towing GMC YUKON DENALI 2003 Owner's Guide

GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
This program, avaiiabie io
qualified applicants, can
reimburse you up
to
$1,000 toward aftermarket
driver or passenger
adaptive equipment you
may require for your
vehicle (hand controls,
wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.).
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This program can also provide you with free resource
information, such as area driver assessment centers and
mobility equipment installers. The program is available
for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle
purchase/lease. See your dealer for more details or call
the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details.
All TTY users
call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance Program
GMC’s Roadside Assistance Provides stranded owners
with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the
nearest
GhlC dealer or the following special services:
Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be
covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair
or replacement of tire).
Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer
to get to the nearest service station (up to $5.00)
will be covered.
Jump Start: No-start situations which require a battery
jump start will be covered at no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will be
covered at no charge
if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be
covered within
10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Towing Service: Towing
to the nearest GMC
dealer for warranty related disablements will be
covered.
Trip Routing: Custom-made, computerized highlighted
maps using the most direct or scenic route are provided
free of charge. Maps include points of interest and a
list of GMC dealers along the route. Also included is a
list of hotels along the route that are discounted
7-5

Locks (cont.) Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-1 0
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-1 2
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-15
LOW COOLANT LEVEL .................................. 3-53
Low Fuel Warning Light
................................... 3-42
Lumbar Luggage Carrier
.............................................. 2-42
Power Controls
..................................... 1-4
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 5-98
Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill
......................................... 6-10
At Least Once a Month
................................ 6-10
At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-1 1
At Least Twice a Year .................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................ 6-1 4
Fuel System Inspection
............. ............ 6-14
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 ............. 6-10 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Part C
. Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-14
Part D
. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-15
Part E
. Maintenance Record ........................ 6-17
Scheduled MainteEance
................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection ............... 6-14
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-55
Making Turns
................................................. 4-54
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-38
Matching Transmitter(s)
to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6
Message Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Using
Your
................................................... 6-4
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-47
DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-52
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
US .
Virgin Islands) ............................................... 7-4
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@,
Compass and Temperature Display
............. 2-31
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
............................................. 2-35
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-35
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-34
MyGMLink.com
................................................ 7-3
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Personalization. Climate Controls ...................... 3-27
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Compact Disc
................................... 3-70
Playing
the Radio ........................................... 3-60
Power Playing
a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-68
Accessory Outlets
........................................ 3-1 7
Electrical System ......................................... 5-87
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-34
Power Steering
............................................... 4-1 1
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ............. 2-38
Puddle Lamps
................................................ 3-15
Door Locks
.................................................. 2-9
Lumbar Controls
........................................... 1-4
Seat
............................................................ 1-3
Windows
.................................................... 2-1 5
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-1 0
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-29
Radio Messages
............................................. 3-65
Radios
.......................................................... 3-58
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-87
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
.................. 3-89
Care of Your CD Changer
............................ 3-88
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
........................ 3-88 Radios (cont.)
CD Changer
........................................... 3-83
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-59
Rear Seat Audio
.......................................... 3-81
Settirig the Time
.......................................... 3-58
Theft-Deterrent
............................................ 3-85
Understanding Reception
.............................. 3-87
RDS Messages
.............................................. 3-64
Reading Lamps
.............................................. 3-17
REAR ACCESS OPEN
.................................... 3-54
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear Axle
...................................................... 5-48
Climate Control System
............................ 3-25
Door Security Locks
................................ 2-12
Heated Seats
........................................... 1-8
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...................... 1-44
Seat Armrest
.......................................... 2-44
Seat Audio
............................................. 3-81
Seat Audio Controls
................................. 3-81
Seat Entertainment System
....................... 3-72
Seat Operation
......................................... 1-7
Storage Area
.......................................... 2-44
Window Defogger
.................................... 3-24
Seat
Outside Passenger Positions
............. 1-41
Seat Passengers, Safety Belts
.................. 1-41
Rearview Mirror. Automatic Dimming with
Onstar@. Compass and Temperature Display
..... 2-31
Reclining Seatbacks
.......................................... 1-5
Reclining the Seatbacks
................................... 1-22
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-44
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
........................... 3-53
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Steering in Emergencies ................... .... 4-12
Steering Tips
.................................................. 4-1 1
Steering Wheel Controls. Audio
......................... 3-86
Stereo RCA Jacks
.......................................... 3-78
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area
.................... 2-42
Convenience Net
..................................... 2-44
Cupholder(s)
........................................... 2-42
Glove Box
.................................................. 2-42
Luggage Carrier
.......................................... 2-42
Rear Storage Area
................................... 2-44
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire. Jack
and Tools .............................
........... 5-73
Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 4-41
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-15
Sunroof
.... ...................................... 2-46
Tachometer
.................................................... 3-30
Taillamps
....................................................... 5-52
Temperature and Compass Display
.................... 2-31
Testing the Alarm
.................................... 2-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio
.................. , ....... 3-85
Theft-Deterrent Systems
................................... 2-1 6
Content Theft-Deterrent
................................ 2-1 6
Passlock@
................................................... 2-1 7
Third Row
...................................................... 1-66
Third
Row - Lap Belt ........................ ~ ~ ....... 1-40 Throttle. Adjustable
.......................................... 2-20
Tilt Wheel
........................................................ 3-6
Tilting the
50/50 Split Bench Seat ..................... 1-13
Tire Inflation Check
......................................... 6-10
Tires
..................................................... 5-55, 5-83
Buying New Tires ........................................
5-58
Chains ....................................................... 5-62
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-63
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-63
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-55
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-56
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-77
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-61
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-61
When
It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-58
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-21
Top of the Instrument Panel
............................. 5-79
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-57
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-59
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-28
Tilting the
Full Bench Seat ............................... 1-18
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-59
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-51
Tow/Haul Mode
............................................... 2-24
Towing Tow/Haul Mode Light
... ........................ 3-42
Recreational Vehicle
................................. 4-44
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-47
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-44
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Traction
Off Light ............... ....................... 3-36
StabilitrakO System ..................................... 4-9
TRACTION ACTIVE .................................... 3-57
Tractioii Control Operatioii ..... ................ 41c
Trailer
Recommendations
....................................... 4-47
Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-52
Trailer Wiring Harness ..................................... 4-56
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE ............................. 3-55
Transfer Case ................................................ 5-46
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic
........................................... 5-20
Temperature Gage ....................................... 3-37
Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Transportation Options
.......... ......... 7-7
Trip Information Button ................. ............ 3-44
Turn and Lane Change Signals .......................... 3-7
TURN SIGNAL ON ...................... ............ 3-54
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever .......... ......... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ............... 4-54
TRANSMISSION HOT ..................................... 3-55
Repair Manual ............................................ 7-10
Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-15
Underhood Fuse Block .................................... 5-91
Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-87
Unfolding the Seatback .................................... 1-18
Unfolding the Seatbacks .................................. 1-12
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-59
United States ................................. .......... 7-4
Using the Recovery Hoods ............................... 4-42
Using HomeLink@ ........................................... 2-41
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Vehicle
Control ......................................
... 4-5
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv
Loading
...................................................... 4-44
Symbols ......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
............................................. 5-86
Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-86
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
.............. ........................ 2-47
Vehicle Storage .................. .................... 5-39
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-25
Video Screen ................................................. 3-75
Vinyl ............................................................. 5-79
Visors ........................................................... 2-15
Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-34