maintenance 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 Sierra4
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one very
similar to it. The instrument panel cluster
includes these key features:
A. Oil Pressure Gauge (if equipped)
B. Fuel Gauge*
C. StabiliTrak Warning Light
D. Tire Pressure Warning Light
(if equipped)
E. Security Light
F. Odometer/Driver Information Center/
Outside Temperature/Compass
(if equipped)
G. Tow/Haul Mode Light
H. Check Engine Light
I. Tachometer
J. Speedometer
K. Airbag Readiness Light
L. Antilock Brake System Warning LightM. Safety Belt Reminder Light
N. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
O. Voltmeter (if equipped)
*Diesel Engine only: If ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR DIESEL FUEL ONLY appears
on the fuel gauge, your vehicle is
equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter
Emissions System. Maintenance mes-
sages may be displayed on the Driver
Information Center regarding this sys-
tem. See your Diesel Engine Owner
Manual for more information.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The instrument panel cluster is
designed to let you know about many
important aspects of your vehicle’s oper-
ation. It is important to read your Owner
Manual and become familiar with the
information being relayed to you by the
lights, gauges and indicators, as well as
what action can be taken to ensure
safety and to prevent damage.
Diesel engine cluster shown.Instrument Panel Cluster
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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
The 6-speed automatic transmission has
a Range Selection Mode feature that
enables the driver to select the range
of gears desired for the current driving
conditions, such as when driving on
downhill grades.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Manual (M) position and select a
lower or higher driving gear using the
+ / – button on the shift lever. The
display on the
instrument panel
cluster will show
the current gear
selection.
The transmis-
sion will be limit-
ed to the gear selected and lower gears.
Gears higher than the gear selected will
not be available.
If current vehicle speed is too high or
too low for the requested gear, the shift
will not occur.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Controls (if equipped)
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System (if equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitor
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light on the instru-
ment panel cluster. The low tire pressure
warning light will remain on until you
correct the tire pressure. A CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message will also appear
on the DIC.
StabiliTrak is an
advanced comput-
er-controlled vehicle
stability and traction
enhancement sys-
tem that assists
with directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. It turns on
automatically every time you start your
vehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. However, if your
vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required, the system should
be turned off.
To turn off the traction control part of
the system, press the (StabiliTrak)
button located below the climate con-
trols on the instrument panel.
To turn off both the traction control and
stability enhancement systems, press
and hold the button for five seconds.
When either system is off, the
StabiliTrak light will illuminate.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
To remove or install cargo tie-downs at
the front of the bed, slide the corner cap
toward the center of the bed to expose
the rail notches. To remove the corner
cap, pull either edge away from the rail.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

The control panel allows you to adjust
the amount of output available to the
electric trailer brakes and to manually
apply the trailer brakes. ITBC system
information is displayed on the Driver
Information Center.
The system is pre-wired from the
factory.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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Correcting the Tire Pressure
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must inflate the tire to
the proper tire pressure (just as you
must refuel the vehicle when the low
fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire
and Loading Information label shows the
correct tire pressure for the tires when
they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than one mile.
You can temporarily clear the DIC
message by acknowledging it with
your DIC controls. However, at the next
vehicle start-up, the DIC message will
reappear if the tire pressure has not
been corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear when
the vehicle is first started and then turn
off as you start to drive. This could be
an early indicator that your tire pres-
sures are getting low and the tires need
to be inflated to the proper pressure.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but it
doesn’t replace normal monthly tire
maintenance.
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System (if equipped)
The control
panel for the
Integrated
Trailer Brake
Control (ITBC)
system is locat-
ed on the
instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel.If the Tighten Gas Cap message is
displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), check that your fuel cap
is properly installed. If the cap is not
securely fastened, turn it clockwise until
a clicking sound is heard, indicating that
it is properly installed. The DIC message
will turn off after a few driving trips with
the cap properly installed.
See Sections 3 and 5 of your Owner Manual.
Tighten Gas Cap Message
If your vehicle has a yellow gas cap, it
was engineered as a FlexFuel vehicle
capable of running on gasoline or E85
fuel. E85 is a blend of 85% ethanol and
15% gasoline. E85 is a high-octane,
renewable fuel made primarily from corn
(see livegreengoyellow.com).
FlexFuel (E85) – Yellow Gas Cap
(if equipped)
Note:If the trailer brakes are manually
applied, the brake lights do not turn on.

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My GMLink
1-800-GMC-8782
(1-800-462-8782)
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle,
you are automatically enrolled in the GMC
Roadside Assistance program. This value-
added service is intended to provide you
with peace of mind as you drive in the city
or travel the open road.
GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free
number is staffed by a team of technically
trained advisors, who are available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. The advisors
can provide minor repair information or
make arrangements to tow your vehicle to
the nearest GMC dealer.
GMC will provide the following services
for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense
to you:
• Fuel delivery
• Lockout service (identification required)
• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty
service
• Flat tire assistance
• Jump starts
In many instances, mechanical failures are
covered under GMC’s comprehensive
warranty. However, when other services
are utilized, our advisors will explain any
payment obligations you might incur.
The GMC Owner Center at My GMLink is
a complimentary service for GMC owners,
a one-stop resource to enhance your GMC
ownership experience. Exclusive member
benefits include online service reminders,
vehicle maintenance tips, online owner
manual, special privileges and more. Sign
up today atwww.mygmlink.com. For prompt and efficient assistance when
calling, please provide the following infor-
mation to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
• Telephone number and your location
• Vehicle model, year and color
• Vehicle mileage
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle license plate number
GMC reserves the right to limit services
or reimbursement to an owner or driver
when, in GMC’s judgment, the claims
become excessive in frequency or type
of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
®
(if equipped)
If you have a current OnStar subscription,
press the OnStar button and the vehicle
will send your current GPS location to an
OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
assess your problem, contact Roadside
Assistance and relay your exact location
so you will get the help you need.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the
time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2008 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.
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