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GMC Sierra 2018, Owner'S Manual

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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/

Mexico-11349177) - 2018 - crc - 5/11/17

Instruments and Controls

171

Radio Signals for Canada and
Some Gate Operators

For questions or programming help,
see www.homelink.com/gm or call
1-800-355-3515.

Canadian radio-frequency laws and
some U.S. gate operators require
transmitter signals to time out or quit
after several seconds of
transmission. This may not be long
enough for the Universal Remote
system to pick up the signal during
programming.

If the programming did not work,
replace Step 2 under

“

Programming

the Universal Remote System

”

with

the following:

Press and hold the Universal
Remote system button while
pressing and releasing the
hand-held transmitter button every
two seconds until the signal has
been successfully accepted by the
Universal Remote system. The
Universal Remote system indicator
light will flash slowly at first and then
rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under

“

Programming the Universal Remote

System

”

to complete.

Universal Remote System
Operation

Using the Universal Remote
System

Press and hold the appropriate
Universal Remote system button for
at least one-half second. The
indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted.

Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons

Erase all programmed buttons when
vehicle ownership is terminated.

To erase:

1. Press and hold the two outside

buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash. This should
take about 10 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

Reprogramming a Single
Universal Remote System
Button

To reprogram any of the system
buttons:

1. Press and hold any one of the

buttons. Do not release the
button.

2. The indicator light will begin to

flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the button, proceed
with Step 1 under

“

Programming the Universal

Remote System.

”

Summary of Contents for Sierra 2018

Page 1: ...i Owner s Manual 84016542 A gmc com U S gmccanada ca Canada C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 18_GMC_Sierra_SierraDenalli_COV_en_US_84016542A_2017MAY11 ai 1 5 8 2017 9 05 46 AM 18_GMC_Sierra_SierraDenalli_COV_en_US_84016542A_2017MAY11 ai 1 5 8 2017 9 05 46 AM ...

Page 2: ...In Brief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 32 Seats and Restraints 55 Storage 121 Instruments and Controls 125 Lighting 172 Infotainment System 182 Climate Controls 219 Driving and Operating 225 Vehicle Care 328 Service and Maintenance 430 Technical Data 444 Customer Information 449 Reporting Safety Defects 459 OnStar 463 Index 475 ...

Page 3: ...quent to the printing of this owner s manual If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine For an eAssist vehicle see the Silverado Sierra eAssist supplement Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian...

Page 4: ... use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner s manual has additional instructions or information Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information 0 Shown when there is more information on another page see page Vehicle Symbo...

Page 5: ...al GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 4 Introduction Oil Pressure O Power Remote Vehicle Start Seat Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Control StabiliTrak a Under Pressure M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ... Washer 18 Climate Controls 19 Transmission 21 Four Wheel Drive 22 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 23 Radio s 23 Satellite Radio 24 Portable Audio Devices 24 Bluetooth 24 Steering Wheel Controls 24 Cruise Control 25 Driver Information Center DIC 25 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 26 Forward Automatic Braking FAB 26 Lane Departure Warning LDW 26 Lane Keep Assist LKA 26 Rear Vision Camera RV...

Page 7: ...GMC Sierra Sierra Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Uplevel Shown Base Similar ...

Page 8: ...0 Light Sensor See Automatic Headlamp System 0 175 11 Infotainment 0 182 12 Passenger Airbag On Off Switch If Equipped Out of View See Airbag On Off Switch 0 81 13 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 63 If Equipped 14 Power Outlet 110 120V Alternating Current If Equipped See Power Outlets 0 129 15 Power Outlets 0 129 If Equipped 16 USB Port 0 193 If Equipped 17 g Traction Control Electronic Stabil...

Page 9: ...ated Steering Wheel 0 127 If Equipped Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 281 If Equipped 24 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 147 25 Parking Brake 0 270 26 Electronic Transfer Case Knob If Equipped See Four Wheel Drive 0 262 Card Holder If Equipped See Instrument Panel Storage 0 121 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief over...

Page 10: ...Starting the Vehicle 1 Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter 2 Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash Start the vehicle normally after entering When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on Remote start can be extended Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps tur...

Page 11: ... close the window The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time Power Sliding Rear Window If equipped the power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been turned on or to ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 250 Using the window switch press to open or pull to close the window The power s...

Page 12: ...equipped raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment 0 58 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped move the lever up or down repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support See Lumbar Adjustment 0 58 Power Lumbar To adjust the power lumbar support if equipped Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and low...

Page 13: ...thout applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked See Reclining Seatbacks 0 59 Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a power seatback if equipped Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise See Reclining Seatbacks 0 59 Memory Features Crew Double Cab ...

Page 14: ...ptions is enabled in vehicle personalization the feature automatically recalls the previously stored exit position when exiting the vehicle See Memory Seats 0 60 Heated and Ventilated Seats Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown Heated Seat Buttons Similar If equipped the buttons are on the center stack To operate the engine must be running Press I to heat the driver or passenger seatback only P...

Page 15: ...he passenger sensing system If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch on the instrument panel endcap If there is an airbag off switch the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system See Airbag On Off Switch 0 81 for more informat...

Page 16: ...een 4 Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror Uplevel with Power Folding Mirrors 1 Press 1 or 3 to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press the arrows on the control pad while the indicator light on the 1 or 3 button is illuminated to move the mirror up down right or left 3 Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the...

Page 17: ...the headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 49 Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Release the lever to lock the wheel in place Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering wheel if e...

Page 18: ...ress the switch down to move the pedals away See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 246 Interior Lighting Dome Lamps There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner if equipped To change the dome lamp settings press the following OFF Turns the lamps off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps The...

Page 19: ...n P Park AUTO Automatically turns on the headlamps parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights roof marker lamps if equipped front rear sidemarker lamps and license plate lamps Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 172 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 0 175 F...

Page 20: ...to spray washer fluid on the windshield See Windshield Wiper Washer 0 127 Climate Controls These systems control the heating cooling and ventilation For an eAssist vehicle see the Silverado Sierra eAssist supplement Climate Control System with Heater Only 1 Fan Control 2 Air Recirculation 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control ...

Page 21: ...rc 5 11 17 20 In Brief Climate Control System with Air Conditioning 1 Fan Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control 6 K Rear Window Defogger If Equipped f Outside Heated Mirror If Equipped 8 Outside Air If Equipped 7 Air Recirculation ...

Page 22: ...ion Mode The Range Selection Mode switch if equipped is on the shift lever 1 To enable the Range Selection feature move the shift lever to the L Manual Mode position The current range will appear next to the L This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible As an example when 5 Fifth gear is selected 1 First through 5 Fifth gears are available 2 Press the plus minus buttons on...

Page 23: ...fer Case This transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver Electronic Transfer Case This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column Automatic Transfer Case This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column The different drive options that may be available are described following 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most stre...

Page 24: ... the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios audio players phone navigation system Rear Seat Entertainment RSE and voice or speech recognition if equipped Radio s Base Radio O Press to turn the system on Press and hold to turn it off When on press to mute press again to unmute Turn to increase or decrease the volume RADIO Press to choose between FM AM and SiriusXM if equipped MED...

Page 25: ...tack center console or under armrest There may be a USB port in the upper glove box External devices such as iPods laptop computers MP3 players and USB storage devices may be connected depending on the audio system See USB Port 0 193 and Auxiliary Jack 0 199 Bluetooth The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands free calls using the vehicle audio ...

Page 26: ... See Steering Wheel Controls 0 126 Cruise Control 5 Press to turn the system on or off A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES If there is a set speed in memory press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed SET Press briefly t...

Page 27: ... 281 Forward Automatic Braking FAB If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert FCA it also has FAB which includes Intelligent Brake Assist IBA When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when d...

Page 28: ...equipped Rear Parking Assist RPA uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph RPA may show a warning triangle on the infotainment display and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance In addition multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object The vehicle may a...

Page 29: ...pen the sunroof fully press and release I Press the switch again to stop the movement To express close the sunroof fully press and release K Press the switch again to stop the movement Open Close Manual Mode To open the sunroof press and hold I Release the switch to stop the movement Press and hold K to close the sunroof Release the switch to stop the movement Tilt Switch Vent From the closed posi...

Page 30: ...ion Control Electronic Stability Control 0 272 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle L...

Page 31: ...uramax diesel supplement E85 or FlexFuel FlexFuel Possible Certain models are compatible with E85 fuel See E85 or FlexFuel 0 290 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and on most vehicles displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter The oil life system should be reset to 100 only following an oil change ...

Page 32: ... driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather conditions are appropriate use cruise control Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a singl...

Page 33: ...er Tow Mirrors 45 Power Mirrors 46 Folding Mirrors 47 Heated Mirrors 47 Automatic Dimming Mirror 48 Blind Spot Mirrors 48 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 49 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 49 Manual Rearview Mirror 49 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 49 Windows Windows 50 Manual Windows 50 Power Windows 50 Rear Windows 52 Sun Visors 52 Roof Sunroof 53 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children ...

Page 34: ... Entry RKE transmitter if equipped are connected to the provided key rings The ignition key and key rings and RKE transmitter if equipped are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small ...

Page 35: ...nition and turn the ignition on 4 Turn the ignition off and remove the key 5 Insert the key to be programmed and turn the ignition on within five seconds 6 The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed 7 Repeat Steps 1 5 if additional keys are to be programmed If a key is lost or damaged see your dealer to have a new key made Programming without Recognized Keys Program a new ke...

Page 36: ...ee OnStar Overview 0 463 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 459 If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter ...

Page 37: ...and holding K for one second will unfold the mirrors The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled See Folding Mirrors 0 47 and Vehicle Personalization 0 161 On some models press release and then press and hold K to open all of the windows Pressing the button again will stop the windows See Vehicle Personalization 0 161 7 Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locat...

Page 38: ...t and then the bottom toward the key ring Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with the remote start feature the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely depending on the outside temperature The rear defog and heated and ventilated seats if equipped may also come on See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 63 and Vehicle Personalization 0 161 Laws in some communities may...

Page 39: ...on on to operate the vehicle Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can be extended by 10 minutes for a total of 20 minutes if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the engine is still running An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting A maximum of two remote starts or a single start with an extension is allowed between ignition cycles The vehicle s ignit...

Page 40: ...ull the handle again to open the door See Vehicle Alarm System 0 42 Power Door Locks Crew Double Cab Premium Trim Shown Other Models Similar Q Press to lock the doors K Press to unlock the doors Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park If a vehicle door is unlocked and then opened and closed the doo...

Page 41: ...m inside the vehicle Crew Double Cab Premium Trim Shown Others Similar Press to activate the safety locks on the rear doors The indicator light comes on when activated Press again to deactivate The vehicle must be on in ACC ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 250 If the indicator light flashes the feature may not be working properly Doors Tailgate Warnin...

Page 42: ...obstruction Remove the obstruction then open and close the door on the same side to complete the motion If the obstruction is not cleared the assist steps remain extended Slight movement of the steps while extended is normal Kick Switch 1 Place the vehicle in P Park and unlock the doors 2 Kick the switch to extend the power assist step to the tire A DIC message displays 3 Kick the switch again to ...

Page 43: ...el near the windshield indicates the status of the system Off Alarm system is disarmed On Solid Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system Fast Flash Vehicle is unsecured A door the tailgate or the hood is open Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Turn off the vehicle 2 Lock the vehicle in one of two ways Use the RKE transmitter With a door open press Q on the inte...

Page 44: ...th the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps three times an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed If the alarm has been activated a message will appear on the DIC Inclination Sensor and Intrusion Sensor In addition to the standard theft deterrent system features this syst...

Page 45: ...n is turned from off to on The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system When trying to start the vehicle the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with the system Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine...

Page 46: ... The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Manual Mirrors If equipped adjust manual mirrors by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle Using hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror ...

Page 47: ...o move the mirror in the desired direction 3 Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen 4 Move the selector switch to the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror Crew Double Cab Premium Shown Other Models Similar 1 Press 1 or 2 to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows on the control pad while th...

Page 48: ...m to their normal position A popping noise may be heard This sound is normal after a manual folding operation Manual Folding If equipped push the mirror toward the vehicle to fold Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash Auto Mirror Folding If equipped with the ignition off press and hold ...

Page 49: ...or View 1 When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror 2 As the vehicle gets closer the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard 3 As the vehicle enters the blind zone the image transitions from the main mirror to the blind spot mirror 4 When the vehicle is in the blind zone the image only appears ...

Page 50: ...rse above a set speed To turn this feature on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 161 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle If equipped with OnStar the vehicle may have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it See OnStar Overview 0 ...

Page 51: ... if equipped Manual Windows If equipped turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent o...

Page 52: ...w s express movement Window Automatic Reversal System The express close feature will reverse window movement if it comes in contact with an object Extreme cold or ice could cause the window to auto reverse The window will operate normally after the object or condition is removed Automatic Reversal System Override Warning If automatic reversal system override is active the window will not reverse a...

Page 53: ...efly after the window has fully opened Rear Windows Power Sliding Rear Window If equipped the power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been turned on or to ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 250 Press the switch to open the window Pull the switch to close the window The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually S...

Page 54: ...of Press K to close the vent When the sunroof is opened an air deflector will automatically raise The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays The sunshade must be opened and closed manually Automatic Reversal System The sunroof has an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof is operate...

Page 55: ...anual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 54 Keys Doors and Windows cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof tracks If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system this is normal ...

Page 56: ... 74 Airbag System Airbag System 74 Where Are the Airbags 76 When Should an Airbag Inflate 77 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 79 How Does an Airbag Restrain 79 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 79 Airbag On Off Switch 81 Passenger Sensing System 83 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 87 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 87 Airbag System Check 88 Replacing Airbag System Parts a...

Page 57: ...l occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head...

Page 58: ...stment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust a manual seat 1 Pull the handle at the front of the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle 3 Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place To adjust the seatback se...

Page 59: ...mbar support see Lumbar Adjustment 0 58 Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes See Driver Assistance Systems 0 278 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped move the lever up or down repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support Power Lumbar To adjust the power lumbar support if equipped Press and h...

Page 60: ...s could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the seat belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Manual Reclining Seatbacks Warning If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting ...

Page 61: ...ng wheel and adjustable pedals if equipped Memory positions are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic memory recalls Before storing adjust all available memory feature positions Turn the ignition on and then press and release SET a beep will sound Then immediately press and hold 1 2 or B Exit on the driver door until two beeps sound To manually recall these positions press and hold 1 2 or...

Page 62: ...remove the key or RKE transmitter from the vehicle 2 Start the vehicle with the initial key or RKE transmitter The DIC should display the other driver number not shown in step 1 Saving Memory Positions Read these instructions completely before saving memory positions To save preferred driving positions 1 and 2 1 Turn the ignition on or to ACC ACCESSORY A DIC welcome message may be displayed indica...

Page 63: ...n and Vehicle Personalization 0 161 The transmission must be in P Park to initiate Auto Memory Recall Auto Memory Recall will complete if the vehicle is shifted out of P Park prior to reaching the stored memory position To stop Auto Memory Recall movement turn the ignition off or press any of the following memory controls Power seat Memory SET 1 2 or B Power mirror with the driver or passenger sid...

Page 64: ...ntilated Front Seats Warning If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt the seat heater may cause burns To reduce the risk of burns use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat heater may...

Page 65: ...ted seats after the vehicle is started The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced This is normal The heated or ventilated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu See Remote Vehicle Start 0 37 and Vehicle Personalization 0 161 Rea...

Page 66: ...fold the seat 1 Pull up on the front of the seat cushion while pulling down on the release strap loop under the seat cushion 2 Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback 3 Pull forward on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked in place To unfold the seat 1 Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap loop under the seat cushion Pull the seat cushion down unti...

Page 67: ... needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Seat Belts This section describes how to use seat belts properly and some things not to do Warning Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt cannot be worn properly In a crash if you or your passeng...

Page 68: ... handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device is on the front outboard passenger seat If this happens remove the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt If the driver or front outboard passenger unbuckles their seat belt while driving the seat belt reminder chime and light s will come on See Seat Belt Reminders 0 143 The Seat Belt Assurance System will time out 30 seconds after the b...

Page 69: ... Properly This section is only for people of adult size There are special things to know about seat belts and children and there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children 0 89 or Infants and Young Children 0 91 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle up Statistics show that ...

Page 70: ... seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position if equipped which has a lap belt See Lap Belt 0 72 The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not ...

Page 71: ... Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Seat Belt Extender 0 73 Position the release button on the buckle so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and impo...

Page 72: ...ld reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash See How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 68 Push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the desired position Move the adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After the adjuster is set to the desired position try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Seat Belt P...

Page 73: ...ncy Seat belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear seat belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a seat belt is worn properly it is m...

Page 74: ...heck Periodically check the seat belt reminder seat belts buckles latch plates retractors shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped and seat belt anchorages to make sure they are all in working order Look for any other loose or damaged seat belt system parts that might keep a seat belt system from performing properly See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed seat belts may not protect yo...

Page 75: ...ressed or damaged See your dealer to have the seat belt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the seat belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the seat belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light 0...

Page 76: ...ashes seat belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 77 Wearing your seat belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the seat belts Everyone in the vehicle should wear a seat belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person Warning Because airbags inflate wit...

Page 77: ...n the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light 0 144 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel ...

Page 78: ... down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate This vehicle is equipped with airbags See Airbag System 0 74 Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system s deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the air...

Page 79: ...llovers or rear impacts A seat mounted side impact airbag is designed to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck Vehicles with a GVWR at or below 3 855 kg 8 500 lb have roof rail airbags These roof rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact In addition these roof rail airbags are designed to inflate during a rollover or...

Page 80: ...rom the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover The inflator the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag module For airbag locations see Where Are the Airbags 0 76 How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side coll...

Page 81: ...u should seek medical attention The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate The feature may also activate without airbag inflation after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold After turning the ignition off and then on again the fuel system will return to nor...

Page 82: ...irbag on off switch it may have a passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 83 This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the front outboard passenger position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows Infant An infant less than 1 year old must ride in the front seat because My vehicle has no rear seat My vehicl...

Page 83: ...ntal airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group To turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag insert the ignition key into the switch push in and move the switch to the off position The word OFF or the off symbol will come on in the passenger airbag status indicator located in the overhead console to let you know that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is off afte...

Page 84: ...nd Mexico The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or OFF or the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 146 The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger...

Page 85: ...t have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle even if the airbag is off The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint A front outboard passe...

Page 86: ...raint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat 0 111 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat 0 112 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 108 Make sure the seat belt retractor is locked by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor when installing the child restrai...

Page 87: ...g feature will be engaged This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult sized occupants If this happens unbuckle the belt let the belt go back all the way and then buckle the belt again without pulling the belt out all the way 6 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit ...

Page 88: ... To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 458 Warning For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service proced...

Page 89: ...prep package RPO VYU Do not change or defeat the snow plow s tripping mechanism If you do it can damage the snow plow and the vehicle and may cause an airbag deployment If you have to modify your vehicle because you have a disability and you have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle s airbag system or if you have questions about whether the airbag system will be affect...

Page 90: ...ate the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear seat belt comfort guide if a...

Page 91: ...osition In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use seat belts properly Warning Never allow more than one child to wear the same seat belt The seat belt cannot properly spread the impact forces In a crash they can be crushed together and seriously injured A seat belt must be used by only one pe...

Page 92: ...wed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the seat belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protect...

Page 93: ...ild restraints Rearward facing child restraints Belt positioning booster seats The proper child restraint for your child depends on their size weight and age and also on whether the child restraint is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used For each type of child restraint there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in ...

Page 94: ...ny bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear Facing Infant Restraint A rear facing child restraint provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in p...

Page 95: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 96 for more information Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and...

Page 96: ...Belt in the Front Passenger Seat 0 112 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 108 for more information including important safety information Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the fr...

Page 97: ...traint you may not be able to access adjacent seat belts or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the seat belt Wherever a child restraint is installed be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint system and secure the child restra...

Page 98: ...he combined weight is more than 29 5 kg 65 lbs See Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat 0 111 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat 0 112 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 108 Child restraints built after March 2014 will be labeled with the specific child weight up to which the LATCH system can ...

Page 99: ...traints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Regular Cab Two Passen...

Page 100: ...ack and the seat cushion For regular cab models there is an anchor symbol on the cover to assist you in locating the top tether anchors Do not install a child restraint in the center seating position See Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat 0 111 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat 0 112 or Securing Child Restraints With the ...

Page 101: ... instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint 0 95 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Warning If ...

Page 102: ...e belt is to cut it Buckle any unused seat belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock and tighten the belt behind the child restraint after the child restraint has been installed Caution Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s seat belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckl...

Page 103: ...1 Fold the passenger seatback forward to access the top tether anchor See Reclining Seatbacks 0 59 1 2 Find the top tether anchor 1 3 Remove the cover to expose the anchor 1 4 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the t...

Page 104: ...ts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer s instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 For forward facing child restraints attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor loop if your vehi...

Page 105: ...hor loop may bend This is normal and will not damage the vehicle If child restraints are installed in both outboard positions both top tethers can be attached to the center loop Top tethers can be attached for child restraints in all three rear seating positions at the same time following the routing instructions above 4 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held i...

Page 106: ...ing child restraints attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor loop Follow the child restraint instructions the vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits described at the beginning of this section and the following steps Example Rear Driver Side Position Example Rear Driver Side Position 3 1 For a top tether in the rear driver side position 3 1 1 Remove the headrest 3 1 2 Route the top t...

Page 107: ...ether is properly tightened the anchor loop may bend This is normal and will not damage the vehicle If child restraints are installed in both outboard positions both top tethers can be attached to the center loop Top tethers can be attached for child restraints in all three rear seating positions at the same time following the routing instructions above 5 Before placing a child in the child restra...

Page 108: ...ab Models The rear outboard headrests should be removed when installing forward facing child restraints To remove the headrest 1 Press both buttons on the headrest posts and pull up on the headrest 2 Store the headrest in a secure place 3 When the child restraint is removed reinstall the headrest before the seating position is used To reinstall the headrest 1 Insert the headrest posts into the hol...

Page 109: ...LATCH System 0 96 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a seat belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 96 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored o...

Page 110: ...actor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on th...

Page 111: ...vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Reinstall the headrest before the seating position is used See Headrest Removal and Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 96 for additional information on installing the headrest properly Crew Cab 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 ...

Page 112: ... and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it For outboard rear seating positions if the child restraint cannot be instal...

Page 113: ...ld in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions Even if the passenger sensing system if equipped has turned off the front outboard ...

Page 114: ...before securing the forward facing child restraint Move the seat upward or the seatback to an upright position if needed to get a tight installation of the child restraint When the passenger sensing system if equipped has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passeng...

Page 115: ...e retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether anchor attach the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 96 8 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is ...

Page 116: ...front outboard passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the airbag switch has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal ai...

Page 117: ...ether and that the tether be attached When using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint Move the seat upward or the seatback to an upright position if needed to get a tight installation o...

Page 118: ...e belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether anchor attach the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System...

Page 119: ...at is in a forward position If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat always move the seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If a child restraint uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 96 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child restraint in a position witho...

Page 120: ...actor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on th...

Page 121: ...for more information on using the top tether anchors 8 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehic...

Page 122: ... Downs 123 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Card Holder If equipped there is a card holder on the front instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Glove Box To access the upper glove box unlock with the key and pull up on the handl...

Page 123: ...f equipped sunglasses storage is on the overhead console Press the fixed button on the cover and release to access Center Console Storage Press the latch and lift to open Depending on the options there may be a tote compartment accessory power outlet auxiliary jack and USB port s inside There are openings for power cords on the edge of the storage area See Power Outlets 0 129 and the infotainment ...

Page 124: ... Downs The vehicle may be equipped with cargo tie downs Any of the nine holes inside the truck bed can be used for tie downs The maximum load is 113 kg 250 lb per tie down Caution The truck bed walls will collapse if the tie downs are overloaded To install 1 Insert a tie down loop assembly until it is flush with the truck bed wall 2 Turn the tie down loop clockwise to tighten The tie down will be ...

Page 125: ...e holding the backing plate against the truck bed wall 2 Pull the backing plate away from the truck bed wall until a click is heard This locks the toggle into position on the toggle guide 3 Push the backing plate against the truck bed wall This allows the toggle nut to spin 4 Remove the backing plate toggle guide and toggle nut from the truck bed wall completely 5 Reinstall the tie down loop throu...

Page 126: ...tem Warning Light 149 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 150 Four Wheel Drive Light 150 Tow Haul Mode Light 150 Hill Descent Control Light 150 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 2500 3500 151 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 1500 Series 151 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 151 Traction Off Light 151 StabiliTrak OFF Light 152 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 152 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...

Page 127: ...own to move the steering wheel forward or rearward Lift the lever up to lock the wheel in place 2 Pull the lever 2 toward you to move the steering wheel up or down then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls If equipped some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel g For vehicles with OnStar or a Bluetooth sys...

Page 128: ...eated Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped Press to turn it on or off A light next to the button displays when the feature is turned on The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating Horn To sound the horn press a on the steering wheel Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band...

Page 129: ...r symbol at the top of the turn signal lever to spray washer fluid and activate the wipers The wipers will continue until the paddle is released or the maximum wash time is reached When the paddle is released additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated See Washer Fluid 0 353 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir Compass The v...

Page 130: ...me Page then touch Time and Date 2 Touch Set Time and touch or ª to increase or decrease hours minutes and AM or PM Touch 12 24 Hr for 12 or 24 hour clock 3 Touch the or 0 screen button to go back to the previous menu Auto Set requires an OnStar subscription If auto timing is set the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone To set the date 1 Touch SE...

Page 131: ...ways supplied to the outlets Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death Caution Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum ...

Page 132: ...lt is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power RAP off and then back on See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 250 The power outlet is not designed for the following and may not work properly if they are plugged in Equipment with high initial peak wattage such...

Page 133: ... phone Warning Remove all objects from the charging pad before charging your mobile device Objects such as coins keys rings paper clips or cards between the phone and charging pad will become very hot On the rare occasion that the charging system does not detect an object and the object gets wedged between the phone and charger remove the phone and allow the object to cool before removing it from ...

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Page 135: ...s serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem check the section that explains what to do Waiting to ...

Page 136: ...GMC Sierra Sierra Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 Instruments and Controls 135 Instrument Cluster Base Cluster English Standard Theme Metric Similar ...

Page 137: ...GMC Sierra Sierra Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 136 Instruments and Controls Uplevel Cluster English Standard Theme Metric Similar ...

Page 138: ...GMC Sierra Sierra Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 Instruments and Controls 137 Denali Cluster English Standard Metric Similar ...

Page 139: ... In the Audio menu browse for music select from the favorites or change the audio source Use w or x to change the station or go to the next or previous track Phone Press V to select the Phone app then press p to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls or scroll through contacts If there is an active call mute the phone or switch to handset operatio...

Page 140: ...s V to set the speed Press w or x to adjust the value Once the speed is set this feature can be turned off by pressing V while viewing this page If the selected speed limit is exceeded a pop up warning is displayed with a chime Software Information Displays open source software information Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s speed in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mp...

Page 141: ...e refueled soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to ...

Page 142: ... some other problem causing low oil pressure Check the vehicle s oil as soon as possible A DIC message may display See Engine Oil 0 337 Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level...

Page 143: ... the engine coolant has overheated If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Transmission Temperature Gauge Metric Standard Theme English Standard Theme This gauge appears when the vehicle is in Tow Haul Mode and shows the transmission fluid temperature If the gauge is reading in the red area and...

Page 144: ...r when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power The vehicle can only be driv...

Page 145: ...hime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the reminder light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s passenger sensing system if equipp...

Page 146: ...t panel endcap the OFF indicator light or the off symbol will come on and stay on as a reminder that the airbag has been turned off This light will go off when the airbag has been turned on See Airbag On Off Switch 0 81 for more information including important safety information Warning If the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified ...

Page 147: ...onsole will have a passenger airbag status indicator See Passenger Sensing System 0 83 for important safety information United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either th...

Page 148: ...river Information Center DIC also displays a message If a short distance must be driven with the light on be sure to turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light This light is part of the vehicle s emission control on board diagnostic system If this light is on while the engine is running a malfunction has been detected and the vehicl...

Page 149: ...rting the engine If the light is still flashing follow the previous guidelines and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is on steady A malfunction has been detected Diagnosis and service may be required Check the following A loose or missing fuel cap may cause the light to come on See Filling the Tank 0 290 A few driving trips with the cap properly installed may turn the li...

Page 150: ... both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away Metric English This light should come on briefly when the engine is started If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is s...

Page 151: ...tioning If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on the vehicle s antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes See your dealer for service See Brake System Warning Light 0 149 Four Wheel Drive Light The four wheel drive light comes on when the manual transfer case is shifted into four wheel drive and the front axle engages LO or HI will also be n...

Page 152: ...available this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle This light is green if LKA is available to assist LKA may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that direction The LKA light will turn amber This light is amber and flashes as a Lane Departure Warning LDW alert to indicate that the lane marking h...

Page 153: ... System TCS is also off If StabiliTrak and TCS are off the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 272 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have the vehicle serviced by...

Page 154: ...S When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Center DIC tire pressure message may also display Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure 0 384 When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about...

Page 155: ...check to show it is working It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The light turns off when fuel is added If it does not have the vehicle serviced Security Light The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light stays on and the e...

Page 156: ...he cruise control is set and active The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control 0 275 Door Ajar Light This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched Before driving check that all doors are properly closed Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC Base Level Cluster The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster The disp...

Page 157: ... that the vehicle has right now and will change as driving conditions change This number is based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the last time this menu item was reset Reset this display by pressing the trip odometer reset stem Tire Pressure Turn the trip odometer reset stem until a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires displays Tire pressure is displayed in either...

Page 158: ... change the displays on the instrument cluster and DIC to either metric or English US measurements To change the units press the trip odometer reset stem when UNITS is displayed to enter the Unit menu Turn the trip odometer reset stem to switch between English and metric Press the trip odometer reset stem when the desired setting is displayed Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver In...

Page 159: ...or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the last time this menu item was reset This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change as driving conditions change The Average Speed display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph This a...

Page 160: ...reset itself Do not to reset the Oil Life display at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system press and hold V for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active See Engine Oil Life System 0 340 Tire Pressure Shows the approximate pressures of all four tires Tire pressure is displayed in...

Page 161: ...may appear in the OUTPUT display Speed Signs Shows sign information which comes from a roadway database in the onboard navigation Following Distance Used to select the alert timing for the Forward Collision Alert FCA See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 281 Blank Page Shows no information Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge Shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either d...

Page 162: ... may be reduced Anytime this message stays on or displays repeatedly the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible Vehicle Speed Messages SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM H MPH This message shows that the vehicle speed has been limited to the speed displayed The limited speed is a protection for various propulsion and vehicle systems such as lubrication thermal suspension Teen ...

Page 163: ...d date See Clock 0 128 Rear Seat Reminder This allows for a chime and a message when the rear door has been opened before or during operation of the vehicle Select Off or On Language Select Language then select from the available language s The selected language will display on the system and voice recognition will reflect the selected language Video Voice Over Select Off or On Valet Mode This wil...

Page 164: ...n Select Off or On Tone Settings Select to adjust the radio tone See Tone Settings in AM FM Radio 0 186 Auto Volume This feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and ambient noise Select Off Low Medium Low Medium Medium High or High Maximum Startup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level the volume is adjusted...

Page 165: ...Automatic Braking FAB 0 283 Select Off Alert and Brake or Alert Park Assist If equipped this feature can assist in backing up and parking the vehicle See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 279 Select Off On or On with Towbar Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may display Auto Memory Recall Easy Exit Options Chime Volume Reverse Tilt Mirror Auto Mirror Folding Auto Memory Rec...

Page 166: ...ting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside Select Off 30 Seconds 60 Seconds or 120 Seconds Power Door Locks Select and the following may display Auto Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P Park Select Off All Do...

Page 167: ...he following may display Pair New Device Discoverable Device Management Ringtones Voice Mail Numbers Text Message Alerts Pair New Device Select to pair a new device See Pairing under Bluetooth Overview 0 207 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls 0 208 or Pairing in Infotainment Controls under Bluetooth in the infotainment manual Discoverable This allows the system to find a device Select Off or On De...

Page 168: ...le CarPlay devices to automatically connect when plugged into the USB port Select Off or On Voice Select and the following may display Confidence Threshold Prompt Length Audio Feedback Speed Display What Can I Say Tips Confidence Threshold This feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system Select Confirm More or Confirm Less Prompt Length This feature adjusts th...

Page 169: ...ar All Private Data Restore Radio Settings Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings Select Restore or Cancel Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle Select Delete or Cancel Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio settings Select Restore or Cancel Software Information Select to view the ...

Page 170: ...d held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated See Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons later in this section To program a garage door opener park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver Clear all people and objects near the garage door Make sure the hand held transmitter ...

Page 171: ...grammed button for five seconds If the light stays on or the garage door moves programming is complete If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move continue with programming Steps 4 6 Learn or Smart Button 4 After completing Steps 1 3 locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver The na...

Page 172: ...by the Universal Remote system The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 3 under Programming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one half second The indicator light will come on while the s...

Page 173: ... 178 Cargo Lamp 178 Dome Lamps 179 Reading Lamps 179 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 180 Exit Lighting 180 Battery Load Management 180 Battery Power Protection 181 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 181 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel O Off Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps DRL T...

Page 174: ...on for 10 minutes before turning off to prevent the battery from being drained Turn the headlamp control off and then back to the headlamp on position to make the headlamps stay on for an additional 10 minutes To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes the ignition must be in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position Fog Lamps If Equipped Turns on the fog lamps See Fog Lamps 0 177 IntelliBeam System...

Page 175: ... s lamps because of any of the following The other vehicle s lamps are missing damaged obstructed from view or otherwise undetected The other vehicle s lamps are covered with dirt snow and or road spray The other vehicle s lamps cannot be detected due to dense exhaust smoke fog snow road spray mist or other airborne obstructions The vehicle s windshield is dirty cracked or obstructed by something ...

Page 176: ...ing Lamps DRL DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The transmission is not in P Park The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL system is on only the DRL a...

Page 177: ... turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed When the wipers are not operating these lamps turn off...

Page 178: ... chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal The message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Center DIC To turn the chime and message off move the turn signal lever to the off position Fog Lamps If equipped the control is on the center of the exterior lamp control to the left of the steering column The ignition must be in the ON RUN position for the fog lamps to come on Fog...

Page 179: ...lation see www gmupfitter com or contact your dealer If the vehicle has this button the vehicle may have the snow plow prep package See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 323 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature controls the brightness of the steering wheel and instrument panel lights The instrument panel illumination control is next to the exterior lamp control D Move t...

Page 180: ...e lamp settings press the following OFF Turns the lamps off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner if equipped To operate the ignition must be on or in ACC ACCESSORY or using Retained Accessory Power RAP Press m or n next to each reading lamp to tu...

Page 181: ...ment The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM which estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up When the state of charge is high the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging The vol...

Page 182: ...n This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off The cargo lamp shuts off after 20 minutes This prevents the battery from running down Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on This protects...

Page 183: ...lay and Android Auto 212 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 213 Introduction Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems Read the following pages to become familiar with the features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any i...

Page 184: ...dio by presetting favorite stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single control or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving 0 227 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 250 Theft Deterrent Feature TheftL...

Page 185: ...7 Radio Press and release to go to the previous station or channel Press and hold to fast seek the next strongest previous station or channel USB Bluetooth Music Pictures Press and hold to go to the previous content Press and hold to fast rewind 3 O Press to turn the power on Press and hold to turn the power off Press to mute the system when on Turn to decrease or increase the volume ...

Page 186: ...Audio or AUX Gallery Touch to view a picture or movie Phone Touch to activate the phone features if equipped See Bluetooth Overview 0 207 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls 0 208 Projection Touch to access supported devices when connected See USB Port 0 193 Settings Touch to access the Personalization menu See Vehicle Personalization 0 161 Climate Touch to access the Climate menu See Dual Automati...

Page 187: ...ct the appropriate Wi Fi network and follow the on screen prompts Download speeds may vary On most compatible mobile devices activation of the Wi Fi hotspot is in the Settings menu under Mobile Network Sharing Personal Hotspot Mobile Hotspot or similar Availability of Over the Air vehicle software updates varies by vehicle and country For more information on this feature see my gmc com learn Radio...

Page 188: ...ight speakers by dragging the dot in the vehicle image on the screen Touch 3 to go back to the source screen Selecting an Auxiliary Device Connect the auxiliary device to the AUX input terminal Play will begin when the system has finished reading the information on the device If the AUX device is already connected press AUDIO Source then select the device Selecting a Station Seek Tuning If the rad...

Page 189: ... with an SXM Satellite Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If Equipped SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A s...

Page 190: ...one settings menu the sound features can be set up for SiriusXM audio and each audio player s functions 1 Touch Tone Settings The tone settings screen is displayed See Tone Settings in AM FM Radio 0 186 2 Touch OK Auto Volume 1 Touch Auto Volume See Auto Volume in AM FM Radio 0 186 2 Touch OK Categories 1 Touch Categories 2 Touch Q or R to find the desired category Touch the category to select it ...

Page 191: ...usXM signal for a period of time Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage such as making or receiving phone calls charging or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna will go through most car washes as long as it is securely attached If the antenna becomes slightly bent straighten it out b...

Page 192: ...re can be increased skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the disc for damage or try a known good disc To avoid damage to the CD player Do not use scratched or damaged discs Do not apply labels to discs The labels could get caught in the player Insert only one disc at a time Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials liqu...

Page 193: ...play Browse Select to display the files or songs on the CD Tone Settings Select to adjust Bass Midrange Treble Balance Fade and EQ Equalizer See Tone Settings under AM FM Radio 0 186 Auto Volume If equipped this feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed Select the level between Off Low Medium Low Medium Medium High and High Press BACK to go to the previous menu DSP If equipped this fea...

Page 194: ...folder is empty or contains only folders the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains a compressed audio file The empty folder s are not displayed or numbered No Folder When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders all files are under the root folder USB Port Using the USB Port The infotainment system can play music by connecting an auxiliary de...

Page 195: ... usage see Audio System Information following Audio System Information The infotainment system can play the music files contained in the USB storage device or iPod iPhone products Using MP3 WMA OGG WAV Files Music files with mp3 wma ogg and wav file name extensions can be played MP3 files that can be played Bit rate 8 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling frequency 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 24 kHz 22 05 kHz and ...

Page 196: ...aying music viewing photo files or upgrading Do not use the USB terminal to charge USB accessory equipment The heat generated may cause performance issues or damage Music files to which Digital Right Management DRM is applied cannot be played USB storage device that are in capacity with a limit of 5 000 files such as music photo video 15 stages of folder structure Normal usage cannot be guaranteed...

Page 197: ...Touch Source Touch USB To stop the USB device and select another media source touch Source then select the other source To remove the USB device select another function then remove the USB device Pause Touch j to pause Touch r to resume Changing to Next Previous Files Touch l to change to the next file Touch g within five seconds of the playback time to play the previous file Returning to the Begi...

Page 198: ... and the system will switch to the previous audio function iPod iPhone Player This feature is limited to models supporting the iPod iPhone connection Playing Music Files Connect the iPod iPhone to the USB port Play will start from the previously played point after the system has finished reading the USB device If a non readable USB device is connected an error message displays and the system will ...

Page 199: ...to Volume The Auto Volume menu is displayed See Auto Volume in AM FM Radio 0 186 Picture System Information The infotainment system can view picture files stored on a USB storage device and devices that support Media Transfer Protocol MTP Supported file extensions jpg bmp png gif Animated GIF files are not supported Some files may not operate due to a different recording format or the condition of...

Page 200: ...the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack If an auxiliary device has already been connected but a different source is currently active press the MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly to scroll through all of the available audio source screens until the AUX source screen is shown Base Radio Playing from the AUX Jack An auxiliary device is played through the audio system and controlled through th...

Page 201: ...udio application from the Home Page or via the application tray Select MEDIA until Bluetooth displays Bluetooth Audio Menu Press the MENU screen button to display the Bluetooth Audio menu The following may be available Tone Turn the MENU knob to adjust the tone settings Press o BACK to go back to the previous menu Manage Bluetooth Devices Select to go to the Bluetooth page to add or delete devices...

Page 202: ...and to complete the first command would be to indicate the kind of task that is to be performed The system replies with prompts that lead through a dialog to enter the necessary information Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 250 Using Voice Recognition Voice recognition becomes available once the s...

Page 203: ...ed number list instead of speaking the number associated with the entry desired Canceling Voice Recognition Press the Home screen button to terminate the voice recognition session which was initiated by pressing g on the infotainment screen on the center stack Press or say Cancel or Exit to terminate the voice recognition session and display the screen from which voice recognition was initiated Pr...

Page 204: ...e made by manually selecting the item or by speaking the line number for the item to select When a screen contains a list options may be available but not displayed The list on a voice recognition screen functions the same as a list on other screens Scrolling can be used to help display other entries from the list Manually scrolling or paging the list on a screen during a voice recognition session...

Page 205: ...io station whose channel number is identified in the command Tune to SXM SXM channel name Tune to the SiriusXM if equipped radio station whose channel name is identified in the command Voice Recognition for Audio My Media If browsing My Media when the voice button is selected the voice recognition commands for My Media features are available Play Artist Begin a dialog to enter a specific Artist na...

Page 206: ... brought into the vehicle It may be necessary to handle large amounts of media content in a different way than smaller amounts of media The system may limit the options of voice recognition by not allowing selection of song titles by voice at the highest level if the number of songs exceeds the maximum limit Voice command option changes through media content limits are Song files including other i...

Page 207: ...r Phone Begins the Bluetooth pairing process Follow instructions on the radio display Switch Phone Select a different phone for outgoing calls Voice Keypad Begins a dialog to enter special numbers like international numbers The numbers can be entered in groups of digits with each group of digits being repeated back by the system If the group of digits is not correct the command Delete will remove ...

Page 208: ...tion If the cell phone has voice dialing capability learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list See Deleting a Paired Phone and or Deleting a Bluetooth Device in this section Warning When using a cell phone it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment system Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could caus...

Page 209: ...How to Speak Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use the O knob during a call to change the volume level The system maintains a minimum volume level Bluetooth Audio Quality Turn off the Echo and Noise cancellation feature on your phone if supported for the...

Page 210: ...ainment system and Simple Secure Pairing SSP is supported 1 Press 2 Touch PHONE press on the faceplate or press g on the steering wheel without OnStar 3 Touch Search Device 4 Touch the desired device to pair on the searched list screen 5 Touch Yes on the pop up screen of the Bluetooth device and infotainment system 6 When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are successfully paired the pho...

Page 211: ... If a Bluetooth device was previously connected the infotainment system executes the auto connection However if the Bluetooth setting on the Bluetooth device is turned off a failure message is displayed on the infotainment system Pairing a Phone No SSP and Paired Device When a paired device is on the infotainment system and SSP is not supported 1 Press 2 Touch Settings 3 Touch Bluetooth then Devic...

Page 212: ...e or Bluetooth device that supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP versions over 1 2 must be registered and connected to the product From the cell phone or Bluetooth device find the Bluetooth device type to set connect the item as a stereo headset e will appear on the screen if the stereo headset is successfully connected The sound played by the Bluetooth device is delivered through the ...

Page 213: ...nfotainment system If the cell phone or Bluetooth device is not in the waiting screen mode it may not automatically play The infotainment system transmits the order to play from the bluetooth device in the Bluetooth music play mode If this is done in a different mode then the device transmits the order to stop Depending on the bluetooth device options this order to play stop may take time to activ...

Page 214: ...further information on how to set up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in the vehicle see my gmc com or see Customer Assistance Offices 0 451 Android Auto is provided by Google and is subject to Google s terms and privacy policy Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is subject to Apple s terms and privacy policy Data plan rates apply For Android Auto support see https support google com androidauto ...

Page 215: ...s See www xmradio ca or call 1 877 209 0079 It is prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM Satellite Radio System or that support the SiriusXM website the Online Service or any of its content Furthermore the AMBER voice compression software included in this...

Page 216: ...title information Gracenote Data from online servers or embedded databases collectively Gracenote Servers and to perform other functions You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End User functions of this application or device This application or device may contain content belonging to Gracenote s providers If so all of the restrictions set forth herein with respect to Gracenote Da...

Page 217: ...e or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND...

Page 218: ...ights therein Unless required by applicable law you may not reproduce distribute or transfer or de compile disassemble or otherwise attempt to unbundle reverse engineer modify or create derivative works of the Software You agree 1 not to remove cover or alter any proprietary notices labels or marks in or on the Software and to ensure that all copies bear any notice contained on the original and 2 ...

Page 219: ...TY OF SUCH DAMAGES WMA This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft For more information on the Software including any open source software license terms and available source code as well as copyright attributions applicable to the Runtime Configuration in...

Page 220: ...vice 224 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system the heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled For an eAssist vehicle see the Silverado Sierra eAssist supplement 1 Driver Temperature Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls 4 Fan Control 5 Defrost 6 Passenger Temperature Control 7 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 8 Rear ...

Page 221: ...lect outside air Do not cover the solar sensor on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load See Sensors later in this section Manual Operation O Press to turn the climate control system on or off Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor This direction can be changed by pressing the air delivery mode 9 Turn c...

Page 222: ...clear See Air Vents 0 222 A C Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is enabled If the fan is turned off the air conditioner will not run The A C light will stay on even if the outside temperatures are below freezing Press to turn on recirculation An indicator light comes on Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of...

Page 223: ...sensors to maintain comfort settings by adjusting the outlet temperature fan speed and the air delivery mode The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures Air Vents Use the sliding knobs on the center and side air vents to direct the airflow Use the thumbwheels near the air ven...

Page 224: ...ealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces the dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule 0 432 To find out what type of filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 442 1...

Page 225: ...les have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation During service all refrigerants should be reclaimed wit...

Page 226: ...ing over Things That Burn 254 Active Fuel Management 254 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 254 Running the Vehicle While Parked 255 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 255 Manual Mode 258 Tow Haul Mode 261 Drive Systems Four Wheel Drive 262 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 270 Parking Brake 270 Brake Assist 271 Hill Start Assist HSA 271 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stabil...

Page 227: ...eyes on the road keep your hands on the steering wheel and focus your attention on driving Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other electronic devices Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions Become familiar with vehicl...

Page 228: ...s or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle Braking steering and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Decidi...

Page 229: ...500 Series 0 352 or Power Steering Fluid 2500 3500 Series 0 352 If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system malfunctions the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort See your dealer 2500 3500 Series Double Cab Crew Cab with Digital Steer Assist The vehicle has a Digital Steer Assist power steering system that varies the amount of effort required to steer ...

Page 230: ...he accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the steering wheel about one eighth of a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge 3 Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle s three control systems Braki...

Page 231: ... road except on a level solid surface For contact information about the original equipment tires see the warranty manual One of the best ways for successful off road driving is to control the speed Warning When driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash You and your passengers should always wear seat ...

Page 232: ...been set aside for public off road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations Do not damage shrubs flowers trees or grasses or disturb wildlife Do not park over things that burn See Parking over Things That Burn 0 254 Driving on Hills Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do Warning Many hills are simply too steep for any v...

Page 233: ...g the vehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission to P Park Shift the transfer case to any position but N Neutral When driving down a hill keep the vehicle headed straight down Use a low gear because the engine will work with the brakes to slow the vehicle and help keep the vehicle under control Warning Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade Th...

Page 234: ...an cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline more severe If a rock is driven across with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression the vehicle can tilt even more If an incline must be driven across and the vehicle...

Page 235: ...parts If the standing water is not too deep drive through it slowly At faster speeds water can get into the engine and cause it to stall Stalling can occur if the exhaust pipe is under water Do not turn off the ignition when driving through water If the exhaust pipe is under water the engine will not start When going through water the brakes get wet and it may take longer to stop See Driving on We...

Page 236: ...enough When the vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down other wet weather driving tips include Allow extra following distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid r...

Page 237: ...t ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated For Slippery Road Driving Accelerate gently Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick Turn on Traction Control See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 272 The Antilock Brake System ABS improves vehicle stability during hard stops but the brakes should be applied sooner than when on...

Page 238: ...e vehicle and then shut the engine off and partially close the window Moving about to keep warm also helps If it takes time for help to arrive when running the engine push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If the Vehic...

Page 239: ...e 0 416 Recovery hooks can be used if the vehicle has them Recovery Hooks Warning Never pull on recovery hooks from the side The hooks could break and you and others could be injured When using recovery hooks always pull the vehicle from the front Caution Do not drive through standing water if it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe Deep water can damage the axle and other ...

Page 240: ... label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires 0 376 and Tire Pressure 0 384 There is also important loading information on th...

Page 241: ...icle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Trailer Towing 0 296 for important information on towing a trailer towing sa...

Page 242: ... label may show the size of the vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also may show the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To dete...

Page 243: ...er stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There is also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading the Vehicle for Of...

Page 244: ...rloading the vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not overload the vehicle Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the front or rear axle Equipment Maximum Weight Ladder Rack and Cargo 340 kg 750 lb Cross Toolbox and Cargo 181 kg 400 lb Side Boxes and Cargo 113 kg per side 250 lb per side The combined weight for all rail mounted equip...

Page 245: ...nd loading a slide in camper check the manufacturer s instructions When carrying a slide in camper the total cargo load of the vehicle is the weight of the camper plus Everything added to the camper after it left the factory Everything in the camper All the people inside The CWR is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry It does not include the weight of the people inside But use abou...

Page 246: ...he vehicle must be weighed Then subtract this extra weight from the CWR This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone of the vehicle If the slide in camper and its load weighs less than the CWR the center of gravity zone for the vehicle may be larger Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of the vehicle When the truck camper is loaded drive to a scale ...

Page 247: ...ued Caution Continued premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Trailer Towing 0 296 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If equipped the position of th...

Page 248: ...rk then the vehicle needs service Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving This may cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N ...

Page 249: ...n this position If the key is left in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off the battery could be drained The vehicle may not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time 3 START This is the position that starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch returns to ON RUN for driving A warning tone will sound when the driver d...

Page 250: ...ait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there while holding the key in START for up to 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try ...

Page 251: ...f equipped Sunroof if equipped These features work when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON RUN to LOCK OFF the windows and sunroof continue to work up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened The radio continues to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened Accessory Power Outlets APOs The vehicle may have Accessory Power Outlets APOs in several...

Page 252: ... driver side fender with a clip next to the engine compartment fuse block Carefully remove the wire tie that bundles the electrical plug Do not cut the electrical cord Check the heater cord for damage If it is damaged do not use it See your dealer for a replacement Inspect the cord for damage yearly 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet Warning Improper use of the heater cord o...

Page 253: ...mly set The vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if the transfer case is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park Be sure the transfer case is in a drive g...

Page 254: ... difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver seat When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of P Park before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the ...

Page 255: ...hicle speed the system will operate in the V4 mode allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy When greater power demands are required such as accelerating from a stop passing or merging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Management indicator see Driver Information Center DIC Uplevel and Denali Cluster 0 157 or Driver Informati...

Page 256: ...icle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park 0 252 and Engine Exhaust 0 254 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 293 Automatic Transmission If equipped there is an electronic shift lever position...

Page 257: ... in N Neutral even when the shift lever is in P Park You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear 2 m 4 m or 4 n or set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N Neutral N Neutral See Shifting Into Park 0 252 R Use this gear to back up Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The rep...

Page 258: ...g on steep hills or driving off road Shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding See Skidding under Loss of Control 0 229 The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts ...

Page 259: ...engine and an automatic transmission Normal Mode Grade Braking is enabled when the vehicle is started but is not enabled in Range Selection Mode It assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on downhill grades by using the engine and transmission to slow the vehicle The first time the system engages for each ignition key cycle a DIC message will be displayed To disable or enable No...

Page 260: ...sion range This number is the highest gear that the transmission will command while operating in L Manual Mode All gears below that number are available As driving conditions change the transmission can automatically shift to lower gears For example when L5 is selected 1 First through 5 Fifth gears are automatically shifted by the transmission but 6 Sixth cannot be used until the plus minus button...

Page 261: ...er shifting from D Drive to L Manual Mode Tow Haul engaged L6 L5 L4 L3 L3 L3 L2 L1 Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode 0 261 While using Range Selection Mode cruise control and the Tow Haul Mode can be used If the vehicle has an exhaust brake it can also be used but will not automatically downshift the transmission See Exhaust Brake in the Duramax d...

Page 262: ... Haul Mode is active For an eAssist vehicle the Regenerative Braking functionality is disabled when using the Tow Haul Mode See the eAssist supplement See Tow Haul Mode Light 0 150 and Hill and Mountain Roads 0 235 Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing Equipment 0 313 Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking is only enabled while the Tow Haul Mode is selected and the vehicle is not in...

Page 263: ... harder to shift and cause it to run noisier Warning If equipped with four wheel drive the vehicle will be free to roll if the transfer case is in N Neutral even when the shift lever is in P Park You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear 2 m 4 m or 4 n or set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N Neutral N Neutral See Shifting Int...

Page 264: ...m while the vehicle is moving In extremely cold weather it may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4 m Using the Manual Transfer Case Use quick motions to shift into or out of 4 n or N Neutral Shifting may be harder when the vehicle is cold but will return to normal once warmed up Four wheel drive reduces fuel economy Delayed shifts from 4m to 2m may be experienced due to uneven...

Page 265: ...or extra traction All of the lights will blink on then off momentarily when the ignition is turned on The light that remains on will indicate the state of the transfer case If the indicator mark on the switch does not match up with the light then that likely means the switch was moved when the ignition was off The indicator mark on the switch must line up with the indicator light before a shift ca...

Page 266: ...ng Into 4 m Turn the knob to 4 m at any speed up to 121 km h 75 mph except from 4 n The indicator light will flash while shifting and will remain on the selected setting Shifting Into 2 m Turn the knob to 2 m at any speed except when shifting from 4 n Shifting Into 4 n When 4 n is engaged vehicle speed should be kept below 72 km h 45 mph 1 The ignition must be on and the vehicle must be stopped or...

Page 267: ...tral light starts blinking This will take at least 10 seconds Then slowly release the knob to the 4 n position The N Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to N Neutral is complete 7 With the engine running verify that the transfer case is in N Neutral by shifting the transmission to R Reverse then to D Drive There should be no movement of the vehicle while shifting the transmissi...

Page 268: ...creational Vehicle Towing 0 416 or Towing the Vehicle 0 416 2 m Two Wheel Drive High Use for driving on most streets and highways The front axle is not engaged This setting provides the best fuel economy AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive Use when road surface traction conditions are variable When driving in AUTO the front axle is engaged and the vehicle s power is sent to the front and rear wheels a...

Page 269: ...the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case If the transmission is in gear and or moving more than 5 km h 3 mph the 4 n indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to 4 m Turn the knob to 4 m to display the indicator With the vehicle moving less than 5...

Page 270: ...nob to the 4 n position The N Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to N Neutral is complete 7 With the engine running verify that the transfer case is in N Neutral by shifting the transmission to R Reverse then shift the transmission to D Drive There should be no movement of the vehicle while shifting the transmission 8 Turn the engine off and the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY 9 Pla...

Page 271: ...stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a fo...

Page 272: ...the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situatio...

Page 273: ...iTrak activates when the vehicle senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path Trailer Sway Control TSC is also on automatically when the vehicle is started See Trailer Sway Control TSC 0 322 If ...

Page 274: ...1 Stop the vehicle 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds 3 Start the engine Drive the vehicle If d comes on and stays on the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem If the condition persists see your dealer Turning the Systems Off and On The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center stack Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveli...

Page 275: ...ht indicates the system is actively applying the brakes to maintain vehicle speed HDC can maintain vehicle speeds between 1 and 30 km h 1 and 19 mph on grades greater than or equal to 10 If HDC is to be used for more than three minutes or on grades steeper than 25 the transfer case should be put into Four Wheel Drive Low 4 n to reduce the possibility of brake overheating Noise from the hydraulic b...

Page 276: ...ruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If equipped with an Allison or Hydra Matic 6 speed automatic transmission see Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking under Tow Haul Mode 0 261 for an explanation of...

Page 277: ...turn the cruise system on 2 Get up to the desired speed 3 Press and release SET 4 Remove your foot from the accelerator The cruise control indicator on the instrument cluster turns green after cruise control has been set to the desired speed SeeInstrument Cluster 0 135 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied or is pressed the cruise cont...

Page 278: ...uise control works on hills depends on the vehicle speed the load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills pressing the accelerator pedal may be necessary to maintain vehicle speed While going downhill Vehicles with a 6 speed automatic transmission and a gasoline engine have Cruise Grade Braking to help maintain driver selected speed Cruise Grade Braking is enabled when the vehicle...

Page 279: ...y You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by these systems Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury death or vehicle damage See Defensive Driving 0 227 Under many conditions these systems will not Continued Warning Continued Detect children pedestrians bicyclists or animals Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system Work at all driving spee...

Page 280: ...nder Vehicle Personalization 0 161 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing If equipped the Rear Vision Camera RVC Rear Parking Assist RPA and Front Parking Assist FPA may help the driver park or avoid objects Always check around the vehicle when parking or backing The RVC and RPA will not work properly if the tailgate is down If the tailgate is down do not use these systems Rear Vision Camera RV...

Page 281: ... the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph the sensors on the bumpers may detect objects up to 2 5 m 8 ft behind and 1 2 m 4 ft in front of the vehicle within a zone 25 cm 10 in high off the ground and below bumper level These detection distances may be shorter during warmer or humid weather Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can also cause false detections Keep the sensors cl...

Page 282: ...ssist to work properly with an attached trailer hitch Turn off parking assist when towing a trailer To turn the rear parking assist symbols or guidance lines on or off see Rear Camera under Vehicle Personalization 0 161 Assistance Systems for Driving If equipped when driving the vehicle in a forward gear Forward Collision Alert FCA Lane Departure Warning LDW and or Lane Keep Assist LKA can help to...

Page 283: ...e a warning to help avoid a crash unless it detects a vehicle FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Keep the windshield he...

Page 284: ...e alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles vehicles in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly this may correct the issue Clean the ou...

Page 285: ...ain or snow Detect a vehicle ahead if it is partially blocked by pedestrians or other objects Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes FAB may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash The vehicle will only hold at a stop briefly A firm press of the accelerat...

Page 286: ...ct the lane markings at speeds of 56 km h 35 mph or greater Warning The LDW system does not steer the vehicle The LDW system may not Provide enough time to avoid a crash Detect lane markings under poor weather or visibility conditions This can occur if the windshield or headlamps are blocked by dirt snow or ice if they are not in proper condition or if the sun shines directly into the camera Detec...

Page 287: ...ervice Turn LDW off if these conditions continue Lane Keep Assist LKA 1500 Series If equipped LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning LDW system alert as the lane marking is crossed Th...

Page 288: ...earview mirror To turn LKA on and off press A on the center stack When on A is green if LKA is available to assist and provide LDW alerts It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and display A as amber if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction It may also provide an LDW alert by flashing A amber as the lane marking is crossed Addition...

Page 289: ...sel supplement GM recommends the use of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine cleaner and reduce engine deposits See www toptiergas com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers and applicable countries If the vehicle has a yellow sticker on the fuel door E85 or FlexFuel can be used See E85 or FlexFuel 0 290 Except the 6 2L engine use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM speci...

Page 290: ...operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions Standards the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass a smog check tes...

Page 291: ...r than 85 Fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM or CGSB specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on For the 6 0L V8 engine after refueling the vehicle calculates the composition of the fuel It is not recommended to repeatedly switch between fuels If fuels are switched frequently add as much fuel as possible and do not add less than 11 L 3 gal when...

Page 292: ...pen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Insert the refueling nozzle slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop prior to beginning to flow fuel The vehicle has a capless refueling system and does not have a fuel cap The filling nozzle must be fully inserted and latched prior to starting fuel flow Warning Overfilling the fuel tank by more than three clicks of a standard fill...

Page 293: ...ou or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged 3 Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return to the storage location Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged Alway...

Page 294: ...g on all axles Trailer braking equipment conforming to Canadian Standards Association CSA requirement CAN3 D313 or its equivalent is recommended Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 mi to prevent damage to the engine axle or other parts Then during the first 800 km 500 mi of trailer towing do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle The vehicle can tow in D...

Page 295: ...ure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary t...

Page 296: ... the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the ov...

Page 297: ... has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement Do not tow a trailer during break in See New Vehicle Break In 0 246 Warning The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy or the trailer brakes are inadequate for the load the vehicle may not stop as expected The driver and p...

Page 298: ...peed altitude road grades outside temperature and how frequently the vehicle is used to pull a trailer Take into consideration any special equipment on the vehicle and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry See Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this section for more information Trailer weight rating TWR for pickup models is calculated assuming the tow vehicle has the driver a front ...

Page 299: ... 4 309 kg 9 500 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 3 130 kg 6 900 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 4 037 kg 8 900 lb 6 350 kg 14 000 lb 1500 Series 2WD Double Cab Standard Box 4 3LV6 3 23 2 540 kg 5 600 lb 4 990 kg 11 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 2 903 kg 6 400 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 6 speed automatic transmission 3 42 4 264 kg 9 400 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 8 speed automatic transmission Conventional Trailer 3 42 4...

Page 300: ...ackage Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 4 990 kg 11 000 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 Conventional Trailer 3 73 5 035 kg 11 100 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 73 4 990 kg 11 000 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 Conventional Trailer 3 23 4 264 kg 9 400 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 23 4 082 kg 9 000 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 Conventional ...

Page 301: ...lb 5 3LV8 8 speed automatic transmission Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 3 674 kg 8 100 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 8 speed automatic transmission with Enhanced Towing Package Conventional Trailer 3 42 4 944 kg 10 900 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 8 speed automatic transmission with Enhanced Towing Package Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 4 808 kg 10 600 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 Conventio...

Page 302: ... Trailer 3 42 4 763 kg 10 500 lb 8 029 kg 17 700 lb 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box b 4 3LV6 3 23 2 495 kg 5 500 lb 4 990 kg 11 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 2 903 kg 6 400 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 6 speed automatic transmission 3 42 4 264 kg 9 400 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 8 speed automatic transmission 3 42 4 218 kg 9 300 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 8 speed automatic transmission with Enhanced T...

Page 303: ...tional Trailer 3 42 4 445 kg 9 800 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 5 3LV8 Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 4 400 kg 9 700 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box 4 3LV6 Conventional Trailer 3 42 3 447 kg 7 600 lb 5 806 kg 12 800 lb 4 3LV6 Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 3 402 kg 7 500 lb 5 806 kg 12 800 lb 5 3LV8 3 08 2 994 kg 6 600 lb 5 443 kg 12 000 lb 5 3LV8 3 42 3 901 kg 8 60...

Page 304: ...ith Enhanced Towing Package 3 42 4 899 kg 10 800 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 3 73 4 899 kg 10 800 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 Conventional Trailer 3 23 4 128 kg 9 100 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 23 3 901 kg 8 600 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 Conventional Trailer 3 42 5 352 kg 11 800 lb 8 029 kg 17 700 lb 6 2LV8 Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 4 990 kg 11 000 l...

Page 305: ...0 700 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 8 speed automatic transmission with Enhanced Towing Package Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 42 4 627 kg 10 200 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 Conventional Trailer 3 73 4 853 kg 10 700 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Trailer 3 73 4 672 kg 10 300 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 Conventional Trailer 3 23 4 082 kg 9 000 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 Goos...

Page 306: ...wing Package 3 42 4 853 kg 10 700 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 5 3LV8 3 73 4 853 kg 10 700 lb 7 575 kg 16 700 lb 6 2LV8 3 23 4 128 kg 9 100 lb 6 804 kg 15 000 lb 6 2LV8 3 42 5 307 kg 11 700 lb 8 029 kg 17 700 lb 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 4 3LV6 Conventional Trailer 3 42 3 357 kg 7 400 lb 5 806 kg 12 800 lb 4 3LV6 Gooseneck Fifth Wheel 3 42 3 311 kg 7 300 lb 5 806 kg 12 800 lb 5 3LV8 Convention...

Page 307: ...LV8 3 73 4 445 kg 9 800 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 486 kg 14 300 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 672 kg 10 300 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 RPO UB7 3 73 4 627 kg 10 200 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 6 577 kg 14 500 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 ...

Page 308: ...ouble Cab Standard Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 400 kg 9 700 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 441 kg 14 200 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6 0LV8 3 73 4 309 kg 9 500 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 5 897 kg 13 000 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 ...

Page 309: ...g 9 400 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Conventional Trailer 4 10 6 305 kg 13 900 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Fifth Wheel Trailer 4 10 6 305 kg 13 900 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 3500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 3 73 4 581 kg 10 100 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 4 10 6 577 kg 14 500 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 445 kg 9 800 lb 7 530 k...

Page 310: ...Wheels 4 10 6 260 kg 13 800 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 3 73 4 354 kg 9 600 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels Conventional Trailer 4 10 6 396 kg 14 100 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 173 kg 9 200 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 4 10 6 214 kg 13 700 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 3500 Series 4WD Regular C...

Page 311: ...le Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 3 73 4 264 kg 9 400 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 4 10 6 305 kg 13 900 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 3 73 4 082 kg 9 000 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Dual Rear Wheels 4 10 6 123 kg 13 500 lb 9 571 kg 21 100 lb 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box 6 0LV8 Single Rear Wheels 3 73 4 173 kg 9 200 lb 7 530 kg 16 600 lb 6 0LV8 Singl...

Page 312: ...propriate hitch and load the truck and trailer within the limits of GCWR GVWR and RGAWR d Maximum Trailer Weight cannot be provided because total vehicle weight is unknown Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue weight load 1 of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the ...

Page 313: ... 2500 Fifth Wheel Gooseneck 1 361 kg 3 000 lb 3500 Single Rear Wheels Fifth Wheel Gooseneck 1 814 kg 4 000 lb 3500 Dual Rear Wheels Fifth Wheel Gooseneck 2 495 kg 5 500 lb Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear...

Page 314: ...or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer combination fully loaded for the trip getting individual weights for each of these items Towing Equipment Hitches The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control Many trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to th...

Page 315: ... bars so the distance 2 is as close as possible to halfway between the two measurements Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with many pickup models These trailers place a larger percentage of the weight kingpin weight on the tow vehicle than conventional trailers Make sure this weight does not cause the vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR Fifth wheel or g...

Page 316: ...th brakes working on all axles Trailer braking equipment conforming to Canadian Standards Association CSA requirement CAN3 D313 or its equivalent is recommended State and local regulations may also require the trailer to have its own braking system if loaded above a certain threshold These requirements vary from state to state Read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are ins...

Page 317: ...he pickup bed behind the rear wheel The seven wire harness contains the following trailer circuits Green Violet Right Stop Turn Signal Yellow Gray Left Stop Turn Signal Gray Brown Taillamps Parking Lamps White Ground White Green Back up Lamps Red Green Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake To help charge a remote non vehicle battery press the Tow Haul Mode button at the end of the shift lever If th...

Page 318: ... center Tow Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the Tow Haul Mode This indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the Tow Haul Mode is on Tow Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load See Tow Haul Mode 0 261 Tow Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at l...

Page 319: ...tem is integrated with the vehicle s brake antilock brake and StabiliTrak systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate power sent to the trailer s brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock up This does not imply that the trailer has StabiliTrak If the vehicle s brake antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems are ...

Page 320: ...ges Press a Trailer Gain button If the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed press a Trailer Gain button to recall the current Trailer Gain setting Each press and release of the gain buttons will then change the Trailer Gain setting Activate the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever TRAILER GAIN This setting can be adjusted from 0 0 to 10 0 with either a trailer connected or disconnecte...

Page 321: ...itions change Warning Trailer brakes that are over gained or under gained may not stop the vehicle and the trailer as intended and can result in a crash Always follow the instructions to set the Trailer Gain for the proper trailer stopping performance Use the following to adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition 1 Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a level road surface representat...

Page 322: ...ere is an electrical fault in the wiring to the trailer brakes This message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring This message will also turn off if it is acknowledged To determine if the electrical fault is on the vehicle side or trailer side of the trailer wiring harness connection 1 Disconnect the trailer wiring harness from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition ...

Page 323: ...c device designed to reduce or control trailer sway Aftermarket equipment manufacturers also offer similar devices that connect to the wiring between the trailer and the vehicle These devices may interfere with the vehicle s trailer brake or other systems including integrated anti sway systems if equipped Messages related to trailer connections or trailer brakes could appear on the Driver Informat...

Page 324: ...cator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 147 A device connected to the DLC such as an aftermarket fleet or driver behavior tracking device may interfere with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be co...

Page 325: ...ght of those options The weight and number of passengers to be carried The weight of items added to the vehicle like a tool box or truck cap The total weight of any additional cargo to be carried For example if the snow plow weighs 318 kg 700 lb the total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 135 kg 300 lb This means that you may only be able to carry one passenger Eve...

Page 326: ...ting The snow plow manufacturer or installer can assist in determining the amount of rear ballast required to help make sure the snow plow vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating the front and rear axle ratings and the front and rear weight distribution ratio The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating Front axle reserve capacity is the difference between the Gross Axle Weight Rati...

Page 327: ...r equipment can be added on the front of the vehicle if less cargo or fewer passengers are carried or by positioning cargo toward the rear This reduces the load on the front However the front GAWR rear GAWR and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR must never be exceeded Warning On some vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment such as a snow plow it may be possible to load the front axle to t...

Page 328: ... vehicle Also see Vehicle Load Limits 0 238 Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow plow prep package also have an emergency roof lamp provision package RPO TRW Wiring for the emergency roof lamp is provided above the overhead console See Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 0 177 for switch location Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider...

Page 329: ...ttery North America 356 Four Wheel Drive 356 Front Axle 357 Rear Axle 358 Noise Control System 359 Starter Switch Check 360 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 361 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 361 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 361 Wiper Blade Replacement 362 Glass Replacement 362 Gas Strut s 362 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 364 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement ...

Page 330: ...ferent Size Tires and Wheels 396 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 396 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 398 Wheel Replacement 398 Tire Chains 399 If a Tire Goes Flat 400 Tire Changing 401 Full Size Spare Tire 410 Jump Starting Jump Starting North America 411 Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle 416 Recreational Vehicle Towing 416 Appearance Care Exterior Care 421 Interior Care 426 Floor Mats 429 Gener...

Page 331: ...dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Accessories and Modifications Adding non dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control These accessories or modif...

Page 332: ... service work see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 87 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed See Maintenance Records 0 443 Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the handle with this s...

Page 333: ...GMC Sierra Sierra Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 332 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4 3L V6 Engine ...

Page 334: ...ransmission Fluid under Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission 0 341 or Automatic Transmission Fluid 8 Speed Transmission 0 344 6 Remote Negative Location See Jump Starting North America 0 411 7 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System 0 346 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 337 9 Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 ...

Page 335: ...GMC Sierra Sierra Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 334 Vehicle Care 5 3L V8 Engine Shown 6 2L V8 Engine Similar ...

Page 336: ...ssion Fluid under Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission 0 341 or Automatic Transmission Fluid 8 Speed Transmission 0 344 6 Remote Negative Location Out of View See Jump Starting North America 0 411 7 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System 0 346 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 337 9 Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine ...

Page 337: ...GMC Sierra Sierra Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 336 Vehicle Care 6 0L V8 Engine ...

Page 338: ...0 352 11 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Washer Fluid 0 353 12 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 354 13 Auxiliary Battery If Equipped See Battery North America 0 356 14 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 368 If the vehicle has a diesel engine and or an Allison Transmission see the Duramax diesel supplement For an eAssist vehicle see the Silverado Sierra supplemen...

Page 339: ...sult in incorrect readings Accuracy improves when checking a cold engine prior to starting Remove the dipstick and check the level If unable to wait two hours the engine must be off for at least 15 minutes if the engine is warm or at least 30 minutes if the engine is not warm Pull out the dipstick wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping th...

Page 340: ... for and use engine oils that meet the dexos1 specification Engine oils that have been approved by GM as meeting the dexos1 specification are marked with the dexos1 approved logo Caution Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Viscosity Grade Use SAE 0W 20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 5 3L and 6 2L V8 engines Use...

Page 341: ...ably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed On some vehicles when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 mi It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil...

Page 342: ...il life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed Transmission When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission If a small leak is suspected then use the following checking procedures to check the fluid lev...

Page 343: ...ter DIC See Driver Information Center DIC Uplevel and Denali Cluster 0 157 or Driver Information Center DIC Base Level Cluster 0 155 6 Using the transmission fluid temperature reading determine and perform the appropriate check procedure If the transmission fluid temperature reading is not within the required temperature ranges allow the vehicle to cool or operate the vehicle until the appropriate...

Page 344: ... Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71 C and 93 C 160 F and 200 F The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check The fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases so it is important to ensure the...

Page 345: ...check the transmission fluid level The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission This vehicle is not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid in these vehicles Because this procedure is difficult this should be done at the dealer Contact the dealer for additional information or...

Page 346: ...ce if damaged Do not clean the engine air cleaner filter or components with water or compressed air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 1 Screws 2 Electrical Connectors 3 Air Duct Clamp 1 Locate the air cleaner filter assembly See Engine Compartment Overview 0 332 2 Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp 3 3 Disconnect the electrical connectors 2 and the connect...

Page 347: ...x diesel supplement The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature 5 3L V8 Engine Shown 4 3L V6 Engine and 6 2L V8 Engine Similar 1 Coolant Surge Tank 2 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 3 Engine Electric Cooling Fans Out of View 6 0L V8 Engine 1 Coolant Surge Tank 2 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 3 Engine Belt Driven Cooling Fan Out of View Warning An underhood el...

Page 348: ...e will With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but there would not be an overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against...

Page 349: ...t Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines following How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine see Cooling System in the Duramax diesel supplement for the proper coolant fill procedure Warning Spilling coolant on hot engine parts can burn you Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Warning Plain water or...

Page 350: ...ill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the full cold mark 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates approximately 90 C 195 F By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level r...

Page 351: ...er pressure Turning the pressure cap even a little can cause them to come out at high speed and you could be burned Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and pressure cap to cool If No Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message along with a low coolant ...

Page 352: ...linders helps to prevent engine damage In this mode a loss in power and engine performance will be noticed This operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Driving extended distances and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Caution After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode the engine oil will be severely deg...

Page 353: ...Steering Fluid 1500 Series The vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid Power Steering Fluid 2500 3500 Series See Engine Compartment Overview 0 332 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless there is a leak suspected in the system or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss in this syst...

Page 354: ...washer fluid is low The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle When the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displays washer fluid will need to be added to the windshield washer fluid reservoir Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview 0 332 for reservoir location Caution Do not use washer fluid ...

Page 355: ... something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications 0 445 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does n...

Page 356: ...he engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Continued Warning Continued Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light 0 149 Brake fluid absorbs water over time Replace brake fluid at the specified interval...

Page 357: ...d accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 330 and the back cover Vehic...

Page 358: ...ole Use care not to overtighten the plug When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule 0 432 to determine how often to change the lubricant What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 440 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual nois...

Page 359: ...ual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production They are not filled to reach a certain level When checking the fluid level on any axle variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has just been driven ...

Page 360: ...to 0 8 in below the bottom of the fill plug hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 440 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Noise Control System Noise Emissions Warranty General Motors warrants to the first person who purchases this vehicle for purposes other than resale and to each subsequent pur...

Page 361: ...ery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below Insulation Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation Engine Removal or rendering the engine speed governor if equipped inoperative so a...

Page 362: ...move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition off in each shift lever position The ignition should turn off only when the shift lever is in P Park The ignition key should come out only when the ignition is off Contact y...

Page 363: ...ge the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by Continued Caution Continued the vehicle warranty Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield To replace the windshield wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 2 Press the button 2 in the middle of the wiper arm connector and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector 1 3 Remove the wiper...

Page 364: ...struts for signs of wear cracks or other damage periodically Check to make sure the hood trunk liftgate is held open with enough force If struts are failing to hold the hood trunk liftgate do not operate Have the vehicle serviced Caution Do not apply tape or hang any objects from gas struts Also do not push down or pull on gas struts This may cause damage to the vehicle See Maintenance Schedule 0 ...

Page 365: ...gen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting Warning The High Intensity Discharge HID lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to Continued Warning Continued service any of the system components you could be se...

Page 366: ...bulbs 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws 3 Pull the rear lamp assembly outboard away from the box side until the retainers release There will be a noise when the retainers release 4 Pull the rear lamp assembly straight back to remove it from the vehicle 5 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 6 Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 7 Replace the bulb then insert th...

Page 367: ...y straight in until it is seated against the vehicle 10 Make sure the rear lamp assembly is flush with the box side 11 Reinstall the two rear lamp assembly screws Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 1 Cargo Lamp Bulbs 2 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Bulb To replace one of these bulbs 1 Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise a...

Page 368: ...hield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers If the overload is caused by an electrical pro...

Page 369: ...If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement The engine compartment fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle Lift the cover to access the fuse block Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel fuse b...

Page 370: ...e 3 Antilock brake system pump Fuses Usage 4 Instrument panel BEC 1 5 Passenger motorized seat belt 6 4WD transfer case electronic control 7 Electric park brake 8 Instrument panel BEC 2 9 Driver motorized seat belt 10 Rear window defogger 11 Starter 12 Cooling fan 1 13 Cooling fan 2 14 Left trailer stop Turn signal lamps 15 Trailer parking lamps 16 Trailer reverse lamps ...

Page 371: ...r 4 Fuses Usage 32 Upfitter 4 33 Reverse lamps 34 Engine control module Ignition 35 Air conditioning clutch 36 Heated mirrors 37 Upfitter 1 38 Center high mounted stoplamp 39 Miscellaneous Ignition 40 Transmission Ignition 41 Fuel pump 2 42 Cooling fan clutch 43 Engine 44 Fuel injectors A odd 45 Fuel injectors B even 46 O2 Sensor B Fuses Usage 47 Throttle control 48 Horn 49 Fog lamps 50 O2 Sensor ...

Page 372: ...fitter 3 62 Upfitter 4 63 Trailer parking lamps 64 Run Crank 65 Upfitter 1 66 Fuel pump 2 67 Air conditioning control 68 Starter Relays Usage 69 Rear window defogger 70 Engine control module 71 Vacuum pump Cooling fan clutch 72 CKT 95 73 CKT 92 75 Fuel pump prime MGU motor 78 Vacuum pump switch Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger ...

Page 373: ...ge 1 Accessory power outlet 3 Fuses Usage 2 Accessory power outlet 4 7 Body control module 4 8 Body control module 8 9 Rear seat entertainment 10 Cargo lamp 15 Steering wheel controls 18 Radio 19 20 Sunroof 23 Airbag Info 26 Export Power take off Special equipment option Battery 1 27 Obstacle detection USB ports 28 Body control module 2 32 Special equipment option Battery 2 35 Air conditioning inv...

Page 374: ...indow motor 43 Front blower 44 Special equipment option 45 Body control module 6 46 Body control module 7 47 Passenger seat Relays Usage 50 Retained accessory power 51 Rear sliding window open 52 Rear sliding window close Instrument Panel Fuse Block Left The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block ...

Page 375: ...r outlet 2 Fuses Usage 2 Special equipment option Retained accessory power 3 Universal remote system Interior rearview mirror 6 Body control module 3 7 Body control module 5 8 Driver window switch Mirror switch 9 10 Accessory power outlet Retained accessory power 11 Accessory power outlet battery 12 Accessory power outlet 1 Cigarette lighter 13 Discrete logic ignition switch 14 Switch backlighting...

Page 376: ...nnector Driver seat module 26 Passive entry Passive start Heating ventilation and air conditioning 27 28 29 Park enable Electrically adjustable pedals Fuses Usage 30 Special equipment option 31 Accessory Run Crank 32 Heated steering wheel 33 34 Instrument cluster 36 37 38 4WD transfer case electronic control 40 Left doors 41 Driver power seat 43 Left heated cooled or ventilated seats if equipped 4...

Page 377: ... serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If the tread is badly worn replace them Continued Warning Continued Replac...

Page 378: ... proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires 0 394 With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking If using winter tires Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions Use only radial ply tires of the same size load range and speed r...

Page 379: ...lar tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail 2 TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines ...

Page 380: ...paired and replaced This spare tire should not be driven on over 112 km h 70 mph or 88 km h 55 mph when pulling a trailer with the proper inflation pressure See Full Size Spare Tire 0 410 Light Truck LT Metric Tire 1 Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tir...

Page 381: ...m pressure needed to support that load when used as a single For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure 0 384 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 238 Tire Designations Tire Size The examples show a typical passenger vehicle and light truck tire size Passenger P Metric Tire 1 Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first charact...

Page 382: ...in item 3 of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide 4 Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction 5 Rim Diameter Diameter o...

Page 383: ...ifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Vehicle Load Limits 0 238 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the fron...

Page 384: ...lation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Tire Pressure 0 384 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 238 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric cod...

Page 385: ...rinflation is good Underinflated tires or tires that do not have enough air can result in Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy Overinflated tires or tires that have too much air can result in Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards The Tire and Loading Information label on the v...

Page 386: ...pressure with the tire gauge Put the valve caps back on the valve stems to keep out dirt and moisture and prevent leaks Use only valve caps designed for the vehicle by GM TPMS sensors could be damaged and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation Warning Driving at high speeds 160 km h 100 mph or higher puts additional strain on tires Sustained high speed ...

Page 387: ...flate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire p...

Page 388: ... each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure If the vehicle has DIC buttons tire pressure levels can be viewed For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center DIC Uplevel and Denali Cluster 0 157 or Driver Information Center DIC Base Level Cluster 0 155 The low tire pressure warning light may come on i...

Page 389: ...ly after rotating the tires The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See y...

Page 390: ...evice or transmitter The air pressure from the inflation device is not sufficient to inflate the tire There is a malfunction in the TPMS There is a malfunction in the horn or turn signal lamps The identification code of the TPMS sensor is not registered to the system The battery of the TPMS sensor is low If the tire fill alert does not operate due to TPMS interference move the vehicle about 1 m 3 ...

Page 391: ... of the DIC controls If the vehicle has a base level DIC press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for about five seconds A message asking if the process should begin should appear Select yes and press the trip odometer reset stem to confirm the selection The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen 6 Start with t...

Page 392: ...age Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 mi See Maintenance Schedule 0 432 Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires The first rotation is the most important Anytime unusual wear is noticed rotate the tires as soon as possible check for proper tire inflation pressure and check for damaged tires or wheels If the unusual wear continues after the rotation check ...

Page 393: ... inflate all tires including the spare See Tire Pressure 0 384 for information on proper tire inflation Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires if the vehicle has dual rear wheels except polished forged aluminum wheels Vehicles with polished forged aluminum dual wheels have three unique wheels a front a rear outer and a rear inner These wheels cannot be rotated to another position howeve...

Page 394: ...ncy a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Lightly coat the inner diameter of the wheel hub opening with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build up Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS if t...

Page 395: ... period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC...

Page 396: ...installed on the vehicle When new the vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as the road tires and wheels so it is all right to drive on it The spare tire was developed for use on this vehicle and will not affect vehicle handling Warning Using bias ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving Contin...

Page 397: ...vel of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires 0 394 and Accessories and Modifications 0 330 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relat...

Page 398: ...as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and...

Page 399: ...uminum wheels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipment parts Warning Using ...

Page 400: ...ther type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to the vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle and do not spin the vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tire...

Page 401: ...nflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash Never attempt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible Warning Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs i...

Page 402: ...is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 6 Place wheel blocks if equipped on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed When the vehicle has a flat tire 2 use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks 1 if equipped 1 Wheel Block If Equipped 2 Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and c...

Page 403: ...assenger seat For double and crew cab models the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger side second row seat 1 Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder 2 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer 3 Turn the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools counterclockwise to remov...

Page 404: ... the hoist end open end 10 of the extension through the hole 9 in the rear bumper Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench Be sure the hoist end of the extension 10 connects to the hoist shaft The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 4 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare ...

Page 405: ...ng include the jack 1 the wheel blocks 2 the jack handle 3 the jack handle extensions 4 and the wheel wrench 5 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 400 2 If the vehicle has wheel nut caps loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are l...

Page 406: ... flat tire is on the front of the vehicle 1500 models position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle s frame behind the flat tire as shown Front Position All Other Models If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle all other models position the jack under the vehicle as shown Rear Position 1500 Models 5 If the flat tire is on the rear for 1500 models position the jack under the re...

Page 407: ... supported only by a jack Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 6 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough roo...

Page 408: ...a loose running wheel it could be that all of the studs are damaged To be sure replace all studs on the wheel If the stud holes in a wheel have become larger the wheel could collapse in operation Replace any wheel if its stud holes have become larger or distorted in any way Inspect hubs and hub piloted wheels for damage Because of loose Continued Warning Continued running wheels piloting pad damag...

Page 409: ...talling the regular wheel and tire also reinstall either the center cap or bolt on hub cap depending on what the vehicle is equipped with For center caps place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with the wheel The cap only goes on one way Be sure to line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation on the wheel For bolt on hub caps align the plastic nut caps with ...

Page 410: ...ble 4 Hoist Assembly 5 Hoist Shaft 6 Jack Handle Extensions 7 Wheel Wrench 8 Spare Tire Lock If Equipped 9 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10 Hoist End of Extension Tool 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel Tilt the wheel retainer plate down and through the center wheel Make sure...

Page 411: ...k Mounting Bracket 7 Jack 8 Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks 1 Put the tools 4 in the tool bag 5 and place them in the retaining bracket 3 2 Tighten down the wing nut 3 3 Assemble the wheel blocks 2 and jack 7 together with the wing nut 1 and retaining bolt 8 4 Position the jack 7 in the mounting bracket 6 Position the holes in the base of the jack 7 onto the pin in the mounting bracket 6 5 Return them...

Page 412: ...er installing the spare tire on the vehicle stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire will be available in case it is needed again Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes because they will not fit Keep your spare tire and its wh...

Page 413: ...does not have a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting 2 If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries you should know before you begin that especially in cold weather you may not be able to get enough power from a single battery in another vehicle to start your diesel ...

Page 414: ...der a red plastic cover at the positive battery post To uncover the positive terminal open the red plastic cover For more information on the location of the remote positive and remote negative terminals see Engine Compartment Overview 0 332 Warning An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 415: ...he negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 5 3L Shown 4 3L 6 0L 6 2L and 6 6L Similar 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Connect the black negative cable to the ...

Page 416: ...the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Caution If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jum...

Page 417: ... used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road surface Do not use these attachment points to pull the vehicle from snow mud or sand Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are dinghy and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle...

Page 418: ...le s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park You or others could be injured Set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case to N Neutral To dinghy tow 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle facing forward and on a level surface 2 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle 3 Apply the parking brake a...

Page 419: ...owed vehicle 1 Park on a level surface 2 Set the parking brake then shift the transmission to P Park and turn the ignition key off 3 Connect the battery 4 Apply the brake pedal 5 Turn the ignition on with the engine off Shift the transfer case out of N Neutral to Two Wheel Drive High See Shifting out of N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive 0 262 See your dealer if the transfer case cannot be shifted o...

Page 420: ... Four Wheel Drive Vehicles To dolly tow a four wheel drive vehicle from the front 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the dolly 3 Shift the transmission to P Park 4 Set the parking brake Warning Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is ...

Page 421: ...on off Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Warning Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park You or others could be injured Set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case to N Neutral To dolly tow a four wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly 2 Set the parking brake See Par...

Page 422: ...ty precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Caution Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Caution Do not power wash any component under the hood that has this e symbol Continued Caution Continued This could cause damage that...

Page 423: ...t clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle To keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting This damage ...

Page 424: ... wipe them while they are dry Do not use any of the following on lamp covers Abrasive or caustic agents Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the manufacturer Solvents alcohols fuels or other harsh cleaners Ice scrapers or other hard items Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated due to excessive heat generated Caution Failu...

Page 425: ...me Use a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels After rinsing thoroughly with clean water dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Caution Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium calcium or sodium chloride These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ...

Page 426: ...Sierra eAssist supplement Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Underbody Maintenance At least twice a year spring and fall use plain water to flush any corrosive...

Page 427: ...move cleaners quickly Before using cleaners read and follow all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the interior open the doors and windows to get proper ventilation To prevent damage do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove soil from any interior surface Never use a brush with stiff bristles Never rub an...

Page 428: ... not drip from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric 4 Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no longer any color transfer from the soil to the cleaning cloth 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution followed o...

Page 429: ...movers Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax based products Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended Do not use cleaners that increase gloss especially on the instrument panel Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions Caution Use of air fresheners may ca...

Page 430: ...or mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a sin...

Page 431: ...lue of the vehicle if it is sold It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to ass...

Page 432: ...mended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits 0 238 Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits Use the recommended fuel See Fuel 0 288 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal chart The Additional Required Services Severe are for vehicles that are Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot wea...

Page 433: ... Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance Inspect the passenger compartment air filter every 36 000 km 22 500 miles or two years whichever comes first Replace if necessary More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehic...

Page 434: ...Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts Lubricate body components See Exterior Care 0 421 Check starter switch See Starter Switch Check 0 360 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 0 361 Check ignition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 361 Check parking b...

Page 435: ... engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires For GVW under 3 900 kg 8 600 lb change transfer case fluid if equipped with 4WD 4 For GVW over 3 900 kg 8 600 lb change transfer case fluid if equipped with 4WD 4 Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Visu...

Page 436: ...ower wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and or axles and should be replaced 5 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 346 6 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or d...

Page 437: ...and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Change automatic transmission fluid and filter For GVW under 3 900 kg 8 600 lb change transfer case fluid if equipped with 4WD 4 For GVW over 3 900 kg 8 600 lb change transfer ...

Page 438: ...ecial Application Services Vehicles with Dual Wheels Check dual wheel nut torque at 160 1 600 and 10 000 km 100 1 000 and 6 000 mi of driving Repeat this service whenever a tire wheel is serviced or removed Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only Lubricate chassis components every oil change Have underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care 0 421 Additional Maintenan...

Page 439: ...ems and components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 440 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks With a multi point inspection...

Page 440: ...e vehicle looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior Care 0 426 and Exterior Care 0 421 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle h...

Page 441: ...ansmission 8 Speed Transmission DEXRON HP Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Part No 19331925 in Canada 19300537 Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL coolant See Cooling System 0 346 Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos...

Page 442: ...ilgate Handle Pivot Points Hinges Latch Bolt and Linkage Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Rear Axle 1500 Series SAE 75W 85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No 19300457 in Canada 19300458 Rear Axle 2500 3500 Series SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No 88900401 in Canada 89021678 Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid W...

Page 443: ...cle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 22845992 A3181C Oil Filter 4 3L V6 19330000 PF63E 5 3L V8 6 2L V8 19330000 PF63E 6 0L V8 19303975 PF48E Passenger Compartment Air Filter 23281440 CF188 Spark Plugs 4 3L V6 12622441 41 114 5 3L V8 6 2L V8 12622441 41 114 6 0L V8 12621258 41 110 Wiper Blade...

Page 444: ... 17 Service and Maintenance 443 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 445: ...ication Number VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 445 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identif...

Page 446: ...ine see the Duramax diesel supplement Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 4 3L V6 1500 Series 15 1 L 15 9 qt 5 3L V8 1500 Series L83 16 0 L 16 9 qt 6 0L V8 2500 Series and 3500 Series 16 1 L 17 0 qt 6 2L V8 15...

Page 447: ... gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box 136 3 L 36 0 gal 3500 Series Chassis Cab 240 4 L 63 5 gal 3500 Chassis Cab Front Tank 89 0 L 23 5 gal 3500 Chassis Cab Rear Tank if equipped 151 4 L 40 0 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1 5 L 1 6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level ...

Page 448: ... 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 Technical Data 447 Engine Specifications cont d Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 4 3L V6 LV1 P 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 5 3L V8 L83 C 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 6 0L V8 L96 G 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 6 2L V8 L86 J 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in ...

Page 449: ...ual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 448 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engines 5 3L V8 Engines 6 0L V8 Engine 6 2L V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine see the Duramax diesel supplement ...

Page 450: ...ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 460 Event Data Recorders 461 OnStar 461 Infotainment System 462 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments...

Page 451: ...B Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is...

Page 452: ... 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Company Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Customer Assistance Offices GMC encourages custom...

Page 453: ...c information Schedule service appointments I View and print dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Select a dealer and view locations maps phone numbers and hours r Track your vehicle s warranty information J View active recalls by Vehicle Identification Number VIN See Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 444 H View GM Card SiriusXM Satellite radio if equipped and OnSt...

Page 454: ...or Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided for the du...

Page 455: ...tel meals rental car or a vehicle being delivered back to the customer up to 805 km 500 mi Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not accessible to the service vehicle or is not a regularly travel...

Page 456: ... offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle ...

Page 457: ...all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safety performance can ...

Page 458: ...cies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs through the use of aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your cur...

Page 459: ...icy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with the repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if the vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are no...

Page 460: ...ions Commission FCC rules and with Innovation Science and Economic Development ISED Canada s RSP 100 license exempt RSS s ICES 001 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these syst...

Page 461: ... In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this notify General Motors Call 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 In Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write General Motors of Canada Company Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H ...

Page 462: ...ocation are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equi...

Page 463: ... on the OnStar website See OnStar Additional Information 0 469 Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions ...

Page 464: ...stem cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar User Terms Privacy Statement and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The OnStar system st...

Page 465: ...ency Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis situations and find evacuation routes OnStar Services Emergency Emergency Services require an active OnStar service plan excludes Basic Plan With Automatic Crash Response built in sensors can automatically alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected in to the vehicle to ...

Page 466: ...Turn by Turn directions or have them sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Turn by Turn Navigation 1 Press Q to connect to an Advisor 2 Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle 3 Follow the voice guided commands Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Functionality of the Voice Command button may vary by vehicle and region For some vehicles press to open the OnStar app ...

Page 467: ...rvice Set Identifier This is your network s name that is visible to other wireless devices Choose a unique name and avoid family names or vehicle descriptions OnStar Wi Fi Hotspot If Equipped The vehicle may have a built in Wi Fi hotspot that provides access to the Internet and web content at 4G LTE speed Up to seven mobile devices can be connected A data plan is required Use the in vehicle contro...

Page 468: ...nformation and compatibility see my gmc com An active OnStar service compatible device factory installed remote start and power locks are required Data rates apply See onstar com for details and system limitations Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide offers from restaurants and retailers...

Page 469: ...gnostics requires an active OnStar paid service plan e mail address on file and enrollment in Advanced Diagnostics Includes Diagnostic Alerts Set preferences to receive real time e mails texts or monthly reports of the vehicle s health Or press Q to have an Advisor initiate a remote diagnostic report Proactive Alerts Receive a real time e mail or text message regarding potential issues with key ve...

Page 470: ...88 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain OnStar service options How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis ...

Page 471: ...situations TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired customers while in the vehicle The available dealer installed TTY system can provide in vehicle access to all OnStar services except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation OnStar Personal Identification Number PIN A PIN is needed to access some OnStar services The PIN will need to be c...

Page 472: ...chnologies to be available and operating for features to function properly These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected Add on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle Do not add any electrical equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 323 Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the O...

Page 473: ...ource lge com index www onstar com us en libcurl COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright c 1996 2010 Daniel Stenberg daniel haxx se All rights reserved Permission to use copy modify and distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby granted provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRA...

Page 474: ...alter it and redistribute it freely subject to the following restrictions 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions 2 Redistributions in binary form compiled executables must reproduce the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions in documentation and or other materials provided with the ...

Page 475: ...r Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11349177 2018 crc 5 11 17 474 OnStar 4 Info ZIP retains the right to use the names Info ZIP Zip UnZip UnZipSFX WiZ Pocket UnZip Pocket Zip and MacZip for its own source and binary releases ...

Page 476: ...Cleaner Filter Engine 344 Air Conditioning 219 Air Filter Passenger Com partment 223 Air Vents 222 Airbag System Check 88 How Does an Airbag Re strain 79 Passenger Sensing System 83 Airbag System cont d What Makes an Airbag In flate 79 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 79 When Should an Airbag In flate 77 Where Are the Airbags 76 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Ve hicle 87 Light On Off 14...

Page 477: ...tion Check 361 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 177 Auxiliary Jack 199 Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices 191 Axle Front 357 Axle Rear 358 B Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 181 Load Management 180 Power Protection 181 Battery North America 356 411 Blade Replacement Wiper 362 Blind Spot Mirrors 48 Bluetooth Overview 207 208 Bluetooth Audio 200 Brake Pedal and Adjustable Throttle 246 System Warning...

Page 478: ...ants and Young Children 91 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 96 Older Children 89 Securing 108 111 112 Systems 93 Circuit Breakers 367 Cleaning Exterior Care 421 Interior Care 426 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic 219 Clock 128 Cluster Instrument 135 Collision Damage Repair 456 Compartments Storage 121 Compass 128 Connections OnStar 466 Control 274 Traction and Electronic Sta bility 272 ...

Page 479: ...et Roads 234 Winter 236 Dual Automatic Climate Con trol System 219 E E85 or FlexFuel 290 Electrical Equipment Add On 323 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 368 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 367 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 371 373 Overload 367 Emergency OnStar 464 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 344 Check Light Malfunction Indicator 147 Compartment Overview 332 Coolant Heater 250 Engine cont d ...

Page 480: ...le 357 Front Fog Lamp Light 155 Front Seats Adjustment 57 Heated and Ventilated 63 Fuel 288 Additives 289 Economy Driving 31 Filling a Portable Fuel Con tainer 292 Filling the Tank 290 Foreign Countries 289 Gauge 140 Low Fuel Warning Light 154 Management Active 254 Requirements California 289 Full Size Spare Tire 410 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 368 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 367 Fuses cont...

Page 481: ...Hill Descent Control HDC 274 Hill Descent Control Light 150 Hill Start Assist HSA 271 Home Page 185 Hood 331 Horn 127 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 68 HVAC 219 I Idle System Fast 249 Ignition Positions 247 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 361 Immobilizer 44 Indicator Vehicle Ahead 151 Infants and Young Children Restraints 91 Infotainment 182 Infotainment System 462 Instrument Cluster 135 Instrum...

Page 482: ...2 Engine Oil Pressure 153 Flash to Pass 175 Four Wheel Drive 150 Front Fog Lamp 155 High Beam On 154 High Low Beam Changer 174 Hill Descent Control 150 Lane Departure Warning 151 Lane Keep Assist 151 Low Fuel Warning 154 Seat Belt Reminders 143 Security 154 StabiliTrak OFF 152 Tire Pressure 153 Tow Haul Mode 150 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak 152 Traction Off 151 Locking Rear Axle 275 Loc...

Page 483: ... 340 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 140 Pressure Light 153 Older Children Restraints 89 Online Owner Center 452 OnStar 461 OnStar Additional Infor mation 469 OnStar Connections 466 OnStar Diagnostics 468 OnStar Emergency 464 OnStar Navigation 465 OnStar Overview 463 OnStar Security 465 Operating Mode Overheated Engine Pro tection 351 Operation Fog Lamps 177 Ordering Service Publications 458 Outlets Pow...

Page 484: ...io 186 Satellite 188 Reading Lamps 179 Rear Axle 358 Locking 275 Rear Seats 64 65 Rear Vision Camera RVC 279 Rear Windows 52 Rearview Mirrors 49 Automatic Dimming 49 Reclining Seatbacks 59 Recognition Voice 201 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 440 Records Maintenance 443 Recreational Vehicle Towing 416 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 453 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 35 Remote Vehicle Start 3...

Page 485: ...t Front 58 Rear 64 65 Reclining Seatbacks 59 Securing Child Re straints 108 111 112 Security Light 154 OnStar 465 Vehicle 42 Vehicle Alarm 42 Service 224 Accessories and Modifica tions 330 Doing Your Own Work 331 Maintenance Records 443 Maintenance General In formation 430 Parts Identification Label 444 Publications Ordering Infor mation 458 Scheduling Appointments 455 Services Special Application...

Page 486: ... Season 376 All Terrain 378 Buying New Tires 394 Chains 399 Changing 401 Designations 380 Different Size 396 Full Size Spare 410 If a Tire Goes Flat 400 Inspection 391 Low Profile 377 Pressure 384 385 Pressure Light 153 Pressure Monitor Operation 387 Pressure Monitor System 386 Rotation 391 Sidewall Labeling 378 Terminology and Definitions 381 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 396 Tires cont d Wheel Al...

Page 487: ...Load Limits 238 Messages 160 Personalization 161 Remote Start 37 Security 42 Speed Messages 161 Towing 416 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 151 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 384 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 460 Ventilation Air 222 Visors 52 Voice Recognition 201 Voltage Devices and Wiring 367 Voltmeter Gauge 143 W Warning Brake System Light 149 Caution and Danger 3 Warning cont d Lane Departure LDW 285 ...

Page 488: ...i Owner s Manual 84016542 A gmc com U S gmccanada ca Canada C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 18_GMC_Sierra_SierraDenalli_COV_en_US_84016542A_2017MAY11 ai 1 5 8 2017 9 05 46 AM 18_GMC_Sierra_SierraDenalli_COV_en_US_84016542A_2017MAY11 ai 1 5 8 2017 9 05 46 AM ...

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