tires GMC YUKON 2003 Service Manual

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
❑Change automatic transmissionfluid andfilter if the
vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
❑Change transfer case uid.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
❑Check rear/front axle uid level and add uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
❑Check rear/front axle uid level and add uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
❑Replace fuel lter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote †.)
❑Replace engine air cleaner lter on vehicles without
a restriction indicator. If equipped with a change
indicator, inspect the indicator. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect the change indicator (if equipped) at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-21for more information.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑Inspect Evaporative Control System. Check all fuel
and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing and condition. Check that the purge valve
works properly, if equipped. Replace as needed.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
❑Inspect engine air cleanerlter or change indicator (if
equipped). If necessary, replace thelter. If vehicle is
driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspectlter or
change indicator (if equipped) at every engine oil
change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21
for more information.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote†.)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Replace fuellter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote†.)
❑Replace engine air cleanerlter on vehicles without
a restriction indicator. If equipped with a change
indicator, inspect the indicator. If necessary, replace
thelter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect the change indicator (if equipped) at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-21for more information.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote†.)
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
❑Check rear/front axleuid level and adduid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
❑Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.
❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
❑Change automatic transmissionuid andlter if
the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 lbs or if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
❑If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service
conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t
changed your automatic transmissionuid, change
both theuid andlter.
❑Change transfer caseuid.
❑Except 8.1L V8 Engine: Inspect Positive Crankcase
Ventilation (PCV) valve.An Emission Control
Service.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
❑Drain,ush and rell cooling system (or every
60 months since last service, whichever occursrst).
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-26for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system
and pressure cap.An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An Emission
Control Service.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specied to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever anyuids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuelfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-26for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washeruid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the properuid if necessary.
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-39for further
details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inated to the correct pressures.
Don’t forget to check your spare tire. SeeTires on
page 5-60for further details.
Cassette Tape Player Service
Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done
every 50 hours of tape play. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 3-71for further details.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-72
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-122
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-123
XM™Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-126
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Level Control...................................4-60
Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-26
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-22
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-12
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-13
Autoride™.....................................................4-60
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-17
B
Backing Up....................................................4-69
Battery..........................................................5-43
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-65
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20
Battery Warning Light......................................3-42
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-44
Before You Drive...........................................3-111Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-25
Bench Seat....................................................1-15
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-11
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-9
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-12
Brake
Parking......................................................2-34
System Inspection.......................................6-16
System Warning Light..................................3-43
Brake Adjustment............................................5-43
Brake Fluid
....................................................5-40
Brake Pedal, Throttle
.......................................2-21
Brake Pedal Travel
.........................................5-43
Brake Wear
...................................................5-42
Brakes
..........................................................5-40
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.....................................2-18
Bucket Seats, Rear
.........................................1-20
Bulb Replacement
...........................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps
........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs
............................................5-53
Headlamps
.................................................5-53
Replacement Bulbs
......................................5-59
Roof Marker Lamps
.....................................5-55
Side Identification Marker Lamps
...................5-55
Taillamps
....................................................5-57
Buying New Tires
...........................................5-64
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specifications..........................5-106
Car Washes for QUADRASTEER™Equipped
Vehicles.....................................................4-19
Carbon Monoxide...................4-47, 4-61, 2-12, 2-38
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-91
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-124
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-125
Your CDs and DVDs ..................................3-125
Cargo Cover..................................................2-57
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-57
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-94
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-11
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-95
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-54
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-100
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-36
Chains, Tires..................................................5-68
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
....................................3-64
Check
Engine Light
...............................................3-48
Check Engine Light
.........................................3-48
CHECK OIL LEVEL
.........................................3-68
CHECK WASHER FLUID
.................................3-68Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-41
Checking Coolant............................................5-28
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-86
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-94
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-50
Infants and Young Children...........................1-46
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-58
Older Children.............................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-64
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front
Seat Position...........................................1-66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-66
Top Strap...................................................1-54
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-55
Where to Put the Restraint
...........................1-53
Chime Level Adjustment
.................................3-126
Cigarette Lighter
.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle
..................................5-89
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................5-92
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-94
Video Screen............................................3-125
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-93
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-92
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-89
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-91
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-91
Cleaning Leather............................................5-90
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-43
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-91
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper
Blades.......................................................5-93
Cleaning Tires................................................5-94
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-90
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Dual ..........................................................3-22
Dual Automatic............................................3-26
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-33
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Electronic................................................3-35
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-32
Compact Disc Messages................3-84, 3-97, 3-110
Compass Calibration...............................2-42, 2-44
Compass Operation.........................................2-44
Compass Variance..................................2-41, 2-44Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-56
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-46
Heater, Engine............................................2-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-29
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-52
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-54
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-11
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government.............................................. 7-9
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-10
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Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont.)
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
Passlock
®...................................................2-18
Third Row......................................................1-64
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-21
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat.....................1-12
Tilting the Bench Seat.....................................1-16
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.............................................................5-60
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-68
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-69
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-69
Inflation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-61
Spare Tire..................................................5-88
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-66
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-63
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-22
Top Strap......................................................1-54
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-55
Torque Lock...................................................2-37
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-66
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-25Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-52
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-55
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-61
Your Vehicle...............................................4-54
Traction
Assist System (TAS)....................................4-10
Off Light.....................................................3-45
Stabilitrak
®System......................................4-12
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-68
Traction Control Operation................................4-13
Trailer
Recommendations
.......................................4-60
Trailer Brakes
.................................................4-68
Trailer Wiring Harness
.....................................4-72
Transfer Case
........................................5-49, 5-51
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive)
Inspection
...................................................6-16
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic
...........................................5-23
Temperature Gage
.......................................3-46
TRANSMISSION HOT
.....................................3-68
Transmission Operation, Automatic
....................2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual
............................................7-10
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-8
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