cruise control GMC SIERRA 2009 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 the
features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .4
Voltmeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Driver Information Center . . . . . .5
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .7
Content Theft-Deterrent System . .7
OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
COMFORT
Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated and Cooled Seats . . . . . . .8
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .9
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .10
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . .13
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . . .13XM
®Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment Systems . . .14
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .14
Bluetooth
®System . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CONVENIENCE
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rainsense™ II Windshield
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Sliding Rear Window . . . .18
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist .18
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .19Rear Vision Camera . . . . . . . . . . .20
Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Folding the Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .20
Cargo Management System . . . .20
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
6-Speed 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 22
Resetting the Oil Life
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Sierra Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Getting to Know Your Sierra2
The main features of the instrument
panel include:
A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center Controls
(if equipped)
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Outside Temperature/Compass
(if equipped)
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Range Selection Mode Button
(6-Speed Automatic Transmission,
if equipped)
G. Shift Lever
H. Tow/Haul Selector Button (if equipped)
I. Audio System/Navigation
Entertainment System (if equipped)
J. Upper Storage Compartment
K. Exterior Lamps Control
L. Dome Lamp Off Button/Fog Lamp
Button/Instrument Panel Brightness
Knob
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel (Pure Pickup model)
M. Integrated Trailer Brake Control
(if equipped)
N. Cruise Control Buttons
O. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
P. Horn
Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
R. Transfer Case Control
(if equipped)
S. Accessory Power Outlets
T. Adjustable Pedals Switch
(if equipped)
U. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Button (if equipped)
V. StabiliTrak Button
(if equipped)
W. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid
Button (if equipped)
X. Climate Controls
Y. Glove Box
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
The main features of the instrument
panel include:
A. Air Outlets
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Outside Temperature/Compass
(if equipped)
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Range Selection Mode Button
(6-Speed Automatic Transmission,
if equipped)
F. Shift Lever
G. Tow/Haul Selector Button (if equipped)
H. Driver Information Center Controls
I. Audio System/Navigation
Entertainment System (if equipped)
J. Exterior Lamps Control
K. Dome Lamp Off Button/Fog Lamp
Button/Instrument Panel Brightness
Knob
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L. Transfer Case Control (if equipped)
M. Integrated Trailer Brake Control
(if equipped)
N. Cruise Control Buttons
O. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
P. Horn
Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
R. Accessory Power Outlets
S. Adjustable Pedals Switch
(if equipped)
T. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Button (if equipped)
U. StabiliTrak Button (if equipped)
V. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid
Button (if equipped)
W. Climate Controls
X. Glove Box
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The accelerator and brake pedals can
be adjusted to a comfortable and safe
operating position by using the
adjustable pedals switch located on
the instrument panel below the climate
controls.
Adjustable Pedals (if equipped)
The automatic climate control system
maintains the desired individual temper-
ature for the driver and front seat pas-
senger. The system adjusts the airflow
mode, fan speed, air conditioning and
recirculation functions to reach the set
temperature(s) as quickly as possible.
Automatic Operation
To set the automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Set the driver’s and front passenger’s
temperature using the + or – temper-
ature buttons.
Automatic Climate Controls
(if equipped)
Press the top
arrow on the
switch to move
the pedals
away from you
and the bottom
arrow on the
switch to move
the pedals
toward you.
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in Reverse or when cruise
control is activated.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
To save memory settings:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, outside
mirrors and pedals to a comfortable
position.
2. Press and hold button 1 or 2 until two
beeps sound.
3. Repeat these steps for a second
driver using the other memory button.
To recall the settings, press memory
button 1 or 2 with the vehicle in Park. If
the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is
used to enter the vehicle and the memo-
ry seat recall feature is on (see Driver
Information Center), the settings will be
recalled automatically.
Easy Exit Seat Recall
The easy exit seat recall button is locat-
ed between the two memory buttons.
Press the recall button, with the vehicle
in Park, to move the driver’s seat to the
exit position.
If the easy exit seat recall feature is on
(see Driver Information Center), auto-
matic seat movement will occur when
the key is removed from the ignition.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Cruise Control (if equipped)
The following
cruise control
buttons are
located on the
steering wheel:
(On/Off):
Press this button
to turn the cruise
control system on
or off.
– SET (Set):
Press this button
to set a speed, or
to decrease the speed if the system is
active. When the cruise control speed is
set, the cruise control light will illuminate
on the instrument panel cluster.
+ RES (Resume):Press this button to
resume a set speed, or to increase the
speed if the system is active.
Rainsense™II Windshield Wipers
(if equipped)
The Rainsense II windshield wipers use
a moisture sensor to automatically oper-
ate the wipers when needed, depending
on driving conditions and the sensitivity
setting. If the system is left on for long
periods, an occasional wipe may occur
without any moisture on the windshield
to indicate the system is activated.
The headlamps also will be turned on
automatically when the Rainsense
wipers are active if the exterior lamp
control knob is in the AUTO position.
Windshield Wiper Controls
The controls for the windshield wipers
are located on the multifunction stalk
on the left side of the steering column.
The wipers band can be rotated to the
following positions:
(Mist):Rotate the band down to this
position to turn the wipers on for one
wipe.
(Off):Rotate the band to this posi-
tion to turn off the wipers.
(Delay):Rotate the band up to one
of the delay settings to activate the
Canceling a Remote Start
If you wish to turn off the engine instead
of driving after a remote start, do any of
the following:
• Press and hold the button until the
parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button inside the
vehicle. Press the button again to
turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the Run position and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, the hood is open, or the Check
Engine light is illuminated on the instru-
ment panel cluster.(Cancel):Press this button to can-
cel the cruise control but retain the set
speed in memory.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.