warning CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2003 9.G Service Manual

Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
E-85 (85% Ethanol)....................................... 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-11
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage.........................................................3-52
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-53
System Inspection.......................................6-16
Fuses..........................................................5-109
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-108
G
Gage............................................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-45
Fuel..........................................................3-52
Oil Pressure...............................................3-50
Speedometer..............................................3-38
Tachometer.................................................3-38
Transmission Temperature.............................3-46
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-42Garage Door Opener.......................................2-57
Gasoline......................................................... 5-5
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-60
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-28
Glove Box.....................................................2-61
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamps....................................................5-60
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-59
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-61
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-59
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-62
Side Identi®cation Marker Lamps...................5-62
Headphones.................................................3-119
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Heating.........................................................3-29
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-48
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K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-68
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-15
Lamps...........................................................3-14
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-39
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-30
LATCH System...............................................1-62
Child Restraints...........................................1-62
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-64
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-40
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-67
Level Control..................................................4-64
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate................................2-14
Liftgate..........................................................2-14
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-18
Light.............................................................3-39
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-39
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-44
Battery Warning..........................................3-41Light (cont.)
Brake System Warning.................................3-42
Cruise Control.............................................3-51
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-51
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-53
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-47
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-39
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-38
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-52
Traction Off................................................3-44
Listening to a DVD..............................3-100, 3-114
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-26
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-62
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-12
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Lock-Out Switch.............................................2-18
Locks............................................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-21
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-67
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-53
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-62
Lumbar........................................................... 1-5
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-121
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-17
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-17
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-16
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-20
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-77
Making Turns.................................................4-75Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-47
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-66
Message.......................................................3-64
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-45
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-45
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-53
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-52
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-54
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-54
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-54
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-51
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-53
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-53
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-52
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-121
O
Odometer......................................................3-38
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-20
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-67
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-67
Oil ................................................................5-18
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Gage............................................3-50
Older Children, Restraints................................1-47
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-56
OnStaržServices............................................2-55
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-56
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-55
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-56
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-23
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-24, 3-30
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-53Outside.........................................................2-53
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-53
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-52
Convex Mirror.............................................2-54
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-54
Heated Mirrors............................................2-54
Manual Mirrors............................................2-51
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-53
Power Mirrors.............................................2-52
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-33
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Panel Doors...................................................2-15
Park (P)........................................................2-42
Shifting Out of............................................2-42
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park
(P) Mechanism Check..................................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-76
Parking.........................................................2-38
Brake........................................................2-38
Over Things That Burn.................................2-42
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Reporting Safety Defects (cont.)
Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkžButton.......2-61
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-61
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-88
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-89
Restraint Systems...........................................1-88
Checking....................................................1-88
Replacing Parts...........................................1-89
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-38
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-69
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-57
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-44
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-38
Reminder Light............................................3-38
Safety Belts..................................................5-102
Care of....................................................5-102
Center Passenger Position............................1-39
Driver Position............................................1-30Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-29
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-44
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-40
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-38
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-46
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-38
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-24
Safety Chains.................................................4-72
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-28
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-8
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Seats............................................................1-12
50/50 Split Bench Seat.................................1-12
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................. 1-9
Bench Seat................................................1-16
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-21
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-66
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
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V
Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-107
Number (VIN)............................................5-107
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-107
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-66
Memory Seat..............................................2-66
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-49
Vehicle............................................................ 4-6
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-62
Symbols......................................................... iv
Video Screen................................................3-117
Visors...........................................................2-18
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-42
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-36
Warnings.......................................................3-64
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWashing Your Vehicle....................................5-102
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-71
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-68
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-20
What to Add..................................................5-46
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-23
What to Use..................................5-30, 5-44, 5-57
Wheels..........................................................5-74
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-74
Replacement...............................................5-74
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-19
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-22
When to Check and Change............................5-26
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-56
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-43
When to Check..............................................5-68
When to Inspect.............................................5-23
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-77
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-56
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-25
Windows.......................................................2-16
Manual......................................................2-16
Power........................................................2-16
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