mirror controls GMC SIERRA 2004 Owner's Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-9
Safety Belts
.............................................1-11
Child Restraints
.......................................1-33
Air Bag Systems
......................................1-70
Restraint System Check
............................1-87
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-21
Mirrors
....................................................2-54
OnStar
žSystem
......................................2-64
Storage Areas
.........................................2-66
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-69
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........3-33
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-55
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-73Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-53
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Rear Axle
...............................................5-59
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-60
Noise Control System
...............................5-62
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-64
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-74
Tires
......................................................5-76
Appearance Care
...................................5-116
Vehicle Identi®cation
...............................5-125
Electrical System
....................................5-125
Capacities and Speci®cations
...................5-134
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-11
Index................................................................ 1
2004 GMC Sierra Owner ManualM

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking...........................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks
(Crew Cab)..............................................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Rear Doors..................................................2-13
Tailgate.......................................................2-14
Windows........................................................2-16
Manual Windows..........................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-17
Swing-Out Windows......................................2-18
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-19
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-19
Passlock
ž....................................................2-21Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-21
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-21
Ignition Positions..........................................2-22
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-23
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-25
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-26
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-30
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................2-35
Parking Brake..............................................2-48
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-49
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-51
Parking Your Vehicle.....................................2-52
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-52
Engine Exhaust............................................2-53
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-53
Mirrors...........................................................2-54
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-54
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
ž, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-55
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-57
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-60
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors.........................2-60
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors....................2-61
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-61
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror.................2-62
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.....................2-62
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-63
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors....................2-63
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-64
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-64OnStaržSystem.............................................2-64
Storage Areas................................................2-66
Glove Box...................................................2-66
Cupholder(s)................................................2-66
Front Storage Area.......................................2-67
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-67
Tonneau Cover............................................2-67
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-69
Memory Seat...............................................2-69
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2

Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped with the west coast-type
mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear
view of objects behind you.
A. Outer Mirror Frame
B. Mirror Head
C. Nut
The mirrors can be adjusted by turning the mirror
head (B) and moving the outer mirror frame (A)
backward or forward. You can also loosen the nut (C)
on the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the
mirror head.
Outside Power Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped
with power outside mirrors,
the controls are located
on the driver's door
armrest.
Move the selector switch located above the control pad
to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to
adjust, then press the dots located on the four-way
control pad to adjust the mirror.
The mirrors also include a memory function which works
in conjunction with the memory seats. See ªMemory
Seatsº in the Index for more information.
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Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
If your vehicle is equipped with outside power
camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can
have a clear view of objects behind you.
To extend the mirrors move the selector switch, located
above the mirror control, to the middle position. The
mirror control will illuminate. Press the left side of
the mirror control to slide the mirror heads away from
the body of the vehicle. Press the right side of the mirror
control to slide the mirror heads toward the body of
the vehicle.
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped
with this feature, the
controls are located on the
driver's door armrest.Move the upper selector switch to the left or right to
choose the mirror you want to adjust; then press
the dots located on the four-way control pad to adjust
the mirror.
The mirrors may also include a memory function which
works in conjunction with the memory seats. See
ªMemory Seatsº under
Memory Seat on page 2-69for
more information.
To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch,
located about the mirror control, to the middle
position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the
right or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the
mirrors. You may notice the mirror glass adjust as the
mirrors fold in; this is normal. The mirror glass will
reposition itself once the mirrors are unfolded.
If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually,
they may shake or ¯utter at normal driving speeds
and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this
happens, you will need to reset the mirrors. See
ªResetting the Power Foldaway Mirrorsº next.
2-62

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the
following occurs:
·They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
·The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position.
·The mirrors shake and ¯utter at normal driving
speeds.
To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and unfold
then at least three times using the mirror controls. This
will reset them to their normal detent position.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the
driver's outside mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the
on and off settings found on the electrochromic
mirror. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-57.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
If your vehicle has the optional memory package
you may have this feature.
The vehicle's mirrors are capable of performing the curb
view assist mirror function. This feature will cause the
passenger's and/or driver's mirror to tilt to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This
feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb
when you are parallel parking. When the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a short delay
has occurred, the passenger's and/or driver's mirror will
return to its original position.
To change the preselected tilt position, adjust the
mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle is in
REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of
REVERSE (R), this new position is saved in memory as
the tilt position.
You may be able to enable/disable this feature through
the Driver Information Center. See
Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-55.
2-63

4. To add cargo to the
box, remove all bows
and the back rail
and stow them safely.
To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. If
necessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt
trapped in the grain of the material.Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, then the controls
for the memory function
are located on the
driver's door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver's seat, both the driver's and
passenger's outside mirror, and the radio station
presets. The settings for these features can be
personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2. Driver 1 or
driver 2 corresponds to the memory buttons labeled
1 and 2 on the driver's door.
2-69

To store your memory seat, mirrors and radio presets,
do the following:
1. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, both of the
outside mirrors, and the radio station presets to your
preference.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory
control for three seconds, to correspond to driver
1 or 2. A double chime will sound to let you
know that the position has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.
If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver's
seat, mirror positions and the radio station presets will
be recalled if programmed to do so through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-55. The numbers on the
back of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the
numbers on the memory controls.
The seat and mirror positions can also be recalled when
placing the key in the ignition if programmed to do so
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat
controls.
Easy Exit Seat
The controls for this memory function are located on the
driver's door.
BThis button is used to program and recall the desired
driver's seat position when exiting/entering the vehicle.
The seat position can be personalized for both driver 1
and driver 2.
To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the
following:
1. Select the desired driver number by pressing and
releasing the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to the
stored memory position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.
3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory control
for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let
you know that the position has been stored for the
identi®ed driver, 1 or 2.
To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:
·Press the exit button on the memory control.
·If this feature is has been enabled in the DIC,
removing the key from the ignition will cause the seat
to move to the exit position.
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-62
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-17
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-17
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Gage............................................3-52
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-69
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-69
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-65
OnStaržServices............................................2-65
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-66
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-64
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-65
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-20
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-25, 3-32
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-63
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-60
Convex Mirror.............................................2-64Outside (cont.)
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-63
Heated Mirrors............................................2-64
Manual Mirrors............................................2-60
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-62
Power Mirrors.............................................2-61
West Coast-Type Mirrors..............................2-61
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-62
Overdrive Disable...........................................3-53
Overdrive Disable
(Allison Transmission
ž) .................................2-29
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-36
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-13
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-49
Shifting Out of............................................2-51
Parking
Brake........................................................2-48
Over Things That Burn.................................2-52
Parking on Hills..............................................4-94
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-52
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.....................2-57, 2-59
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-40
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