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GMC 2014 Sierra Denali 3500HD - User Manual

GMC 2014 Sierra Denali 3500HD
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GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD and 3500HD (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
7142957) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 3/28/13
2014 GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD and 3500HD M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-39
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-22
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-31
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-42
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-48
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-80
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
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Summary

Introduction

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Information for Canadian owners regarding French language manuals and dealer contact.

Using this Manual

Guidance on how to efficiently locate information within the owner manual.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Explanation of hazard messages and safety symbols used in the manual.

Symbols

Explanation of vehicle symbols used for operational information.

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel controls and indicators.

Initial Drive Information

Basic overview of important features for initial driving.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Information on vehicle access, locks, and window operation.

Seats and Restraints

Details on seat adjustment, headrests, safety belts, and child restraints.

Storage

Information on storage compartments like glove box and center console.

Instruments and Controls

Explanation of gauges, warning lights, and driver information displays.

Lighting

Information on exterior and interior lighting controls and features.

Infotainment System

Overview of radio, audio players, phone, and rear seat entertainment systems.

Climate Controls

Details on operating the heating, cooling, and ventilation system.

Driving and Operating

Guidance on various driving conditions and vehicle operation.

Vehicle Care

Information on maintaining the vehicle's appearance and components.

Service and Maintenance

Schedule and guidelines for vehicle maintenance and service.

Technical Data

Specifications and technical details about the vehicle.

Customer Information

Information on customer satisfaction, reporting defects, and vehicle data.

OnStar

Overview of OnStar services, operation, and troubleshooting.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on keys, remote keyless entry, door locks, and safety locks.

Doors

Details on tailgate operation and rear door security locks.

Vehicle Security

Overview of theft-deterrent features and the vehicle alarm system.

Exterior Mirrors

Information on convex, power, heated, and dimming exterior mirrors.

Interior Mirrors

Details on the automatic dimming rearview mirror.

Windows

Explanation of power window operation, express features, and lockout.

Roof

Information on the sunroof operation and features.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Guidance on adjusting front and rear seat head restraints for proper safety.

Front Seats

Details on power seat adjustment, lumbar, seatback recline, and memory settings.

Rear Seats

Information on folding rear seats for cargo space.

Safety Belts

How to properly use safety belts and things not to do with them.

Airbag System

Overview of the airbag system, its components, and warnings.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing children and infants in appropriate restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Explanation of steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, and compass.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Interpretation of warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Details on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its messages.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Information on exterior lamp controls, flash-to-pass, DRL, and automatic headlamps.

Interior Lighting

Details on instrument panel illumination, cargo, dome, and reading lamps.

Lighting Features

Explanation of entry lighting, exit lighting, battery load management, and power protection.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Guidance on understanding the radio and its features.

Theft-Deterrent Feature

Explanation of the TheftLock® system designed to discourage radio theft.

Radio

Overview of AM-FM radio, satellite radio, and reception.

Audio Players

Information on CD player, CD/DVD player, and auxiliary devices.

Rear Seat Infotainment

Details on the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) systems.

Phone

Information on Bluetooth connectivity and voice commands for phone use.

Trademarks and License Agreements

Legal notices regarding trademarks and license agreements.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Overview of the dual automatic climate control system.

Air Vents

Instructions on using and operating the vehicle's air outlets.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on distracted driving, defensive driving, drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Information on new vehicle break-in, adjustable pedals, and ignition positions.

Engine Exhaust

Safety information regarding engine exhaust and carbon monoxide.

Automatic Transmission

Details on automatic transmission operation, manual mode, and tow/haul mode.

Drive Systems

Explanation of all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive systems.

Brakes

Information on ABS, parking brake, brake assist, and brake pedal travel.

Ride Control Systems

Details on StabiliTrak® system and trailer sway control.

Cruise Control

Instructions for using cruise control, including safety tips.

Object Detection Systems

Information on ultrasonic parking assist and rear vision camera systems.

Fuel

Guidance on recommended fuel, specifications, and filling the tank.

Towing

General towing information, trailer weight ratings, and hitch adjustment.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Basic information about service, parts, and dealer recommendations.

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing your own basic vehicle checks and service work.

Engine Compartment Overview

Diagram and identification of components in the engine compartment.

Engine Oil

Information on engine oil specification, checking, and changing.

Engine Oil Life System

How the engine oil life system works and how to reset it.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Guidance on checking and changing automatic transmission fluid.

Engine Fan

Information about the vehicle's electric cooling fans.

Power Steering Fluid

Instructions on how to check and add power steering fluid.

Washer Fluid

What to use and how to add windshield washer fluid.

Brakes

Information on disc and drum brakes, wear indicators, and pedal travel.

Battery

Information on battery posts, terminals, and handling precautions.

Wheels and Tires

Details on tires, pressure, rotation, inspection, and replacement.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of maintenance, dealer services, and owner responsibilities.

Maintenance Schedule

Owner checks, tire rotation, and required services for normal and severe conditions.

Special Application Services

Specific services for severe commercial use and underbody flushing.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Guidance on maintaining battery, belts, brakes, fluids, hoses, and lamps.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.

Maintenance Records

Forms to record vehicle maintenance history.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and engine identification.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications for various vehicle systems.

Customer Information

Customer Information

Details on customer satisfaction procedure and dealership interactions.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on event data recorders and vehicle data privacy.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the comprehensive in-vehicle system and its status light.

OnStar Services

Description of services like Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics.

OnStar Additional Information

Information on transferring service and reactivation for subsequent owners.

GMC 2014 Sierra Denali 3500HD Specifications

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BrandGMC
Model2014 Sierra Denali 3500HD
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

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