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(13,1)
GMC
Sierra
Owner
Manual
-
201
1
Seats
and
Restraints
3-13
Put
someone
on
it.
Get
it
up
to
speed.
Then
stop
the
vehicle.
The
rider
does
not
stop.
The
person
keeps
going
until
stopped
by
something.
In
a
real
vehicle,
it
could
be
the
windshield...
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
2
Using this Manual
4
In Brief
7
Initial Drive Information
14
Remote Vehicle Start
15
Seat Adjustment
17
Memory Features
19
Heated Seats
21
Head Restraint Adjustment
21
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
22
Mirror Adjustment
22
Interior Lighting
24
Exterior Lighting
25
Climate Controls
26
Vehicle Features
32
Satellite Radio
33
Portable Audio Devices
34
Cruise Control
35
Navigation System
36
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
37
Power Outlets
38
Performance and Maintenance
39
Engine Oil Life System
40
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
41
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors
45
Keys and Locks
46
Keys
46
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
47
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
47
Delayed Locking
52
Automatic Door Locks
53
Lockout Protection
53
Safety Locks
53
Doors
54
(Extended Cab)
54
Rear Doors
54
Tailgate
54
Vehicle Security
56
Anti-Theft Alarm System
56
Immobilizer
57
Immobilizer Operation
57
Convex Mirrors
59
Exterior Mirrors
59
Manual Mirrors
59
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
59
Folding Mirrors
60
Power Mirrors
60
Heated Mirrors
61
Park Tilt Mirrors
61
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
62
Interior Mirrors
62
Windows
63
Manual Windows
63
Power Windows
63
Rear Windows
64
Sun Visors
64
Sunroof (Extended Cab)
65
Sunroof (Crew Cab)
66
Seats and Restraints
69
Head Restraints
70
Seats and Restraints
70
Front Seats
71
Center Seat
71
Power Seat Adjustment
72
Lumbar Adjustment
74
Reclining Seatbacks
74
Heated Front Seats
76
Rear Seats Rear Seats
78
Rear Seats (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench)
78
Safety Belts
79
Safety Belts
82
How to Wear Safety Belts
83
Properly
83
Lap-Shoulder Belt
89
Extended Cab
91
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
94
Safety Belt Extender
95
Safety System Check
95
Replacing Safety Belt System
96
Parts after a Crash
96
Safety Belt Care
96
Airbag System
97
Where Are the Airbags
99
When Should an Airbag
100
Inflate
102
What Makes an Airbag
102
How Does an Airbag
103
Restrain
103
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
103
Airbag On-Off Switch
105
Passenger Sensing
108
System
108
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
114
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
114
Airbag System Check
116
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
116
Child Restraints
117
Older Children
117
Infants and Young
119
Children
119
Child Restraint Systems
122
Where to Put the Restraint
124
Latch System
125
System
130
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
125
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
134
Securing Child Restraints
134
Position)
137
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
134
Securing Child Restraints
137
Position)
146
Glove Box
147
Instrument Panel Storage
147
Storage Compartments
147
Center Console Storage
148
Instruments and Controls
149
Steering Wheel Controls
151
Instruments and Controls
153
Horn
153
Windshield Wiper/Washer
153
Compass
154
Clock
156
Power Outlets
158
Cigarette Lighter
159
Ashtrays
160
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
160
Instrument Cluster
161
Speedometer
162
Odometer
162
Trip Odometer
162
Fuel Gauge
163
Gauge
164
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
164
Engine Coolant Temperature
165
Voltmeter Gauge
166
Safety Belt Reminders
167
Airbag Readiness Light
168
Airbag On-Off Light
169
Passenger Airbag Status
171
Indicator
171
Charging System Light
172
Indicator Lamp
173
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
173
Brake System Warning
175
Light
175
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
176
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
177
Tow/Haul Mode Light
177
Tire Pressure Light
178
Engine Oil Pressure Light
179
Low Fuel Warning Light
179
Cruise Control Light
180
Information Displays
181
Front Fog Lamp Light
180
High-Beam on Light
180
Security Light
180
Driver Information
181
Center (DIC)
181
Battery Voltage and Charging
189
Vehicle Messages
189
Brake System Messages
190
Door Ajar Messages
191
Engine Cooling System
192
Messages
192
Engine Oil Messages
193
Engine Power Messages
193
Fuel System Messages
194
Key and Lock Messages
194
Lamp Messages
194
Object Detection System
194
Messages
194
Ride Control System
195
Messages
195
Airbag System Messages
196
Anti-Theft Alarm System
196
Messages
196
Starting the Vehicle
196
Tire Messages
197
Transmission Messages
198
Vehicle Reminder
198
Messages
198
Washer Fluid Messages
199
Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization
200
(With DIC Buttons)
200
Universal Remote System
209
Programming
209
Universal Remote System
215
Operation
215
Lighting
217
Default Chapter
217
Exterior Lamp Controls
217
Exterior Lighting
219
Exterior Lamps off
219
Reminder
219
Flash-To-Pass
219
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
219
Changer
219
Automatic Headlamp
220
System
220
Daytime Running
220
Lamps (DRL)
220
Hazard Warning Flashers
221
Fog Lamps
222
Roof-Mounted Lamp
223
Turn and Lane-Change
222
Signals
222
Interior Lighting
223
Instrument Panel Illumination
223
Cargo Lamp
224
Control
224
Dome Lamps
224
Lighting Features
225
Battery Load Management
225
Entry Lighting
225
Lighting Features
225
Exit Lighting
225
Reading Lamps
225
Battery Power Protection
226
Infotainment
227
Default Chapter
227
Infotainment System
227
Rear Seat Infotainment
227
Introduction
228
Operation
228
Theft-Deterrent Feature
228
AM-FM Radio
234
Satellite Radio
236
Radio Reception
240
Fixed Mast Antenna
241
Satellite Radio Antenna
241
Radio
234
Audio Players
241
CD Player
241
CD/DVD Player
248
Auxiliary Devices
260
Rear Seat Infotainment
265
(RSE) System
265
Rear Seat Entertainment
265
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
274
System
274
Phone
276
Bluetooth
276
Climate Control Systems
283
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
287
Air Vents
293
Driving and
295
Driving Information
296
Driving and Operating
296
Defensive Driving
296
Drunk Driving
296
Control of a Vehicle
297
Braking
297
Steering
298
Off-Road Recovery
299
Loss of Control
300
Off-Road Driving
301
Driving on Wet Roads
313
Highway Hypnosis
314
Hill and Mountain Roads
314
Winter Driving
315
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
317
Vehicle Load Limits
319
Truck-Camper Loading
326
Information
326
Starting and Operating
328
New Vehicle Break-In
328
Adjustable Throttle and Brake
329
Ignition Positions
329
Starting the Engine
331
Fast Idle System
333
Power (RAP)
334
Engine Coolant Heater
334
Shifting into Park
335
Parking over Things
337
That Burn
337
Shifting out of Park
337
Active Fuel Management
338
Engine Exhaust
338
Running the Vehicle While Parked
339
Automatic Transmission
340
Manual Mode
344
Tow/Haul Mode
345
Drive Systems
348
System (ABS)
362
Antilock Brake System (Abs)
362
Four-Wheel Drive
348
Brake Assist (Except with 4.3L V6 Engine)
363
Parking Brake
363
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
364
Ride Control Systems
364
System
364
Locking Rear Axle
367
Cruise Control
367
Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
370
Rear Vision
372
Camera (RVC)
372
Fuel
378
Recommended Fuel
378
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
379
California Fuel
379
Requirements
379
Fuels in Foreign Countries
380
Fuel Additives
380
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
381
Filling the Tank
382
Filling a Portable Fuel
384
Container
384
Towing
384
General Towing
384
Information
384
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
384
Trailer Towing
389
Towing Equipment
406
Trailer Sway
418
Control (TSC)
418
Conversions and Add-Ons
419
Add-On Electrical
419
Equipment
419
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
419
Pickup Conversion to
423
Chassis Cab
423
Vehicle Care
425
Accessories and Modifications
427
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
427
California Proposition
427
65 Warning
427
Vehicle Care
427
Vehicle Checks
428
Doing Your Own
428
Service Work
428
Hood
429
Engine Oil
431
Engine Oil Life System
435
Automatic Transmission Fluid
437
Automatic Transmission Fluid
439
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
443
Cooling System
444
Engine Coolant
446
Engine Overheating
449
Engine Fan
452
Operating Mode
452
Power Steering Fluid
453
Washer Fluid
453
Brakes
454
Brake Fluid
456
Battery
458
Four-Wheel Drive
458
Front Axle
460
Rear Axle
461
Noise Control System
462
Starter Switch Check
463
Function Check
464
Glass Replacement
465
Wiper Blade Replacement
465
Headlamp Aiming
466
Bulb Replacement
468
Halogen Bulbs
468
Headlamps
468
Pick-Up Box Identification
469
And Fender Marker
469
Lamps
469
Taillamps, Turn Signal
470
Lamps
470
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
470
Center High-Mounted
471
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
471
License Plate Lamp
472
Replacement Bulbs
472
Electrical System
473
Overload
473
Fuses and Circuit
474
Breakers
474
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
474
Block
478
Instrument Panel Fuse
478
Block
480
Tires
481
Wheels and Tires
481
Tire Sidewall Labeling
482
Tire Designations
485
Tire Terminology and Definitions
486
Tire Pressure
490
Tire Pressure for High-Speed
491
Tire Pressure Monitor System
492
Operation
493
Tire Pressure Monitor
493
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
493
Tire Inspection
497
Tire Rotation
497
Dual Tire Rotation
499
When It Is Time for New
500
Tires
500
Buying New Tires
501
Different Size Tires and Wheels
503
Uniform Tire Quality
504
Grading
504
Wheel Alignment and Tire
505
Balance
505
Wheel Replacement
506
Tire Chains
507
If a Tire Goes Flat
508
Tire Changing
510
Full-Size Spare Tire
521
Jump Starting
522
Towing the Vehicle
527
Recreational Vehicle
527
Towing
527
Appearance Care
532
Exterior Care
532
Interior Care
536
Floor Mats
540
General Information
541
Scheduled Maintenance
542
Service and Maintenance
543
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
548
Maintenance Replacement Parts
551
Maintenance Records
552
Vehicle Identification
555
Vehicle Data
556
Capacities and Specifications
556
Technical Data
557
Engine Drive Belt Routing
560
Customer Information
561
Default Chapter
563
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
563
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)
566
Mexico
566
Online Owner Center
566
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)
567
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
568
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
570
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)
570
Canada)
571
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
572
Service Publications Ordering Information
575
Government
576
Reporting Safety Defects
576
Reporting Safety Defects
577
Vehicle Data Recording and
577
Navigation System
578
Identification (RFID)
579
Radio Frequency Statement
579
Statement
579
Onstar
578
Roadside Assistance
591
Privacy
577
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
577
Privacy
577
Event Data Recorders
577
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