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GMC 2003 Safari Owner's Manual (382 pages)
GMC Safari 2003
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.82 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
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Manual Lumbar
9
Power Seat
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
11
Seatback Latches
12
Rear Seats
13
Rear Seat Operation
13
Removing the Rear Seats
13
Replacing the Rear Seats
15
Bench Seat
17
Bucket Seats
18
Safety Belts
19
Why Safety Belts Work
20
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
23
Driver Position
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
32
Center Passenger Position
33
Lap Belt
33
Right Front Passenger Position
33
Rear Seat Passengers
35
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
38
Safety Belt Extender
40
Child Restraints
41
Older Children
41
Infants and Young Children
44
Child Restraint Systems
50
Where to Put the Restraint
53
Top Strap
54
Top Strap Anchor Location
56
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
65
Air Bag System
68
Where Are the Air Bags
70
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
72
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
73
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
73
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
74
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
75
Restraint System Check
77
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
77
Checking Your Restraint Systems
77
Features and Controls
79
Keys
80
Remote Keyless Entry System
82
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
83
Battery Replacement
84
Doors and Locks
85
Door Locks
85
Front Doors
86
Power Door Locks
86
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
87
Sliding Side Door
88
Leaving Your Vehicle
88
Sliding Door Security Lock
89
Rear Doors
91
Hatch Release
93
Windows
94
Power Windows
95
Sun Visors
95
Express-Down Window
95
Visor Vanity Mirror
95
Theft-Deterrent Systems
96
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
97
Ignition Positions
97
New Vehicle Break-In
97
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
98
Starting Your Engine
99
Fuel Regulator
99
Engine Coolant Heater
100
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
100
Automatic Transmission Operation
101
Tow/Haul Mode Button
103
Parking Brake
104
Shifting into Park (P)
105
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
106
Torque Lock
107
Shifting out of Park (P
107
Engine Exhaust
108
Parking over Things that Burn
108
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
109
Mirrors
110
Manual Rearview Mirror
110
Outside Convex Mirror
111
Homelink Transmitter
112
Programming the Homelink Transmitter
113
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
114
Using Homelink
115
Resetting Defaults
115
Storage Areas
116
Overhead Console
117
Reading Lamps
118
Installing a Garage Door Opener
118
Driver Information System
120
Luggage Carrier
122
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
122
Convenience Net
123
Instrument Panel
125
Instrument Panel Overview
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
128
Other Warning Devices
129
Tilt Wheel
129
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
130
Turn and Lane Change Signals
130
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
131
Windshield Washer
132
Cruise Control
134
Exterior Lamps
136
Automatic Headlamp System
137
Lamps on Reminder
138
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
138
Interior Lamps
139
Exit Lighting
139
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
139
Entry Lighting
139
Dome Lamps
140
Accessory Power Outlets
140
Battery Run-Down Protection
140
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
141
Climate Controls
142
Climate Control System
142
Defogging and Defrosting
143
Rear Heating System
143
Setting the Temperature
144
Rear Air Conditioning System
144
Directing the Airflow
144
Selecting the Fan Speed
144
Rear Window Defogger
145
Rear Climate Control System
145
Outlet Adjustment
146
Operation Tips
146
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
147
Instrument Panel Cluster
148
Speedometer and Odometer
149
Trip Odometer
149
Charging System Light
151
Brake System Warning Light
152
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
153
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
154
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
154
If the Light Is Flashing
156
If the Light Is on Steady
156
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
157
Oil Pressure Gage
158
Security Light
159
Service All-Wheel Drive Light
159
Fuel Gage
160
Tow/Haul Mode Light
160
Check Gages Warning Light
160
Low Fuel Warning Light
161
Audio System(S)
162
Am-Fm Radio
163
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
164
Radio with CD
165
Setting Preset Stations
166
Playing a Compact Disc
167
Compact Disc Messages
169
Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
170
Theft-Deterrent Feature
171
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
172
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
173
Understanding Radio Reception
174
Fixed Mast Antenna
174
Care of Your CD Player
174
Care of Your Cds
174
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
175
Driving Your Vehicle
175
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
176
Defensive Driving
176
Drunken Driving
177
Control of a Vehicle
180
Braking
180
Anti-Lock Brake System
181
Power Steering
183
Locking Rear Axle
183
Steering Tips
183
Braking in Emergencies
183
Steering
183
Steering in Emergencies
184
Off-Road Recovery
185
Passing
186
Loss of Control
187
Driving at Night
188
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
190
Driving through Flowing Water
192
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
192
Driving through Deep Standing Water
192
City Driving
193
Freeway Driving
194
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
195
Highway Hypnosis
196
Hill and Mountain Roads
196
Winter Driving
198
Driving on Snow or Ice
198
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
200
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
202
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
202
Towing
203
Towing Your Vehicle
203
Recreational Vehicle Towing
203
Loading Your Vehicle
203
Towing a Trailer
205
Trailering Package
205
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
206
Weight of the Trailer
207
Tow/Haul Mode
207
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
209
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
209
Trailer Brakes
210
Safety Chains
210
Driving with a Trailer
211
Following Distance
212
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
212
Backing up
212
Making Turns
212
Driving on Grades
213
Parking on Hills
213
Maintenance Schedule
214
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
214
Trailer Wiring Harness
215
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
217
Service and Appearance Care
217
Service
219
Doing Your Own Service Work
219
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
220
Your Vehicle
220
Fuel
221
Gasoline Octane
221
Gasoline Specifications
221
California Fuel
222
Additives
222
Fuels in Foreign Countries
223
Filling Your Tank
224
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
226
Checking Things under the Hood
226
Hood Release
227
Engine Compartment Overview
229
Engine Oil
230
When to Add Engine Oil
231
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
232
Engine Oil Additives
233
Maintenance Schedule
234
When to Change Engine Oil
234
Engine Cover
235
What to Do with Used Oil
235
Reinstalling the Engine Cover
239
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
239
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
240
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
240
Automatic Transmission Fluid
241
Checking the Fluid Level
242
How to Add Fluid
243
Engine Coolant
244
What to Use
244
Adding Coolant
245
Checking Coolant
245
Radiator Pressure Cap
246
Engine Overheating
247
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
247
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
248
Cooling System
249
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
253
Engine Fan Noise
255
Power Steering Fluid
256
Windshield Washer Fluid
257
Adding Washer Fluid
257
Brakes
258
Brake Fluid
258
Checking Brake Fluid
259
Brake Adjustment
261
Brake Wear
261
Brake Pedal Travel
261
Battery
262
Replacing Brake System Parts
262
Vehicle Storage
263
Jump Starting
263
All-Wheel Drive
268
Transfer Case
268
Rear Axle
269
Front Axle
270
Bulb Replacement
271
Sealed Beam Headlamp
271
Halogen Bulbs
271
Front Turn Signal Lamps
275
Taillamps
276
Replacement Bulbs
277
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
278
Tires
279
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
280
When to Check
280
Tire Inspection and Rotation
280
Buying New Tires
282
When It Is Time for New Tires
282
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
283
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
285
Wheel Replacement
285
Tire Chains
286
Used Replacement Wheels
286
If a Tire Goes Flat
287
Changing a Flat Tire
288
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
289
Removing the Wheel Covers
292
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
293
Compact Spare Tire
298
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
298
Appearance Care
299
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
300
Using Cleaner on Fabric
300
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
300
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
300
Cleaning Leather
301
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
301
Cleaning Vinyl
301
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
301
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
302
Care of Safety Belts
302
Weatherstrips
302
Washing Your Vehicle
302
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
302
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
303
Finish Care
303
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
303
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
304
Cleaning Tires
304
Finish Damage
304
Sheet Metal Damage
304
Chemical Paint Spotting
305
Underbody Maintenance
305
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
305
Vehicle Identification
307
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
307
Service Parts Identification Label
307
Electrical System
308
Add-On Electrical Equipment
308
Headlamp Wiring
308
Windshield Wiper Fuses
308
Power Windows and Other Power Options
308
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
309
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
309
Underhood Fuse Block
312
Capacities and Specifications
315
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
317
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
319
Introduction
320
Maintenance Requirements
320
Maintenance Schedule
320
Your Vehicle and the Environment
320
How this Section Is Organized
321
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
322
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
322
Selecting the Right Schedule
323
Short Trip/City Intervals
323
Short Trip/City Definition
323
Long Trip/Highway Definition
324
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
324
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
325
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
336
At each Fuel Fill
344
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
344
At Least Once a Month
344
Tire Inflation Check
344
At Least Twice a Year
344
Engine Coolant Level Check
344
Automatic Transmission Check
345
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
344
Engine Oil Level Check
344
At Least Once a Year
345
Wiper Blade Check
345
Spare Tire Check
345
Key Lock Cylinders Service
345
Body Lubrication Service
345
Weatherstrip Lubrication
345
Starter Switch Check
346
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
347
Underbody Flushing Service
347
Engine Cooling System Inspection
348
Exhaust System Inspection
348
Fuel System Inspection
348
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
348
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
348
Brake System Inspection
349
Throttle System Inspection
349
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
349
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
350
Part E: Maintenance Record
352
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
355
Customer Assistance Information
356
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
356
Online Owner Center
357
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
358
Customer Assistance Offices
358
P.O. Box
358
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
359
All Overseas Locations
359
Roadside Assistance Program
360
Canadian Roadside Assistance
361
Courtesy Transportation
362
Plan Ahead When Possible
362
Transportation Options
363
Reporting Safety Defects
364
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
364
Additional Program Information
364
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
365
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
365
Service Publications Ordering Information
365
Detroit, MI
365
Service Manuals
365
Current and Past Model Order Forms
366
Owner's Information
366
Service Bulletins
366
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GMC 2003 Safari Owner's Manual (386 pages)
Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 18.56 MB
Table of Contents
Seats and Restraint Systems 1
8
Features and Controls
3
Table of Contents
8
Front Seats
9
Rear Seats
14
Safety Belts
20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
33
Right Front Passenger Position
34
Center Passenger Position
34
Rear Seat Passengers
36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
39
Safety Belt Extender
41
Child Restraints
42
Older Children
42
Infants and Young Children
45
Child Restraint Systems
51
Where to Put the Restraint
54
Top Strap
55
Top Strap Anchor Location
57
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
59
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position
64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
66
Air Bag System
69
Where Are the Air Bags
71
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
73
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
74
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
74
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
75
Servicing Your Air Bag-€Quipped Vehicle
76
Adding Equipment to Your
77
Air Bag-€Quipped Vehicle
77
Restraint System Check
78
Checking Your Restraint Systems
78
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
78
Keys
81
Doors and Locks
86
Instrument Panel
104
Mirrors
111
Homelink@ Transmitter
113
Storage Areas
117
Instrument Panel Section 3
126
Instrument Panel Overview
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
129
Horn
130
Other Warning Devices
130
Tilt Wheel
130
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever
131
Exterior Lamps
137
Interior Lamps
140
Accessory Power Outlets
141
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
142
Climate Controls
143
Climate Control System
143
Rear Heating System
144
Rear Air Conditioning System
145
Rear Climate Control System
146
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
148
Instrument Panel Cluster
149
Speedometer and Odometer
150
Safety Belt Reminder Light
151
Air Bag Readiness Light
151
Charging System Light
152
Voltmeter Gage
153
Brake System Warning Light
153
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
154
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
155
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
155
Oil Pressure Gage
159
Security Light
160
Service All-Wheel Drive Light
160
Check Gages Warning Light
161
Fuel Gage
161
Tow/Haul Mode Light
161
Low Fuel Warning Light
162
Audio System(S)
163
Setting the Time for Radios with
163
Setting the Time for Radios with HR and MN Buttons
163
AM-FM Radio
164
Radio with CD
166
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
171
Theft-Deterrent Feature
172
Care of Your CD Player
175
Care of Your Cds
175
Fixed Mast Antenna
175
Understanding Radio Reception
175
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
176
Driving Your Vehicle
176
Defensive Driving
177
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
177
Drunken Driving
178
Braking
181
Control of a Vehicle
181
Steering
185
Off-Road Recovery
186
Passing
187
Loss of Control
188
Driving at Night
189
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
191
City Driving
194
Freeway Driving
195
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
196
Hill and Mountain Roads
197
Winter Driving
199
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
203
Loading Your Vehicle
204
Recreational Vehicle Towing
204
Towing
204
Towing Your Vehicle
204
Towing a Trailer
206
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
218
Service and Appearance Care
218
Service
220
Doing Your Own Service Work
220
Fuel
222
Gasoline Octane
222
Gasoline Specifications
222
California Fuel
223
Additives
223
Fuels in Foreign Countries
224
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
227
Checking Things under the Hood
228
Hood Release
228
Engine Compartment Overview
231
Engine Oil
232
Engine Cover
237
Engine Air Cleanedfilter
241
Automatic Transmission Fluid
242
Engine Coolant
245
Radiator Pressure Cap
247
Engine Overheating
248
Cooling System
250
Engine Fan Noise
256
Power Steering Fluid
257
Windshield Washer Fluid
258
Brakes
259
Battery
263
Jump Starting
264
All-Wheel Drive
269
Rear Axle
270
Front Axle
271
Bulb Replacement
272
Halogen Bulbs
272
Headlamps
272
Front Turn Signal Lamps
276
Taillamps
277
Replacement Bulbs
278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
279
Tires
280
Inflation - Tire Pressure
281
Tire Inspection and Rotation
281
When It Is Time for New Tires
283
Buying New Tires
283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
284
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
286
Wheel Replacement
286
Tire Chains
287
If a Tire Goes Flat
287
Changing a Flat Tire
288
Compact Spare Tire
299
Appearance Care
300
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
300
Care of Safety Belts
303
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
303
Weatherstrips
303
Finish Damage
305
Sheet Metal Damage
305
Chemical Paint Spotting
306
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
306
Underbody Maintenance
306
Service Parts Identification Label
308
Vehicle Identification
308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
308
Electrical System
309
Add-On Electrical Equipment
309
Headlamp Wiring
309
Windshield Wiper Fuses
309
Power Windows and Other Power Options
309
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
310
Capacities and Specifications
316
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
318
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
320
Maintenance Requirements
321
Maintenance Schedule
321
Your Vehicle and the Environment
321
How this Section Is Organized
322
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
323
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
323
Selecting the Right Schedule
324
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
337
At each Fuel Fill
345
At Least Once a Month
345
At Least Twice a Year
345
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
345
At Least Once a Year
346
Engine Cooling System Inspection
349
Exhaust System Inspection
349
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
349
Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
349
Brake System Inspection
350
Throttle System Inspection
350
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
351
Part E: Maintenance Record
353
Customer Assistance Information
356
Customer Assistance Information
357
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
357
Online Owner Center
359
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
359
Customer Assistance Offices
359
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
360
Roadside Assistance Program
361
Courtesy Transportation
363
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
365
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
366
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
366
Service Publications Ordering Information
366
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
378
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