GMC 2010 Sierra - Engine Compartment Overview

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Engine Compartment Overview

If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the DURAMAX

Diesel manual.

5.3 L V8 Engine (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V6 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine and 6.2 L V8 Engine similar)

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Canadian Owners3
Vehicle Symbols4
Table of Contents7
In Brief7
Initial Drive Information12
Canceling a Remote Start13
Seat Adjustment15
Manual Reclining Seatbacks17
Power Reclining Seatbacks17
Memory Features18
Head Restraint Adjustment18
Safety Belt19
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag19
Mirror Adjustment20
Exterior Mirrors20
Power Foldaway Mirrors21
Interior Mirror21
Steering Wheel Adjustment22
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment22
Interior Lighting23
Exterior Lighting23
Windshield Wiper/Washer24
Climate Controls25
Electronic Transfer Case28
Automatic Transfer Case28
Vehicle Features29
Storing a Favorite Station30
Setting the Clock30
Satellite Radio31
Steering Wheel Controls31
Portable Audio Devices31
Navigation System32
Cruise Control34
Power Outlets35
Ultrasonic Parking Assist35
Universal Remote System36
Performance and Maintenance38
Tire Pressure Monitor38
Resetting the Oil Life System39
Driving for Better Fuel Economy40
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls42
Your Responsibility42
Head Restraints45
Front Seats46
Manual Seats46
Power Seats47
Manual Lumbar48
Power Lumbar49
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals50
Reclining Seatbacks52
Seatback Latches55
Center Seat55
Rear Seat Operation56
Rear Seats56
Folding the Rear Seat56
Rear Seat Operation57
Folding Rear Seat57
Safety Belts58
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone58
Why Safety Belts Work59
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts62
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly63
Lap-Shoulder Belt72
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster75
Safety Belt Pretensioners76
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides76
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy79
Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab)79
Safety Belt Extender80
Child Restraints81
Older Children81
Infants and Young Children84
Child Restraint Systems87
Where to Put the Restraint89
Position90
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch)91
Top Tether Anchor92
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System96
Seat Position98
Seat Position (with Airbag off Switch)100
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position103
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front112
Airbag System115
Where Are the Airbags117
When Should an Airbag Inflate120
What Makes an Airbag Inflate122
How Does an Airbag Restrain122
What will You See after an Airbag123
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates123
Passenger Sensing System128
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle134
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped134
Vehicle134
Restraint System Check136
Checking the Restraint Systems136
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a137
Keys141
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System142
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System143
Operation143
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle144
Battery Replacement144
Remote Vehicle Start145
Remote Start Ready147
Doors and Locks148
Door Locks148
Power Door Locks149
Delayed Locking149
Programmable Automatic Door Locks149
Rear Door Security Locks150
Lockout Protection151
Rear Doors151
Tailgate152
Tailgate Removal153
Windows154
Manual Windows155
Power Windows155
Power Sliding Rear Window156
Sun Visors157
Theft-Deterrent Systems157
Content Theft-Deterrent157
Testing the Alarm158
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer159
Immobilizer Operation159
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle161
New Vehicle Break-In161
Ignition Positions162
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)163
Starting the Engine164
Starting Procedure164
Fast Idle System165
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal166
Engine Coolant Heater167
Active Fuel Management168
Automatic Transmission Operation168
Tow/Haul Mode174
Automatic Transmission176
Four-Wheel Drive177
Parking Brake192
Shifting into Park193
Torque Lock194
Shifting out of Park195
Parking over Things that Burn196
Engine Exhaust196
Running the Vehicle While Parked197
Mirrors198
Manual Rearview Mirror198
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror198
Outside Manual Mirrors198
Outside Towing Mirrors199
Outside Power Mirrors199
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors200
Park Tilt Mirrors201
Outside Convex Mirror201
Outside Heated Mirrors201
Object Detection Systems202
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)202
How the System Works203
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)205
Universal Home Remote System211
Universal Home Remote System Operation211
(With Three Round LED)211
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons217
Storage Areas218
Glove Box218
Cupholders218
Instrument Panel Storage219
Center Console Storage219
Roof Rack System220
Rear Seat Armrest221
Sunroof221
Instrument Panel Overview227
Hazard Warning Flashers227
Horn227
Tilt Wheel227
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever228
Turn and Lane-Change Signals228
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer229
Flash-To-Pass229
Windshield Wipers230
Windshield Washer231
Cruise Control231
Setting Cruise Control232
Exterior Lamps234
Headlamps on Reminder236
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)236
Automatic Headlamp System236
Fog Lamps238
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp238
Instrument Panel Brightness239
Dome Lamps239
Dome Lamp Override239
Entry Lighting239
Exit Lighting239
Reading Lamps240
Cargo Lamp240
Electric Power Management240
Battery Run-Down Protection241
Accessory Power Outlet(S)241
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter243
Climate Controls243
Climate Control System (with Heater Only)243
Climate Control System243
Conditioning)244
Rear Window Defogger246
Dual Automatic Climate Control System247
Automatic Operation248
Manual Operation249
Outlet Adjustment253
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators253
Instrument Panel Cluster254
Speedometer and Odometer255
Trip Odometer255
Tachometer255
Safety Belt Reminders256
Airbag Readiness Light257
Airbag off Light258
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator260
Charging System Light261
Voltmeter Gauge262
Brake System Warning Light262
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light264
Stabilitrak Indicator Light264
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge265
Tire Pressure Light265
Malfunction Indicator Lamp266
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs268
Oil Pressure Gauge269
Oil Pressure Light270
Security Light271
Fog Lamp Light271
Cruise Control Light271
Highbeam on Light271
Four-Wheel-Drive Light272
Tow/Haul Mode Light272
Fuel Gauge272
Low Fuel Warning Light273
Driver Information Center (DIC)274
DIC Operation and Displays274
Trip Odometer276
Tire Pressure280
Without DIC Buttons283
DIC Compass287
Compass Calibration289
DIC Warnings and Messages290
Engine Overheated Stop Engine292
Fuel Level Low292
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine293
Service Air Bag295
Service Brake System295
Service Tire Monitor System296
Stabilitrak off297
Turn Signal on299
DIC Vehicle Customization300
With DIC Buttons300
Remote Door Lock302
Remote Door Unlock303
Approach Lighting304
Buttons)306
Remote Start307
Factory Settings308
Audio System(S)309
Setting the Clock310
Am-Fm Radio310
Radio(S)312
Playing the Radio314
Finding a Station315
Setting Preset Stations315
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite316
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)318
Radio Messages319
XM Satellite Radio Service319
Care of the CD and DVD Player320
Using the DVD Player326
Playing a DVD327
Inserting a Disc330
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack331
DVD Radio Error Messages331
Using the Usb Port332
Usb Supported Devices332
Using an MP3 (Radios with CD)333
Using an MP3 (Radios with CD and DVD)340
Playing an Mp3/Wma File from a Disc343
XM Radio Messages347
Audio System349
Navigation/Radio System349
Voice Recognition349
Bluetooth349
Pairing a Phone350
Storing Name Tags351
Deleting Name Tags353
Making a Call354
Receiving a Call356
Call Waiting357
Transferring a Call358
Bluetooth System358
Before Driving360
Other Information360
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System360
Audio Output363
Remote Control364
Remote Control Buttons365
DVD Display Error Messages368
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)369
Theft-Deterrent Feature372
Audio Steering Wheel Controls372
Radio Reception374
Fixed Mast Antenna375
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System375
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle378
Drunk Driving378
Defensive Driving378
Control of a Vehicle379
Braking379
Antilock Brake System (ABS)380
Braking in Emergencies381
Stabilitrak System382
Traction Control Operation384
Power Steering385
Locking Rear Axle385
Steering385
Steering in Emergencies386
Off-Road Recovery387
Passing387
Loss of Control387
Off-Road Driving389
Environmental Concerns392
Scanning the Terrain393
Approaching a Hill394
Driving on Hills394
Driving Uphill395
Driving Downhill397
Driving Across an Incline398
Stalling on an Incline399
Driving in Water400
Driving at Night401
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads402
Before Leaving on a Long Trip403
Highway Hypnosis403
Hill and Mountain Roads404
Winter Driving405
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice407
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out408
Recovery Hooks408
Loading the Vehicle409
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment417
Truck-Camper Loading Information421
Towing Your Vehicle424
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab424
Towing424
Recreational Vehicle Towing425
Dinghy Towing425
Dolly Towing427
Towing a Trailer431
Pulling a Trailer432
Weight of the Trailer432
Weight of the Trailer Tongue441
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering444
Safety Chains444
Trailer Brakes445
Driving with a Trailer453
Making Turns454
Following Distance454
Driving on Grades455
Parking on Hills455
Maintenance When Trailer Towing456
Trailer Wiring Harness457
Auxiliary Battery460
Trailer Recommendations460
Service464
Accessories and Modifications464
California Proposition 65 Warning465
California Perchlorate Materials465
Requirements465
Doing Your Own Service Work465
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the466
Fuel466
Gasoline Octane467
Gasoline Specifications468
California Fuel468
Additives469
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)470
Fuels in Foreign Countries471
Filling the Tank472
Filling a Portable Fuel Container474
Checking Things under the Hood474
Hood Release475
Engine Compartment Overview476
Engine Oil477
When to Add Engine Oil478
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use479
Engine Oil Life System480
Cold Temperature Operation480
What to Do with Used Oil481
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter482
Automatic Transmission Fluid484
(4-Speed Transmission)484
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid485
Checking the Fluid Level486
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid487
Automatic Transmission Fluid488
(6-Speed Transmission)488
Cold Check Procedure489
Cooling System492
Engine Coolant493
What to Use494
Checking Coolant495
Engine Overheating499
Engine Compartment500
Overheated Engine Protection501
Operating Mode501
Engine Fan Noise502
Power Steering Fluid502
Windshield Washer Fluid503
Adding Washer Fluid504
Brakes505
Brake Fluid505
Brake Adjustment507
Battery508
Vehicle Storage508
Jump Starting509
Four-Wheel Drive516
Transfer Case516
Front Axle518
Noise Control System519
Tampering with Noise Control System519
Headlamp Aiming520
Bulb Replacement523
Halogen Bulbs523
Headlamps524
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)525
Pickup Box Identification and Fender526
Back-Up Lamps527
License Plate Lamp528
Replacement Bulbs529
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement529
Tires530
Tire Sidewall Labeling532
Tire Size535
Tire Terminology and Definitions537
Inflation - Tire Pressure540
How to Check541
High-Speed Operation542
Dual Tire Operation542
Tire Pressure Monitor System543
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation544
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message546
Tpms Sensor Matching Process547
Tire Inspection and Rotation548
When It Is Time for New Tires551
Buying New Tires552
Different Size Tires and Wheels553
Uniform Tire Quality Grading554
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance556
Wheel Replacement556
Used Replacement Wheels557
Tire Chains558
If a Tire Goes Flat559
Changing a Flat Tire560
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools561
Spare Tire563
Secondary Latch System573
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools576
Spare Tire580
Appearance Care581
Interior Cleaning581
Fabric/Carpet582
Leather583
Care of Safety Belts584
Weatherstrips584
Washing Your Vehicle584
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses585
Finish Care585
Windshield and Wiper Blades586
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels586
And Trim586
Tires587
Sheet Metal Damage587
Finish Damage587
Underbody Maintenance588
Chemical Paint Spotting588
Vehicle Identification588
Engine Identification588
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)588
Service Parts Identification Label589
Electrical System589
Add-On Electrical Equipment589
Windshield Wiper Fuses589
Power Windows and Other Power Options589
Fuses and Circuit Breakers590
Instrument Panel Fuse Block590
Top View592
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block592
Underhood Fuse Block593
Capacities and Specifications597
Engine Specifications599
Maintenance Schedule602
Scheduled Maintenance603
Additional Required Services605
Owner Checks and Services611
Ignition Transmission Lock Check612
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants613
Maintenance Replacement Parts615
Engine Drive Belt Routing616
Maintenance Record617
Customer Assistance and Information622
Customer Satisfaction Procedure622
Online Owner Center625
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)626
Customer Assistance Offices626
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program627
Roadside Assistance Program627
Calling for Assistance628
Services Provided629
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance630
Scheduling Service Appointments631
Courtesy Transportation Program631
Transportation Options632
Collision Damage Repair633
Insuring Your Vehicle634
Repair Facility634
If a Crash Occurs635
Reporting Safety Defects636
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States636
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors637
Owner Information638
Service Manuals638
Service Publications Ordering Information638
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy639
Event Data Recorders640
Onstar641
Navigation System641
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)641
Radio Frequency Statement641
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) and645

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