jump start GMC YUKON DENALI 2003 Owners Manual

Anti-lock Brake System
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced
electronic braking system that will help prevent a
braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You
may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on. This is normal.
If there’s a problem with
the anti-lock brake system, this warning light
will
stay on. See Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning
Light
on page 3-35.
Along with ABS, your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear
Proportioning (DRP) system.
If there’s a DRP problem,
both the brake and ABS warning lights will come
on
accompanied by a IO-second chime. The lights
and chime will come
on each time the ignition is turned
on until the problem is repaired. See your dealer for
service. Let’s say
the road is wet and you’re driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If
one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each front wheel
and at both rear wheels.
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Service ............................................................ 5.3
Doing Your Own Service Work
......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment
to the Outside of Your
Vehicle
.................................................. 5-4
................................................................ Fuel 5.5
Gasoline Octane ............................................ 5.5
Gasoline Specifications ................................... 5-5
California Fuel ............................................... 5-6
Additives
....................................................... 5.6
Fuels in Foreign Countries
............................... 5-6
Filling Your Tank
............................................ 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....................... 5.9
the Hood .................... , .................... 5.10
Hood Release ...................... ................ 5-10
Engine Compartment Overview ....... ......... 5-12
Engine Oil ....................................... ..... 5.13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ............................. 5.17
Automatic Transmission Fluid ......................... 5-20
Engine Coolant ......................................... 5-22
Checking Things Under
~~
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............... 5-25
Engine Overheating ....................................... 5-25
Cooling System ............................................ 5.28
Engine Fan Noise ......................................... 5.33
Power Steering Fluid
..................................... 5-34
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................ 5.34
Brakes
........................................................ 5.36
Battery
........................................................ 5-39
Jump Starting
............................................... 5.40
All-Wheel Drive .............................................. 5.46
Rear Axle .................................. .......... 5-48
Bulb Replacement .......................................... 5-49
Halogen Bulbs .............................................. 5-49
Headlamps
.................................................. 5-49
Running Lamps
......................................... 5-50
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ......... 5-52
Taillamps ..................................................... 5-52
Replacement Bulbs ................................... 5.53
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
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Brake Pedal Travel Battery
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be
of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your
vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM
brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
- for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you need new ones put in
- be sure
you get new approved
GM replacement parts. If
you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front
and rear brakes can change
- for the worse. The
braking performance you’ve come to expect can change
in many other ways
if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts. Your
new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco@ battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get
one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco@
battery. See Engine Compartment Overview
on
page 5-72 for battery location.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, remove the black, negative
(-) cable from
+‘-? battery. This will hc’- keep your battery from
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” next for
tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
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Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent
Feature
on page 3-85.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it
safely.
Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling
it
won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or
They contain enough electricity to burn ignite.
you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some
or all of these things can hurt you.
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Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both vehicles can be
damaged.
2.
Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able
to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn
off the
radio and all lamps that aren’t needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and
negative
(-) terminal locations of the other vehicle.
Your vehicle has a remote positive
(+) jump
starting terminal and a remote negative
(-) jump
starting terminal.
You should always use these
remote terminals instead
of the terminals on the
battery.
The remote positive
(+)
terminal is located under a red plastic cover near
the engine accessory drive
bracket.
To access the
remote positive
(+)
terminal, open the red
plastic cover.
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8. Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable to the
negative
(-) terminal
of the good battery. Use
a remote negative
(-)
terminal if the vehicle has
one. Your vehicle’s
remote negative
(-)
terminal is marked GND.
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative
(-) cable
doesn’t go to the dead battery.
It goes to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or
to a remote
negative
(-) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of
the negative (-) cable at
least
18 inches (45 cm)
away from the dead
battery, but not near
engine parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as good there, and
the chance of sparks getting back
to the battery
is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for awhile.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly.
To prevent electrical shorting, take care
that the cables don’t touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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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
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Inspection (cont.)
Instrument Panel
Steering
and Suspension
...............
Cluster ......................... .....................
Overview ..............................................
Instrument Panel Brightness ............................
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...........................
Interior Lamps ...............................................
Interior Plastic Components .............................
Introduction
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
.....
. 6-14
. 3-29
... 3-4
. 3-16
. 5-88
. 3-16
. 5-79
. 6-14
Jump Starting
........................ 5-40
Key Lock Cylinders Service
........ ........... 6-1 1
Keys
........................................................... 2-3
Keyless
Entry System
....................................... 2-4
L
Lamps
Exterior
...................................................... 3-1 3
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 6
Lamps On Reminder
....................................... 3-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt
........................................... 1-31 LATCH
System
Child Restraints
........................................... 1-61
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-63
Leather
......................................................... 5-79
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
................................ 3-56
Liftgate/LiftgIass
.............................. ........ 2-13
Liftglasdliftgate
.............................. .... 2-13
Light Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
...... 2-27
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-31
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-35
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-34
Charging System
..................................... 3-33
Cruise Control
................. ................ 3-41
Low Fuel Warning
................................... 3-42
Malfunction Indicator
................................ 3-38
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
............ 3-32
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-30
Security
..................................................... 3-41
Tow/Haul Mode
........................................... 3-42
Traction
Off ................................................ 3-36
Listening
to a DVD ..................................... 3-72
Loading Your Vehicle
................................... 4-44
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-13
Locks Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-9
Door
........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-13
Power Door
.................................................. 2-9
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