GMC 2003 Envoy XL

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Table of Contents2
How to Use this Manual3
Safety Warnings and Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Vehicle Symbols5
Seats and Restraint Systems Contents8
Front Seats9
- Power Lumbar9
- Power Seats9
- Heated Seats10
- Power Reclining Seatbacks11
- Head Restraints12
- Rear Seat Operation13
Rear Seats13
- Entry/Exit To/From the Third Row Seat15
- Folding the Third Row Seats15
- Returning the Seat to an Upright15
- Returning the Seats to an Upright Position15
Safety Belts16
- Why Safety Belts Work17
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts20
- Driver Position21
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly21
- Lap-Shoulder Belt22
- Right Front Passenger Position29
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy29
- Rear Seat Passenger Positions30
- Rear Seat Passengers30
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults33
- Vehicles with no Third Row33
- Vehicles with both a Second and Third Row35
- Safety Belt Extender36
Child Restraints37
- Older Children37
- Infants and Young Children39
- Child Restraint Systems43
- Where to Put the Restraint46
- Top Strap47
- Top Strap Anchor Location48
- Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children49
- Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System51
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position51
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position54
- Center Seat Position56
Air Bag Systems57
- Where Are the Air Bags?60
- When Should an Air Bag Inflate?62
- How Does an Air Bag Restrain?63
- What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?63
- What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates?64
- Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle66
- Checking Your Restraint Systems67
Restraint System Check67
- Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash68
- Features and Controls Contents70
Keys72
- Remote Keyless Entry System74
- Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle75
- Remote Keyless Entry System Operation75
- Battery Replacement76
Doors and Locks77
- Delayed Locking78
- Power Door Locks78
- Programming Delayed Locking78
- Programmable Automatic Door Locks79
- Programmable Locking Feature79
- Programmable Unlocking Feature80
- Leaving Your Vehicle81
- Lockout Protection81
- Rear Door Security Locks81
- Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate82
- Liftgate Release82
- Liftgate/Liftglass82
Windows83
- Power Windows84
- Express-Down Window85
- Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror85
- Sun Visors85
- Window Lockout85
- Content Theft-Deterrent86
Theft-Deterrent Systems86
- Passlock87
- Testing the Alarm87
- Ignition Positions88
- New Vehicle Break-In88
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle88
- Retained Accessory Power89
- Starting Your Engine90
- Engine Coolant Heater91
- To Use the Engine Coolant Heater91
- Automatic Transmission Operation92
- Shift Lock Release94
- Automatic Transfer Case95
- Four-Wheel Drive95
- Shifting into Neutral97
- Shifting out of 4LO97
- Shifting out of Neutral97
- Parking Brake98
- Shifting into Park99
- Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running100
- Torque Lock100
- Parking over Things101
- Shifting out of Park (P)101
- Engine Exhvst102
- Running Your Engine While You Are Parked102
- Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass104
- Compass Operation104
- Mirror Operation104
Mirrors104
- Compass Variance105
- Outside Manual Mirrors106
- Outside Power Mirrors106
- Outside Convex Mirror107
- Outside Heated Mirrors107
- Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist108
- Onstar Services109
- Onstar System109
- Onstar Virtual Advisor110
- Homelink Transmitter111
- Programming the Homelink Transmitter111
- Gate Operator and Canadian Programming113
- Erasing Homelink Buttons114
- Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button114
- Resetting Defaults114
- Using Hornelink114
- Overhead Console115
Storage Areas115
- Sunglasses Storage Compartment115
- Travel Note Recorder115
- Front Storage Area116
- Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover117
- Upper Position117
- Lower Position118
- Vertical Position118
- Luggage Carrier119
- Convenience Net120
- Rear Floor Storage Lid120
- Cargo Cover121
- Cargo Tie Downs121
Sunroof122
Memory Seat123
Vehicle Personalization123
Instrument Panel Contents126
Instrument Panel Overview129
- Hazard Warning Flashers130
- Horn131
- Other Warning Devices131
- Tilt Wheel131
- Turn and Lane Change Signals132
- Turn Signavmultifunction Lever132
- Flash-To-Pass133
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer133
- Turn Signal on Chime133
- Rainsense Wipers134
- Windshield Wipers134
- Rear Window Washer/Wiper135
- Windshield Washer135
- Cruise Control136
- Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control137
- Resuming a Set Speed137
- Setting Cruise Control137
- Ending Cruise Control138
- Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control138
- Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control138
- Using Cruise Control on Hills138
- Automatic Headlamp System139
- Exterior Lamps139
- Daytime Running Lamps140
- Lamps on Reminder140
- Fog Lamps141
- Instrument Panel Brightness141
- Interior Lamps141
- Dome Lamp Override142
- Entry Lighting142
- Exit Lighting142
- Battery Run-Down Protection143
- Dome Lamps143
- Reading Lamps143
- Accessory Power Outlets144
- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter144
Climate Controls145
- Dual Climate Control System145
- Defogging and Defrosting146
- Temperature Control146
- Outlet Adjustment147
- Rear Window Defogger147
- Ventilation System147
- Dual Automatic Climate Control System148
- Operation Tips148
- Automatic Operation149
- Manual Operation150
- Rear Climate Control System153
- Envoy XL155
- Climate Controls Personalization157
- Steering Wheel Climate Controls157
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators158
- Instrument Panel Cluster159
- Speedometer and Odometer160
- Tachometer160
- Trip Odometer160
- Air Bag Readiness Light161
- Safety Belt Reminder Light161
- Charging System Light162
- Voltmeter Gage163
- Brake System Warning Light164
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light165
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage165
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp166
- Service Engine Soon Light in the United166
- States or Check Engine Light in Canada166
- If the Light Is Flashing167
- If the Light Is on Steady167
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs168
- Oil Pressure Gage169
- Change Engine Oil Light170
- Security Light170
- Cruise Control Light171
- Reduced Engine Power Light171
- Check Gages Warning Light172
- Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light172
- Fuel Gage173
- Gate Ajar Light173
- Low Fuel Warning Light174
- DIC Operation and Displays175
Driver Information Center (DIC)175
- Odometer176
- Timer176
- Trip a and Trip B176
- Trip Information176
- Average Fuel Economy177
- Fuel Range177
- GM Oil Life System177
- Instant Fuel Economy177
- Alarm Warning Type178
- Personalization178
- Automatic Locking179
- Automatic Unlocking179
- Perimeter Lighting180
- Seat Position Recall180
- Remote Lock Feedback181
- Remote Unlock Feedback181
- Headlamps on at Exit182
- Mirror Curbview Assist182
- Display Units183
- Easy Exit Driver Seat183
- Display Language184
- Select184
- Battery Not Charging185
- DIC Warnings and Messages185
- Engine Coolant Hot/Idle Engine185
- Oil Pressure Low/Stop Engine185
- Fuel Level Low186
- Rear Access Open186
- Service Brake System186
- Turn Signal on186
- Driver Door Ajar187
- Ice Possible187
- Left Rear Door Ajar187
- Passenger Door Ajar187
- Audio System188
Setting the Time188
Playing the Radio189
Radio with CD189
- Finding a Station190
- Setting Preset Stations190
- Adjusting the Speakers191
- Setting the Tone191
- Finding a PTY Station192
- Using RDS192
- RDS Messages193
- Playing a Compact Disc194
- Radio Messages194
- Compact Disc Messages195
Radio with Cassette and CD196
- Setting the Tone198
- Playing a Cassette Tape202
- Cassette Tape Messages203
Radio with Six-Disc CD206
- Setting Preset Ptys210
- Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc213
- Using Song List Mode215
- Before You Drive217
- Headphones217
Rear Seat Entertainment System217
- Audio Speakers218
- Stereo RCA Jacks218
- Video Screen219
- DVD Player220
- DVD Player Buttons220
- Ejecting a Disc221
- Playing a Disc221
- Stopping and Resume Playback221
- DVD Messages222
- Remote Control222
- Remote Control Buttons223
- Setup Menu225
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)229
(RDS Radios)230
Radio Personalization230
Theft-Deterrent Feature230
Audio Steering Wheel Controls231
DVD Distortion231
Understanding Radio Reception231
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player232
Care of Your CD and DVD Player233
Care of Your Cds and Dvds233
Chime Level Adjustment233
Cleaning the Video Screen233
Fixed Mast Antenna233
Driving Your Vehicle Contents234
Defensive Driving235
Drunken Driving235
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle235
Braking238
Control of a Vehicle238
- Anti-Lock Brake System239
- Braking in Emergencies241
Traction Assist System (TAS)241
- Using Anti-Lock241
- Driving on Curves243
Locking Rear Axle243
- Power Steering243
- Steering Tips243
- Steering in Emergencies244
Off-Road Recovery245
Passing245
Loss of Control247
- Skidding247
- Before You Go Off-Roading248
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle248
- Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving249
- Environmental Concerns250
- Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving250
- Traveling to Remote Areas250
- Scanning the Terrain251
- Driving on Off-Road Hills252
- Approaching a Hill253
- Driving Uphill253
- Driving Downhill256
- Driving Across an Incline257
- Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice259
- Stalling on an Incline259
- Driving in Water260
- After Off-Road Driving261
Driving at Night261
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads263
- Driving through Deep Standing Water264
- Hydroplaning264
- Driving through Flowing Water265
- Some Other Rainy Weather Tips265
City Driving266
Freeway Driving267
Before Leaving on a Long Trip268
Highway Hypnosis269
Hill and Mountain Roads270
Winter Driving272
- Driving on Snow or Ice273
- If You’re Caught in a Blizzard274
- If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud Ice or Snow277
- Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out277
Recreational Vehicle Towing278
Towing Your Vehicle278
- Dinghy Towing279
- Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles279
- Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles279
- Dolly Towing280
Loading Your Vehicle281
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System283
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment284
- Indicator Light284
- Overload Protection284
Towing a Trailer285
- If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer286
- Weight of the Trailer287
- Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires289
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue289
- Hitches290
- Safety Chains290
- Trailer Brakes290
- Driving with a Trailer291
- Backing up292
- Following Distance292
- Making Turns292
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer292
- Driving on Grades293
- Parking on Hills293
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing294
- When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill294
- Trailer Wiring Harness295
- Service and Appearance Care Contents296
Service298
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle299
Doing Your Own Service Work299
Fuel300
Gasoline Octane300
Gasoline Specifications300
Additives301
California Fuel301
Filling Your Tank302
Fuels in Foreign Countries302
Filling a Portable Fuel Container304
- Checking Things under the Hood305
- Hood Release305
- Engine Compartment Overview307
- Checking Engine Oil310
Engine Oil310
- When to Add Engine.oil311
- What Kind of Engine Oil to Use312
- Engine Oil Additives313
- When to Change Engine Oil313
- How to Reset the CHANGE ENG OIL Light314
- What to Do with Used Oil314
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter315
Automatic Transmission Fluid316
- When to Check and Change316
- Checking the Fluid Level317
- How to Check317
- How to Add Fluid318
Engine Coolant319
- What to Use319
- Checking Coolant320
- Adding Coolant321
Radiator Pressure Cap321
Engine Overheating322
- If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine322
- If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine323
Cooling System324
- How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank326
- How to Add Coolant to the Radiator328
Engine Fan Noise330
How to Check Power Steering Fluid331
Power Steering Fluid331
- When to Check Power Steering Fluid331
- Adding Washer Fluid332
Windshield Washer Fluid332
Brake Fluid333
Brakes333
- Checking Brake Fluid334
- What to Add334
- Brake Adjustment335
- Brake Pedal Travel335
- Brake Wear335
Battery336
Replacing Brake System Parts336
Jump Starting337
- Vehicle Storage337
- Jumper Cable Removal342
- How to Check Lubricant343
Rear Axle343
When to Check Lubricant343
Four-Wheel Drive344
- Transfer Case344
- Front Axle345
- When to Check and Change Lubricant345
Bulb Replacement346
Halogen Bulbs346
Headlamps346
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps346
Replacement Bulbs347
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement348
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement350
Tires351
- Inflation - Tire Pressure352
- When to Check352
Tire Inspection and Rotation353
When It Is Time for New Tires354
Buying New Tires355
- Traction - AA, A, B, C356
- Treadwear356
- Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading356
Temperature - A, B, C357
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance357
Wheel Replacement357
Used Replacement Wheels358
Accessory Inflator359
Tire Chains359
Changing a Flat Tire361
If a Tire Goes Flat361
- Removing the Spare Tire and Tools363
- Secondary Latch System366
- Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire369
- Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools374
Appearance Care377
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle377
- Fabric/Carpet377
- Special Fabric Cleaning Problems378
- Using Cleaner on Fabric378
- Glass Surfaces379
- Leather379
- Top of the Instrument Panel379
- Vinyl379
Care of Safety Belts380
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle380
- Washing Your Vehicle380
Weatherstrips380
- Cleaning Exterior Lampdlenses381
- Finish Care381
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts381
- Aluminum Wheels382
- Sheet Metal Damage382
- Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades382
Chemical Paint Spotting383
Finish Damage383
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials383
Underbody Maintenance383
Engine Identification385
Service Parts Identification Label385
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)385
Add-On Electrical Equipment386
Electrical System386
Headlamps386
Windshield Wiper Fuses386
Fuses and Circuit Breakers387
Power Windows and Other Power Options387
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block388
- L6 Engine389
- V8 Engine392
- Rear Underseat Fuse Block394
- Envoy395
Capacities and Specifications399
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts401
Maintenance Schedule Contents402
Introduction403
Maintenance Requirements403
Your Vehicle and the Environment403
How this Section Is Organized404
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services405
Using Your Maintenance Schedule405
- Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance406
- Footnotes406
- Scheduled Maintenance406
At each Fuel Fill411
At Least Once a Month411
Part B: Owner Checks and Services411
At Least Twice a Year412
At Least Once a Year413
Exhaust System Inspection416
Fuel System Inspection416
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections416
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection416
Brake System Inspection417
Engine Cooling System Inspection417
Transfer Case and Front Axle417
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants418
Part E: Maintenance Record420
Customer Assistance Information Contents424
Customer Assistance Information425
Customer Satisfaction Procedure425
Online Owner Center426
- Reporting Safety Defects432
- Index436
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users439
Customer Assistance Offices439
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities439
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors439
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government439
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government439
Service Publications Ordering Information439

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