wipers GMC SIERRA DENALI 2003 Owners Manual

LOCK (A): This position locks your ignition and
transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only
be able to remove your key when the ignition is
turned to
LOCK.
ACCESSORY (B): This position lets you use things like
the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers
when the engine is
off.
RUN (C): This position is for driving.
START
(D): This position starts your engine.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature will allow
certain features on your vehicle to continue to work
up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle
is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15
seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor, while you
hold the ignition key in START. When the engine
starts, let
go of the key and let up on the accelerator
pedal. Wait about
15 seconds between each try.
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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
00 Turn and Lane Change Signals
0 EO Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
- -
Flash-to-Pass Feature
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
‘m Cruise Control (if Equipped)
For information on the exterior lamps, see
Exterior
Lamps on page 3-11 earlier in this section.
Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signai a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash
in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
If you move the lever all the way up or down, and the
arrow flashes at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers may not see your
turn signal.
If a bulb
is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t
go on at all when you signal
a turn, check for burned-out bulbs or a blown fuse
See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95.
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Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the
turn signal. To turn
off the chime, move the turn signal
lever to the
off position.
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push
the lever toward the instrument panel.
To return the
low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward
you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on.
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Flash-To-Pass Feature
This feature allows you to use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front
of you that you
want to pass. It works even
if your headlamps are off
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
If your headlamps are
off or on low-beam, your
high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long
as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam
indicator on the instrument panel will come on. Release
the lever
to turn the high-beam headlamps off.
Windshield Wipers
0: OFF
$? : MIST
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol on it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist.
Hold it
there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers
will stop after one wipe.
If you want more wipes, hold
the band on mist longer.
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You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain
or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer
to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from
you to the first solid band past the delay settings.
position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to
the second solid band past the delay settings.
To
stop the wipers, move the band to off position.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them.
If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer
symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To
spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle.
The wipers will clear the window and then either
stc~- 3r return to your preset -reed.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block access
door is on the driver's side
edge of the instrument
panel. Pull
off the cover to
access the fuse block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor which
is
mounted to the fuse block access door. To remove
fuses,
if you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the end of
the fuse between your thumb and index finger and
pull straight out.
You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse
block access door. These can be used to replace
a bad
fuse. However, make sure it is of the correct amperage.
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Fuses
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Usage
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WPR Accessory
Special Equipment Option
Ignition, Heated Seats
IGN 3
Accessory Truck Body Controller
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-37
Parking on a Hill
......................................... 4-59
When
You Are Ready to Leave After
Where to Put the Restraint
............................... 1-38
Why Safety Belts Work
..................................... 1-9
Windows
....................................................... 2-10
Power
........................................................ 2-11
Swing-Out Windows
..................................... 2-11
Windshield and Wiper Blades
........................... 5-90
Windshield Washer
........................................... 3-7
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-38
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
................ 6-10
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
...................................... 5-60
Fuses
........................................................ 5-95 Windshield
Wipers
............................................ 3-6
Winter Driving
................................................ 4-38
Wiper Blade Check
......................................... 6-11
Wood Panels
................................................. 5-87
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XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-84
XMTM Satellite Radio Service
............................ 3-82
Your Vehicle and the Environment
........., .......... 6-2
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