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GMC 2003 Sonoma Owner's Manual (428 pages)
Brand:
GMC
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Automobile
| Size: 3.04 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Model Reference
6
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Seats and Restraint Systems
9
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Manual Lumbar
10
Power Seats
10
Heated Seats
11
Power Lumbar
11
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
13
Seatback Latches
14
Rear Seats
15
Rear Seat Operation
15
Jump Seat
16
Safety Belts
17
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Driver Position
23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Center Passenger Position
30
Right Front Passenger Position
30
Lap Belt
32
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
33
Rear Seat Passengers (Crew Cab)
33
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
39
Child Restraint Systems
43
Top Strap
48
Top Strap Anchor Location
49
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
52
Crew Cab
52
Extended Cab (Jump Seat)
54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
55
Air Bag System
61
Where Are the Air Bags
63
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
65
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
65
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
65
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
66
Air Bag off Switch
67
Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models
67
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Restraint System Check
72
Checking Your Restraint Systems
72
Features and Controls
75
Keys
76
Remote Keyless Entry System
78
Battery Replacement
80
Doors and Locks
81
Door Locks
81
Power Door Locks
82
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
82
Lockout Protection
84
Rear Door Security Locks
84
Leaving Your Vehicle
85
Third Door
85
Windows
87
Power Windows
88
Express down Window
88
Window Lockout
88
Sliding Rear Window
89
Sun Visors
89
Swing-Out Windows
89
Theft-Deterrent Systems
90
Testing the Alarm
91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
92
Ignition Positions
92
New Vehicle Break-In
92
Starting Your Engine
94
Automatic Transmission
94
Key Release Button
94
Retained Accessory Power (Rap
94
Manual Transmission
95
Starting Your Vortec™ 2200 L4 Engine
95
Engine Coolant Heater
96
Starting Your Vortec™ 4300 V6 Engine
96
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
97
Automatic Transmission Operation
98
Manual Transmission Operation
101
Shift Speeds
102
Parking Brake
105
Shifting into Park (P)
106
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
107
Parking Your Vehicle
108
Torque Lock
108
Shifting out of Park (P)
108
Engine Exhaust
109
Parking over Things that Burn
109
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
110
Mirrors
111
Manual Rearview Mirror
111
Time Delay
111
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
111
Cleaning the Photocells
111
Cleaning the Mirror
111
Outside Manual Mirror
112
Outside Power Mirrors
112
Outside Convex Mirror
113
Outside Heated Mirrors
113
Storage Areas
114
Glove Box
114
Overhead Console
114
Installing a Garage Door Opener
114
Temperature and Compass Display
116
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
118
Driver Information Center (DIC)
118
Front Storage Area
120
Assist Handles
121
Garment Hooks
121
Luggage Carrier
122
Bed Rails
123
Sunroof
124
Manually Closing the Sunroof
125
Vehicle Personalization
126
Section 3 Instrument Panel
127
Instrument Panel
127
Instrument Panel Overview
128
Hazard Warning Flashers
130
Other Warning Devices
131
Tilt Wheel
131
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
132
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
132
Flash-To-Pass Feature
133
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
133
Windshield Washer
134
Windshield Wipers
134
Cruise Control
135
Exterior Lamps
138
Automatic Headlamp System
139
Lamps on Reminder
139
Daytime Running Lamps
140
Fog Lamps
141
Interior Lamps
141
Instrument Panel Brightness
141
Exit Lighting
142
Dome Lamp
142
Front Map Lamps
142
Battery Rundown Protection
143
Accessory Power Outlets
143
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
144
Climate Controls
145
Climate Control System
145
Directing the Airflow
146
Defogging and Defrosting
148
Outlet Adjustment
148
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
149
Instrument Panel Cluster
150
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
152
Speedometer and Odometer
152
Safety Belt Reminder Light
152
Trip Odometer
152
Air Bag Readiness Light
153
Air Bag off Light
154
Charging System Light
155
Voltmeter Gage
156
Up-Shift Light
156
Brake System Warning Light
157
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
158
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
158
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
159
If the Light Is on Steady
160
If the Light Is Flashing
160
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
161
Oil Pressure Gage
162
Security Light
163
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
163
Check Gages Warning Light
164
Fuel Gage
164
Low Fuel Warning Light
165
Audio System(S)
166
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
166
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
167
AM-FM Radio
167
Finding a Station
168
Setting Preset Stations
168
Radio Messages
169
Radio with CD
170
Using Rds
173
Finding a Pty Station
173
Rds Messages
174
Playing a Compact Disc
175
Compact Disc Messages
176
Radio with Cassette and CD
177
Playing a Cassette Tape
182
Cassette Tape Messages
184
Radio with Six-Disc CD
186
Setting Preset Ptys
191
Using Song List Mode
195
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)
197
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
197
Understanding Radio Reception
198
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
198
Care of Your Cds
199
Care of Your CD Player
199
Fixed Mast Antenna
199
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
201
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
202
Defensive Driving
202
Drunken Driving
202
Control of a Vehicle
205
Braking
206
Anti-Lock Brake System
207
Braking in Emergencies
208
Locking Rear Axle
208
Steering
209
Power Steering
209
Steering Tips
209
Steering in Emergencies
210
Off-Road Recovery
211
Passing
211
Loss of Control
213
Before You Go Off-Roading
214
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
214
Environmental Concerns
215
Traveling to Remote Areas
216
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
216
Scanning the Terrain
217
Driving on Off-Road Hills
218
Approaching a Hill
218
Driving Uphill
219
Driving Downhill
221
Driving Across an Incline
222
Stalling on an Incline
224
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
225
Driving in Water
226
Maintenance Schedule
227
Driving at Night
227
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
229
Driving through Flowing Water
231
Driving through Deep Standing Water
231
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
232
City Driving
232
Freeway Driving
233
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
234
Highway Hypnosis
235
Hill and Mountain Roads
236
Winter Driving
238
Driving on Snow or Ice
239
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
240
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
242
Using the Recovery Hooks
243
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
243
Towing
245
Towing Your Vehicle
245
Recreational Vehicle Towing
245
Dinghy Towing
246
Dolly Towing
247
Loading Your Vehicle
249
Add-On Equipment
251
Truck-Camper Loading Information
252
Trailer Recommendations
254
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
254
Towing a Trailer
254
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
255
Weight of the Trailer
255
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
258
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
258
Trailer Brakes
259
Safety Chains
259
Driving with a Trailer
260
Backing up
260
Making Turns
260
Following Distance
260
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
261
Driving on Grades
261
Parking on Hills
261
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
262
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
263
Service
265
Doing Your Own Service Work
265
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
266
Fuel
266
Gasoline Octane
266
Gasoline Specifications
267
California Fuel
267
Additives
268
Fuels in Foreign Countries
268
Filling Your Tank
269
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
271
Service and Appearance Care
272
The Hood
272
Checking Things under the Hood
272
Hood Release
272
Engine Compartment Overview
274
Engine Oil
277
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
278
When to Add Engine Oil
278
Engine Oil Additives
280
When to Change Engine Oil
280
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
282
Automatic Transmission Fluid
283
When to Check and Change
283
How to Check
284
Checking the Fluid Level
285
How to Add Fluid
286
Manual Transmission Fluid
287
Hydraulic Clutch
288
When to Check and What to Use
288
Engine Coolant
289
How to Check and Add Fluid
289
What to Use
290
Adding Coolant
291
Checking Coolant
291
Engine Overheating
292
Radiator Pressure Cap
292
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
293
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
294
Cooling System
295
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
299
Engine Fan Noise
302
Power Steering Fluid
303
Windshield Washer Fluid
304
Adding Washer Fluid
304
Brakes
305
Brake Fluid
305
Checking Brake Fluid
306
What to Add
306
Brake Wear
307
Brake Pedal Travel
307
Battery
308
Brake Adjustment
308
Replacing Brake System Parts
308
Vehicle Storage
309
Jump Starting
309
Four-Wheel Drive
314
Rear Axle
314
Front Axle
315
Bulb Replacement
316
Halogen Bulbs
316
Headlamps
316
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System
316
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System
318
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
319
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
319
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
320
Taillamps
321
Replacement Bulbs
322
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
322
Tires
324
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
325
Tire Inspection and Rotation
326
When It Is Time for New Tires
327
Buying New Tires
328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
329
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
330
Wheel Replacement
330
Used Replacement Wheels
331
Tire Chains
332
If a Tire Goes Flat
332
Changing a Flat Tire
333
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
334
Removing Wheel Covers
336
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
342
Compact Spare Tire
345
Appearance Care
346
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
346
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
346
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
347
Using Cleaner on Fabric
347
Cleaning Vinyl
348
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
348
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
348
Cleaning Leather
348
Cleaning Wood Panels
348
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
349
Care of Safety Belts
349
Weatherstrips
349
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
350
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
350
Finish Care
350
Washing Your Vehicle
350
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
351
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
351
Sheet Metal Damage
352
Finish Damage
352
Cleaning Tires
352
Underbody Maintenance
352
Chemical Paint Spotting
352
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
353
Vehicle Identification
354
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
354
Service Parts Identification Label
354
Electrical System
355
Add-On Electrical Equipment
355
Headlamps
355
Windshield Wiper Fuses
355
Power Windows and Other Power Options
355
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
355
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
356
Capacities and Specifications
362
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
363
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
365
Introduction
366
Maintenance Requirements
366
Maintenance Schedule
366
Your Vehicle and the Environment
366
How this Section Is Organized
367
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
368
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
368
Selecting the Right Schedule
369
Short Trip/City Intervals
369
Short Trip/City Definition
369
Long Trip/Highway Definition
370
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
370
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
371
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
382
Engine Oil Level Check
390
At each Fuel Fill
390
At Least Once a Month
390
Tire Inflation Check
390
Cassette Tape Player Service
390
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
390
Engine Coolant Level Check
390
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
390
At Least Twice a Year
391
Automatic Transmission Check
391
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
391
Weatherstrip Lubrication
391
Wiper Blade Check
391
Spare Tire Check
391
Manual Transmission Check
391
At Least Four Times a Year
392
At Least Once a Year
392
Starter Switch Check
392
Tailgate Lubrication Service
392
Body Lubrication Service
392
Key Lock Cylinders Service
392
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
393
Underbody Flushing Service
394
Engine Cooling System Inspection
395
Exhaust System Inspection
395
Fuel System Inspection
395
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
395
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
395
Brake System Inspection
396
Throttle System Inspection
396
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
396
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
397
Part E: Maintenance Record
399
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
401
Customer Assistance Information
402
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
402
Online Owner Center
404
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
404
Customer Assistance Offices
404
All Overseas Locations
405
P.O. Box
405
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
406
Roadside Assistance Program
406
Courtesy Transportation
408
Canadian Roadside Assistance
408
Plan Ahead When Possible
408
Transportation Options
409
Reporting Safety Defects
410
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
410
Additional Program Information
410
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
411
Service Manuals
411
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
411
Service Publications Ordering Information
411
Current and Past Model Order Forms
412
Owner's Information
412
Service Bulletins
412
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GMC 2003 Sonoma Owner's Manual (434 pages)
Brand:
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| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 21.38 MB
Table of Contents
The Gmc Sonoma Owner Manual2003
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Table of Contents
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Seats and Restraint Systems
8
Front Seats
10
Rear Seats
16
Safety Belts
18
Child Restraints
38
Air Bag System
62
Restraint System Check
73
Features and Controls
76
Keys
77
Doors and Locks
82
Windows
88
Theft-Deterrent Systems
91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
93
Mirrors
112
Storage Areas
115
Vehicle Personalization
125
Section 3 Instrument Panel
128
Instrument Panel
128
Instrument Panel Overview
129
Audio System(S)
130
Hazard Warning Flashers
131
Other Warning Devices
132
Horn
132
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
133
Exterior Lamps
139
Interior Lamps
142
Accessory Power Outlets
144
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
145
Climate Controls
146
Climate Control System (Climate Control)
146
Outlet Adjustment
150
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
151
Instrument Panel Cluster
152
Speedometer and Odometer
154
Trip Odometer
154
Tachometer
154
Safety Belt Reminder Light
154
Air Bag Readiness Light
155
Air Bag off Light
156
Charging System Light
157
Voltmeter Gage
158
Up-Shift Light
158
Brake System Warning Light
159
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
160
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
160
Climate Controls
130
Service
161
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
161
Fuel
163
Oil Pressure Gage
164
Security Light
165
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
165
Check Gages Warning Light
166
Fuel Gage
166
Low Fuel Warning Light
167
Audio System(S)
168
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
168
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
169
AM-FM Radio
169
Radio with CD
172
Radio with Cassette and CD
179
Radio with Six-Disc CD
188
Theft-Deterrent Feature
198
(RDS Radios)
199
Understanding Radio Reception
199
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
199
Care of Your Cds
201
Care of Your CD Player
201
Fixed Mast Antenna
201
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
202
Driving Your Vehicle
202
Drunken Driving
203
Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle
203
Control of a Vehicle
206
Braking
207
Locking Rear Axle
209
Steering
210
Off-Road Recovery
212
Passing
212
Loss of Control
214
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
215
Driving at Night
228
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
230
City Driving
233
Freeway Driving
234
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
235
Highway Hypnosis
236
Hill and Mountain Roads
237
Winter Driving
239
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
243
Recreational Vehicle Towing
246
Towing
246
Towing Your Vehicle
246
Loading Your Vehicle
250
Truck-Camper Loading Information
253
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
255
Towing a Trailer
255
Trailer Recommendations
255
Section 5 Service and Appearance
264
Checking Things under the Hood
264
Service
266
Doing Your Own Service Vvork
266
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
267
Fuel
268
Gasoline Octane
268
Gasoline Specifications
268
California Fuel
269
Additives
269
Fuels in Foreign Countries
269
Filling Your Tank
270
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
272
Checking Things under the Hood
273
Engine Oil
278
Engine Air Cleanedfilter
283
Automatic Transmission Fluid
284
Manual Transmission Fluid
288
Hydraulic Clutch
289
Engine Coolant
290
Radiator Pressure Cap
293
Engine Overheating
293
Cooling System
296
Power Steering Fluid
304
Windshield Washer Fluid
305
Brakes
306
Battery
309
Jump Starting
310
Rear Axle
315
Four-Wheel Drive
316
Front Axle
317
Bulb Replacement
318
Halogen Bulbs
318
Headlamps
318
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
320
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
321
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
322
Taillamps
323
Replacement Bulbs
323
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
324
Tires
327
Tire Inspection and Rotation
329
When It Is Time for New Tires
330
Buying New Tires
331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
333
Wheel Replacement
333
Tire Chains
335
If a Tire Goes Flat
335
Changing a Flat Tire
336
Compact Spare Tire
348
Appearance Care
349
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
349
Care of Safety Belts
352
Weatherstrips
352
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
352
Sheet Metal Damage
354
Finish Damage
354
Underbody Maintenance
355
Chemical Paint Spotting
355
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
355
Vehicle Identification
357
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
357
Service Parts Identification Label
357
Electrical System
358
Add-On Electrical Equipment
358
Headlamps
358
Windshield Wiper Fuses
358
Power Windows and Other Power Options
358
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
358
Capacities and Specifications
364
Capacities and Specifications
365
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
366
Section Maintenance Schedule
368
Introduction
369
Maintenance Requirements
369
Maintenance Schedule
369
Your Vehicle and the Environment
369
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
371
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
371
Selecting the Right Schedule
372
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
374
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
384
At each Fuel Fill
392
At Least Once a Month
392
At Least Four Times a Year
394
At Least Once a Year
394
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
397
Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
397
Exhaust System Inspection
397
Fuel System Inspection
397
Engine Cooling System Inspection
398
Throttle System Inspection
398
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
398
Brake System Inspection
398
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
399
Part E: Maintenance Record
401
Customer Assistance Information
404
Customer Assistance Information
405
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
405
Online Owner Center
407
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
407
Customer Assistance Offices
407
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
408
Roadside Assistance Program
409
Courtesy Transportation
411
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
413
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
414
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
414
Service Publications Ordering Information
414
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
392
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