Gmc 2003 Sierra User Manual

Front Seats1\/lanu3l SeatsYciu can lose control of the vehicle ft you try to adjust a imamial drit/er's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sud

Rear DoorsYouf vehicle may be equipped vvilh a reariJcKir{a) ihal allows easier access lo ihe rear area of lheextended cab.Tg open a rear access door

Tailgate RemovalThB tglIgBtB on your v^tiicte can be removad io aNow for differeni loading situalionfi. Although the 1 ail gale can be nemoved wilhout

WindowsLeaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuri

Manual WindowsTurn The hand crania on each door to manually raise or lower the nnar>ual windows.Power WindowsThe dfiyrer's door has a switch f

Lock*Ou1 SwitchIf you have pgweir winctows on a Crew Cab'^'» Ihe drivgr^s door power window switch has a Jockout feature. The lockout switch

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is brg business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-daterreni lealures, we kn

If fl doOT IS opened without [he key or Ihe reitiote keyless entry iransmttter, the alami will go off* Your vehicle’s headlamps will flash and Ihe hor

Passlock®Your vehicle as equipped with the Pflsslock'^ thefl’^eterrent system.PassjcKk^is a passive thefl-tieierrent system PassJock* enabies fue

starting and Operating Your VehicleNew Vehicle Break-inNpficei Your vfihicte do&sn4 neitd art «(eborate ‘break-in.'' But i1 will perfor

B íACCESSORV): This position allows you to use things lilfe the radio, power windows and ihe windshield wipers when the engine ¡s off.On manual transm

Power Sems * *If your vÉtilcle hÉs A power seat, you сап adjusl il wilh these controls localed on the outtwanci sides of the seáis.* Raise or lower t

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)Vaur vehicle may be equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP} leature which will allow certain features on your veh

starting Your V8 Engine1. Wi^h your fool off Ihs accelera(iir pedal, turn the ignrtion he/ to START, When The engine slarts, let go of the hey. The i

Engine Coolant HeaterIn vety cold wealher, 0“F (-ia“C) or cQldar, th9 engine toolanl heater can help- Voull get easier starting and better fuel econom

Autoniratic Transmission Operationyiour vehicle equipped with an ahdQmatic iransiTiJssion, It features an electronic shift position iniiticatar within

if you have four- wheer drive, your vehicle wiFI be free to roll - even if your shill lever is In PARK {Pi - if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL. So,

Drive {D} Can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy foad. driving on steep hills or for off-raad driving. Vou may want to shiK Ihe Iransmiss

Tovv/Haul Mode (AutOTtïatic Transmission)Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmissions)Your veh^le rr>ay quipped wrth a taw/haul mode. The seleclor butt

If /our vehicle has both tow/haul arxJ overcfrive disable lap the button once to enable or disable tow/haul, and press and bold Ihe button to enable o

To stopj lat up on Ihe accelejialcir [lecial and press the brake pfidat. Jusi belore Ihe vehicfe iteps, prasa Ihe ciPich padgl and the brake pedal, an

THIHP (3). FOUftTH ^4) snd FIFTH (5^: ShifI into THIRD (3), FOURTH and FIFTH [5} the sa™ way yoii do for SECOND (2), Slowly let up on the dutch pedal

Heated Seats Reclining SeatbacksIf your vehicle has liiis feature, ihe button used to torttrol the driver's heated seat Ls located on the driver’

Ounng thg first 500 miles {B05 km) of vehicle use, start Ihe vehicle moving in FiRSrr (I) gear. This ali&ws ihe clutch componertts lo ^ear-ln prop

Shift SpeedsA CAUTION:II you aklp & gear when you downshift, you coufd lose control oi your vehicle. You could injure yourseJF or others. Don&apos

While you accelerate. It is normal lor the light to go on and off it you quickly change the position of the accelerator.If your vehicle has four-wheel

An 4WD Incficator lighi will ihurnlnale when you shift into four-wheel drive and the frgni aifle engages.Some delay belween ahifling and the indicator

NEUTRAL {N): Shifi To [his setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed. The igniUon switch must be In FUN In order to shift the (ever Ио NEUTRAL

Recommended Transfer Case SettingsTransfer Case SettingsNDrivingCorcMtions2HIAUTO4WD4HI4LONomnal YESVariableVESSeveroYESExtremeYESVehicle in Tow'

fJEUTflAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only whan towing your vahicle. S&e Recreational Vahicie Towng on page 4-53 or Towing

If Itie 4HI. AUTO 4WO or 2HI swftch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, Ihe 4HI,AUTO 4WD or £HI indicalor ligh! will flash fgr 30 s

Electronic Transfer CaseIf your taur-wheei'drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, ihe transfer case switches are located to the left of

& (2HI): This setting Is far driving in Tnost street and highway BiloationE Your front axle Is nol engaged In two-wheeL drive.' 1:^1' Tt

Bijt don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.A CAUTION:Sitting in a r&dined position when your vehicle is in motion can be d

To shitt from 2HI or dHI TO 4L0i the vehicle must be slopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.e km/h) iwiih the transmission in NEUTRAL fN). The preterred

Shifting Out of NEUTRALTo shift out of NEUTRAL1,2.Sat tha parking brake ^nd ^pp1y lha regular bfake pedaL2.4,Shift the transinissLon to NEUTRAL (N) an

It the Ignition Is on when Ihe pariitng brake is released, Ihe brai(e syslem warning light will go offNotftre: Driving wlLh Ibe parking brake on can c

• Move Ihe lem up as iar bs il will go.3^ Be sure ihe transfer case is in a drive gea^ - not In NEUTRAL (IM).4r Turn the ignitrón key to LOCK.5. Rent

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)A CAUTION:!1 be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your

Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Your Vehicleli /our vehiclB lias an automatic transmisstOfi shifl lock control system, you have to fully apply your r

Parking Over Things That BurnEngine ExhaustThings thal can bum could Louch bot çichausl parts under your vehicle end ignite. Dent perk aver papers, le

Running Your Engine Whiie You Are Parkedll's better not to park with the engine air>nii>g. But if you ever have to, here зге sorme things t

It can be derrgerous io get oul of your vehicle if the ahltl lever Is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roil.

MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorPuH the tab under the mliTor toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you

Head RestraintsAdjust your head resiraint so (tial Ihe (op of ihe restfiainf is closest to the lop ol your head. This position reduces the chance of a

The dectnochromic (sell dimnning) nimor iunction is (urnod on automaUcalty each time ihe ii^niiion i& started^ To Dperale the eleclrochnomic tniir

3. Кэер pmsslng Ihe оп/olt button until the desired jone number appears in fre dispiay. Reiease the button. After appnoKimately faur seconds of Inact

Ternperature DisptayThe (emperature can be djspFayed by pressing Ihe TEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once brieily, logóle üie tejnperaiure readi

In order {□ calibrate, CAL must bo displayed In the mirror compass ift/indows. It CAL is not displayed, push in the COMP button tor approximately eigh

Vour mirror may be equJpped wilh a passenger air bag Indicator fin the mirror glass, just abdi'e the buttons,H you have this toature ihe mirror w

Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors Outside Power MirrorsIf your vehicfB is equipped wllh the west coaat-lvpe minrcirB, they can be adjuslscT &q yipu

If yoor vfihicJe Is equipped with dulslide power cam per-type mirrorsH it^ey can be adjusied so you can have a dear view of objecis behind you.To ejct

Outside Curb View Assist MirrorsOutside Convex MirrorIt your vehide hag |ha oplianal rn^mory package you (nay ha\^e this feature.TTie vfiNcle’s mirror

OnStar® SystemOnSlai^®' uses global positioning system (GPS) satsltite tecbnold^/f wireless communicatrons, and state of the art call centers to

OnStar® Personal CallingWith OnStaT^ Personal Calllrig, you ha\/e a safer way to stay cannsctad whila driving.. It's a hands-freq wireless phone

Rear SeatsRear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear SeatTha Hxtandad rear seat can be folded yp to provide more cargo space. To fold Ihe sea

storage AreasYour vehicle include? a number ol storage compartmenls for storage of often-used items.Some vehicles have storage areas in the inslrumeni

4, Add one peg at a time uпtil^ with the compartment door closed, the PUSH button on the compartment door wiit operate the garage door opener^5. Now

Sunglasses Storage CompartmentIf you have the long ouertiead console, the cenier overhead compartmenl can be used to slone your sunglasses.To open the

Front Storage AreaVour vehicle may have a cenier armrest storage compartman! Jn !ha front hertch seal.To open il fold down the anmresl and press ihe l

Vehicle PersonalizationMemory SeatIf yflur vehicle hes ihis feature, then the controls for Ihs memory function are located on the drivers door.These b

The seat snii mirror positions can also be reoaJfed when placing the key In the ignillon IT pragrannniecl to cto so through tho Driver Irtomialion Cen

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Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)The second now rear seal has a 6(^40 epiii seal. Either sicle of the rear seet may be fdidad down la give you rnore carg

7110 main camponenlB of your instrumenl panel are theA- Don^ Lamp ButtonB. Exterior Lamp ConlrolsC. Ail OuitetiD- Aulomatjc Transler Ca&e/Eleclr

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flash&ra let you wam othersn They also 1st police hrtcwi; you have a problem. Your front and rear turn

Tilt WheelTurn Sìgnat/Multifunction LeverA tiil wheel allows you to ad|ust Ihe stoenng wheel belore you drive. You can raise W io the highest level to

Turn and Lane Change SignalsThe lum signal has (wo upwaft] right) ana two downward (for left) positions. Thesa positions allow you to signal a lum or

ThÎÈ Fealüfe aClow^ you ta use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you lhal you want to pass. II wo-ifs even IF your headlamps are

Cruise ControlThis can really help on tong trips. Cruise control does noi work at speeds below about 25 mph [40 km/h).It you apply your brakes, or pre

Setting Cruise CootrolA CAUTION:lt you Eeave your cruise control on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlThere are iwe iways to go lo a higher speed'• Use Ihe acceloiator pedal to ge( to the higher speed r

Exterior Lamps-i)<tAUTOO ^———.0ÌThe swhtch on the driver's side ot your inalrument panel operatas the enierior lamps.Turn the conTrot clodiwis

Automatic Heacîlamp SystemWhan it is dark enough outside, your automalic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps aî the norma! brightness along wi

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of (h& manuat tells you how to use safety betts properly. It also tells you some things y

The DRL sysiem will dome csn when 1he tallowing concjitjors are met:*, the igniiion am* the exterior lamps control Is in AU7T3,** the automatic transm

The tog lamps wilt go otf wh&never the high-beam headlamps come on. When Ihe high beams go off. the fog lamps will come on again.The fog lamps wil

Instrument Panel Brightness ControlThis lealune contrdris ihe brightness of the Instrument panel lights.The ihumbwheel for this leature is Icrcated ne

Dome LampsThe dome (amps wilf come on when you open a door,You can also lum the dome lamps on by hjmlng the [humbwheeL located next to the exterior la

\A/hen adding electrical Equipment, be sure to Folloiiv the proper installation insifuctions incioded w^ih ihe equipment.Noitce: Power oullets are des

Climate ControlsFan KnobThe ian knob on the left aidB at the control panel adjusts the fan speed. To increase airilovv, lorn the knob clockwise. To de

^ (Detog)i Airflow is delivereii ihnough the floor □LjUetB, (he windshield delroster ouUets ¿nd ihe side window defroster outlets. The air flow can be

(R^gircutstifin): ThiE rtiCfrculahon Jt]i)6& l£ uS^d IC rEcanculata Ihe air inside oi yciuf vehicle. Use this iTiOde lo iielp prevent otJtsicle od

Rear Window DefoggerThe Uñes you sa« on the rear wlntiow warm the glass, The near window defogger uses a warming grid to rgmove iog from ftie rear win

Operation Tips• Keflp !iie hood arwJ front air iniets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (skKJh as leaves), The heater and defroster will wor

In most slates and in all Canadian provinces, the lairtf says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: Tfrey wodr.Vou never know If you’ll be in a crash. If

changetí by pressing one of [he nnemory bultons (1 Df 2) located on Itie driver’s door. When adtustments are made^ (he new settings are automatically

Automatic OperationAl/TO fAutornatJcl; When aulomatic operation is acljve Ihe s^tgm will control the inside temperature, Нш air deiivofY, and the fan

Manual OperationTo change the current setting, select one ol the foJknwIng;A% V {Fan): This button allows you to manually adjusl the fan speed. Press

"0 A/C íAír Condhtiúning): Pnsss Ihis bullón lo manually lum Ihe sir^condilioning system on or off.VVhsn the syslem Is selectecl, or In AUTO mode

Outlet Adjustment• Keep thfl hood and ironl air inlets fnee of ice, snow. Of any Dthef obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and cfefroster will w

Warning Lights, Gages and IndicatorsThis part descnbes ihs warning lights and gages lhat may be on your vehicie. The pictures will help you locate the

Instrument Panel ClusterUnited States Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission version shown. Canada. Light Duty Automatic and ManualTransmission Clusters si

Speedometer and OdometerYour spfledometer lets you see your speed in both infles per hour fmph) and kSlofnelefS per hour (km/h). Your odomater shows h

Thefe Js an air bag readin&ss light on the instrument panel duster, which shows the air bag symbol.The system checks the air bag's eleclrical

wiasEiJCín r<4|F|l^Tl|-Ei/fe’“'Ir^C ''rUnited States witiiouL Passenger Sensing SysteinCanada with Passenger Sensing System3’34

Pul someone on il.Get it up 10 speed. Then stop the vehicle. Ttig nder doesn't stop.1‘1£

Dañada without Psssanger Sensing SystemA CAUTION:tf the right front passenger'? air bag Is turned oft tor a person who Isn't in a risk group

CAUTION: (Continued)If your vehide Is a regular cab pickup and this »ver happanSn don't let anyone whom the national government has identified es

as a sysiem check Thefin alter severaS more seconds, fhe status indicator wilt kghl either ON or OFF, or either the or or off symbol to let you know t

It, after s&vpral seconds, all slafus indtcatar lights raimain oa or if (here are no lighu at all, there may be a problem with the lighls oi the p

Voltmeter GageWhen ytjur engine is гю1 funning, but the ignilion is m RUNh Wits gage shows your battery's stale of charge In DC volts.When the ar

With the ignittdhn on, ibe brake syslem warning light will (lash when you set the parking brake. The light will Hash it the parking brake doesn't

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning LightTraction Off LightWilh the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay

The traction off llghi may come on for the folEpwing reasorts:% (f you turn the system off ty pressing the TAS on/off butlort located to ihe left of t

Transmission Temperature GageCanadaVaur vehicle rtiay be equipped with a Iransmiss-ion temperature gage.When ypur igniUan on, Ihg gaga shows the tempe

The foil owing situations can causa the Irflnsmisson to operate at higher temperatures:• Toiflfing a trailer• Hot culside air temperatures• Hauling

The 2003 GMC Sierra Owner Manual ÛDSeats and Restrain Systems ... 1-1Frant Seals ...

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel.M3

Madlfiqations to the engine^transmlssiarr. exhauEl. Intake or fuel system of your vehfcJe or the repJacemem of the original tires with other than tho

You may be able to correci the emission sysiem malfunctian by ijonsidenng Bie lollowldg:Did you recenfly put IueI Into ydur vehicle?If so. reinstall t

Oil Pressure GageCar>adaThe oil pnesfiore gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi {pounds par square inoh) when iTifi engine is mnnlng. Canadian

Cruise Controi LightTow/Haul Mode LightThe 'igW connes on whenever yeu set your cruise conirol, See “Cruise Control" under TurnLeverOP page

Fuei GageWh&n the l^njtidn 15 tm, the fuel gage lells yoLi abqhut how much iuel you have left in your tank.The gage will first indicate empty befo

Driver Infarmation Center (DIC)The DJC display is localed on the Instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display information su

Use the [rip information button to scroll throirgh the SÊASON ODOMETER. PERSONAL TRIP ON/OFF, BUSINESS TRIP ON/OFF, HOURMETER, ANNUAL lOû and TIMER. I

То reael the personal or business trip lnfomialior>, bt> ihe folicnwing press and hold select button for two seconds while In one of the persona

Usa the Fuel hfofmatiort bulton lo scroll through the range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and the Oil LIFe System^.IF youf vehtde ia not

Persortafization ButtonVou can pTogram certain features to a prelerred salting for up to iwo people. Press the personalization button to scroll throug

ii/Q}or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Vou got imore time to slop. You stop over more distance, and your Stron

Prebs the personalization button until AUTOMATIC LOCKING appears in the display. To select your pgTsonglization for automatic tocKing, press the selec

Seat Position RecallPress (he personafizaiion bunon unlil SEAT POSITION RECALL ¿ppeaji on the display. Tg select yoUf personaNzatkjn ior seal posilion

Remote Lock FeedbackRemote Unlock Feedbackpress the personalljslion button until REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK appears in The display. To sefecl your personaH^

Press the porsonatczgtign button until HEADLAMPS OW AT EXIT appears in The display. To select your personafi2alion for how long the headlamps will sta

Easy Exit SeatPress the personatiiatioa t>ulton until EASY EXIT SEAT appear^ in the display. Ta select your persgnali^alion [qj seat posilion e;<

lí you accidenlally choose a language that you clon't want Of Lineeiatand, piiess and hold Ihe personaJization button and (hg trip infomnation bu

ENGINE OVERHEATED REDUCED ENGINE POWER|[ ihe engine coofir^g sysiem nesciies unsafe t^mpEratures (or operation, this message wflll appear in the nc an

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMIf mere is a profile m wiifi itie braKe sysi-em, this message will be dispJayed on tbe D3C. If Ihis message appears^ stop as soon

SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER SERVICE RIDE CONTROLIf a probfem occurs [he 4 wheel steer system, this message will appear or the DIG. IT this tressage appears,

REDUCED BRAKE POWERIf yûur vehrtile has vacuum assist power brakes, this msssags wfk bs drsplay&cJ and you may notion that Ih? tiraine pedal is ha

Qi к I'm a good driver, and i never drive tar from honrw, why shoLid I wear safety belts?A: Ydü may be an e>£cellenldriver. bu1 it ygu're

CARGO LAMP ON CHECK WASHER FLUIDIf the cargo liimp is on, ihis message will appear on ihe Die and you will hear a chime. Turn off Ihe vehicle and cheo

TRANSMISSION HOTIf the transmission fluid lempefalure becomes Ngh^ ihe cfinf^r will display I his messago-When the iransmiesion enters the prolection

DRrVEB DOOR AJARIf the diiver’s door is not fully closedf lhi& rmessage will appear on the display and you will hear a chime.Step and lirrn off th

Audio System(s)Notice: Sfitore yQU adct any sound equipment to your vohjcl« ~ Hhe a tap« play^'', CB radio, mobile telepbone or two-way radi

AM-FM RadioFinding a StationPlaying the RadioPWR iPomiEr): Press ihis Knob to turn Uie system on ancf ofl*VOL (Volume): Turn the (fliob to increase of

Setting Preset StationsThe six numbered pushbuttons I0I you return to your Favonte sialions. Vou can set up to 19 sialrons {six AM, six FMl and SIX FM

Ta fld)ust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the mltldle position, end ou| of audio by waiting for the di&piay to change to the lime

This system relies upon rEceiving specific Infonnahon ÎTûiri these slalic^ns and frill onl/ frorit when 1 he iinjformati-oin Is available. In rare cas

DISP (Display); Push this knob to switch the display between mdio station frequency snd lime. Time display is available wilh the ignition lumed offFor

Tü scan preset slaliünS, f>réss and hüid üñe ül ihe arrOWí For more ihan lour secontís. The radto will produce two beeps. The radio will scan to th

Driver PositionThis part describes !ha dnver's restraint system,Lap-Should0r BeltThe driver has a Jat>-shoulder belt. Here's how (o wear

AUTO EQ ¿Automïttic Equalization); Pr&ss thiç buttan tn choose bass and liable equalization settings designed for counifv/westem, jazz, talk, pop,

1, Turn thfl P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display.2. Select a category by turning the P-TYPE LIST knob.3, Once the desired ca

TNFO {tníormatian}: If the current btatian has a message, the infonnation sj^nmbol л111 appear on the di&pfay. Press this button to seo ihe messag

ХМ’^“ Radio MassagaâRadio Display MessageCondition Action RequiredXL (E)qpljcft Language Channeis}XL on the radio display, after the channel name, Ind

Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio Display MesaageConditionAction RequiredNq InfoCategory Name not a^/ailabieNo category indormation la available al this li

Playing a Compact Discfnsert a cfisc partway into the &lol, label side up. The player wJtl pull it in and the disc should begin playing. The displ

□ISP (Display}; Press (his knob to aeo bow long the curreni track has been playing, ET and ihe elapsed fine will appear on the dispEay. To change (he

Radio with Cassette and CD WSÈtti^ tr$M .W'vV '.nsr á 'is.Base Radio Shown. Bose® SimilarIf jfOur vehicle is equipped with the Bose&qu

oCh^r ab£lmc!hpns. Additional will ba added inthe [uture. Fof currenl DAB co\/erage and other infoimation oonsult the GM Canada uvebsite at www.gmcan

Finding a StationBAND: Press Ihfs boltan Ta switch belwean AM, FM, F^Í2, Qf XM2 (USA onIVf if jfOUT racfio is equipped wilh XM™ Satellite Radio Servic

5. To mane tfitì Fap ptìrt tighL, puN down on thè buckle end Qf thè bell as you pud up on thè shoulder beli.TTie lap part ot tha belt should be v^orn

Setting Preset StationsThe six nurnbared pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations, You can sat up lo 30 stations (six AM. six FM1 and six

Adjusting the Speakers (Baiance/Fade)AUDIO: To adjusi the balance to ihe right and ihe left speakers, push and release tha AUPlO Jiriqb unhl BAL appea

SCAM; You сал also scan (hraugh the channels within a calego^v by parfonnmg Ihe Following;1. Turn the P-TVPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTV will appear on

ALERTI: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcemenl cornea on the currenl radio station, ALEftTi wiN appear on the displa

When a Traffic announcement cemes on the current sfatiori ai on a reJated network elation,, you will hear it, ever if the vaiume is mutecP or a compac

XM™ Radío MessagesR^diO Display MessageCondition Action RequiredXL (ExpNdl Language Channels)XL on the radio display, attar thfl ctianneli name, indic

Radío Messages (cont’d)Radio Display MessageCondlUonAction RequiredNo InfoCategory Name not availableNo category informatkifl is available al this lim

Playing a Cassette TapeVour tape pigyar is built to work best with tapes that afe up to 30 (0 45 miiTutea Jong on each side. Tapes longer than that ar

^ SEEK ^ : The right arrow is Ihe same as the NEXT pushbutton, anci the Eett arrow is ihg sume as the PiREV pushbutton. |( the anow Is held or pressed

CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to US& a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player atler activating the bypass feature on your l

Q: What'3 wroag with this?A: The shoulcter belt is too loose. IL ^on't give nearly as rnuch protectt&n this way-¿h CAUTION:Van can be se

t RDM (Random): Press ihis puslibulton to hear Che hacks in random, rather than seqaonfiak order. RDM ON wiN appaar on the display, RDM T and Ihe trac

Listening to e DVDYour vehicle may have an overhead Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Sy&tem. If your vehicle has Ihfs system and a DVD Ls playing, th

Radio Dgla SystEm (RDS): Vour audio syslom equipped vi\th a Radio Daia System (RDS). RDS f&alures are available ter use only on FM stations that b

Q] What's wrong with this?A CAUTION:You can be seriously injured If your belt is buckled in the wrong piece like this. In a crash, the belt would

Q' What'a wrong with this?A CAUTION:You can be seriouslY injured if your belt goK over an armresl like this. The belt would he much too In a

Qi Whal’s wrong with iWs?You can t>e sarfously fnjurad if you iivear rhe ahoulder belt under your ^rm. In a crash, your body would move too far for

Q: What’s wrong wMh this?A CAUTION:Vou can be seriously Injured by a twisted belt, in H cfssh» you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to sp

Canadian OwnersYou can obtain a Prendi copy of !hra manual Tnom your dealer or from;Helrrii IncoTparaled P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, Ml 4B207GENERAL MOTOR

To unlalch the ball, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go becit out of Ihe way,Befofe you close the dootf be sure Ihe bett is oul of

Tile be&t lí^íiy ít> prolecl the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety bell is wotn properly, rtfe more likely [hat Ihg fetus won’t be

Lap BeltWhen you sH in a cenlfii rear &ea( position of an extended cab or In the ceri(er front seat position of erther a crew cab or gn extended c

Rear Seat PassengersIt’s very jmportanl for г0аг seat passengers lo buckle up! Accident siadsTics show thal unbelled people in the reai seal are hurt

Push th<? laich plats inti;t th^ buckle until it clicKsPull up on the latch plate to makP sure it is secure.Whan the shoulder bett ts putlpd out a

The safety beU also locics ii you pull Ihe bell very quichiy out dF the relractor.A CAUTION:You can be sertouaty hurt If your shoulder belt Is too loo

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small AdultsYour vehicle may have this fealure already, if it doesn^i, you càiì ^et It (ram any GW ci

2. Place The guicfE over the betE <ir>d insert the (wo edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.3. Be sure that the hsU is not iwlstad an

Safety Belt Extenderli [be vehicle's safely belt will fasten around you, you should use It.But if a safety bell isn't long enough to fasten,

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have (julgrown booster seats should wear the vehlc^e''s safety belts.I( you have the choice

Yûu weII find a number ûf ââ(ely cauEfons in Ehis book. We use a box and ibe word C/UJTION lo Eb(I you about Ibtngs thal could hurt you if you were to

Mever do this.H&re iwo chiTdren зге wearing ihe same belt. The belt сапЧ properly spread the Impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be cr

A CAUTION:Mever do this.Here 9 child is sitting in a seal IhaL hes a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isCAUTIOTsI: {Continued)СДиТЮМ^ (Continu

PeopI« shcuEd never haLd a baby in their arms while riding In a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much - until a crash^ During a crash a baby wilt be

Д CAUTION:Chjifjren who ЗГ& up Against,, or very cloae to, any air bag when И [nftales can be seriously fnjured or htllledx Air bags plus lap-shou

Newborn fnfarrts need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak anct i

Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed {A), a special bed fnade for use in a motor vehiclen Is an infant reslrairtl system designed to fesirair pr p

A torward-facing child seat {C”E} provides reslrarnt for the child's bodv with the harness and also sofrieiimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or

Ql How do child restraints work?A; A chjfd reslraint aystom is any device designed tor dse in a notor vghicie io restrain, seai^ or position child rsn

Where to Put the RestraintAccictenit sl3li&(Fcâ show thal qhjldriîn ¿re safer if thgy are restrained in the rear rather than (he front seaL Genera

ff your vehicto has the passenger sensing system and/ür Ihe AIR BAG OFF switch and you need 1o secure a rear-feeing child restraint in the right troni

Alsf], in tills book y[>u will find thss« nDticss:Notice* Thes& mean there is somethlhat could damage your vehicifl.A ftcrtice win leH you abou

Anchor tti? top strap to one of liie lollowing anchor points. Be sure lo use an anchor point ¡otatod on The same side of the vehicle as the seating po

Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors {Extended Cab Models)If your vehicle is a regulgincgb nnodel, there is also a lap SI rap anchor lor tiis right Front passe

When using a child reshaint w\h a top strap rn either rear outboard position, raise the head restraint and route the lop strap through ihe fahnc loop

Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Crew Cab Models)Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)Your vehicle may have Ihs LATCH system. If if

in order to üse the syatetri, you nMd either e forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at ItE base and a top tether anchor [C)h o

With this systam, use the LATCH system instg^tj of Ehg vehicle's safety belts lo secure a child resiraintIf a LATCH-type child rcfitralrtl isn&ap

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System1. Find Itie anchors for the seating position you want to USÈ, where the bonom ot the seaiöac

You'll be uaing the lap-shoulder belL See Top Siiap on psgii Mi If (he child restraint has one, Be sure lo follow the instructions that came with

4. Pull the ieat of the shouldef belt aJt the way out of The relractor to sel !he loch.5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder bell back into the r

To remove the chifd restrarnt. just unbuckle the vehicle's safeti^ bell and let i1 go back all (he ^rtrayn The safety belt will move Treety a^ain

These are soma exainpleE of vehide symbols you may find on your vehicle:CAtniDNnOSSIBLtINJjHlffhOTFCT EVES BY SIPELDIWCAUSTICBATTEnYACIDGOULUCAUSEbuf№

1. tha belt bs long as po^lble by Ultin^ the latch plaie and pulling it along bett,2. Put the restrainl on the seat.3. Run the vehicle's safet

5, To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child neslraint, If youTe using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find f

A rear seat la a saler plate lo secure a forwa ref'facing child restraint. If your need to secure a forward-facing child restraint In the front s

In addition lo the AIR BAG OFF switch, your vehide may have the passenger sensing syslem The passenger sensing system is cfesigned lo lum off the nght

A CAUTION:If the air bag readiness light in Die ilnstrumenl panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned cff the air bag, it rmans that something

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure Ih? release bu^ori Is pesitiened so you would able Id unbuckle the salety belt quickly If you ever had (o.5.. Pu

6- Tg bghten the bell feed the shoulder belt bflck into the retractor while you push down on The child reslfainl. If you’re using a forward-facing chi

If the air bag ON indFcalor comes on when you have a rear-facing child resiraini installed in the right ironl passenger's seat, it means that the

Air Bag SystemsThis part e>tp;ains the air bag syslem.Your vehicle has air bags - una air bag iqr ihe driver and aritjthei air bag ior tf>e rigl

Air bags inflate with great farce, fiast«r than the blink of an aye. If you're loo cfose to an inflatirrg air bag, as you would be ff you wore le

Modei ReferenceThis rnanual covers these models;VI

There is sn air bag readiness light on the Inslrument panel cigsler. which shows the air bag symbol.Where Are the Air Bags?The system checke the air b

The right ffOrit passenger's air bag is in th^ inatrumenl panel ori the passenger's side.If someihing is between an occupant and an aFr bag,

Thp air bag system Is designed lo wofii property under a ^de range or conditions, induding oif-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, esgeciaffy on

Single Stage Aîr BagsIf your vehicle has franlal air bags with single slaga ctepfoymenl and your vehicle goes siraint into a well that doesn't mo

What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?Ailef an air bag Nnflaies, it quickly deliates, sq quickly that some people may not even realiis the utr b

• Your vehicle ts equipped rt/iUn electronic frontal songors which help the sensing system distinguish between g moderate and a more severe irontal i

United States without Passenger Sensing SystemCanada with Passenger Sensing System1-69

CanadB without Passenger Sensing SystemThis switch should only be turned lo AIR SAG OFF if the person in the right front passenger’s position is □ mem

Medical Condition, A passenger has з medical condition which, according to his or her physician:* causes the passsnger air bag lo pose a special risk

Canady with Passen9er Sensing SystemCanada without Passenger Sensing SystemTci turn off the Tight front passenger's air bag^ Insert your ignition

Section 1 Seats and Restraint SystemsFront SMts ...Manual Seats ...Powijr Seats ...Power Lumbar ...

UnUed States with Passenger Sensing SystemUnited States withoiit Passenger Sensing SystemCanada with Passenger Sensing SystemCanada without Passenger

Passenger Sensing SystemIf your rearview mimor has one of the irdicatars pjctured in the foltowing illustrationsH your vehicfg has a paasengar sensing

Tha passenger sensing syslem is designed to turn oit Hie right front passenger^s frontal air bag if;• ihE ipghl front passenger seal is unoccupiod•

li this happens and thfl switch is in Ihe proper posttion, turn the vehiçie off and ask the person to place the seatbac^ in the full upright position,

A CAUTION;Stowing of articles under the passenger^s seat or ^tween the passenger's seal cushion and sealbach may Interfere with the proper operat

Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might to the front of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working pr

Restraint System CheckChecking Your Restraint SystemsNow and then, iriaka sure th& satety Celt ratnindei light and aEI your belts, buckles, lalch

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a CrashA CAUTION:A crash can damage tha resiraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not p

Section 2 Features and Controls J.J j j H I Keys ...Remole Keyless Entr>' SysiEm Remote Keyleas En

Section 2 Features and ControlsOutside Curb View Assist Mirrors...2'&0Outside ConvfiK Mirror ...

Section 1 Seats and Restraint SystemsWhat Will You Sae Atter an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-67Aif Бад Off S^Afiich ...

KeysLeaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous lor many reasons. A child ar others could be badly injured or even killed.They co

Your vehide has cne dcubie-sided key for Ihe ignition and all door locks as -rtfeK as the spars lira hoist lock {it equipped).If you e\/er loss your k

At times yoL may notice a decrease in range. ThfE is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you iiava to s

Matching Tran$mitter(s) to Your VehicleEach remote ksyless entry Irartsmitler cotJed to prevent another Eransmitler Iram unlocking your vehicle, ir a

Td replace the batrerv in Ihe keyless entry transmitter do Ihe following:.1+ Insert a dimGf or similar object, In Ihe slot betwEien the covers of the

Doors and LocksUnlccked doors can be dangerous.* Passangers — especially children — can easily qp«n the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When

Power Door LocksIf your vehicle has Ihia power ckior lock switch ^ press the raised side ot the switch, with the lock aymbolf on either front door to

II your vehicle is a Crew Cab, It may be equipped with this feature. When you lock the doors using the power leek swilch or the remoie keyless entry t

To enler Ihe program mode you need to cto the ioHowfng;1. Beginning №lh (he ignition in LOCK. Pud back on the turn signal/multituncbon lever all the

Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cabs)Wfth this fEjpiure, you can thg rear side doors so that they cannot be opened from the Inside by passeng