GMC YUKON 2003 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: GMC, Model Year: 2003, Model line: YUKON, Model: GMC YUKON 2003Pages: 520, PDF Size: 2.92 MB
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Cargo Cover
Cargo Tie Downs
Your vehicle may be
equipped with cargo tie
downs in the rear
cargo area that allow you
to strap cargo in and
keep it from moving inside
the vehicle.
When not using the tie downs, ip them down out of
the way.
Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition or
RAP needs to be active. See″Retained Accessory
Power″under Starting and Operating Your Vehicle.
Press and release the rear side of the button located in
the front overhead console to express-open the glass
panel and sunshade. To close the glass panel,
press and hold the front of the button. The glass will not
be fully seated unless the button is held until the
glass stops moving. With the sunroof closed, press the
forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the
vent position.
The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which
you can pull forward to block sun rays. The sunshade
will not close when the sunroof is open.
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If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof
glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop
at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed, the
glass panel can be closed or opened.
Use care not to leave the sunroof open for long periods
of time as debris may collect in the tracts.
If the battery has been recharged, disconnected or is
not working, you may need to reprogram the sunroof. To
do this, start the vehicle and press the forward side of
the sunroof switch until the glass panel moves to a fully
closed position. Release, and press again to move to
the vent position which occurs when the sunroof is fully
tilted rearward. This will reset the memory and enable
the sunroof to function properly.Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, then the controls
for the memory function
are located on the
driver’s door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver’s seat, throttle and brake
pedals, both the driver’s and passenger’s outside mirror,
and the radio station presets. The settings for these
features can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver
2. Driver 1 or driver 2 corresponds to the memory
buttons labeled 1and 2 on the driver’s door.
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To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals,
mirrors and radio presets, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle
and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and
the radio station presets to your preference.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 (for driver 1or 2) button
of the memory control for three seconds. A double
chime will sound to let you know that the position
has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s
seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the
radio station presets will be recalled if programmed
to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions
can also be recalled when placing the key in the
ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
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Easy Exit Seat
The controls for this memory function are located on the
driver’s door.
BThis button is used to program and recall the
desired driver’s seat position when exiting/entering the
vehicle. The seat position, can be personalized for
both driver 1 and driver 2.
To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the
following:
1. Select the desired driver number by pressing and
releasing the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to
the stored memory position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored
for the identi ed driver (1 or 2).
To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:
Press the exit button on the memory control.
Or, if this feature is enabled (active) in the DIC,
then removing the key from the ignition will
cause the seat to move to the exit position.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn .............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Interior Lamps..............................................3-18
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-20
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-21
Climate Controls............................................3-21
Climate Control System.................................3-21
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-22
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-26
Rear Air Conditioning System.........................3-32
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.......3-33
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls.........................3-35
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39Tachometer.................................................3-39
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-39
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-40
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator.................3-40
Battery Warning Light....................................3-42
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-43
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-43
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
.............3-44
Traction Off Light
..........................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
..................3-46
Transmission Temperature Gage
.....................3-46
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................3-48
Oil Pressure Gage
........................................3-51
Cruise Control Light
......................................3-52
Tow/Haul Mode Light
....................................3-52
Fuel Gage
...................................................3-52
Low Fuel Warning Light
.................................3-53
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.......................3-53
DIC Operation and Displays
...........................3-54
DIC Warnings and Messages
.........................3-64
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s).............................................3-71
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-71
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS).........................................3-72
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-72
Radio with CD..............................................3-75
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-85
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-98
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-111
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-120
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-122Audio Steering Wheel Controls
......................3-122
DVD Distortion
............................................3-123
Understanding Radio Reception
....................3-123
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
...............3-124
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
........................3-125
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
.................3-125
Cleaning the Video Screen
...........................3-125
Fixed Mast Antenna
....................................3-125
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(United States Only)
.................................3-126
Chime Level Adjustment
...............................3-126
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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A. Dome Lamp Override Button
B. Lamp Controls
C. Air Outlets
D. Automatic Transfer Case/Stabilitrak
®Mode Button
(AWD Vehicles)/Traction Assist System (TAS)
E. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
F. Instrument Panel Cluster
G. Shift Lever
H. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped)
I. Audio System
J. Comfort Control SystemK. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
L. Hood Release
M. Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped)
N. Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
O. Tilt Wheel Lever
P. Parking Brake Release
Q. Lighter and Accessory Power Outlets
R. Storage Area (If Equipped)
S. Ashtray
T. Glovebox
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.The hazard warning
flasher is located at the top
of the steering column.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work.
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