spare wheel GMC SIERRA 1500 2015 Owners Manual

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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9-6 Driving and Operating
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
.Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.
.Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues—such
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface —and slow
down when you have any doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.
Off-Road Driving
Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be
used for off-road driving. Vehicles
without four-wheel drive and
vehicles not equipped with All
Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR)
tires must not be driven off-road
except on a level, solid surface. For
more contact information about the
original equipment tires, see the
Limited Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information manual.
One of the best ways for successful
off-road driving is to control the
speed.
{Warning
When driving off-road, bouncing
and quick changes in direction
can easily throw you out of
position. This could cause you to
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Warning (Continued)
lose control and crash. You and
your passengers should always
wear safety belts.
Before Driving Off-Road
.Have all necessary maintenance
and service work completed.
.Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,
and check inflation pressure in
all tires, including the spare,
if equipped.
.Read all the information about
four-wheel-drive vehicles in this
manual.
.Remove any underbody air
deflector, if equipped. Re-attach
the air deflector after off-road
driving.
.Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.

Black plate (90,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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9-90 Driving and Operating
Basic Trailer Wiring
All regular, double cab, and crew
cab pickups have a seven-wire
trailer towing harness.
For vehicles not equipped with
heavy-duty trailering, the harness is
secured to the vehicle's frame
behind the spare tire mount. The
harness requires the installation of a
trailer connector, which is available
through your dealer.
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness
PackageFor vehicles equipped with
heavy-duty trailering, the harness
connector is mounted in the bumper.
The seven-wire harness contains
the following trailer circuits:
.Green/Violet: Left Stop/Turn
Signal
.Yellow/Gray: Right Stop/Turn
Signal
.Gray/Brown: Taillamps/Parking
Lamps
.White: Ground
.White/Green: Back-up Lamps
.Red/Green: Battery Feed
.Dark Blue: Trailer Brake
If charging a remote (non-vehicle)
battery, press the Tow/Haul Mode
button, if equipped, at the end of the
shift lever. This will boost the
vehicle system voltage and properly
charge the battery. If the trailer is
too light for Tow/Haul Mode, or the
vehicle is not equipped with Tow/ Haul, turn on the headlamps as a
second way to boost the vehicle
system and charge the battery.
Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring
Package
The seven-wire camper harness is
under the rear bumper, attached to
the frame near the rear
crossmember. A connector must be
added to the wiring harness that
connects to the camper.
The harness contains the following
camper/trailer circuits:
.Green/Violet: Left Stop/Turn
Signal
.Yellow/Gray: Right Stop/Turn
Signal
.Gray/Brown: Taillamps/Parking
Lamps
.White: Ground
.White/Green: Back-up Lamps
.Red/Green: Battery Feed
.Dark Blue: Trailer Brake

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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10-2 Vehicle Care
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-53
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Dual Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-73
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-87
Jump Starting
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-93
Recreational Vehicle
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-93
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-98
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-103
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-106
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this
one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to

Black plate (47,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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Vehicle Care 10-47
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Number Usage
1 Accessory Power Outlet 2
2 SEO Retained Accessory Power
3 Universal Garage Door Opener/Inside
Rearview Mirror
6 Body Control Module 3
7 Body Control Module 5
8 Driver Window Switch/Mirror Switch
9 Spare
10 Accessory Power Outlet Retained
Accessory Power
11 Accessory Power Outlet Battery Number Usage
12 Accessory Power Outlet 1/Cigarette
Lighter
13 Discrete Logic Ignition Switch
14 Switch Backlighting
17 Body Control Module 1
19 Spare
20 Spare
22 Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/
Auxiliary Heater,
Ventilation and Air
Conditioning Ignition
23 Instrument Cluster Ignition/Sensing
Diagnostic Module
Ignition
24 Spare
25 Data Link Connector/ Driver Seat Module Number Usage
26 Passive Entry Passive Start/Heater,
Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning
27 Spare
28 Spare
29 Park Enable/ Electrically Adjustable
Pedals
30 SEO
31 Accessory/Run Crank
32 Heated Steering Wheel
33 Spare
34 Instrument Cluster
36 Spare
37 Spare
40 Left Doors
41 Driver Power Seat

Black plate (49,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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Vehicle Care 10-49
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Number Usage
1 Accessory Power Outlet 3
2 Accessory Power Outlet 4
7 Body Control Module 4
8 Body Control Module 8
9 Rear Seat Entertainment
10 Cargo Lamp
15 Steering Wheel Controls
18 Radio
19 Spare
20 Sunroof
23 Airbag/Info

Black plate (50,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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10-50 Vehicle Care
Number Usage26 Export/Power Take Off/SEO Battery 1
27 Obstacle Detection/ USB Ports
28 Body Control Module 2
32 SEO Battery 2
35 AC Inverter
36 Amplifier
37 Spare
39 Rear Sliding Window
42 Right Door Window Motor
43 Front Blower Number Usage
44 SEO
45 Body Control Module 6
46 Body Control Module 7
47 Passenger Seat
50 Retained Accessory Power/Accessory
51 Rear Sliding Window Open
52 Rear Sliding Window CloseWheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{Warning
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much flexing.
There could be a blowout
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Black plate (62,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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10-62 Vehicle Care
tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tirepressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 10-62.
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the
driver when a low tire pressure
condition exists. TPMS sensors are
mounted onto each tire and wheel
assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS
sensors monitor the air pressure in
the tires and transmit the tire
pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition
is detected, the TPMS illuminates
the low tire pressure warning light
located on the instrument cluster.
If the warning light comes on, stop
as soon as possible and inflate the
tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See
Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9-15.
A message to check the pressure in
a specific tire displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The low
tire pressure warning light and the
DIC warning message come on at
each ignition cycle until the tires are

Black plate (64,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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10-64 Vehicle Care
.The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully after
rotating the tires. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off after
successfully completing the
sensor matching process. See
"TPMS Sensor Matching
Process" later in this section.
.One or more TPMS sensors are
missing or damaged. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off when the
TPMS sensors are installed and
the sensor matching process is
performed successfully. See
your dealer for service.
.Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. SeeBuying
New Tires on page 10-69.
.Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning
properly, it cannot detect or signal a
low tire condition. See your dealer
for service if the TPMS malfunction
light and DIC message come on
and stay on.
TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or
more of the TPMS sensors. Also,
the TPMS sensor matching process
should be performed after replacing
a spare tire with a road tire
containing the TPMS sensor. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off at the next
ignition cycle. The sensors are
matched to the tire/wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the
following order: driver side front tire,
passenger side front tire, passenger
side rear tire, and driver side rear.
See your dealer for service or to
purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
relearn tool can also be purchased.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
Activation Tool at
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).
There are two minutes to match the
first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes
longer, the matching process stops
and must be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching
process is:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
the engine off.

Black plate (66,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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10-66 Vehicle Care
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-3.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment.See
When It Is Time for New
Tires on page 10-68 andWheel
Replacement on page 10-73.
If your vehicle has dual rear
wheels, also see Dual Tire
Rotation on page 10-68.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires if the vehicle
has single rear wheels.

Black plate (67,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
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Vehicle Care 10-67
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires if the vehicle
has dual rear wheels (except
polished forged aluminum
wheels).
Vehicles with polished forged
aluminum dual wheels have
three unique wheels; a front, a
rear outer and a rear inner.
These wheels cannot be rotated
to another position, however,
they can be rotated from left to
right to the same position.Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires if the vehicle
has polished forged aluminum
dual rear wheels. The spare
wheel can be used in any
position and can be rotated with
the rear inner wheels.
When installing dual wheels,
check that the vent holes in the
inner and outer wheels on each
side are lined up.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire andLoading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure on page 10-59
and
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-15.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications on
page 12-2.{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.