window GMC SIERRA 2008 Get To Know Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Sierra. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and
your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all thefeatures described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .4Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Voltmeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Driver Information Center . . . . . .5
SAFETY& SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .7
Content TheftDeterrent System . .7OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
COMFORT
Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .9
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .10MultipleDisc CD Player . . . . . . . .13
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . . .13XM
®Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment Systems . . .14
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .14
CONVENIENCE
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .15Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rainsense™ II Windshield
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Sliding Rear Window . . . .18Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist .18
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display . . . . . .19
Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .19TrailerTow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Folding the Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .20
Cargo Management System . . . .20
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
6Speed Automatic
Transmission Controls . . . . . . . .21
StabiliTrak
®– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .21
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tighten Gas Cap Message . . . . .22
FlexFuel (E85) – Yellow Gas Cap 22Resetting the Engine Oil Life
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Sierra Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyalert you to various vehicle operatingconditions.
Air Bag Readiness LightAir Conditioning (A/C)
Antilock Brake System Warning
Light
Brake System Warning Light
(Parking Brake Set)
Cruise Control Set LightFourWheel Drive Light
(Manual Transmission only)
HeadlampsHeated MirrorsMalfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
On/Off
On
Rear Window DefoggerSafety Belt Reminder LightSecurity Light
StabiliTrak Warning Light
Tire Pressure Warning Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Voltmeter Operation
The voltmeter shows the condition of the
vehicle’s charging system. The systemis designed to regulate voltage output tohelp improve fuel economy and extendbattery life. Normal system operationreadings may fluctuate (as indicated bythe blue area in the illustration above)based on vehicle operation, includingthe number of electrical accessoriesbeing operated and engine speed.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Symbols
Driver Information Center
Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi
cle feature customization (if equipped),
and vehicle warning messages. The DICmessages will be shown on the instru
ment panel cluster display.
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Manual Operation
To operate the system manually, use the
following controls:
(On/Off):Press this button to turn
the system on or off.
+ – (Temperature Control): Press the
driver and passenger + or – temperaturebuttons to raise or lower the temperaturesetting(s).
(Fan):Press the up or down arrow to
increase or decrease fan speed.
(Airflow Mode):Press the up or
down arrow to change the direction
of the airflow as well as to select thedefog mode.
PASS (Passenger Temperature
Control):Press this button to turn off
the passenger temperature setting.
(Air Conditioning): Press this but
ton to turn the air conditioning system
on or off.
(Recirculation):Press this button
to circulate inside air through the vehi
cle. This mode keeps outside air fromentering the vehicle.
(Outside Air):Press this button to
allow outside air to enter the vehicle.
(Defrost):Press this button to
direct most of the air to the windshieldand some air to the side window outlets.
(Rear Window Defogger):Press
this button to activate the rear windowdefogger and the heated outside
rearview mirrors (if equipped). Thedefogger and heated mirrors will shut off
automatically or can be turned off by
pressing the button again.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Audio System Features
(NonNavigation Radios only)
ENTERTAINMENT
While most of the features on your radio
will look familiar, following are some thatmay be new:
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to
turn the system on or off. Turn the knobto adjust the volume.
(Information):Press this button to
switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. If equipped,press this button to display additionaltext information related to the currentFMRDS or XM station, or MP3 song.
(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio
stations or, when a CD is playing, to
select a track or MP3 file.
Press the knob to adjust the tone
(bass/treble) or speakers (balance/fade).
BAND:Press this button to switch to
AM; FM; or XM (if equipped). With a CDplaying, press this button to switch tothe radio.
CD/AUX(if equipped): Press this button
to play a CD instead of the radio. Pressagain and the system will automaticallysearch for an auxiliary input device such
as a portable audio player.
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the rear window.
Press and hold thefront of the switchto close the rear
window.
See Section 1 of your
Owner Manual.
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Open:From the vent position, press and
hold the rear of the switch to open thesunroof.
Close:Press and hold the front of the
switch to close the sunroof.
Crew Cab
The power
sunroof switches, located onthe overheadconsole,include these features:
Vent:From the closed position, press
the rear of the passengerside switch tovent the sunroof.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the
front of the passengerside switch.
ManualOpen/ManualClose:To partial
ly open the sunroof, press and hold therear of the driverside switch until thesunroof reaches the desired position.Press and hold the front of the driverside switch to close it.
ExpressOpen/ExpressClose:To
expressopen the sunroof, fully press
and release the rear of the driversideswitch. Fully press and release the frontof the driverside switch to expressclose the sunroof. Press the switchagain to stop it.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Power Sliding Rear Window
(if equipped)
The power sliding rear window switch is
located on the overhead console. Pressand hold the rear of the switch to open
This feature uses ultrasonic sensors
on the rear bumpers to help you avoidcolliding with objects when parking thevehicle. It operates only at speeds lessthan 5 mph.
The rear parking assist display is
located near the rear window on thepassenger side. The lights on the
display provide
distance information. Lowtonedbeeps play out ofthe speakers (forobjects near therear bumper).
To turn off the
system, press the (Rear Parking
Assist) disable button, located below the
climate controls on the instrument panel.The indicator light will illuminate when
the system is off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(if equipped)
Note: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system will not activate
if you have a trailer hitch and trailerattached to your vehicle, or a bicycle orother object was hanging out of your
vehicle, when you last turned off thevehicle. Removing the attached orhanging objects and driving the vehicleforward above 15 mph will restore the
URPA system to normal operation.
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