power steering fluid GMC SIERRA 2008 Get To Know Guide

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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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Getting to Know Your Sierra2
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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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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