wheel 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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Getting to Know Your Sierra14
Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment Systems
(if equipped)
Rear Seat Audio
The Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system
allows front seat and rear seat passen-
gers to listen to different entertainment
sources at the same time using the rear
seat controls and wired headphones
(not supplied).
To select an entertainment source
(radio, CD, or DVD, if equipped), press
the SRCE (Source) button.
DVD Rear Seat Entertainment
The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
system includes a CD/DVD player as
part of the front radio, a flip-down video
screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless
headphones, and a remote control.
To play a DVD:
1. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or
Run position.
2. Push the release button on the DVD
display console and pull down the
video screen.
3. Insert a DVD into the DVD slot in the
radio. It will turn on the video screen
and begin playing automatically. It
may be necessary to press the Play
pushbutton on the radio or the remote
control to start playing the movie if
the DVD stops at a menu screen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
The following audio controls are located
on the steering wheel:
+ – (Volume): Pull up the + or – button
to increase or decrease the volume.
(Next/Previous/End):Press the
up or down arrow to go to the
next or previous radio station stored as
a favorite or, when a CD is playing, to
the next or previous track. Press the
(End) button to end or reject an
OnStar or Bluetooth call.
4. To listen to the DVD through the
vehicle speakers, press the DVD/CD
AUX button. Adjust volume using the
radio volume control.
To listen to the DVD through the
headphones, select channel 1 and
push the power button on the head-
phones. Adjust volume using the
headphone volume control.
5. To control DVD playback, use the
remote control or the front radio
pushbuttons.
Parental Control
To enable the Parental Control feature
to gain the attention of rear passengers
using headphones, press and hold the
radio power button for two seconds.
To turn off Parental Control, press
and hold the radio button again for two
seconds.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note:Aim the remote control at the video
screen, not the DVD player, for proper
operation.

Getting to Know Your Sierra16
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.

operation, avoid placing any objects on
or near the sensor.
The exterior and interior lamp controls
are located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior Lamp Controls
(Off/On): Turn the knob to this posi-
tion to turn off the Automatic Headlamp
System and DRLs. Turn the knob to this
position again to turn them on.
AUTO (Automatic):This position turns
on the Automatic Headlamp System
and DRLs.
(Parking Lamps):This position
turns on the parking lamps and
taillamps.
(Headlamps):This position turns
on the headlamps and other exterior
lamps.
(Fog Lamps)(if equipped): Press
this button to turn the fog lamps on
or off.
Interior Lamp Controls
(Instrument Panel Brightness):
Turn this pop-out knob to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob fully clockwise to turn on
the dome lamps and cargo lamps.
(Dome Off):Press in this button to
turn the dome lamps off when a
door is open. Press the button again
to have the dome lamps turn on auto-
matically when a door is open.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid (if equipped)
Press the (Heated Washer Fluid)
button, located below the climate con-
trols on the instrument panel, to spray
heated washer fluid on the windshield.
This will help clear ice, tree sap or bugs
from the windshield. It may take up to
40 seconds to heat the washer fluid. A
message will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center when the system is
on. The wipers will automatically turn on
for four heated wash cycles or until the
button is pressed again.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Automatic Headlamp System, which
turns on the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRLs) during the day and the head-
lamps and other exterior lamps at night
or when necessary.
The system uses a light sensor, located
on top of the instrument panel, to deter-
mine light conditions. For proper system
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps
Rainsense function (if equipped) and
adjust the sensitivity levels. The wipers
activate more often as the band is rotat-
ed upward.
(Low):Rotate the band up to this
position for steady, low-speed wipes.
(High):Rotate the band up to
this position for high-speed wipes.
(Washer):Push the paddle on top
of the multifunction lever to spray wash-
er fluid on the windshield.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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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.
Getting to Know Your Sierra22
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.

Your FlexFuel vehicle automatically
detects the current fuel mixture in the
fuel tank and adjusts engine settings
accordingly. You can fill up with gasoline
or E85, regardless of which fuel is
already in the tank.
E85 is not yet available at all gas sta-
tions. E85 holds less energy per gallon
than gasoline, so drivers will experience
lower miles per gallon and cruising
range when running on E85.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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Note: If your vehicle does not have the
yellow gas cap, do not use E85.
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil
life based on vehicle use and displays
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s
necessary to change your engine oil and
filter. The Oil Life System should be
reset to 100% only following an oil
change.
To reset the Oil Life System:
1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Press the (Vehicle Information)
button until the DIC displays OIL LIFE
REMAINING.
3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset)
button until 100% is displayed.
4. Turn off the ignition.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Resetting the Oil Life System
OWNER INFORMATION
Sierra Accessories
A variety of GM accessories, such as
tubular assist steps, larger wheels and
tires, bedliners and bed extenders,
have been designed exclusively for
your Sierra to enhance its style and
functionality.
Accessories also are available for use
with the cargo management system,
including an overhead rack, sliding
metal toolbox, sliding metal bed divider,
and sliding metal side storage boxes.
Visit www.gmc.com, or see your GMC
dealer for information about the avail-
ability and installation of select Sierra
accessories.