GMC SAFARI 2003 Owner's Manual

Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the
following information when your call is received:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Name and home address
Telephone number and location from which you are
calling
Location, license plate number and color of your
GMC truck
Mileage of vehicle and description of problem
Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and
holidays. Should you have any questions about roadside
assistance, call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center
or contact your dealer.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
GMC reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at
anytime without notification.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
Courtesy Transportation
GMC has always exemplied quality and value in its
offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership
experience, we and our participating dealers are
proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer
support program for new vehicles.
The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail
purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options
are available when warranty repairs are required. This will
reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs.
Plan Ahead When Possible
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you
should contact your dealer and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment and advising
your service consultant of your transportation needs,
your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service
department immediately, keep driving it until it can be
scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is
safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let
them know this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off
for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work
day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
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Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you
wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps
minimize your inconvenience by providing several
transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,
your dealer can offer you one of the following:
Shuttle Service
Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle
service to get you to your destination with minimal
interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one
way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from
the dealership.
Public Transportation or Fuel
Reimbursement
If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,
reimbursement up to $30 per day (ve days maximum)
may be available for the use of public transportation such
as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange
transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement
for reasonable fuel expenses up to $10 per day (ve day
maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should
reect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight
warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you
with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a
rental vehicle you obtained, at an actual cost, up to a
maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This
requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement
and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider
requirements. Requirements vary and may include
minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit
card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and
may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees,
excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion
of the repair.
Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a
courtesy rental.
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Additional Program Information
Courtesy Transportation is available during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but itis
notpart of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A
separate booklet entitledWarranty and Owner
Assistance Informationfurnished with each new vehicle
provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating
dealers and all program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at every dealer. Please
contact your dealer for specic information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements
will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Canadian Vehicles:For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General
Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
alternative transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult
your dealer for details.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,
change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at
any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility
pursuant to the terms and conditions described
herein at its sole discretion.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if itnds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer or
General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
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Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782),
or write:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P. O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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✍NOTES
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-16
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature................3-47
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-68
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-85
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-31
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-39, 3-42
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-26
Air Bag System..............................................1-62
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-68
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-66
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-67
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?....................1-65
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? . . 1-66
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?...................1-65
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-64
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
All Overseas Locations...................................... 7-5
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-48
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-26
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light............................3-34AM ...............................................................3-49
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-38
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-49
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-29
Appearance Care............................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-79
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-82
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-77
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
..............5-79
Finish Damage
............................................5-82
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
..........5-83
Sheet Metal Damage
...................................5-82
Underbody Maintenance
...............................5-82
Weatherstrips
..............................................5-79
Ashtrays
........................................................3-17
Audio System(s)
.............................................3-37
AM-FM Radio
.............................................3-38
Care of Your CD Player
...............................3-49
Care of Your CDs
........................................3-49
Fixed Mast Antenna
.....................................3-49
Radio with CD
............................................3-40
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
................................3-45
Setting the Time for Radios with HR and
MN Buttons
.............................................3-37
Setting the Time for Radios with the Set
Button
....................................................3-37
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-46
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-49
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-23
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-28
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-30
B
Backing Up....................................................4-38
Battery..........................................................5-42
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-20
Bench Seat............................................1-11, 1-57
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-29
Brake
Parking......................................................2-26
System Inspection.......................................6-33
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brake Adjustment............................................5-42
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-42
Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brakes..........................................................5-39Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-12
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-51
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Taillamps....................................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-60C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock...........2-12
Capacities and Specifications............................5-92
Carbon Monoxide...........................4-24, 4-31, 2-30
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-79
Your CD Player...........................................3-49
Your CDs ...................................................3-49
Cargo Vans...........................................1-41, 1-48
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-27
Chains, Tires..................................................5-64
Charging System Light....................................3-27
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-30
Gages Warning Light...................................3-35
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-40
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking Things Under the Hood
....................... 5-9
Checking Your Restraint Systems
......................1-68
Chemical Paint Spotting
...................................5-82
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems
...............................1-44
Infants and Young Children
...........................1-38
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
..........................1-52
Older Children
.............................................1-35
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat
Position
..................................................1-57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position
...........................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position
...........................................1-58
Top Strap
...................................................1-48
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................1-50
Where to Put the Restraint
...........................1-47
Cigarette Lighter
.............................................3-17Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-77
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-82
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-81
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-80
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-77
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-78
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-78
Cleaning Leather............................................5-78
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-78
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades.........5-81
Cleaning Tires................................................5-81
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-78
Climate Control System...................................3-18
Rear ..........................................................3-21
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-20
Rear Heating System...................................3-19
Compact Disc Messages..................................3-44
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-75
Composite Headlamps.....................................5-51
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-45
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-29
Heater, Engine............................................2-21
Cooling System..............................................5-30
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Cruise Control................................................3-10
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......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-10
D
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................3-14
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-19
Directing the Airflow ........................................3-20
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature.................3-48
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3Dome Lamps .................................................3-15
Door
Front Doors.................................................. 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Doors
.................................................2-13
Sliding Side Door
........................................2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt
.....................................1-19
Driver Information System
................................2-42
Driving
At Night
.....................................................4-14
City
...........................................................4-18
Defensive
..................................................... 4-2
Drunken
....................................................... 4-2
Freeway
.....................................................4-19
Hill and Mountain Roads
..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads
...........................4-15
Winter
........................................................4-24
Driving On Grades
..........................................4-38
Driving on Snow or Ice
....................................4-24
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
...............4-17
Driving Through Flowing Water
.........................4-18
Driving with a Trailer
.......................................4-37
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