check oil GMC SIERRA 2009 Owner's Guide

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-18.An Emission Control Service.••
Allison Transmission
®only: Replace external transmission lter at the rst
maintenance service performed on the vehicle.
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary,
replace lter. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19.See footnote (p).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-81and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 6-12.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
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(n)Vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR above
10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect shields for damage or
looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable to vehicles sold in
the United States and recommended for vehicles sold in
Canada.
(p)If driving regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the filter or change indicator (if equipped) at each engine
oil change.
(q)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure vehicle safety,
dependability, and emission control performance. Your
dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to the
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15.
At the First 100, 1,000 and
6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and
10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, seeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-129.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
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Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-29.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-73.
Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-92.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-81.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-50.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the
vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
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Electrical System (cont.)
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-126
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-122
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-45
Coolant......................................................5-29
Coolant Heater............................................2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-44
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-18
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-55
Fan Noise..................................................5-37
Fast Idle System.........................................2-25
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-37
Overheating................................................5-34
Starting......................................................2-24
Entry Lighting.................................................3-20
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-20
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-37
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
F
Fast Idle System............................................2-25
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finish Damage.............................................5-120
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-142
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-10
Flat Tire........................................................5-91
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-92
Flat Tire, Storing...........................................5-109
Fluid
Automatic Transmission........................5-21, 5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-38
Windshield Washer......................................5-39
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-19
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-50
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-37, 5-51
Four-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-51
Front Axle......................................................5-53
Fuel............................................................... 5-6
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-7
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-12
Filling the Tank...........................................5-10
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Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-9
Gage .........................................................3-51
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-7
Low Warning Light.......................................3-52
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-125
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-122
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-123
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-126
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-122
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-44
Fuel..........................................................3-51
Oil Pressure...............................................3-48
Speedometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-35
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-41
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-74
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specications............................................... 5-7
Glove Box.....................................................2-81
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-8
Head Restraints............................................... 1-3
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-55
Headlamps....................................................5-58
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-58
Daytime Running Lamp................................3-17
Exterior Lamps............................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-10
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-58
High/Low Beam Changer..............................3-10
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Pickup Box Identication and Fender
Marker Lamps.........................................5-60
Heated Seats................................................... 1-8
Heater...................................................3-24, 3-25
Engine Coolant...........................................2-27
Heater...........................................................3-27
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-50
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-74
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-26
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-27
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-13
Horn ............................................................... 3-8
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-21
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-59
Outside Towing Mirrors.................................2-58
Park Tilt .....................................................2-60
MP3 ..................................................3-108, 3-113
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-18
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual.....................................3-119
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-54
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-35
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-12
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-10
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Gage............................................3-48
Pressure Light.............................................3-49
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-38
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-18OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-71
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-75
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-33
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-22
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-61
Heated Mirrors............................................2-61
Manual Mirrors............................................2-58
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-59
Power Mirrors.............................................2-59
Towing Mirrors............................................2-58
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-37
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-11
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-120
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-52
Shifting Out of............................................2-54
Park Aid................................................2-62, 2-65
Park Brake....................................................2-50
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-60
Parking
Assist........................................................2-62
Over Things That Burn.................................2-54
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