charging GMC SIERRA 2009 Get To Know Guide

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Voltmeter Operation
The voltmeter shows the condition of the
vehicle’s charging system. The system
is designed to regulate voltage output to
help improve fuel economy and extend
battery life. Normal system operation
readings may fluctuate (as indicated by
the blue area in the illustration above)
based on vehicle operation, including
the number of electrical accessories
being operated and engine speed.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Driver Information Center
Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi-
cle feature customization (if equipped),
and vehicle warning messages. The DIC
messages will be shown on the instru-
ment panel cluster display.
DIC Controls (if equipped)
The following DIC
controls are locat-
ed on the left or
right side (depend-
ing on model) of
the instrument
panel cluster:
(Trip/Fuel):
Press this button
to display the following trip and fuel
information:
• Outside Temperature/Compass
• Odometer
• Trip Odometer
• Fuel Range
• Average Economy
• Fuel Used
• Timer
• Transmission Temperature
• Instantaneous Economy (if equipped)
• Active Fuel Management
™
(if equipped)
(Vehicle Information):Press this
button to display the following vehicle
information:
• Oil Life
• Display Units (English/Metric)
• Tire Pressure (if equipped)
• Trailer Gain and Output (if equipped)
• Engine Hours
• Tire Pressure System Programming
(if equipped)
• Remote Keyless Entry Programming
• Compass Zone Setting
• Compass Calibration