oil filter GMC SIERRA 2008 Get To Know Guide

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Getting to Know Your Sierra4
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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E85 is not yet available at all gas sta
tions. E85 holds less energy per gallonthan gasoline, so drivers will experiencelower miles per gallon and cruisingrange when running on E85.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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Note: If your vehicle does not have the
yellow gas cap, do not use E85.
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil
life based on vehicle use and displays
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON on theDriver Information Center (DIC) when it’s
necessary to change your engine oil and
filter. The Oil Life System should bereset to 100% only following an oilchange.
To reset the Oil Life System:
1.Turn on the ignition.
2. Press the (Vehicle Information)
button until the DIC displays OILLIFE
REMAINING.
3.Press and hold the (Set/Reset)
button until 100% is displayed.
4. Turn off the ignition.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
System
OWNER INFORMATION
Sierra Accessories
A variety of GM accessories, such as
running boards, ashtray and lighter
package, roof rack rails, and bed extenders, have been designed exclusivelyfor your Sierra to enhance its style and
functionality.
Accessories also are available for use
with the cargo management system,including an overhead rack, sliding
metal tool box, sliding metal bed divider,and sliding metal side storage boxes.
Visit www.gmc.com, or see your GMC
dealer for information about the avail
ability and installation of select Sierraaccessories.
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