2003 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual

Data Systems (RDS)

3-68 ................................ Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-1 21 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-1 23 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-125 3-1 4 2-37 2-23 5-25, 5-28 2-26 6-1 3

Automatic Headlamp System ............................ Automatic Transfer Case .................................. Automatic Transmission ...................................

Fluid .................................................. Operation ................................................... Automatic Transmission Check .......................... Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

System Check ............................................. 6-14 Auxiliary Battery .............................................. 4-91 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ................. 3-16

Backing Up ............................................ Battery .......................................................... BATTERY NOT CHARGING ............................. Battery Replacement ......................................... Battery Run-Down Protection ............................ Battery Warning Light ......................................

4-85 5-50 3-61 2-6 3-1 8 3-38

......................... Before Leaving on a Long Trip Before You Drive ........................................... Body Lubrication Service .................................. Brake

4-42 3-1 11 6-13

Parking ...................................................... 2-44 System Inspection ....................................... 6-17 .................................. System Warning Light 3-40 Brake Adjustment ............................................ 5-50 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-47 Brake Pedal Travel ......................................... 5-50 Brake Wear ................................................... 5-49 Brakes .......................................................... 5-47 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-21 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-61 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ............................................

5-66

Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime

Running Lamps ........................................ Halogen Bulbs ............................................ Headlamps ................................................. Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker

Lamps .................................................... Replacement Bulbs ...................................... Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... Taillamps .................................................... Buying New Tires ...........................................

5-63 5-61 5-61

5-67 5-70 5-64 5-67 5-78

C

California Fuel .................................................. Canada ........................................................... Canadian Owners ................................................ Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... Capacities and Specifications .......................... Car Washes for QUADRASTEERTM Equipped

5-6 7-4 ii 7-7 5-1 20

Vehicles ..................................................... 4-1 7 ............... 4-46, 4-66, 2-13, 2-49

Carbon Monoxide Care of

Safety Belts ..............................................

5-105

Care of Your

Cassette Tape Player ................................. CD and DVD Player ................................... CDs and DVDs .........................................

3-123 3-1 25 3-124 Cargo Lamp ................................................... 3-1 6 CARGO LAMP ON 3-65 ......................................... 3-93 Cassette Tape Messages ................................. 6-1 1 Cassette Tape Player Service ........................... CD Adapter Kits ............................................. 3-94 2-66 Center Console Storage Area ........................... Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and ...............................................

5-66 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................ 5-1 14 Center Overhead Console ................................ 2-63 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-24 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-82 .................................... 3-60 CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Cargo Lamp

Check

Engine Light ............................................... Check Engine Light ......................................... CHECK OIL LEVEL ......................................... CHECK WASHER FLUID ................................. Checking Brake Fluid ...................................... Checking Coolant ............................................ Checking Engine Oil ........................................ Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. Child Restraints

Child Restraint Systems ............................... Infants and Young Children ........................... Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) .......................... Older Children ............................................. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the

LATCH System

........................................ Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position ........................................... Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........................................... Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front

Seat Position ........................................... Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... Top Strap ................................................... Top Strap Anchor Location ............................

3-44 3-44 3-65 3-65 5-48 5-34 5-18 5-10 1-79 5-1 08

1-38 1-34

1-46 1-32

1-49

1-52

1-49

1-54

1-54 1-42 1-43

Child Restraints (cont.)

Where to Put

the Restraint ...........................

Chime Level Adjustment ................................. Cigarette Lighter ............................................. Cleaning

1-41 3-125 3-1 9

Inside of Your Vehicle ................................. 5-102 Outside of Your Vehicle .............................. 5-105 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-1 08 Video Screen ............................................ 3-1 25 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-1 05 5-1 06 2-54

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...................... Cleaning the Mirror ......................................... Climate Control

Dual Automatic ............................................ Climate Control System ................................... Dual .......................................................... Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. Compact Disc Messages Compass Calibration ............................... Compass Operation ......................................... Compass Variance .................................. Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... Control of a Vehicle .......................................... Coolant

3-24 3-20 3-21 5-32 ................ 3-81, 3-95, 3-1 10 2-54, 2-55 2-55 2-53, 2-56 2-1 8 4-5

Engine Temperature Gage ............................ Heater, Engine ............................................ Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. Cooling System .............................................. Crew Cab ...................................................... Cruise Control ................................................

3-42 2-25 5-36 5-39 1-52 3-10

Cruise Control Light ........................................ Cupholder(s) .................................................. Current and Past Model Order Forms Customer Assistance Information

3-48 2-63 ................ 7-11

Courtesy Transportation .................................. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... Customer Assistance Off ices ....................... Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............. GM Mobility Program for Persons with

7-7

7-4 7-4 7-2

Disabilities ................................................

7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ....... 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian

Government ............................................ Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .............................................. 7-9 7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-10

7-10

DAB Radio ............................................. Daytime Running Lamps .......................... Defensive Driving ................................... Defogging and Defrosting ......................... Delayed Locking ..................................... Dinghy Towing ........................................ Doing Your Own Service Work ................. Dolly Towing ......................................... Dome Lamps ........................................

....... 3-123 ........ 3-14 .......... 4-2 3.22, 3-28 ........ 2-10 ........ 4-53 .......... 5-4 ......... 4-55 ......... 3-18

Door

Driver

Driving

2-1 0 Delayed Locking .......................................... Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 ............. 2-1 0 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks 2-1 2 Rear Doors ................................................. 2-13

.............................

Position, Safety Belt ..................................... DRIVER DOOR AJAR ..................................... Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... DIC Operation and Displays .......................... DIC Warnings and Messages ........................

1-16 3-67 3-50 3-50 3-60

At Night ........................................... 4-36 City ..................................................... 4-40 Defensive .......................... ................ 4-2 Drunken ............................ ................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-41 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-44 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4-37 ........................... Winter ........................................................ 4-46 4-86 Driving On Grades Driving on Snow or Ice 4-46 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-39 ......................... Driving Through Flowing Water 4-39 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-85 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-24 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-21 ........................................ Dual Stage Air Bags 1-65

.......................................... ....................................

Dual Tire Operation ... DVD

............

........... 5-74

3-124 ............................................. Care of Your Care of Your DVD Player ............................ 3-125 Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... 3-125 Distortion .................................................. 3-1 23 Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-1 11 3-1 11

DVD Player ..................................................

Easy Exit Seat ................................ Electrical System

........ 2-68

5-1 11 Add-on Equipment ..................................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-1 11 Power Windows and Other Power Options ....... 5-1 1 1 5-1 11 Windshield Wiper Fuses Electrochromic Mirror Operation ................ 2-53, 2-55 Electronic Transfer Case .................................. 2-41 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

.............................

Programs ...................................................

3-46

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-23 Battery ....................................................... 5-50 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-44 Coolant ...................................................... 5-33 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25 ........................... Coolant Temperature Gage 3-42 Cooling System Inspection ............................ 6-16 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12

Engine (cont.)

Exhaust .................. Fan Noise ............................................ Oil ................................................. Overheating ................................................ Starting ......................................................

................ 2-49 5-44 ..... 5-17 5-36 2-23

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator

Check (If Equipped) ..................................... ENGINE COOLANT HOT ................................. Engine Coolant Level Check ............................. Engine Hour Meter Display ............................... Engine Oil Additives ........................................ Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled

Maintenance ................................................. Engine Oil Level Check ................................... .................................. ENGINE OVERHEATED Entertainment System

Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... DVD Distortion .......................................... Entry Lighting ................................................. Exit Lighting ................................................... .................................. Express Down Windows ................................................ Extended Cab Extended Cab and Crew Cab ........................... Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... Exterior Lamps ...............................................

6-12 3-60 6-1 1 3-32 5-21

6-5 6-1 1 3-61

3-125 3-123 3-17 3-17 2-16 1-52 1-49 1-31 3-13

.....

................

.... 5-102

FabricKarpet ......... Filter

Engine Air Cleaner ......................................

5-23

Finding a PTY Station (RDS, XMTM

and DAB)

.................................

Finding a Station .................... Finish Care .................................................. Finish Damage ................................. Five-Speed

3-75, 3-86, 3-101 3-69, 3-73, 3-84, 3-98 5-106 .... 5-107

(VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) ....... 2-31 Five-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 Engine) .............. 2-30 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-125 Flash-To-Pass Feature ....................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-83 ......................................... Flat Tire, Changing 5-84 Fluid

5-25, 5-28 Automatic Transmission ........................ Manual Transmission .................................... 5-31 Power Steering ........................................... 5-44 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-46 FM Stereo .................................................... 3-123 .................................................... 3-15 Fog Lamps Folding the Rear Seat ....................................... 1-8 Following Distance .......................................... 4-85 Footnotes ........................................................ 6-5 Four-wheel Drive .................................... 2-35, 5-58 Four-Wheel-Drive Light .................................... 3-48 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-59

Front Axle Locking Feature ............................... 2-35 Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) ................... 3-17 Front Storage Area 2-66 ......................................... Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5-9 ..................... ........................................... Filling Your Tank 5-7 .............................. Fuels in Foreign Countries 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-49 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5 ....................................... Low Warning Light 3-49 System Inspection ....................................... 6-1 6 Fuel Information Button .................................... 3-53 ......................................... FUEL LEVEL LOW 3-65 Fuses

......................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers Windshield Wiper .......................................

5-1 11 5-1 11

Gage

......................... Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel .......................................................... ............................................... Oil Pressure Speedometer .............................................. Tachometer ................................................. Transmission Temperature ............................. Voltmeter Gage ...........................................

3-42 3-49 3-47 3-32 3-32 3-43 3-39

Gasoline

Octane ........................................................ Specifications ...............................................

Glass Surfaces ............................................. ..................................................... Glove Box GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disabilities ....................................................

5-5 5-5 5-104 2-63

7-5

Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ Head Restraints ............................................ Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Headlamps .................................................... .......................................

3-6 1-7 ................. 3-8 5-61 5-61

Bulb Replacement Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ ............................................

Halogen Bulbs Pickup Box

Identification and Fender Marker

Roof Marker Lamps

Lamps .................................................... ..................................... Headphones ................................................. Heated Seats ................................................... Highway Hypnosis ........................................... .................................. Hill and Mountain Roads Hitches .......................................................... Hood

5-63 5-61

5-67 5-64 3-1 16 1-5 4-43 4-44 4-84

Checking Things Under Release ..........................

.....

Horn ...............................................................

................... 5-10 ................... 5-10 3-6

5.25. 5.28. 5.31.

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Gasoline Engines ........................................ 5.27. 5.30.

5-41 How to Add Fluid ............................ 5-32 How to Check ........................ 5-73 How to Check and Add Fluid ............................ 5-32 How to Check Lubricant ................................... 5-57 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-45 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-15 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-32 6-13 Hydraulic Clutch System Check ........................ Hydroplaning ...................... ..................... 4-39

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-38 Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-37 If Steam If the Light is Flashing ..................................... 3-45 If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-46 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-50 4-66 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-48 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-21 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...................... 6-14 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-34 Inflation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-73

Inspection

Brake System ......................................... Engine Cooling System ............................ Exhaust System ...................................... Fuel System ........................................... Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... .............................. Steering and Suspension Throttle System ........................................... Transfer Case and Front Axle

(Four-wheel Drive) ................................... .......................

Installing a Garage Door Opener Instrument Panel

6-17 6-16 6-16 6-16 6-16 6-16 6-17

6-17 2-63

Cluster ....................................................... Overview .....................................................

3-31 3-4 Instrument Panel Brightness Control .................. 3-17 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5-1 12 .......................... Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-17 Interior Plastic Components ............................ 5-1 04

Jump Starting ...............................

....... 5-51

Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-13 Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) ........ 2-22 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3

L

Lamps

......................... Exterior .................. interior ....................................................... ....................................... Lamps On Reminder Lap Belt ........................................................ Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... LATCH System

Child Restraints ........................................... Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................

Latches, Seatback Leather ........................................................ Leaving Your Vehicle With

............................................

the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) Light

......................................

Door

...............

3-13 3-4 7 3-14 1-25 1-1 6

1-46

1-49 1-7

2-47 3-67

Warning

.......................................

Air Bag Off ................................................. 3-33 Air 3-33 3-41 Anti-Lock Brake System 3-38 Battery Warning 3-40 Brake System Warning Cruise Control ............................................. 3-48 Four-Wheel-Drive ......................................... 3-48

.......................................... .................................

...................

5-104 Locks

Light (cont.)

Low Fuel Warning ............................ Malfunction Indicator .................................... Passenger Air Bag Safety Belt Reminder ................................... Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... Traction Off ................................................ Up-Shift .....................................................

, ... 3-49 3-44 Status Indicator ................ 3-36 3-32 3-48 3-41 3-39 3-96, 3-1 10 4-56 4-12 2-12 2-17

Listening to a DVD ................................ Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... Locking Rear Axle ........................................... Lockout Protection .......................................... Lock-Out Switch .............................................

..........................................

........................................................... .......................................

Delayed Locking Door Lockout Protection Power Programmable Automatic Door Locks Rear

..................................................

Security Locks

............................. ............................................... ..................................

Loss of Control LEVEL LOW Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . ........, Lumbar

2-10 2-8 2-12 2-9 ............. 2-10 2-12 4-20 3-60 ... 3-49

COOLANT

Door

Power Controls ..

..... 4-4

M

Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 24 Maintenance Schedule

At Each Fuel Fill ............. At Least Once a Month ................................ At Least Once a Year .................................. At Least Twice a Year .................................. At the First 100, 1, 000 and 6, 000 Miles

................. 6-1 1 6-1 1 6-13 6-12

Inspection ..............

(1 60, 1 600 and 10 000km) ....................... Inspection ..............................

6-1 1 Brake System 6-17 Engine Cooling System Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Exhaust System ..... 6-16 Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-16 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 ............. 6-1 1 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-16 Part D - Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants ............................................... 6-1 8 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-21 6-5 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. Steering and Suspension Inspection ............... 6-1 6 Throttle System Inspection ............................ 6-1 7 Transfer Case and Front Axle

6-1 7 (Four-wheel Drive) Inspection .................... Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2

...

Maintenance When Trailer Towing Making Turns ............................................. Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ Manual Seats ................................................... Manual Selectable Ride ................................... Manual Transfer Case ..................................... Manual Transmission ....................................... Fluid .......................................................... Operation ................................................... Manual Transmission Check ............................. ............................................ Manual Windows Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Memory Seat Message

........... 4-00 4-85 3-44 1-3 4-11 2-35 2-23 5-31 2-30 6-12 2-16 ............... 2-6 2-67

.................................................

DIC Warnings and Messages

Mexico, Central America and Caribbean

........................ Islands/

Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) .......................................

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass

and Temperature Display

........................... Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@,

Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-52 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-52 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-59 2-57 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ........................ 2-60 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ................... 2-60 Outside Heated Mirrors 2-60 2-57 Outside Manual Mirrors

................................ ................................

3-60

7-5

2-54

Mirrors (cont.)

Outside Power Camper-Type ......................... Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .................... Outside Power Mirrors .................................. Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ................... 2-58 Onstar@

Onstar@ Personal Calling ................................. 2-59 Onstar@ Services ............................................ 2-59 Onstar@ Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 2-58 OnStar@ System ............................................. Virtual Advisor ....................................

2-62 2-61 2-62 2-61 2-62

Model Reference MyGMLink.com ................................................

................................................

vi 7-3

New Vehicle Break-in ...................................... 2-21 5-60 Noise Control System, Tampering ...................... Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ........... 5-1 24

Odometer ...................................................... Off -Road Recovery .......................................... Oil

Engine ....................................................... Pressure Gage ............................................ OIL LIFE RESET ............................................ ..................................... OIL PRESSURE LOW Older Children, Restraints ................................ Online Owner Center ................................

Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off

Paved Roads

.............................................. Other Warning Devices ...................................... Outlet Adjustment .................. Outside

4-21 3-6 .. 3-23, 3-29

Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... Convex Mirror ............................................. Curb View Assist Mirrors .............................. Heated Mirrors ............................................ ............................................ Manual Mirrors Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... Power Mirrors ............................................. West Coast-Type Mirrors ..............................

2-59 2-57 2-60 2-60 2-60 2-57 2-59 2-58 2-58 Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ................... 2-59 5-17 Overdrive Disable ........................................... 3-48 3-47 Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmissions) ........... 2-29 3-60 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) ....................................... 3-61 1-32 Owners, Canadian 7-3 Owner’s Information .......................

...............................................

5-36 ii ....... 7-11

3-32 4-1 8

11

P

Park (P)

Shifting Into ................................................ Shifting Out of ............................................

2-45 2-48

Parking

Brake ........................................................ 2-44 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-49

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission

Park (P) Mechanism Check ....................... 6-15 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-87 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-48 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-1 1 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-16 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 6-1 8 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-21 Passenger Air Bag Indicator ..................... Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ................... 3-36 3-67 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 1-74 Passenger Sensing System Passing ................................................. 4-18, 4-85 Passlock@ ...................................................... 2-20 Payload ......................................................... 4-58 Personalization Button 3-54 ..................................... Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab 4-65 .................... 3-92 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-106 Playing a Compact Disc

.............................. ..............................

................. 3.80. 3.94.

Playing a Specific Loaded

Compact Disc ............................................ Playing the Radio ................... 3.69. 3.72. 3.83. Power

3-107 3-98

Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-18 .................................................. Door Locks 2-9 Electrical System ....................................... 5-1 11 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4 Seat ............................................................ 1-4 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-44 Windows .................................................... 2-16 4-12 4-92 ................. 2-10

Power Steering ............................................... Power Winches .............................................. Programmable Automatic Door Locks

2-54, 2-57 QUADRASTEERTM

.........................................

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

4-14 ......... 1-14

....

Radio Messages Radios

.................. 3-71, 3.77, 3-89 .......................................................... 3-68 AM-FM ...................................................... 3-69 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-123 ................ 3-125 Care of Your CD and DVD Player Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-124

Radios (cont.)

DAB Radio Antenna System ..................... Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... ............................................ Radio with CD Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ ........................................ Rear Seat Audio Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ........................................

Setting the Time for Radios without Radio

Data Systems (RDS)

................................ Theft-Deterrent .......................................... Understanding Reception ............................

3-125 3-82 3-71 3-96 3-120

3-68

3-68 3-1 21 3-1 23

RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED

(Allison Transmission Only) ...........................

RDS and DAB Messages Rear Axle ...................................................... Locking ...................................................... Rear Doors .................................................... ...................... Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear Seat Audio ........................................... Rear Seat Audio Controls ............................... Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... Rear Seat Operation ................................... Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

3-61 ............... 3-76, 3-88, 3-102 5-57 4-1 2 2-13 1-29 3-120 3-120 3-1 11 1-8, 1-9

(Extended Cab and Crew Cab)

1-26 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-26 Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors

......................

Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors

(Crew Cab Models) 1-46 (Extended Cab Models) ................................ 1-44

...................................

3.23. 3-28

Rear Window Defogger ............................ Rearview Mirror. Automatic Dimming with

Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-54

Rearview Mirror. Automatic Dimming with

Onstar@> Compass and Temperature Display ..... 2-52 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-52 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-53 3-64 REDUCED BRAKE POWER ............................. ................. ... 3-61 REDUCED ENGINE POWER Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models ............. 1-68 Remote Alarm .................................................. 2-5 Remote Control ............................................. 3-1 14 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the

Spare Tire ..................................................

5-92 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-85 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-70 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-50 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..... 1-80 Reporting Safety Defects

................

Government

Canadian General Motors ........................................... United States Government .............................. Restraint System Check ...................................

. I . 7-10 7-10 7-9 6-12 Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a

Crash .....................................................

1-80

13

Restraint Systems

Checking .................................................... 1-79 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-80 Restraints, Head ............................................... 1-7 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-23 RFA # BATTERY LOW .................................... 3-67 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-24 Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor (All Models) ................................................

1-43 ............. 3-67

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) Roadside

Assistance Program .......................................

7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-51 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-50

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ............

............ ...... 3-32

Care of ................................................. 5-1 05 Center Passenger Position ............................ 1-24 Driver Position ............................................ 1-1 6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-14 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... .................................

Rear Seat Passengers

1-29 1-26

Safety Belts (cont.)

Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-24 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-23 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1-10 4-84 iii 6-5 1-7

....................... Safety Chains ................................................. Safety Warnings and Symbols Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... Seatback Latches ............................................. Seats

..............................

Head Restraints ............................................ Heated Seats ............................................... Manual ........................................................ Memory ..................................................... Power Lumbar .............................................. Power Seats ................................................. Rear Seat Operation ............................... Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... Seatback Latches ..........................................

Secondary Latch System ................................. Securing a Child Restraing

Center Front Seat Position ............................

1-7 1-5 1-3 2-67 1-4 1-4 1-8, 1-9 1-5 1-7 5-87

1-54

Securing a Child Restraint

Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-52 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-49 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-49 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-54 Select Button ................................................. 3-60

5-3

Service ...........................................................

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your

Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light 3-44 ....................................... Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-1 0 3-63 3-63 3-61 3-62 .................. 3-62 7-1 0 7-10 3-63

SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER ............................. SERVICE 4WD ............................................... SERVICE AIRBAG .......................................... ........................ SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM .... Service Bulletins ............................................. Service Manuals ............................................. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL .............................. Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ..... 3-76, 3-87, 3-102 Setting Preset Stations ............ 3-70, 3-74, 3-85, 3-99 Setting the Time (RDS) ......... 3-68 ..... 3-68 Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) ......... 3-70, 3-74, 3-85, 3-1 00 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-107 Shift Speeds .................................................. 2-34 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-45 Shifting Out of Park (P) 2-48 ................................... Single Stage Air Bags 1-66 ..................................... Single Stage vs . Dual Stage Air Bags ................ 1-65 Six-Speed (VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAXTM 6600 V8 Engines) ...................................

Radios with Radio Data Systems Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)

2-32

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........... 4-20 Skidding .................................. ....... 4-59 Snow Plow Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-40 Spare Tire Check ............................................ 6-12 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems .................... 5-1 03 Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-1 20 Speedometer .................................................. 3-32 Starter Switch Check ....................................... 6-13 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-23 Starting Your V8 Engine .................................. 2-24 Steering ........................................................ 4-12 Steering and Suspension Inspection .................. 6-16 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-13 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-12 Steering Wheel Controls. Audio ....................... 3-122 4-94 Step-Bumper Pad ........................................... Stereo RCA Jacks ......................................... 3-1 16 Storage Areas ................................................ 2-63 Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-66 Center Overhead Console ............................. 2-63 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-63 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-66 2-63 Glove Box .................................................. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-99 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-50 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ..................... 2-65 Swing-Out Windows ........................................ 2-17

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Tachometer .................................................... Tailgate ......................................................... Tailgate Removal ............................................ Taillamps ....................................................... Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) ........................ Tampering With Noise Control System

3-32 2-1 3 2-1 4 5-67 5-70

Prohibited ................................................... 5-60 Temperature and Compass Display .................... 2-52 Temperature Display ........................................ 2-55 Testing the Alarm ............................................ 2-19 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-1 21 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-1 8 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-1 8 Passlock@ ................................................... 2-20 Throttle System Inspection ............................... 6-1 7 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7 Tire Inflation Check ......................................... 6-1 1 Tires ................................................... 5-72, 5-1 07 5-78 5-82 5-84 5-74 5-83 5-73 5-74 5-79

Buying New Tires ........................................ Chains ....................................................... Changing a Flat Tire .................................... Dual Tire Operation ..................................... If a Tire Goes Fiat ....................................... Inflation -- Tire Pressure ............................... Inspection and Rotation ................................ Uniform Tire Quality Grading .........................

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Tires (cont.)

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-80 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-80 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-77 .................... To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 2-25 the Instrument Panel ............................ Top of 5-104 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-42 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-43 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............... 2-47 .................. 4-83 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Tow/Haul Mode (Automatic Transmission) ........... 2-29 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-48 Tow/Haul Mode, Overdrive Disable .................... 3-48 Towing

.................................. Power Take-Off (PTO) Recreational Vehicle ..................................... Towing a Trailer .......................................... Your Vehicle ...............................................

Traction

Assist System (TAS) ...................................... Manual Selectable Ride ................................ Off Light ..................................................... ........................................

TRACTION ACTIVE Trai le r

Recommendations ....................................... Trailer Brakes ................................................. Trailer Wiring Harness ..................................... Trailer Wiring Harness Package ........................

4-92 4-53 4-66 4-53

4-9 4-11 3-41 3-65

4-65 4-84 4-88 4-89

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

(Allison Transmission Only) ........................... Transfer Case ................................................ Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive)

Inspection ...................................................

3-66 5-58

6-1 7

Transmission

..................................

5-25, 5-28 5-31 3-43 3-39 3-66 2-26 2-30

Fluid. Automatic Fluid, Manual .............................................. Temperature Gage ....................................... Up-Shift Light .............................................. TRANSMISSION HOT ..................................... Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Transportation Options ....................... Trip Information Button .................................... .................................. Trip Odometer Truck-Camper Loading Information . . Turn and Lane Change Signals .......................... ......................................... TURN SIGNAL ON Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ........................... Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer

............................................ 7-10 ........ 7-8 3-51 ...... 3-32 .......... 4-63 3-8 3-63 3-7 .................. 4-86

Repair Manual

Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-15 Underhood Fuse Block ................................... 5-1 15 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-1 23 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-79 United States ................................................... 7-4 Up-Shift Light ................................................. 3-39 Using Cleaner on Fabric ................................ 5-103 Using Song List Mode ................................... 3-109 Using the Recovery Hooks ............................... 4-51

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ Damage Warnings ........................................... Loading ...................................................... Parking Your ............................................... Symbols ...............

..............................

4-5 iv 4-56 2-48 iv

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) ......................................... Service Parts Identification Label .........

5-1 10 .. 5-110

Memory Seat

...................................

Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Storage .............................................. Video Screen ................................................ Vinyl ........................................................... Visors ........................................................... .............................................. Voltmeter Gage

.... 2-67 5-50 3-1 14 5-1 04 2-17 3-39

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Warning Lights. Gages and Warnings

Indicators ....

.... 3-30

.....................

DIC Warnings and Messages ...., ................ 3-60 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 ... Safety and Symbols ......................................... III iv Vehicle Damage .............................................. 5-105 6-12 ............ 4-68 4-83 5-20 5-48 5-22 5-34, 5-45, 5-46, 5-57

Washing Your Vehicle .................................... Weatherstrip Lubrication .... .................... Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ What to Add .................................................. What to Do with Used Oil ................................ What to Use .......................... Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance ... ................ 5-80 Replacement ........................................... 5-80 5-19

When to Add Engine Oil .......................... When to Change Engine Oil

(GM Oil Life SystemTM) ................................

When to Check When to Check When to Check When to Check When to Check

...................................... and Change .................... 5.25. 5-28 to Use ..................... and What 5-32 Lubricant ................................. 5-57 Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-45

5-31 . 5-73

5-21

When You Are Ready

to Leave After Parking on

a Hill ......................................................... Where to Put the Restraint ............................... Why Safety Belts Work ................................ Windows ............................................... ......................... Manual ................. Power ........................................................ Swing-Out Windows ..................................... Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................... Windshield Washer ...........................................

4-88 1-41 1-11 2-15 2-16 2-16 2-17 5-1 06 3-9 5-46 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ................ 6-11 Windshield Wiper

Fluid ..........................................................

.....................

Blade Replacement .......... 5-71 Fuses ...................................................... 5-1 11 3-9 4-46 6-12

Windshield Wipers ............................................ Winter Driving ................................................ ......................................... Wiper Blade Check

XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System XMTM Satellite Radio Service ..........................

.............. 3-125 3-123

Your Vehicle and the Environment .......................

6-2

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The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual a

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Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check Features and Controls

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... ............................................... ............................................... ............................................. ....................................... ...................................... ............................

1-1 1-3 1-8 1-10 1-32 1-61 1-79 2-1 2-3 2-8 2-1 5 2-1 8 ........... 2-21 .................................................... 2-52 2-61 2-63 2-67 3-1 3-4 3-20 ......... 3-30 .................. 3-50 3-68

Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors Onstar@ System ....... Storage Areas Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s)

Instrument Panel ............................................. ..........................

................................................. ............................

, .............................. , .............................. .............................

.......................................

......................................

and Indicators

Driving Your Vehicle

.......................................

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing

...................................................

Service and Appearance Care .......................... ..................................................... .........................................................

Service Fuel Checking Things Under

4-1 ........ 4-2 4-53 5-1 5-3 5-5

the Hood

......................................................

............................................. ............................................... ..................................... ............................... ....................................

Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Noise Control System Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Vehicle identification Electrical System Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

5-10 5-57 5-58 5-60 5-61 ......... 5-71 5-72 5-1 02 5-1 10 5-1 11 ................... 5-1 20 ...... 5-1 24 6-1 6-2 7-1 .................. 7-2 7-9 Index ................................................................. 1

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... ................................ Customer Assistance Information ....................

................................... ............................... ....................................

Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects

Maintenance Schedule

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Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name SILVERADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name ”General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. C2315 A First Edition

@Copyright General Motors Corporation 06/24/02 All Rights Reserved

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this’’ or “Don’t let this happen.”

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index:

Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio Systems in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5

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rhese are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:

46: @

3- LIGHTING - I ,

MASTER SWITCH

ENGINE

COOLANT cc

TEMP

PROTECT f i

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS TO PROTECT OCCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN AlTACHING

EYES BY SHIELDING

CAUSTIC BATERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

'111'

SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY

FASTEN