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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls
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The message turns off as soon as
the conditions that caused the
message to be displayed are no
longer present.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this
message displays when the Traction
Control System (TCS) is turned off.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See
StabiliTrak
®
System on page 9
‑
68
for more information.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system.
Have your dealer inspect the
system for problems. See
Airbag
Readiness Light on page 5
‑
20
and
Airbag System on page 3
‑
28
for
more information.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem with the theft-deterrent
system. The vehicle may or may not
restart so you may want to take the
vehicle to your dealer before turning
off the engine. See
Immobilizer
Operation on page 2
‑
12
for more
information.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
FAST IDLE ON
If your vehicle has this feature, this
message displays when the fast idle
feature is on. See
Fast Idle System
on page 9
‑
37
for more information.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
system is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. See
Tire Pressure
Light on page 5
‑
30
. Several
conditions may cause this message
to appear. See
Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10
‑
64
for
more information. If the warning
comes on and stays on, there may
be a problem with the TPMS. See
your dealer.
