GMC 2009 Sierra, Getting To Know Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Silverado or Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid. Please read this information about
your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that
your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner
Manual for easy reference.
DRIVING YOUR HYBRID
Hybrid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Typical Hybrid Sounds . . . . . . . . .2
Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Automatic Engine Stop/Start
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Engine Will Remain
Running When . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Engine Will Restart When . . .4
Maximizing Fuel Economy . . . . . .4
Hybrid Energy Storage System . .4
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . .4
Electric Air Conditioning
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hybrid System Information . . . . .5
Emergency/First Responders . . .5
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .7
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .8
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .9
Content Theft-Deterrent
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
COMFORT
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sun Visor Adjustment . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Climate Controls . . . .11
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . .12
Navigation Entertainment
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
XM
® Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Bluetooth ® System . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .16
Rear Seat Audio System . . . . . . .16
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp
System/Exterior Lamps
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . .17
Auto Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .20
Tonneau Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .22
Resetting the Oil Life System . .23
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .23
Hybrid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24
Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24