center console GMC SIERRA DENALI 2005 Owners Manual

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Delayed Locking.............................................2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-9
Tailgate.......................................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sliding Rear Window.....................................2-14
Sun Visors...................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-14
Passlock
®....................................................2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-16
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-16
Ignition Positions..........................................2-17
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-17
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-18
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-19
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-20
Tow/Haul Mode............................................2-23
All-Wheel Drive............................................2-23
Parking Brake..............................................2-24Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-26
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-27
Engine Exhaust............................................2-27
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-28
Mirrors...........................................................2-29
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-29
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-32
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.....................2-32
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-33
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors....................2-33
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-34
OnStar
®System.............................................2-34
HomeLink®Transmitter...................................2-36
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-37
Storage Areas................................................2-41
Glove Box...................................................2-41
Cupholder(s)................................................2-41
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-41
Tonneau Cover............................................2-41
Sunroof.........................................................2-43
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-44
Memory Seat...............................................2-44
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull
the door downward.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders for the
front and rear seat passengers, located in the center
console and on the rear of the center console storage
area. To use the front cupholders press down on
the raised area of the access door. Close the door by
pushing it all the way down until it locks back into place.
To access the rear cupholders, pull down on the door
located on the back of the console.
The front cupholder may be removed for cleaning by
pushing down and then back on the cupholder.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may be equipped with a console
compartment between the bucket seats.
To open it press the button on the side and swing the
console lid open.
Tonneau Cover
If you have a 2500 crew cab with the 5 foot 8 inch
(1.74 m) pick-up box, your vehicle may be equipped with
a tonneau cover.
Follow the directions below to remove the cover.
1. To remove, unsnap the
cover. Roll it up and
stow it using the buckle
and the strap located
at the front of the box.
2-41

Your vehicle is equipped with several accessory power
outlets. The front outlet is located next to the oor
console. Lift up on the door to access the outlet.
The second outlet is located in the center console. Press
the button on the side of the console door to access the
outlet. SeeCenter Console Storage Area on page 2-41
for more information.
There is also one accessory power outlet located on the
rear of the center console. Lift up on the doors to access
the outlets.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with
the accessory power outlets and could result in blown
vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem,
see your dealer for additional information on accessory
power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer
before adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug because the power outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only.Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located in the center console. Press the
raised area on the access door to use the ashtray.
To remove the ashtray rst locate the indent on the right
side of the ashtray. Then, place an instrument, such as a
pen, in the indent and pry the ashtray out.
Notice:If you put papers or other ammable items
in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them and possibly damage
your vehicle. Never put ammable items in the
ashtray.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating will not allow the lighter to back away from
the heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating may occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use
anything other than the cigarette lighter in the
heating element.
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*1— Gasoline Engine and Diesel Engine.
*2— Gasoline Engine; ECMRPV — Diesel Engine.
*3— Gasoline Engine; FUEL HT — Diesel Engine.
*4— Gasoline Engine; ECM I — Diesel Engine.
*5— IGN/EDU
Fuses Usage
GLOW PLUGDiesel Glow Plugs and Intake
Air Heater
CUST FEED Gasoline Accessory Power
HYBRID Hybrid
STUD #1Auxiliary Power (Single
Battery and Diesels Only)/
Dual Battery (TP2) Do not
install fuse.
MBECMid Bussed Electrical Center
Power Feed, Front Seats,
Right Doors
BLOWER Front Climate Control Fan
LBECLeft Bussed Electrical Center,
Door Modules, Door Locks,
Auxiliary Power Outlet—Rear
Cargo Area and Instrument
Panel
STUD 2Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring Brake Feed
ABS Anti-Lock Brakes
Fuses Usage
VSES/ECAS Vehicle Stability
IGN A Ignition Power
IGN B Ignition Power
LBEC 1Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Left Doors, Truck Body
Controller, Flasher Module
TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
RR PARKRight Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
LR PARKLeft Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
PARK LP Parking Lamps Relay
STRTR Starter Relay
INTPARK Interior Lamps
STOP LP Stoplamps
TBC BATTTruck Body Controller
Battery Feed
S/ROOF Sunroof
SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps
4WSVent Solenoid
Canister/Quadrasteer Module
Power
RR HVAC Not Used
AUX PWRAuxiliary Power
Outlet — Console
5-109

Audio System(s) (cont.)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-61
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-86
Setting the Time..........................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-90
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-92
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-94
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Battery Warning Light......................................3-31
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-33
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-24
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
and Cargo Lamp......................................5-51
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Headlamps.................................................5-49
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Taillamps....................................................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-66
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-112
Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-27, 4-36, 4-52
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-95
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-92
Your CD Player...........................................3-93
Your CDs ...................................................3-93
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-18
CD Changer...................................................3-87
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-41
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
and Cargo Lamp.........................................5-51
Chains, Tire...................................................5-70
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Seats (cont.)
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Secondary Latch System.................................5-83
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-42
Rear Seat Position......................................1-43
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-45
Security Light.................................................3-40
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-59
Setting the Time.............................................3-61
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-99
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................2-14
Spare Tire.....................................................5-91
Installing....................................................5-76
Removing...................................................5-73
Storing.......................................................5-87
Specications, Capacities...............................5-112
Speedometer..................................................3-28Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-91
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-41
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-41
Glove Box..................................................2-41
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-40
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunroof.........................................................2-43
T
Tachometer....................................................3-28
Tailgate.........................................................2-11
Taillamps.......................................................5-53
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-90
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Passlock
®...................................................2-16
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-98
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Cleaning....................................................5-98
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