Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Manuals

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Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Owner's Manual (556 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 3.86 MB

Section 2 Features and Controls

89
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Features and Controls
  
  4
  - Model Reference
    6
    
    Seats and Restraint Systems
    7
    
    Front Seats
    9
  - Keys
    9
  - Manual Seats
    9
    
    Power Lumbar
    10
    
    Power Seats
    10
    
    Head Restraints
    13
  - Seatback Latches
    13
    
    Rear Seats
    14
  - Safety Belts
    16
    
    Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    16
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    17
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    20
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    21
    
    Driver Position
    22
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    29
    
    Center Passenger Position
    30
    
    Right Front Passenger Position
    30
  - Lap Belt
    31
    
    Rear Seat Passengers
    32
  - Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
    32
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
    35
    
    Child Restraints
    37
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    37
  - Older Children
    37
  - Infants and Young Children
    40
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    44
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    47
  - Top Strap
    48
    
    Top Strap Anchor Location
    50
    
    Crew Cab Models
    52
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
    55
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
    56
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
    58
  - Crew Cab
    59
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    61
  - Air Bag Systems
    70
    
    Where Are the Air Bags
    72
    
    When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate
    74
  - Dual Stage Air Bags
    74
  - Single Stage Vs. Dual Stage Air Bags
    74
    
    How Does an Air Bag Restrain
    75
    
    What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate
    75
  - Single Stage Air Bags
    75
    
    What will You See after an Air Bag Inﬂates
    76
    
    Air Bag off Switch
    77
  - Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models
    77
  - Passenger Sensing System
    82
    
    Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    86
  - Restraint System Check
    87
    
    Checking Your Restraint Systems
    87
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    88
    
    Table of Contents
    89
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    92
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    93
  - Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    93
  - Remote Alarm
    93
  - Battery Replacement
    94
- Doors and Locks
  
  95
  - Door Locks
    95
  - Power Door Locks
    96
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    98
    
    Programmable Unlocking Feature
    99
  - Lockout Protection
    100
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    100
  - Rear Doors
    101
  - Tailgate Removal
    102
  - Manual Windows
    103
    
    Power Windows
    104
  - Express down Windows
    104
  - Lock-Out Switch
    105
  - Sun Visors
    105
    
    Swing-Out Windows
    105
  - Testing the Alarm
    107
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  108
  - Ignition Positions
    108
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    108
  - Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
    109
  - Manual Transmission
    110
  - Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    110
  - Starting Your Engine
    110
  - Starting Your V8 Engine
    111
    
    Engine Coolant Heater
    112
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    113
    
    Allison Transmission
    116
    
    Automatic Transmission
    116
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    117
  - Shift Speeds
    120
    
    Front Axle Locking Feature
    121
  - Manual Transfer Case
    122
  - Automatic Transfer Case
    125
  - Electronic Transfer Case
    129
  - Parking Brake
    132
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    134
    
    Automatic Transmission Only
    136
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    136
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    137
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    137
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    138
    
    Engine Exhaust
    139
  - Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    140
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror
    141
  - Temperature and Compass Display
    142
  - Compass Variance
    143
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    144
  - Cleaning the Mirror
    144
  - Compass Calibration
    144
  - Compass Operation
    145
  - Passenger Air Bag Indicator
    146
    
    Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
    147
    
    Outside Manual Mirrors
    147
    
    Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
    147
    
    Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
    148
    
    Outside Power Mirrors
    148
    
    Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
    149
    
    Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
    149
    
    Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
    149
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    150
    
    Outside Heated Mirrors
    150
- Onstar System
  
  150
  - Onstar Services
    151
- Storage Areas
  
  152
  - Glove Box
    152
  - Cupholder(S)
    152
  - Front Storage Area
    153
  - Center Console Storage Area
    153
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  154
  - Memory Seat
    154
  - Easy Exit Seat
    155
Section 3 Instrument Panel

157
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  160
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    162
  - Other Warning Devices
    162
  - Horn
    163
  - Tilt Wheel
    163
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    163
  - Windshield Washer
    166
    
    Cruise Control
    167
    
    Exterior Lamps
    170
  - Windshield Wipers
    166
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    171
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    171
  - Lamps on Reminder
    171
  - Fog Lamps
    172
    
    Cargo Lamp
    173
  - Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
    173
    
    Interior Lamps
    174
  - Dome Lamps
    174
  - Entry Lighting
    174
    
    Accessory Power Outlets
    175
  - Exit Lighting
    174
  - Front Reading Lamps (if Equipped)
    174
    
    Instrument Panel Brightness Control
    174
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    175
    
    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    176
- Climate Controls
  
  176
  - Climate Control System
    176
  - Dual Climate Control System
    178
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    179
  - Outlet Adjustment
    180
    
    Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    181
    
    Automatic Operation
    182
    
    Manual Operation
    184
  - Rear Window Defogger
    180
  - Air Conditioning
    186
    
    Operation Tips
    188
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  
  189
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    190
  - Engine Hour Meter Display
    191
    
    Air Bag Readiness Light
    192
    
    Safety Belt Reminder Light
    192
    
    Air Bag off Light
    193
    
    Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
    196
    
    Battery Warning Light
    198
    
    Voltmeter Gage
    198
    
    Up-Shift Light
    199
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    200
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    201
    
    Traction off Light
    202
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    203
    
    Transmission Temperature Gage
    203
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    205
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    191
  - Tachometer
    191
  - Trip Odometer
    191
  - If the Light Is Flashing
    206
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    206
    
    Oil Pressure Gage
    207
    
    Cruise Control Light
    208
    
    Four-Wheel-Drive Light
    208
    
    Fuel Gage
    209
    
    Overdrive Disable
    209
    
    Tow/Haul Mode Light
    209
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    210
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  210
  - Trip Information Button
    211
    
    DIC Operation and Displays
    211
    
    Fuel Information Button
    213
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    214
  - Personalization Button
    214
    
    Automatic Locking
    215
    
    Automatic Unlocking
    216
    
    Perimeter Lighting
    217
    
    Curb View Assist
    219
  - Select Button
    220
    
    DIC Warnings and Messages
    221
  - Battery Not Charging
    221
  - Buckle Passenger
    221
  - Buckle Seatbelt
    221
  - Cargo Lamp on
    221
  - Change Engine Oil
    222
  - Check Oil Level
    222
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    222
  - Check Washer Fluid
    222
  - Driver Door Ajar
    222
  - Engine Overheated
    222
  - Fuel Level Low
    222
  - Keyfob X Battery Low
    223
  - Left Rear Door Ajar (Crew Cab)
    223
  - Low Coolant Level
    223
  - Oil Life Reset
    223
  - Oil Pressure Low
    223
  - Passenger Door Ajar
    223
  - Reduced Engine Power
    224
  - Right Rear Door Ajar (Crew Cab)
    224
    
    Service 4 Wheel Steer
    225
  - Service Airbag
    224
  - Service Brake Booster
    224
  - Service Brake System
    224
  - Service 4Wd
    225
  - Service Ride Control
    225
  - Tighten Fuel Cap
    226
  - Traction Active
    226
  - Transmission Hot
    226
- Audio System(S)
  
  227
  - Turn Signal on
    227
    
    AM-FM Radio
    228
    
    Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
    228
    
    Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio
    228
  - Finding a Station
    229
  - Setting Preset Stations
    229
  - Radio Messages
    230
    
    Radio with CD
    231
  - Playing the Radio
    232
  - Rds Messages
    235
  - Playing a Compact Disc
    239
  - Compact Disc Messages
    240
    
    Radio with Cassette and CD
    241
  - Playing a Cassette Tape
    249
  - Cassette Tape Messages
    250
  - CD Adapter Kits
    251
    
    Radio with Six-Disc CD
    254
  - Using Song List Mode
    265
    
    Rear Seat Entertainment System
    267
  - Before You Drive
    267
  - DVD Player
    267
    
    Playing a Disc
    268
  - Video Screen
    269
  - Remote Control
    270
  - Audio Output
    273
    
    Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    276
    
    Rear Seat Audio Controls
    276
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature
    277
    
    Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    278
    
    DVD Distortion
    278
    
    Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    279
    
    Understanding Radio Reception
    279
  - Stereo Rca Jacks
    273
  - Fm Stereo
    279
    
    Contiguous Us States
    279
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    279
    
    Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    280
    
    Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    280
    
    Chime Level Adjustment
    281
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    281
    
    Fixed Mast Antenna
    281
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
    281
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

283
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  283
  - Defensive Driving
    284
  - Drunken Driving
    284
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  284
  - Control of a Vehicle
    287
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    288
  - Braking
    288
  - Braking in Emergencies
    290
  - Supplemental Brake Assist System
    291
    
    Traction Assist System (TAS)
    292
    
    Manual Selectable Ride
    294
  - Power Steering
    295
    
    Locking Rear Axle
    295
    
    Steering
    295
  - Steering Tips
    295
  - Steering in Emergencies
    296
    
    Quadrasteer
    297
    
    Off-Road Recovery
    301
    
    Passing
    301
    
    Loss of Control
    303
    
    Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
    304
  - Before You Go Off-Roading
    306
  - Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    306
  - Environmental Concerns
    307
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    308
    
    Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    308
  - Scanning the Terrain
    309
  - Approaching a Hill
    310
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    310
  - Driving Uphill
    311
  - Driving Downhill
    314
  - Driving Across an Incline
    316
  - Stalling on an Incline
    317
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
    318
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    319
  - Driving in Water
    319
    
    Driving at Night
    320
    
    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    321
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water
    323
  - Driving through Flowing Water
    323
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    324
    
    City Driving
    324
    
    Freeway Driving
    325
    
    Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    326
    
    Highway Hypnosis
    327
    
    Hill and Mountain Roads
    328
    
    Winter Driving
    330
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    331
  - If You're Caught in a Blizzard
    332
    
    If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    334
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    335
- Towing
  
  337
  - Using the Recovery Hooks
    335
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    337
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    337
  - Dolly Towing
    339
    
    Loading Your Vehicle
    340
    
    Add-On Equipment
    342
    
    Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    343
    
    Truck-Camper Loading Information
    347
    
    Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
    349
    
    Trailer Recommendations
    349
    
    Towing a Trailer
    350
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    350
  - Weight of the Trailer
    352
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    366
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    366
  - Safety Chains
    367
  - Trailer Brakes
    367
  - Backing up
    368
  - Driving with a Trailer
    368
  - Following Distance
    368
  - Making Turns
    368
  - Driving on Grades
    369
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    369
  - Parking on Hills
    370
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    371
  - Trailer Wiring Harness
    371
  - Heavy-Dutytrailer Wiring Harness Package
    372
  - Power Winches
    376
    
    Power Take-Off (PTO)
    377
  - Step-Bumper Pad
    379
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

381
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  381
- Service
  
  383
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    383
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
    384
- Fuel
  
  384
  - Gasoline Octane
    384
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    385
  - California Fuel
    385
  - Additives
    385
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    386
  - Filling Your Tank
    386
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    388
- The Hood
  
  388
  - Hood Release
    389
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    390
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    391
  - Transmission
    391
  - Transmission
    393
  - Checking Engine Oil
    396
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    397
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    398
  - Engine Oil Additives
    399
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    399
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    400
  - When to Inspect
    401
  - How to Check
    403
    
    Except Allison Transmission
    403
  - When to Check and Change
    403
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    404
  - How to Add Fluid
    405
    
    Manual Transmission Fluid
    408
    
    Hydraulic Clutch
    409
    
    Engine Coolant
    410
  - When to Check and What to Use
    410
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    410
  - What to Use
    411
    
    Adding Coolant
    412
  - Checking Coolant
    412
    
    Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    413
    
    Engine Overheating
    413
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    414
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    415
    
    Cooling System
    416
    
    Engine Fan Noise
    421
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    422
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    423
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    423
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    423
    
    Brakes
    424
  - Brake Fluid
    424
  - Checking Brake Fluid
    425
  - Brake Wear
    426
    
    Battery
    427
  - What to Add
    426
  - Brake Adjustment
    427
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    427
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    427
  - Vehicle Storage
    428
    
    Jump Starting
    428
- Checking Things under
  
  388
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  434
- Rear Axle
  
  435
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  436
  - Front Axle
    437
- Noise Control System
  
  438
  - Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
    438
- Bulb Replacement
  
  439
  - Halogen Bulbs
    439
  - Headlamps
    439
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    441
  - Roof Marker Lamps
    442
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
    443
  - Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps
    445
  - Taillamps
    445
  - Replacement Bulbs
    447
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  448
- Tires
  
  449
  - Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure
    449
  - Dual Tire Operation
    450
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    451
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    453
  - Buying New Tires
    454
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    455
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    456
  - Wheel Replacement
    456
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    457
  - Tire Chains
    458
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    459
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    460
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    461
  - Secondary Latch System
    476
- Appearance Care
  
  480
  - Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
    480
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    480
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    481
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    481
  - Using Cleaner on Fabric
    481
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    482
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    482
  - Cleaning Leather
    482
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    482
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    483
    
    Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    483
    
    Weatherstrips
    483
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    483
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    484
  - Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
    484
  - Finish Care
    484
  - Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    485
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    485
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    486
    
    Finish Damage
    486
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    486
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    487
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  488
  - Cleaning Tires
    485
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    488
- Electrical System
  
  489
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    489
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    489
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    489
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    490
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    489
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    490
  - Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    492
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    493
    
    Capacities and Speciﬁcations
    498
  - Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
    501
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

503
- Introduction
  504
- Maintenance Requirements
  504
- Maintenance Schedule
  504
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  504
- How this Section Is Organized
  505
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  506
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  506
- Scheduled Maintenance
  507
- Cassette Tape Player Service
  514
  - Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
    514
  - At Least Twice a Year
    515
- Engine Coolant Level Check
  514
  - At each Fuel Fill
    514
  - Tire Inﬂation Check
    514
  - At Least Once a Month
    514
- Engine Oil Level Check
  514
  - Part B: Owner Checks and Services
    514
- Automatic Transmission Check
  515
- Manual Transmission Check
  515
- Spare Tire Check
  515
- Weatherstrip Lubrication
  515
- Wiper Blade Check
  515
  - At Least Once a Year
    516
  - Hydraulic Clutch System Check
    516
- Body Lubrication Service
  516
- Key Lock Cylinders Service
  516
- Starter Switch Check
  516
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check
  517
- Underbody Flushing Service
  518
  - Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
    519
  - Steering and Suspension Inspection
    519
  - Exhaust System Inspection
    519
  - Fuel System Inspection
    519
  - Engine Cooling System Inspection
    519
  - Throttle System Inspection (V6 Only)
    520
  - Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
    520
  - Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
    520
  - Brake System Inspection
    520
  - Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    521
  - Part E: Maintenance Record
    524
  - Customer Assistance Information
    527
  - Customer Assistance Information
    528
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    528
  - Online Owner Center
    529
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    530
  - P.O. Box
    530
- Canada – Customer Assistance
  530
- Overseas – Customer Assistance
  530
  - GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    531
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    531
- United States – Customer Assistance
  530
- Canadian Roadside Assistance
  532
  - Courtesy Transportation
    533
- Plan Ahead When Possible
  533
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    534
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    534
- Transportation Options
  533
- Additional Program Information
  534
- Current and Past Model Order Forms
  536
- Owner's Information
  536
- Service Bulletins
  536
Table of Contents

538

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Owner's Manual (556 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 28.59 MB

Section 2 Features and Controls

88
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  8
- Front Seats
  10
- Rear Seats
  15
- Safety Belts
  17
- Child Restraints
  39
- Air Bag Systems
  68
- Restraint System Check
  86
- Table of Contents
  88
- Features and Controls
  88
- Keys
  90
- Lockout Protection
  99
- Rear Doors
  100
- Tailgate
  100
- Manual Windows
  103
- Power Windows
  103
- Swing-Out Windows
  104
- Sun Visors
  104
- Content Theft-Deterrent
  105
- Passlock
  107
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  108
- New Vehicle Break-In
  108
- Ignition Positions
  108
- Starting Your Engine
  110
- Engine Coolant Heater
  112
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  113
- Manual Transmission Operation
  117
- Four-Wheel Drive
  122
- Parking Brake
  131
- Shifting into Park (P)
  132
- Shifting out of Park (P)
  135
- Parking Your Vehicle
  135
- Parking over Things that Burn
  136
- Engine Exhaust
  137
- Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
  137
- Mirrors
  139
- Manual Rearview Mirror
  139
- Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
  139
- Display
  141
- Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
  141
- Outside Manual Mirrors
  144
- Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
  144
- Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
  145
- Outside Power Mirrors
  145
- Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
  146
- Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
  146
- Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
  146
  - Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
    147
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    147
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    147
- Onstar@ System
  148
- Storage Areas
  150
  - Glove Box
    150
- Cupholder(S)
  150
- Center Overhead Console
  150
- Front Storage Area
  153
- Center Console Storage Area
  153
- Vehicle Personalization
  154
- Memory Seat
  154
Instrument Panel Section 3

156
- Instrument Panel
  156
- Instrument Panel Overview
  156
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  161
- Horn
  161
- Other Warning Devices
  161
- Tilt Wheel
  162
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
  162
- Exterior Lamps
  168
- Interior Lamps
  172
- Accessory Power Outlets
  173
- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
  174
- Climate Controls
  175
  - Dual Climate Control System
    176
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    179
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  185
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    186
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    187
  - Tachometer
    187
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    187
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    188
  - Air Bag off Light
    188
  - Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
    191
  - Battery Warning Light
    193
  - Voltmeter Gage
    194
  - Up-Shift Light
    194
  - Brake System Warning Light
    195
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
  196
- Traction off Light
  196
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
  197
- Transmission Temperature Gage
  198
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  199
- Oil Pressure Gage
  202
- Cruise Control Light
  203
- Four-Wheel-Drive Light
  203
- Overdrive Disable
  203
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
  203
- Fuel Gage
  204
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  204
- DIC Operation and Displays
  205
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  205
- DIC Warnings and Messages
  215
- Audio System(S)
  223
- Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
  223
- Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
  223
- AM-FM Radio
  224
- Radio with CD
  226
- Radio with Cassette and CD
  237
- Radio with Six-Disc CD
  251
- Rear Seat Entertainment System
  266
- Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
  275
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  276
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls
  277
- Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
  278
- DVD Distortion
  278
- Understanding Radio Reception
  278
- Care of Your Cds and Dvds
  279
- Care of Your CD and DVD Player
  280
- Chime Level Adjustment
  280
- Cleaning the Video Screen
  280
- DAB Radio Antenna System
  280
- Fixed Mast Antenna
  280
- XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System
  280
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

282
- Driving Your Vehicle
  282
- Defensive Driving
  283
- Drunken Driving
  283
- Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle
  283
- Control of a Vehicle
  286
- Braking
  287
- Traction Assist System (TAS)
  290
- Manual Selectable Ride
  292
- Locking Rear Axle
  293
- Steering
  293
- Quadrasteertm
  295
- Off-Road Recovery
  299
- Loss of Control
  301
- Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
  302
- Driving at Night
  317
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
  318
- City Driving
  321
- Freeway Driving
  322
- Before Leaving on a L M G Trip
  323
- Highway Hypnosis
  324
- Winter Driving
  327
- If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud. Ice or Snow
  331
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  334
- Towing
  334
- Towing Your Vehicle
  334
- Loading Your Vehicle
  337
- Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
  340
- Truck-Camper Loading Information
  344
- Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
  346
- Trailer Recommendations
  346
- Towing a Trailer
  347
- Power Take-Off (PTO)
  373
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

376
- Service and Appearance Care
  376
- Service
  378
- Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
  379
- Doing Your Own Service Work
  379
- Fuel
  380
- Gasoline Octane
  380
- Gasoline Specifications
  380
- Additives
  381
- California Fuel
  381
- Filling Your Tank
  382
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  382
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  384
  - Checking Things under the Hood
    385
- Engine Compartment Overview
  387
- Engine Oil
  396
- Engine Air Cleanedfilter
  398
- Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission)
  400
- Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission)
  403
- Manual Transmission Fluid
  406
- Hydraulic Clutch
  407
- Engine Coolant
  408
- Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
  411
  - Engine Overheating
    411
  - Cooling System
    414
  - Engine Fan Noise
    419
  - Power Steering Fluid
    419
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    421
  - Brakes
    422
  - Battery
    425
  - Jump Starting
    426
- Rear Axle
  432
- Four-Wheel Drive
  433
- Noise Control System
  435
  - Tampering with Noise Control System
    435
  - Prohibited
    435
- Bulb Replacement
  436
  - Halogen Bulbs
    436
  - Headlamps
    436
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    438
  - Roof Marker Lamps
    439
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
    441
  - Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps
    442
  - Taillamps
    442
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  446
- Tires
  447
  - Dual Tire Operation
    449
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    449
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    452
  - Buying New Tires
    453
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    454
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    455
  - Wheel Replacement
    455
  - Tire Chains
    457
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    458
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    459
- Appearance Care
  477
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    477
  - Care of Safety Belts
    480
  - Weatherstrips
    480
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    480
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    482
  - Finish Damage
    482
  - Underbody Maintenance
    483
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    483
  - GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    483
- Vehicle Identification
  485
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    485
  - Service Parts Identification Label
    485
- Electrical System
  486
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    486
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    486
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    486
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    486
- Capacities and Specifications
  495
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  499
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

500
- Maintenance Requirements
  501
- Maintenance Schedule
  501
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  501
- How this Section Is Organized
  502
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  503
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  503
- Scheduled Maintenance
  504
- At each Fuel Fill
  510
- At Least Once a Month
  510
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  510
- At Least Twice a Year
  511
- At Least Once a Year
  512
- Engine Cooling System Inspection
  515
- Exhaust System Inspection
  515
- Fuel System Inspection
  515
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  515
- Steering and Suspension Inspection
  515
- Brake System Inspection
  516
- Throttle System Inspection
  516
- Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
  516
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  517
- Part E: Maintenance Record
  520

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Table of Contents

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Doors and Locks

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

The Hood

Checking Things under

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Noise Control System

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Table of Contents

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Owner's Manual (556 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 2 Features and Controls

Instrument Panel Section 3

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

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