GMC SIERRA DENALI 2003 Owners Manual

Compact Disc Messages
If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road
It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to
becomes smoother the disc should play.
normal, the disc should play.
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or
if an error can’t be
corrected, contact your dealer.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any
of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs,
DVDs,
XM (if your vehicle is equipped with XMTM
Satellite Radio Service), or DAB (if your vehicle is
equipped with DAB) depending on your vehicles options.
However, the rear seat passengers can only control
the music sources that the front seat passengers are not
listening to. For example, rear seat passengers may
listen
to a cassette tape through headphones while the
driver listens
to the radio through the front speakers.
The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for
each set of headphones. The front seat audio controls
always override the
RSA controls.
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Rear Seat Audio Controls
The following functions are controlled by the RSA
system buttons:
(Power): Press this button to turn the rear seat
audio system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted
when the power is turned on unless your vehicle is
equipped with the
Base@ audio system. You may
operate the rear seat audio functions even when the
primary radio power is off. (Volume): Turn
the knob to increase or to decrease
volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and
the right knob controls the right headphone.
SRC (Source): Press this button to select an audio
source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, XM
(if your
vehicle is equipped with XMTM Satellite Radio Service),
or DAB (if your vehicle is equipped with DAB)
depending on your vehicles options.
v SEEK A : While listening to AM, FM1 or FM2, XMI
or XM2, DAB1, or DAB2, press the up or the down
arrow to tune to the next or to the previous station and
stay there.
If the front radio is in use, you cannot
seek through different stations.
While listening to a cassette tape, press the up or the
down arrow to hear the next or the previous selection.
If
the cassette tape on the front radio is in use, you
cannot seek through different selections on a tape.
While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the
next track
on the CD. Press the down arrow to go
back to the start of the current track
if more than eight
seconds have played.
If the CD player on the front radio
is in use, you cannot seek through different tracks.
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PROG (Program): The front passengers must be
listening to something different for each of these
functions to work:
Press this button to go to the preset radio stations
When a cassette tape is playing, press this button
When a CD is playing in the radio, press this button
set
on the pushbuttons on the main radio.
to go to the other side
of the tape.
to go back to the beginning of the CD.
When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this
button to select a disc.
CD Changer
The compact disc changer plays up to six standard size
CDs continuously. Individual CDs may be loaded or
ejected into or from any position.
A green light on each numbered button indicates a CD
is loaded in the respective position. An amber light
on a numbered button indicates that a CD is playing.
When loading
CDs, the loading slot indicators turn
amber to indicate that the player is ready to accept a
CD. CDs can be loaded or ejected with the radio or the
ignition being on or
off.
You must load CDs with the label side up. If you do not,
the player will automatically eject the CDs.
Notice: Loading CDs with adhesive labels will
damage the player.
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To load a CD, perform the following steps:
1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will
blink amber.
2. Select a position by pressing the desired numbered
button with the amber blinking light. If a button is
not pressed within five seconds, the changer will go
to the lowest available position.
amber. An internal door will open allowing a single
CD to be inserted into the changer. After
approximately
10 seconds the changer will be ready
to play.
3. Load the CD when the loading slot indicators turn
To load two or more CDs, perform the
following steps:
1. Press and hold the LOAD button. The first CD will
be loaded into the lowest numbered empty position.
2. Load a single CD when the loading slot indicators
turn amber. After about
10 seconds the changer will
cycle to the next available position.
the desired positions. If you do not wish to load all
of the positions, you can cancel the load all
function by pressing a button with a green flashing
indicator light or wait
20 seconds for the changer
to time out.
3. Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all of
To eject a single CD, perform the following
steps:
1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). The
buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber.
2. Press one of the amber blinking buttons to select
the location of the CD you want to eject. The
changer will move to that location and eject the CD.
If you do not remove the CD from the player
within
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the eject
button is pressed and a numbered location button is
not pressed within five seconds, the current or last played CD will be ejected.
To eject all CDs, press and hold the eject button.
There are two ways to play a CD. Perform
one of the following:
With the radio on, press the desired numbered
button with a green indicator light on the CD
changer.
changer will go to its last played position.
Press the TAPE DISC button on the radio. The CD
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CD Functions
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the
previous track
if the current track has been playing
for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current
track has been playing for more than eight seconds,
it will go to the beginning of the current track. If you hold
or press this pushbutton more than once, the player
will continue moving back through the CD.
2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.
If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving forward through
the CD.
3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly through a track. Release it to resume
playing.
4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly through a track. Release it to resume
playing.
5 Q: Press this pushbutton to select a CD. The CD
number and track number will be displayed.
6 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks
in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL
will appear on the radio display, which will randomly play
all of the loaded CDs. Press and hold this button until
you hear a beep and the radio will display RDM ONE, which
will randomly play the tracks on the current
CD. Press this button again
to turn off random play,
RDM
OFF will appear on the radio display.
4 SEEK b : Press the right or the left SEEK arrow to
go to the next or to the previous track on the CD.
BAND: Press BAND
to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing.
TAPE DISC: Press this button
if you have a CD loaded
in the changer and the radio is turned on,
to play a
CD. Press this button
to switch between playing a tape
and the CD changer
if all are loaded.
Compact Disc Changer Errors
CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on the
display, it could be for one of the following reasons:
You are driving on a very rough road. The CD
should play when the road gets smoother.
A CD is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched or wet.
0 It is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try
The CD player is very hot.
again.
If any error
occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealership.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If
the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not
operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
When the radio and vehicle are turned
off, the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK@ is armed.
With THEFTLOCK@ activated, your radio will not operate
if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
You can control certain radio functions using the buttons
on your steering wheel.
((17 (OnStarNoice Recognition): If your vehicle has
Onstar@, you can press this button to interact with
the Onstar@ system. See the Onstar@ manual provided
with your vehicle for more information.
IF your vehicle does not have Onstar@, pressing this
button will mute the audio system.
PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station
you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons
on the selected band.
If a cassette tape is playing,
press this button to play the other side of the tape. If a
CD is playing, press this button to go to the next
available
CD.
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A SOURCE v: Press this button to select AM, FMI,
FM2, or XMI or XM2,
(if your vehicle is equipped
with the XMTM Satellite Radio Service), or DAB1 or
DAB2
(if your vehicle is equipped with DAB), or a
cassette tape or CD. The cassette or CD must be loaded
to play. Available loaded sources are shown on the
display as a tape or a CD symbol.
A SEEK 7: Press the up or the down arrow to seek
to the next or
to the previous radio station and stay
there.
A VOLv : Press the up or the down arrow to increase
or
to decrease volume.
Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations
to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble
to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
XMTM Satellite Radio Service
XMTM Satellite Radio gives you digital radio reception
from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings
or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals, causing
the sound
to come and go. Your radio may display
“NO SIGNAL” to indicate interference.
DAB Radio
DAB gives you digital radio reception. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with radio signals,
causing the sound to come and go. Your radio
may display “NO SIGNAL” to indicate interference.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to
indicate that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this
message appears on the display, your cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes,
but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to your tapes and player.
If you notice
a reduction in sound quality, try a known good
cassette to see
if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If this other cassette has
no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership.
The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape
player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged
tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from
being ejected, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five
seconds. The tape symbol
on the display will
flash for two seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning time.
After the cleaning cassette is ejected, the cut tape
detection feature will be active again.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to
clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will
not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner
may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner. The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type
cleaning cassette is not recommended.
After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT
button for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator.
The radio will display
- or CLEANED to show the
indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
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Care of Your CDs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution
and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the side without writing when
handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer
edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your CD Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged.
If the mast should ever
become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand.
If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals,
you should replace
it.
XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna
System
Your XMTM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the
roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of
snow and ice build up for clear radio reception.
DAB Radio Antenna System
Your DAB antenna is located on the roof of your
vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build
up for clear radio reception.
If your vehicle
is purchased in Canada and driven into
the United States the DAB radio antenna system
will not function. DAB radio reception is available in
Canada only.
Check occasionally to be sure the mast
is still tightened
to the cowl.
If tightening is required, tighten by hand.
then with a wrench one quarter turn.
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Section Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle .......... 4-2
Drunken Driving
............................................. 4-2
Control
of a Vehicle ........................................ 4-5
Defensive Driving
........................................... 4.2
Braking
......................................................... 4-6
Locking Rear Axle
.......................................... 4-8
Steering
........................................................ 4-9
Off -Road Recovery ....................................... 4-13
Passing
....................................................... 4-14
Loss
of Control ............................................. 4-15
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off
Paved Roads ............................................ 4-16
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
................. -4-30
QUADRASTEERTM
....................................... 4-10
Driving at Night
................................ ..... 4-29
City Driving
.................................................. 4-33
Freeway Driving
........................................... 4-34 Before Leaving
on a Long
Trip ....................... 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
................................ 4-36
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Highway Hypnosis
........................................ 4.36
Winter Driving
.............................................. 4-38
Ice or Snow
.............................................. 4-42
Towing
.......................................................... 4-45
Towing Your Vehicle
..................................... 4-45
Recreational Vehicle Towing
........................... 4-45
Loading Your Vehicle
................................... -4-45
Truck-Camper Loading Information
.................. 4-48
Trailer Recommendations
.................. ...... 4-50
Pickup Conversion to
Chassis Cab
............................................. 4-50
Towing a Trailer
........................................... 4-51
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