Information
    • Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    • Online Owner Center
    • Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    • Customer Assistance Offices
      • United States
      • Canada
      • All Overseas Locations
      • Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Is Ian ds/Co untries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S- Virgin Islands)
    • GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    • Roadside Assistance Program
      • Canadian Roadside Assistance
      • Transportation Options
      • Additional Program Information
    • Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    • Service Publications Ordering Information
      • Service Manuals
      • Transmisgion, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
      • Service Bulletins
      • Owner's lr>formation
      • Current and Past Model Order Forms
      • Supplement to the 2003 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra Denali Owner’s Manual
      • Passenger Sensing System