4WD GMC SIERRA CLASSIC 2007 Owners Manual

A 4WD indicator light
comes on when you
shift into four-wheel
drive and the front axle
engages. See
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
on page 263.
Some delay between shifting and when the
indicator light comes on is normal.
Recommended Transfer Case Settings
Driving ConditionsTransfer Case Settings
2H 4H 4L N
Normal YES
Severe YES
Extreme YES
Vehicle in Tow* YES
*SeeRecreational Vehicle Towing on page 424or
Towing Your Vehicle on page 423for further
information.
An indicator light near the lever shows you the
transfer case settings:
Notice:Driving on clean, dry pavement in
four-wheel drive for an extended period of time
may cause premature wear on your vehicle’s
powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry
pavement in four-wheel drive for extended
periods of time.
4L (Four-Wheel Low):This setting also engages
the front axle and delivers extra torque. You
may never need 4L. It sends maximum power to
all four wheels. You might choose 4L if you
are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep
snow, and while climbing or descending steep
hills. When operating in 4L, the gear ratio provides
additional torque when compared to 4H. The
transmission gear shift feel will be exaggerated.
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Recommended Transfer Case Settings
Driving
ConditionsTransfer Case Settings
2
mAUTO
4WD4m4nN
Normal YES
Variable YES
Severe YES
Extreme YES
Vehicle in
Tow*YES
*SeeRecreational Vehicle Towing on page 424for
further information.
You can choose among ve driving settings:
Notice:Driving on clean, dry pavement in
Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive
Low for an extended period of time may cause
premature wear on your vehicle’s powertrain.
Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in
Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive
Low for extended periods of time.Indicator lights in the switches show the current
setting. The indicator lights will come on briey
when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen
setting will stay on. If the lights do not come
on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for
service. An indicator light will ash while shifting.
Fast ashing means the conditions are not
being met to make the desired shift, typically the
vehicle is going too fast, the automatic
transmission is not in NEUTRAL, or the clutch
pedal is not fully pressed. Slow ashing means the
shift is in progress. It will stay on when the shift
is completed. If for some reason the transfer case
cannot make a requested shift, it will return to
the last chosen setting.
AUTO 4WD (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive):This
setting is ideal for use when road surface
traction conditions are variable. When driving your
vehicle in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged,
but the vehicle’s power is primarily sent to the rear
wheels. When the vehicle’s software determines
a need for more traction, the system will
transfer more power to the front wheels. Driving in
this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy
than Two-Wheel Drive High.
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2m(Two-Wheel Drive High):This setting is
used for driving in most street and highway
situations. Your front axle is not engaged in
two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best
fuel economy.
{CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL
can cause your vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in PARK (P). You or
someone else could be seriously injured.
Be sure to set the parking brake before
placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL.
SeeParking Brake on page 169.
N (NEUTRAL):Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to
N (NEUTRAL) only when towing your vehicle.
SeeRecreational Vehicle Towing on page 424or
Towing Your Vehicle on page 423for more
information.4
m(Four-Wheel Drive High):Use this setting
when you need extra traction, such a on snowy
or icy roads or in most off-road situations.
This setting also engages your front axle to help
drive the vehicle. This is the best setting to
use when plowing snow.
4
n(Four-Wheel Drive Low):This setting also
engages the front axle and delivers extra
torque. You may never need Four-Wheel Drive
Low. It sends maximum power to all four wheels.
You might choose Four-Wheel Drive Low if
you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud,
deep snow, and while climbing or descending
steep hills. When operating in Four-Wheel Drive
Low, the gear ratio provides additional torque
when compared to Four-Wheel Drive High. The
transmission gear shift feel will be exaggerated.
If the SERVICE 4WD message stays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), you should take your
vehicle to your dealer for service. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 270for further
information.
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Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive High or
AUTO 4WD (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive)
Press and release the Four-Wheel Drive High
or AUTO 4WD switch. This can be done at any
speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel
Drive Low. The indicator light will ash while
shifting. It will remain on when the shift is
completed.
Shifting into Two-Wheel Drive High
Press and release the Two-Wheel Drive High
switch. This can be done at any speed, except
when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low.
See shifting out of Four-Wheel Drive Low later in
this section for more information.
Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low
Notice:Shifting the transfer case into
Four-Wheel Drive Low while moving at speeds
faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) may cause
premature wear to the transfer case, and may
cause the gears to grind. To avoid causing
premature wear, and grinding the gears, do not
shift the transfer case into Four-Wheel Drive
Low while the vehicle is moving faster
than 3 mph (5 km/h).To shift to Four-Wheel Drive Low, the ignition
must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped
or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the
transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred
method for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low
is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph
(1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the
Four-Wheel Drive Low switch. You must wait for
the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to
stop ashing and remain on before shifting the
transmission into gear.
Notice:Shifting the transmission into gear
before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light
has stopped ashing could damage the
transfer case. To help avoid damaging your
vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel
Drive Low indicator light to stop ashing
before shifting the transmission into gear.
It is typical for your vehicle to exhibit signicant
engagement noise and bump when shifting
between Four-Wheel Drive Low and Four-Wheel
Drive High ranges or from NEUTRAL (N) with
the engine running.
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If the Four-Wheel Drive Low switch is pressed
when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving,
the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light will ash
for 30 seconds and the vehicle will not complete
the shift unless it is moving less than 3 mph
(5 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N).
After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to
Four-Wheel Drive High mode.
Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low
To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel
Drive High, AUTO 4WD, or Two-Wheel Drive
High, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less
than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in RUN. The
preferred method for shifting out of Four-Wheel
Drive Low is to have your vehicle moving 1 to
2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the
Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO 4WD, or
Two-Wheel Drive High switch. You must wait for
the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO 4WD, or
Two-Wheel Drive High indicator light to stop
ashing and stay on before shifting the
transmission into gear.Notice:Shifting the transmission into gear
before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light
has stopped ashing could damage the
transfer case. To help avoid damaging your
vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel
Drive Low indicator light to stop ashing
before shifting the transmission into gear.
The transfer case may make noise and the vehicle
may jerk when the transfer case is shifted
between Four-Wheel Drive Low and Four-Wheel
Drive High ranges or from NEUTRAL with the
engine running.
If the Four-Wheel Drive high, AUTO 4WD, or
Two-Wheel Drive High switch is pressed when
your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the
Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO 4WD, or
Two-Wheel Drive High indicator light will ash for
30 seconds but the vehicle will not complete
the shift unless it is moving less than 3 mph
(5 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N).
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Shifting Out of NEUTRAL
To shift out of NEUTRAL:
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular
brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off.
3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Press the button for the desired transfer case
shift position (Two-Wheel Drive High,
Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO 4WD, or
Four-Wheel Drive Low).5. After the transfer case has shifted out of
NEUTRAL the red light will go out.
6. Release the parking brake prior to moving the
vehicle.
7. You may start the engine and shift the
transmission to the desired position.
Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of
the different modes may cause the transfer
case to enter the shift protection mode. This mode
protects the transfer case from possible damage
and only allows the transfer case to respond
to one shift per 10 seconds. The transfer case may
stay in this mode for up to three minutes.
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RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)
If the passenger’s side rear door is not fully
closed, this message will appear on the display
and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off
the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and
close the door again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC. Pressing any of the
four DIC buttons will acknowledge the message
and clear it from the DIC display. If your
vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons,
pressing the trip odometer reset stem will
acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display.
SERVICE 4WD (Four-Wheel-Drive)
If a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive
system, this message will appear on the DIC. If
this message appears, stop as soon as possible
and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle
and check for the message on the DIC display. If
the message is still displayed or appears again
when you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive
system needs service. See your dealer.
SERVICE AIRBAG
If there is a problem with the airbag system, this
message will be displayed on the DIC. Have
your dealer inspect the system for problems. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 247and
Airbag System on page 91for more information.
Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will
acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the four
DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear it
from the DIC display.
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C-1500 Regular Cab
Long Box (2WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
4800 V83.23
3.736,200 lbs (2 812 kg)
7,200 lbs (3 266 kg)11,000 lbs (4 994 kg)
12,000 lbs (5 448 kg)
5300 V83.23
3.737,200 lbs (3 266 kg)
8,200 lbs (3 719 kg)12,000 lbs (5 448 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 902 kg)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
maximum.
C-1500 Extended Cab
Long Box (2WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
4800 V83.23
3.735,800 lbs (2 631 kg)
6,800 lbs (3 084 kg)11,000 lbs (4 994 kg)
12,000 lbs (5 448 kg)
5300 V83.42
3.736,800 lbs (3 084 kg)
7,800 lbs (3 538 kg)12,000 lbs (5 448 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 902 kg)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
maximum.
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer rating limited to 7,600 lbs (3 447 kg).
K-1500 Regular Cab
Standard Box (4WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,100 lbs (2 313 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
4300 V6 (Manual) 3.73 4,100 lbs (1 860 kg) 9,000 lbs (4 086 kg)
4800 V83.42
3.73
4.107,100 lbs (3 221 kg)
7,100 lbs (3 221 kg)
8,100 lbs (3 674 kg)12,000 lbs (5 448 kg)
12,000 lbs (5 448 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 902 kg)
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K-1500 Regular Cab
Standard Box (4WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
5300 V83.42
3.73
4.108,100 lbs (3 674 kg)
8,100 lbs (3 674 kg)
9,100 lbs (4 128 kg)13,000 lbs (5 902 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 902 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 356 kg)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
maximum.
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer rating limited to 7,300 lbs (3 311 kg).
K-1500 Extended Cab
Standard Box (4WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
4800 V83.42
3.73
4.106,700 lbs (3 039 kg)
6,700 lbs (3 039 kg)
7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
5300 V83.42
3.73
4.107,700 lbs (3 493 kg)
7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)
8,700 lbs (3 946 kg)13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
6000 V8 4.10 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 15,500 lbs (7 031 kg)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
maximum.
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer rating limited to 6,900 lbs (3 130 kg) except with 6000 V8 engine which has
sufficient payload for any fth wheel/gooseneck trailering.
K-1500 HD Crew Cab
Standard Box (4WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
6000 V83.73
4.107,900 lbs (3 583 kg)
9,900 lbs (4 491 kg)14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs (1 133 kg)
maximum.
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K-1500 Extended Cab
Short Box (4WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
5300 V83.42/3.73
4.107,700 lbs (3 493 kg)
8,700 lbs (3 946 kg)13,000 lbs (5 902 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
*This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
K-1500 Crew Cab Short
Box (4WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
5300 V83.42
3.73
4.107,400 lbs (3 357 kg)
7,400 lbs (3 357 kg)
8,400 lbs (3 810 kg)13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs (4 491 kg) 15,500 lbs (7 031 kg)
*This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
K-1500 Regular Cab
Long Box (4WD)*Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg)
4300 V6 (Manual) 3.73 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg)
4800 V83.42
3.73
4.106,900 lbs (3 130 kg)
6,900 lbs (3 130 kg)
7,900 lbs (3 583 kg)12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
5300 V83.42
3.73
4.107,900 lbs (3 583 kg)
7,900 lbs (3 583 kg)
8,900 lbs (4 037 kg)13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
maximum.
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer rating limited to 8,300 lbs (3 765 kg).
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