GMC 2012 Sierra Series User Manual

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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2012
2012 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-52
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-60
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-38
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-26
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-37
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-59
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-66
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-112
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
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GMC 2012 Sierra Series Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	2012 Sierra Series
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on keys, remote keyless entry, remote start, and door lock systems.

Vehicle Security

Windows

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Covers seat adjustment, lumbar support, memory, and heated/ventilated seat features.

Safety Belts

Explains proper use, care, and system checks for safety belts.

Airbag System

Detailed information on airbag types, deployment, and safety precautions.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing infants and children using various restraint systems.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explains the meaning and function of various warning lights and gauges.

Vehicle Messages

Infotainment System

Radio

Audio Players

Rear Seat Infotainment

Phone

Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and phone management.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of climate control systems with AC, heater, and dual auto features.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Procedures for starting the engine, ignition positions, and new vehicle break-in.

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Explanation of four-wheel-drive systems and transfer case operation.

Brakes

Details on ABS, parking brake, brake assist, and hill start assist features.

Ride Control Systems

Information on StabiliTrak and Trailer Sway Control systems.

Cruise Control

How to set, adjust, cancel, and use cruise control safely.

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing routine vehicle checks and owner service tasks.

Engine Compartment Overview

Engine Oil

Proper selection, checking, changing, and disposal of engine oil.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Procedures for checking and changing transmission fluid levels.

Tires

Essential information on tire care, selection, pressure, and rotation.

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Towing

General towing information, including trailer towing and recreational vehicle towing.

Appearance Care

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals and checks for normal and severe driving conditions.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Specifies approved fluids, lubricants, and OE replacement parts.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.