instrument panel GMC SIERRA 2008 Get To Know Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Sierra. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and
your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all thefeatures described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .4Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Voltmeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Driver Information Center . . . . . .5
SAFETY& SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .7
Content TheftDeterrent System . .7OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
COMFORT
Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .9
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .10MultipleDisc CD Player . . . . . . . .13
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . . .13XM
®Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment Systems . . .14
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .14
CONVENIENCE
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .15Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rainsense™ II Windshield
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Sliding Rear Window . . . .18Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist .18
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display . . . . . .19
Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .19TrailerTow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Folding the Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .20
Cargo Management System . . . .20
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
6Speed Automatic
Transmission Controls . . . . . . . .21
StabiliTrak
®– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .21
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tighten Gas Cap Message . . . . .22
FlexFuel (E85) – Yellow Gas Cap 22Resetting the Engine Oil Life
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Sierra Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center
Controls
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
D. Instrument Panel ClusterE.Shift Lever
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button
(if equipped)
G. Audio System/Navigation
Entertainment System (if equipped)
H. Upper Storage
Compartment
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel (Pure Pickup model)
I. Exterior Lamps Control
J. Dome Lamp Override
Button/Fog LampButton/InstrumentPanel Brightness Knob
K. Cruise Control Buttons
L. Tilt Steering Wheel
Lever
M.Horn
N. Audio Steering Wheel
Controls (if equipped)
O. Transfer Case Control
(if equipped)P. Accessory Power
Outlets
Q. Adjustable Pedals
Switch (ifequipped)
R. Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist Button(if equipped)
S. StabiliTrak Button
(if equipped)
T.Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button
(if equipped)
U.Climate Controls
V. Glove Box
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
A. Air Outlets
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
C.Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Shift Lever
E. Tow/Haul Selector Button
(if equipped)
F. Driver Information Center
Controls
G. Audio System/Navigation
Entertainment System (if equipped)
H.Exterior Lamps Control
Instrument Panel (Premium model)
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I. Dome Lamp Override
Button/Fog LampButton/InstrumentPanel Brightness Knob
J. Transfer Case Control
(if equipped)
K. Cruise Control Buttons
L. Tilt Steering Wheel
Lever
M. HornN.Audio Steering Wheel
ControlsO. Accessory Power
Outlets
P. Adjustable Pedals
Switch (if equipped)
Q.Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist Button
(if equipped)
R. StabiliTrak Button
(if equipped)
S.Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button
(if equipped)
T. Climate ControlsU.Glove Box
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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one very
similar to it. The instrument clusterincludes these key features:
A. Oil Pressure Gauge (if equipped)B.Fuel Gauge*
C. Driver Information Center/Odometer
D. Tachometer
E. Speedometer
F. Engine Coolant Temperature GaugeG.Voltmeter (if equipped)
*Diesel Engine only: If ULTRALOW
SULFUR DIESELFUELONLY appears
on the fuel gauge, your vehicle isequipped with a Diesel Particulate
FilterEmissions System. Maintenance
messages may appear in your DriverInformation Center regarding thissystem. See your Diesel Engine OwnerManual for more information.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The instrument cluster is designed
to let you know about many importantaspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is
important toread your Owner Manual
and become familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well as whataction can be taken to ensure safetyandto prevent damage.
Diesel engine cluster shown.Instrument Panel Cluster
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DIC Controls (if equipped)
The following DIC
controls are located on the left or
right side (depending on model) ofthe instrumentpanel cluster:
(Trip/Fuel):Press this button
to display the following trip and fuelinformation:
• Odometer
(Vehicle Information):Press this
button to display the following vehicleinformation:
• Oil Life
•Display Units (English/Metric)
• Tire Pressure (if equipped)
•Trailer Gain and Output (ifequipped)
• Engine Hours
• Tire Pressure System Programming
(if equipped)
• Remote Keyless Entry Programming
(Customization):Press this button
to scroll through the following customization features:
• Display Language
• Auto Door Lock
• Auto Door Unlock
• Remote Door Lock
• Remote Door Unlock
• Delay Door Lock
• Exit Lighting
• Approach Lighting
• Chime Volume
• Park Tilt Mirrors (if equipped)
• Easy Exit Seat (if equipped)
• Memory Seat Recall (if equipped)
(Set/Reset):Press this button to set
or reset DIC information while it is dis
played or to acknowledge a warning
message.
Customization Settings
To customize features:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the
ignition.
2. Press the (Customization) button
to display available customizationfeatures.
3. With the desired customization
feature displayed, press the (Set/Reset) button to access thefeature settings.
4.Press the button to scroll through
the available settings.
5. With the desired setting displayed,
press the button to select it.
6. Press the button to scroll to the
next feature.
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7. To exit the Feature Settings menu,
press the button until EXIT
FEATURE SETTINGS is displayed
and then press the button; or
press the button or the button.
Warnings and Messages
The DIC provides a variety of vehicle
warning messages (depending onoptional equipment) if a problem is
sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the
display, press the (Set/Reset) button.Some urgent messages cannot be
cleared from the DIC display.
If you have a current OnStar subscrip
tion, and a warning message appears,you can press the OnStar button and
speak to an OnStar Advisor. In manyvehicles, OnStar Advisors can access
certain diagnostic information and cantell you how serious the problem is andwhat you should do about it.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes
sages provide critical information thatcan prevent damage to your vehicle.Review your Owner Manual to becomefamiliar with the information displayedand the action required.
Remote Keyless Entry
(if equipped)
SAFETY& SECURITY
The Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter includes
the followingfunctions:
(Remote Vehicle Start)(if
equipped): This feature can be used tostart the engine from outside the vehicle.
(See Remote Vehicle Start.)
(Lock):Press this button to lock all
the doors. RKE feedback (light flashand/or horn chirp) can be programmedusing the DIC.
(Unlock):Press this button to unlock
the driver’s door. Press it again withinfive seconds to unlock all remainingdoors. RKE feedback (light flash) can
be programmed using the DIC.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press this button to locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps will flash and thehorn will sound three times.
Press and hold the button to activate the
panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will
flash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds. Press the button again or turn theignition to Run to cancel the alarm.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Content TheftDeterrent System
(if equipped with RKE)
To arm the content theftdeterrent
alarmsystem, lock the doors using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit
ter. The security light on the instrument
panel cluster will flash for approximately
30 seconds to indicate the alarm is activated. To disarm the system, unlock the
doors using the RKE transmitter.
The alarm system will not be armed or
disarmed if the doors are locked orunlocked with a key or the manual
door lock.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Memory Settings (if equipped)
The memory buttons are located on the
driver’s door next to the heated seatcontrols. Settings can be programmed
for the driver’s seat, the outside mirrorsand the adjustable pedals (if equipped)for two drivers.
To save memory settings:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, outside
mirrors and pedals to a comfortable
position.
2. Press and hold button 1 or 2 until two
beeps sound.
3. Repeat these steps for a second
driver using the other memory button.
To recall the settings, press memory
button 1 or 2 with the vehicle in Park. Ifthe Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is
used to enter the vehicle and the memory seat recall feature is on (see DriverInformation Center), the settings will be
recalled automatically.
Easy Exit Seat
The easy exit seat button is located
between the two memory buttons. Pressthe exit button, with the vehicle in Park,
to move the driver’s seat to the exitposition.
If the easy exit seat feature is on (see
Driver Information Center), automaticseat movement will occur when the keyis removed from the ignition.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
The accelerator and brake pedals can
be adjusted to a comfortable and safeoperating position by using theadjustable pedals switch located on the
Adjustable Pedals (if equipped)
The automatic climate control system
maintains the desired individual temper
ature for the driver and front seat pas
senger. The system adjusts the airflow
mode, fan speed, air conditioning and
recirculation functions to reach the settemperature(s) as quickly as possible.
Automatic Operation
To set the automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Set the driver’s and front passenger’s
temperature using the + or – temperature buttons.
Automatic Climate Controls
(if equipped)
instrument
panel belowthe climatecontrols.
Press the top
arrow on theswitch to movethe pedalsaway from youand the bottom arrow on the switch tomove the pedals toward you.
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in Reverse or when cruisecontrol is activated.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Cruise Control (if equipped)
The following
cruise controlbuttons arelocated on thesteering wheel:
(On/Off):Press this button
to turn the cruisecontrol system on
or off.
– SET (Set):Press this button
to set a speed, orto decrease the speed if the system isactive. When the cruise control speed isset, the cruise control light will illuminate
on the instrument panel cluster.
+ RES (Resume):Press this button to
resume a set speed, or to increase thespeed if the system is active.
(Cancel):Press this button to can
cel the cruise control but retain the setspeed in memory.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
The Rainsense II windshield wipers use
a moisture sensor to automatically oper
ate the wipers when needed, dependingon driving conditions and the sensitivitysetting. If the system is left on for longperiods, an occasional wipe may occurwithout any moisture on the windshieldto indicate the system is activated.
Rainsense™II Windshield Wipers
(if equipped)
The headlamps also will be turned on
automatically when the Rainsensewipers are active if the exterior lamp
control knob is in the AUTO position.
Windshield Wiper Controls
The controls for the windshield wipers
are located on the multifunction stalk
on the left side of the steering column.The wipers band can be rotated to thefollowing positions:
(Mist):Rotate the band down to this
position to turn the wipers on for onewipe.
(Off):Rotate the band to this posi
tion to turn off the wipers.
(Delay):Rotate the band up to one
of the delay settings to activate the
Rainsense function and adjust the sensitivity levels. The wipers activate more
often as the band is rotated upward.
(Low):Rotate the band up to this
position for steady, lowspeed wipes.
(High):Rotate the band up to
this position for highspeed wipes.
(Washer):Push the paddle on top
of the multifunction lever to spray wash
er fluid on the windshield.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid (if equipped)
Press the (Heated Washer Fluid)
button, located below the climate controls on the instrument panel, to sprayheated washer fluid on the windshield.This will help to clear ice, tree sap or
bugs from the windshield. A light on theswitch will flash while the washer fluid is
heated, which may take up to 40 sec
onds. The wipers will automatically turnon for four heated wash cycles or untilthe button is pressed again.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Automatic Headlamp System, which
turns on the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) during the day and the headlamps and other exterior lamps at nightor when necessary.
The system uses a light sensor, located
on top of the instrument panel, to determine light conditions. For proper systemoperation, avoid placing any objects on
or near the sensor.
The exterior and interior lamp controls
are located on the instrument panel tothe left of the steering wheel.
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps
Exterior Lamp Controls
(On/Off):
Turn the knob to this posi
tion to turn off the Automatic Headlamp
System and DRL. Turn the knob to thisposition again to turn them on.
AUTO (Automatic):This position turns
on the Automatic Headlamp System
and DRL.
(Parking Lamps):This position
turns on the parking lamps and taillamps.
(Headlamps):This position turns
on the headlamps and other exteriorlamps.
(Fog Lamps)(if equipped): Press
this button to turn the fog lamps onoroff.
Interior Lamp Controls
(Instrument Panel Brightness):
Turn this popout knob to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
(Dome Lamp Override):Press in
this button to turn the dome lamps
off when a door is open. Press the but
ton again to have the dome lamps turn
on automatically when a door is open.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Extended Cab
The power sunroof
switch, located onthe
overhead console,includes these features:
Vent:From the closed
position, press and holdthe rear of the switch tovent the sunroof.
Sunroof (if equipped)
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the rear window.
Press and hold thefront of the switchto close the rear
window.
See Section 1 of your
Owner Manual.
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Open:From the vent position, press and
hold the rear of the switch to open thesunroof.
Close:Press and hold the front of the
switch to close the sunroof.
Crew Cab
The power
sunroof switches, located onthe overheadconsole,include these features:
Vent:From the closed position, press
the rear of the passengerside switch tovent the sunroof.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the
front of the passengerside switch.
ManualOpen/ManualClose:To partial
ly open the sunroof, press and hold therear of the driverside switch until thesunroof reaches the desired position.Press and hold the front of the driverside switch to close it.
ExpressOpen/ExpressClose:To
expressopen the sunroof, fully press
and release the rear of the driversideswitch. Fully press and release the frontof the driverside switch to expressclose the sunroof. Press the switchagain to stop it.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Power Sliding Rear Window
(if equipped)
The power sliding rear window switch is
located on the overhead console. Pressand hold the rear of the switch to open
This feature uses ultrasonic sensors
on the rear bumpers to help you avoidcolliding with objects when parking thevehicle. It operates only at speeds lessthan 5 mph.
The rear parking assist display is
located near the rear window on thepassenger side. The lights on the
display provide
distance information. Lowtonedbeeps play out ofthe speakers (forobjects near therear bumper).
To turn off the
system, press the (Rear Parking
Assist) disable button, located below the
climate controls on the instrument panel.The indicator light will illuminate when
the system is off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(if equipped)
Note: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system will not activate
if you have a trailer hitch and trailerattached to your vehicle, or a bicycle orother object was hanging out of your
vehicle, when you last turned off thevehicle. Removing the attached orhanging objects and driving the vehicleforward above 15 mph will restore the
URPA system to normal operation.
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