check engine CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2003 9.G Repair Manual

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-38
Driving in Water..............................................4-39
Driving On Grades..........................................4-75
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-30
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-52
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-44
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-44
Driving Uphill..................................................4-31
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-73
Driving..........................................................4-40
At Night.....................................................4-40
City...........................................................4-45
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-46
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-49
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-42
Winter........................................................4-51
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-25
Dual Climate Control System............................3-21
DVD Player..................................................3-114
DVD ............................................................3-129
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-129
Distortion..................................................3-126
Rear Seat Entertainment System..................3-114E
Easy Exit Seat...............................................2-67
Electrical System...........................................5-108
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-108
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-108
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-108
Electrochromic Mirror Operation................2-46, 2-49
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-50
ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-66
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-11
Engine Hour Meter Display...............................3-38
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-21
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled
Maintenance................................................. 6-5
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-11
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-66
Engine..........................................................5-23
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-23
Battery.......................................................5-48
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-47
Compartment Overview................................5-14
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
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Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-49
Hitches..........................................................4-72
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-58
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-57
Hood............................................................5-12
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-12
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank . . 5-38
How to Add Fluid............................................5-29
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-56
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-44
How to Check........................................5-26, 5-68
How to Inspect...............................................5-24
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-29
Hydroplaning..................................................4-43
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-35
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-34
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-48
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-49
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-56If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-66
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-54
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-49
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-68
Inspection......................................................6-17
Brake System.............................................6-17
Engine Cooling System................................6-17
Exhaust System..........................................6-16
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-16
Steering and Suspension..............................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-17
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-109
Instrument Panel.............................................3-37
Cluster.......................................................3-37
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-49
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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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Second Row..................................................1-67
Secondary Latch System.................................5-95
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-68
Center Front Seat Position............................1-68
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-66
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-64
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-64
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-69
Select Button.................................................3-64
SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER.............................3-68
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-69
SERVICE AIRBAG..........................................3-68
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-68
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-69
SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-69
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-69
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-47
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).....3-81, 3-91, 3-105
Setting Preset Stations..........3-74, 3-78, 3-89, 3-103Setting the Time.............................................3-73
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-73
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-72
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)....................3-74, 3-79, 3-90, 3-103
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-104
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-39
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-42
Side Impact Air Bags.......................................1-79
Skidding........................................................4-22
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-44
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Spare Tire.....................................................5-98
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems....................5-100
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-118
Speedometer..................................................3-38
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-12
Split Bench Seat (60/40).................................... 1-9
Stabilitrak
ž, All-Wheel Drive..............................2-34
StabilitrakžSystem.........................................4-12
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-70
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-70
STABILITY SYS READY..................................3-70
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-37
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
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Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-16
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-16
Steering Tips..................................................4-15
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-126
Steering........................................................4-15
Step-Bumper Pad...........................................4-81
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-120
Storage Areas................................................2-62
Center Console Storage Area........................2-62
Convenience Net.........................................2-64
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-61
Front Storage Area......................................2-61
Glove Box..................................................2-61
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-62
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-63
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-90
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-56
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-65
Supplemental Brake Assist System...................... 4-9
T
Tachometer....................................................3-38
Taillamps.......................................................5-64
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-46
Temperature Display........................................2-49Testing the Alarm............................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-125
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
Passlock
ž...................................................2-20
Third Row......................................................1-67
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-24
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-70
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat.....................1-12
Tilting the Bench Seat.....................................1-17
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.............................................................5-67
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-76
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-68
Inspection and Rotation................................5-69
Spare Tire..................................................5-98
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-25
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-59
Top Strap......................................................1-57
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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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