bulb GMC SIERRA 1500 2009 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 1-3
Front Seats
............................................... 1-4
Rear Seats
..............................................1-14
Safety Belts
.............................................1-16
Child Restraints
.......................................1-38
Airbag System
.........................................1-72
Restraint System Check
............................1-91
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-10
Windows
.................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-22
Mirrors
....................................................2-57
Object Detection Systems
..........................2-61
OnStar
®System
......................................2-70
Universal Home Remote System
................2-73
Storage Areas
.........................................2-80
Sunroof
..................................................2-84Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-24
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-33
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-53
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-84
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-47
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-4
Fuel
......................................................... 5-6
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-14
Rear Axle
...............................................5-51
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-53
Front Axle
...............................................5-56
Noise Control System
...............................5-57
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-58
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-61
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-66
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G: Turn and Lane Change Signals
53: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N: Windshield Wipers
L: Windshield Washer
Flash-to-Pass.
Exterior Lamps.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the
arrow starts to ash to signal a lane change. This causes
the turn signals to automatically ash three times. It will
ash six times if tow-haul mode is active. Holding the turn
signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn
signals to ash until you release the lever.
The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows
ash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-124.
3-9

Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This
can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer.
Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much
farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the
lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on the instrument panel ash whenever
signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lamps also ash, telling other drivers the vehicle
is turning, changing lanes or stopping.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument
panel ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. For this reason you may think other
drivers are seeing the signal when they are not. It is
important to check occasionally to be sure the
trailer bulbs are still working.
4-78

Bulb Replacement..........................................5-61
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-61
Headlamps..................................................5-61
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
and Cargo Lamp.......................................5-62
Pickup Box Identication and Fender
Marker Lamps...........................................5-63
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-63
License Plate Lamp......................................5-65
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-66
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-66
Tires..............................................................5-67
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-68
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-73
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-76
High-Speed Operation...................................5-77
Dual Tire Operation.......................................5-78
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-79
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-80
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-84
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-86
Buying New Tires.........................................5-86
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-88
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-89Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-90
Wheel Replacement......................................5-90
Tire Chains..................................................5-92
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-93
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-94
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-95
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..............................................5-100
Secondary Latch System..............................5-107
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...........5-110
Spare Tire.................................................5-114
Appearance Care
..........................................5-115
Interior Cleaning.........................................5-115
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-116
Leather......................................................5-117
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-117
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-118
Weatherstrips.............................................5-118
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-118
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-119
Finish Care................................................5-119
Windshield and Wiper Blades.......................5-120
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................5-120
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-66.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-14
for more information.
2. If you are replacing the bulb on the passenger side
remove the Engine Air Cleaner cover. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22for more information.3. Reach in and access the bulb sockets from inside
the engine compartment.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
5. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by
releasing the clips on the bulb socket.
6. Replace it with a new bulb socket.
7. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb
socket.
8. Reinstall the new bulb socket into the headlamp
assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
9. Close the hood.
5-61

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.A. Cargo Lamp
B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb (CHMSL)
2. Remove the bulbs by turning socket
counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out.
3. Install the bulbs by pushing the bulb straight in and
turning clockwise.
4. Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
5-62

Pickup Box Identication and
Fender Marker Lamps
To replace a pickup box identication or fender marker
lamp bulb:
1. Press the tab from the back to remove the lamp.
2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness.
3. Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp
assembly.
4. Unplug the lamp.
5. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the assembly.
6. Reinstall the lamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the tailgate.Tailgate on page 2-13for more
information.
2. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
near the tailgate latch
strikerpost and pull out
the lamp assembly.
3. Determine which of the following taillamp
assemblies applies to your vehicle.
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A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
B. Back-up Lamp
C. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
4. Press the tab, if the vehicle has one, and turn the
bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the
taillamp assembly.A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
D. Sidemarker Lamp
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp assembly.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. Dually Models
All Other Models
5-64

Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
A. Backup Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the four screws.
2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly.
3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and pull the it
straight out from the socket.
4. Install a new bulb into the socket, turn it clockwise,
and press it in until it is tight.
5. Reinstall the lens and the four screws.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb socket out of the connector.
3. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket, keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb
socket.
5-65

Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 3047
Back-up Lamp* 1156
Cargo Lamp and Center
High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)912
Fender Marker W5WLL
High-Beam Headlamp 9005
Low-Beam Headlamp H11
License Plate Lamp 168
Stoplamp/Taillamp/
Turn Signal Lamp3047
Sidemarker Lamp 194
Stoplamp/Turn Signal
Lamp/Taillamp*1157
* Chassis Cab Models
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or
cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)
on page 6-4for more information on wiper blade
inspection.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. Here is how to remove
the wiper blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from
the windshield.
2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the
blade and turn the blade assembly away from the
arm connector.
5-66