steering wheel GMC SIERRA 2018 Get To Know Guide

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Audio Next/Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel)
Cruise Control/ Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Power Mirror Control/Door Lock Switch/Window Buttons
Audio Volume Controls (behind steering wheel)
Voice Recognition Buttons/ Customizable Driver Display Controls
Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
Telescoping Steering Wheel Control
Memory Seat Controls
Instrument Panel Illumination Control/Exterior Lamp Control4WD ControlFTow/Haul ButtonCustomizable Driver Display
Turn Signal/Windshield Wipers Lever
Integrated Trailer Brake ControlF
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
Forward Collision Alert
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Tow/Haul Mode
Hill Descent Control
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Check Engine
Symbols

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CUSTOMIZABLE DRIVER DISPLAY
The Customizable Driver Display on the instru-ment cluster displays a variety of vehicle
messages and system information.
Menu Items
Use the control pad on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Info (includes the trip odometers and fuel information), Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings menus.
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Press the or button to move through the menus.
Press to open a menu or select/deselect a setting.
Reset an Item
1. Use the control pad to display the item.
2. Press and hold to reset or clear the item.
Changing Display Themes
The Customizable Driver Display features three display themes: Standard,\
Technology, and Media. The style of the display will change depending on the selected th\
eme.
1. Use the control pad to display the Settings menu.
2. Select Display Theme.
3. Select the desired theme.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
With the vehicle in Park, pull the lever (A) on the left side of the steering column to adjust the tilt position of the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
With the vehicle in Park, push down the lever (B) closer to the instrument panel on the left side of the steering column to move the steering wheel in or out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL
B
A
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Rotate the band on the lever to activate the wipers.
Fast Wipes
Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent
Adjust the delay between wipes. The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward.
OFF
Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Push the paddle forward to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the audio, Bluetooth, navigation or OnStar® system.
Press and hold to activate Voice Pass-Thru (Siri® Eyes Free or Voice Command) on a paired, compatible cell phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call. Press to mute/unmute the vehicle speakers.
Volume (behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station (behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.Next/Previous Favorite Station button shown. Volume button is located behind the right side of the steering wheel.
See your Infotainment System Manual.

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GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
BACK Move back one level in the menus
Home page
Eject disc
Power/ Volume
Additional Pages: Touch to view additional pages of applications (if available)
TUNE/MENU Tune radio stations/Open and select menus
Interaction Selector: Touch to display the favorites list
ApplicationsF: Touch the screen icon to access the application
RADIO Select AM, FM, SiriusXMF
MEDIA Select the media source
SEEK Previous/Next radio station or track
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using th\
e infotainment system while driving.
The GMC Infotainment System is controlled by using the audio system butt\
ons, touch screen, voice recognition and audio steering wheel controls.
F Optional equipment
Managing Home Page Icons
1. Press the Home button.
2. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the home page icon to move.
3. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position, and then release.
4. Press the Home button to exit edit mode.
For assistance with the GMC Infotainment System, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.gmc.com/learn.

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GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Setting the Time
1. Touch Settings on the home page.
2. Touch Time and Date.
3. Touch Set Time.
4. Touch the arrows to adjust the hours, minutes and AM or PM.
5. Touch BACK to exit the menu.
Storing Favorites
Up to 60 radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF), media (song, artist, album, and genre with device connected to a USB port), phone contacts and navigati\
on destinations can be stored in any order.
1. Select the desired radio station, media favorite, navigation destination\
or contact.
2. Touch and drag up the Interaction Selector at the bottom of the screen to display the favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard,\
indicating it is stored.
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite item.
To change the number of favorites displayed, go to Settings > Radio.
Natural Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech. (Example: “Call Amanda” or “Tune FM 104.3.” Say “Help”\
for assistance.)
GMC Shop
In-vehicle apps, connecting to music, news, weather, travel information \
and more, are available for download to the radio through the SHOP icon on the home page.
Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity and a data\
plan accessed through the vehicle’s OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile dev\
ice hotspot.
Portable Audio Devices
An accessory power outlet, dual USB ports and auxiliary jack are located\
in the center console storage compartment.
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a USB mass storage device can be co\
n-nected to the USB port. The infotainment system will read the device and\
build a list of songs. Search for music on-screen or by voice commands.
Press the MEDIA button to select a portable device as the audio source.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
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Safety Alert SeatF
The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side, or simultaneousl\
y — to alert the driver of potential hazards.
Audible notification may be selected instead of Safety Alert Seat puls\
ing notification. To change the alert setting, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection\
Systems > Alert Type.
Forward Collision AlertF
The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too closely. When approach-ing a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Collision Alert button on the left side of the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
Low-Speed Forward Automatic BrakingF (LD Models Only)
The brakes may be applied automatically in potential collision situation\
s to help reduce damage or help avoid collisions with vehicles directly ahead.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detec\
tion Systems > Auto Collision Preparation.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure WarningF (LD Models Only)
The system may help avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departure\
s. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green if the system is available to assist. If the v\
ehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected) on the side of the departure di\
rection as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the driver needs to stee\
r and be in complete control of the vehicle.
Press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center of the instrument panel to turn the
system on or off.
Lane Departure WarningF (HD Models Only)
When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in tha\
t direction, the system flashes an amber  indicator on the instrument cluster and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or\
beeps sound (if selected) on the side of the lane departure direction.
Press the Lane Departure Warning button on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.
Rear Vision Camera
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle di\
splays on the infotainment system. Vehicle speed must be below 5 mph.
To turn the Guidelines or Rear Park Assist Symbols on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
F Optional equipment
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 2–14 mph w\
hile descending a steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.
1. Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center of the instrument panel. Vehicle speed must be below 31 mph to enable the system. The Hill Descent Contro\
l symbol will
illuminate on the instrument cluster.
2. Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal or\
use the Cruise Control +/– buttons on the steering wheel. The adjusted speed becomes\
the new set speed. The symbol flashes when the system is actively applying the brakes to maintain vehicle speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on auto-matically every time the vehicle is started.
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicl\
e is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the center of the instrument panel to turn traction control off or back on. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster when the system is off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK SYSTEMS
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (DIESEL MODELS ONLY)
The engine exhaust brake enhances the vehicle brake system by automatica\
lly downshifting the transmission, depending on the length of time the brakes are applied.
Press the Diesel Exhaust Brake button on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.
See your Duramax Diesel Owner’s Manual.
Front and/or Rear Parking Assist
During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to \
closest object”
information on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat p\
ulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pul\
ses 5 times or beeps sound (if selected).
To turn the system on or off, press the Parking Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.