climate control GMC SIERRA 2007 Owner's Guide

Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate control
system is used properly. There are two modes to
clear fog or frost from the windshield.
Use the mode up and down arrows to select the
defog or defrost modes.
-(Defog):Press this button to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. This mode directs air to the
windshield, oor outlets, and side window vents.
When this mode is selected, the system turns
off recirculation and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is
close to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot
be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive
the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
0(Defrost):Press this button to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly. This mode
directs a portion of the air to the windshield and side
window vents and some to the oor vents. In this
mode, the system will automatically force outside
air into your vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot
be selected while in the defrost mode. The air
conditioning compressor will run automatically in
this setting, unless the outside temperature is close
to freezing. Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):If your vehicle
has this feature, press this button to turn the
defogger on or off. It will automatically turn
off several minutes after it has been activated.
The defogger can also be turned off by turning the
engine off. Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
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If the system fails to turn on or activate, the
StabiliTrak®light along with one of the following
messages will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL
OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL,
STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE STABILITRAK. If
these DIC messages appear, make sure the
StabiliTrak
®system has not been turned off using
the StabiliTrak®on/off button. Then turn the
steering wheel clockwise from the nine o’clock
position to the three o’clock position. If this clears
the message(s), your vehicle does not need
servicing. If this does not clear the message(s),
then turn the vehicle off, wait 15 seconds, and then
turn it back on again to reset the system. If any
of these messages still appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), your vehicle should be
taken in for service. For more information on
the DIC messages, seeDriver Information Center
(DIC) on page 267.The StabiliTrak
®light
will ash on the
instrument panel cluster
when the system is
both on and activated.
You may also feel or hear the system working;
this is normal.
The traction control
disable button is located
on the instrument
panel below the climate
controls.
The traction control part of StabiliTrak
®can be
turned off by pressing and releasing the
StabiliTrak
®button if both systems (traction control
and StabiliTrak®) were previously on. To disable
both traction control and StabiliTrak®, press
and hold the button for ve seconds.
Traction control and StabiliTrak
®can be turned on
by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak®button if
not automatically shut off for any other reason.
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Driving with a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you have a rear-most window open and
you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon
monoxide (CO) could come into your
vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It
can cause unconsciousness or death. See
Engine Exhaust on page 167. To maximize
your safety when towing a trailer:
Have your exhaust system inspected
for leaks, and make necessary repairs
before starting on your trip.
Keep the rear-most windows closed.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)

If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window in the rear or
another opening, drive with your front,
main heating or cooling system on
and with the fan on any speed. This
will bring fresh, outside air into your
vehicle. Do not use the climate control
setting for maximum air because it
only recirculates the air inside your
vehicle. SeeClimate Control System
(With Air Conditioning ) on page 234
orClimate Control System (Heater
Only) on page 237.
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of
experience. Before setting out for the open road,
you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint
yourself with the feel of handling and braking with
the added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specied
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Fuses Usage
RT STOP TRNPassenger Side Turn Signal,
Stoplamp
PDMPassenger Door Module, Universal
Home Remote System
UNLCK2 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature)
LCK2 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature)
STOP LAMPSStoplamps, Center-High Mounted
Stoplamp
REAR HVAC Rear Climate Controls
PWR MIR Power Mirror
BCM Body Control Module (BCM)
AUX PWR Accessory Power Outlets
IS LAMPS Interior Lamps
UNLCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature)
OBS DET Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
LCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature)Fuses Usage
REAR WPR Not Used
COOLED
SEATSNot Used
DSMDriver Seat Module, Remote
Keyless Entry System
DRV UNLCKDriver’s Power Door Lock
(Unlock Feature)
Circuit Breaker Usage
LT DRDriver’s Side Power Window Circuit
Breaker
Harness
ConnectorUsage
LT DR Driver’s Door Harness Connection
BODY Harness Connector
BODY Harness Connector
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Fuses Usage
9 Oxygen Sensors
10 Anti-lock Brakes System 2
11 Trailer Back-up Lamps
12 Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp
13 Engine Control Module (Battery)
14 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side)
15 Transmission Control Module (Battery)
16 Vehicle Back-up Lamps
17 Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp
18 Air Conditioning Compressor
19 Oxygen Sensors
20 Transmission Controls (Ignition)
21 Fuel Pump
22 Fuel System Control Module
23 Not Used
24 Not Used
25 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Left Side)
26 Trailer Park Lamps
27 Driver’s Side Park Lamps
28 Passenger’s Side Park Lamps
29 Fog Lamps
30 Horn
31 Passenger’s Side High-Beam HeadlampFuses Usage
32 Daytime Running Lamps
33 Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp
34 Not Used
35 Sunroof
36Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent
System
37 Windshield Wiper
38 SEO B2 Uptter Usage (Battery)
39 Electric Adjustable Pedals
40 Climate Controls (Battery)
41 Airbag System (Ignition)
42 Amplier
43 Audio System
44 Miscellaneous (Ignition), Cruise Control
45 Tailgate Open/Close Assist
46 Airbag System (Battery)
47OnStar
®, Rear Seat Entertainment
Display
48 Instrument Panel Cluster
49 Power Take-Off
50Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition),
Compass-Temperature Mirror
51Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
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Fuses Usage
52 Rear Defogger
53 Heated Mirrors
54 SEO B1 Uptter Usage (Battery)
55 Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet
56Automatic Level Control Compressor
Relay, SEO Uptter Usage
57 Climate Controls (Ignition)
58Engine Control Module, Secondary Fuel
Pump (Ignition)
J-Case Fuses Usage
59 Cooling Fan 1
60 Automatic Level Control Compressor
61 Heavy Duty Anti-lock Brake System
62 Cooling Fan 2
63 Anti-lock Brake System 1
64 Starter
65 Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes)
66 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1
67 Not Used
68 Heated Windshield Washer System
69 Four-Wheel Drive System
J-Case Fuses Usage
70Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery
Power) (Optional - 40A Fuse
Required)
71 Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1
72 Climate Control Blower
73 Tailgate Open/Close Assist
74 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2
Relays Usage
FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed
FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed
ENG EXH VLV Not Used
FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control
HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamp
FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
STRTR Starter
PWR/TRN Powertrain
FUEL PMP Fuel Pump
PRK LAMP Parking Lamps
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
RUN/CRANK Switched Power
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Cleaning (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 601
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 603
Climate Control System......................234, 237
Dual Automatic......................................... 238
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 245
Clock.......................................................... 301
Collision Damage Repair............................. 657
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 41
Compass............................................169, 173
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 128
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 378
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 258
Heater, Engine......................................... 136
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 516
Cooling System........................................... 520
Cruise Control............................................. 218
Cruise Control Light.................................... 265
Cupholder(s)................................................ 196
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 653
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.......................................... 648
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 648
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 644
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 649Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors.................................................. 662
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 662
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government............................... 662
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 650
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 663
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 222
Defensive Driving........................................ 374
Delayed Locking.......................................... 119
Disc, MP3..........................................339, 345
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 487
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 226
Dome Lamps............................................... 226
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 119
Locks....................................................... 118
Power Door Locks................................... 119
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 119
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Door (cont.)
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 120
Rear Doors.............................................. 121
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 28
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 267
DIC Operation and Displays............268, 275
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 289
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 279
Driving
At Night................................................... 407
City.......................................................... 412
Defensive................................................. 374
Drunken................................................... 375
Freeway................................................... 413
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 416
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 408
Off-Road.................................................. 390
Recovery Hooks....................................... 424
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 423
Winter...................................................... 418
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 238
Dual Tire Operation..................................... 560
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 355E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 608
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 611
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 608
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 609
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 608
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 612
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 608
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 505
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 260
Coolant.................................................... 513
Coolant Heater......................................... 136
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 258
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 639
Engine Compartment Overview................ 498
Exhaust................................................... 167
Fan Noise................................................ 525
Oil ........................................................... 500
Oil Life System........................................ 503
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 519
Overheating............................................. 516
Starting.................................................... 134
Entry Lighting.............................................. 226
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