GMC SIERRA 2019 Get To Know Guide

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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEMF
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSF
Press to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
Press and hold to activate Bluetooth Speech Recognition (Siri or Voice Command) on a paired mobile phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the 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.
F Optional equipment
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.gmc.com/learn for more information.
PAIR A PHONE
1. To use voice recognition, press the Press to Talk button; after the beep, say “Pair phone”; or to use the infotainment screen, select the Phone icon > Connect Phone > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on your phone. From the phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Depending on the phone, your phone book may be downloaded automatically.
SECONDARY PHONE
A secondary phone can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The system connects to the phone that is set to First to Connect. The secondary phone can only receive calls.
To set the first and secondary phones, go to Settings > System > Phones and select the Information icon.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
See your Infotainment System Manual.

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4G LTE WI-FI® HOTSPOTF
WIRELESS CHARGINGF
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM
With the vehicle’s available built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 8 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi icon on the Home page or go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Manage Wi-Fi Networks on the infotainment system.
For more information, call 1-855-478-7767 or visit my.gmc.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
The Wireless Charging system for mobile devices is located at the front of the center console. To check device compatibility, visit my.gmc.com/learn. See your phone retailer for details on required phone accessories.
1. The vehicle must be on, or Retained Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad.
3. Place the device, face up, on the on the pad.
4. The charging symbol will appear on the infotainment screen when charging. If not charging, remove the device for 3 seconds, and rotate it 180 degrees.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus and the infotain-ment screen icons. The Settings menus include System, Apps, and Vehicle.
1. Select Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu tab.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press BACK to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle to control 3 different devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting. Go to www.homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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The Drive Mode Control automatically adjusts various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions. The modes are displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Rotate the Drive Mode Control knob on the left side of the instrument panel to select the desired mode:
Tour – Use for normal driving
Sport – Use for enhanced respon-siveness on paved roads
Snow (2WD only) – Use for enhanced traction during slippery conditions
Off-Road (4WD only) – Use for enhanced control on unpaved roads or trails at moderate speeds
Terrain (4WD only) – Use for enhanced control in low-speed off-road conditions. This mode provides greater control by automatically braking the vehicle when traversing various terrain or obstacles. Only available with single-speed transfer cases when in4
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Tow/Haul – Use to reduce shift cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads in stop and go traffic, rolling hills, or busy parking lots.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Use the four-wheel drive buttons on the left side of the instrument panel to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The Driver Information Center displays the current status of the transfer case.
AUTO Auto Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when traction conditions vary. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
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Two-Wheel Drive High – Use for most streets and highways. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
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Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when extra traction is needed or in most off-road driving. Shift into this mode at any speed up to 75 mph except when shifting from
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Four-Wheel Drive LowF – Use when driving off-road in deep sand, mud or snow, or on steep hills. Shift into or out of this mode when the vehicle is stopped or moving less than 3 mph with the transmission in Neutral. Shift the transmission into gear when the indicator light stops flashing.
N NeutralF – Use when dolly or dinghy towing the vehicle behind an RV. Neutral is not available with the single speed transfer case. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for the shift procedure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual. F Optional equipment
DRIVE MODESF
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVEF

14F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF
Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
SAFETY ALERT SEAT – The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously — to alert the driver of the direction of potential hazards.
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the alert settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT – While driving, the system dis-plays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT – The Vehicle Ahead Indicator is green when a vehicle is detected and is amber when
following a vehicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the wind-shield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near.
FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR – The following distance to the vehicle ahead is indi-cated in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
LOW-SPEED FORWARD AUTOMATIC BRAKING – In potential front-end imminent colli-sion situations with detected vehicles, the brakes may be applied, if you haven’t already done so, to help reduce damage or avoid collisions at very low speeds.
To set Forward Automatic Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward Collision System.
LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING – The system may help you avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green if the system is available to assist. If the vehicle 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 direction as the lane marking is crossed. The Lane Keep Assist system does not continuously steer the vehicle; the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center console.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF
REAR VISION CAMERA/SURROUND VISIONF
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING – During daytime driving, the system detects pedestri-ans directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 ft. and displays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected). The
system may prepare the brakes or automatically brake the vehicle.
To set to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to closest object” information on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or 5 beeps sound (if selected).
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of cross traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and pulsing the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding beeps (if selected).
To turn only Rear Cross Traffic Alert on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
To turn Front and Rear Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert on or off, press the Park Assist button on the center console.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
REAR VISION CAMERA
When the vehicle is in Reverse below 8 mph, a view of the area behind the vehicle displays on the infotainment screen. Camera view buttons are at the bottom of the screen.
Touch the Guidance Lines or Hitch Guid ance button to change the guidelines.
Touch the Hitch View button for a zoomed-in view of the hitch area.
SURROUND VISION
Rear, front or side camera views along with a view of the area surrounding the vehicle are displayed on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is in Reverse or Drive below 8 mph. Camera view
buttons are at the bottom of the screen.
Touch the Guidance Lines or Hitch Guidance button to change the guidelines.
Touch the Hitch View button for a zoomed-in view of the hitch area.
To check the trailer when in Drive above 8 mph, touch the Camera icon on the
infotainment screen. Touch X to exit the view.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Rear Vision Camera screen
Surround Vision Camera screen

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REAR CAMERA MIRRORF
LIGHTING
The rear camera mirror provides a wider, less obstructed field of view to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking traffic conditions.
A. On/Off
Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to turn the video display on or off.
B. Selection Control
Press and release the button to select the brightness, tilt or zoom feature.
C. + / –
Press and release either button to adjust the selected view.See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
LAMP CONTROLS
Rotate the knob to activate the exterior lamps.
Off/On
AUTO
Automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Press to turn the fog lamps on/off.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Press and hold the +/– buttons to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
Cargo LampF
With the vehicle in Park, press to turn the cargo box lamps and hitch lamp on/off. The button indicator illuminates when the lamps are on.
Task LightingF
Press repeatedly to cycle through the out-side mirror lamp options: both lamps on, left lamp on, right lamp on, both lamps off.
F Optional equipment
INTELLIBEAM SYSTEMF
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high-beam headlamps on/off according to surrounding traffic when the lamp control is in the AUTO position and the system is activated, indicated by a green on the instrument cluster. A blue appears when the high-beam headlamps are on. The system is turned off if the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature is used.
To turn the IntelliBeam system on or off, press the button on the end of the turn signal lever.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph.
See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.
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HILL DESCENT CONTROLF (X31)
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (ITBC)F
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 1–14 mph while 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 Control 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.
The ITBC system can be used to adjust the amount of power output, or Trailer Gain, available to the trailer brakes. The control panel is located on the left side of the instrument panel. ITBC information is dis-played on the Driver Information Center.
Squeeze the levers together on the
control panel (left lever does not move) to manually apply the trailer brakes.
Adjust the Trailer Gain by pressing the +/– adjustment buttons on the control panel.
The trailer app will remember your Trailer Gain adjustments for each trailer profile.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center.
The Tire Fill Alert provides visual and audible alerts to help when inflating a tire to the recommended tire pressure (does not apply to spare tire). When the recommended pressure is reached, the horn sounds and the turn signals change from flashing to solid.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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To apply the parking brake, press the Parking Brake button on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the button. See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
F Optional equipment
TRAILERINGF
TRAILERING APP
The in-vehicle Trailering app on the Home page of the infotainment screen helps with a number of trailering features, including:
• Hitching and setup with pre-departure checklists
• Maintenance reminders
• Trailer tire pressure monitoringF
• Trailer light testing
• Customizing and saving trailer profiles
• Trailer Gain settings saved for each trailer profile.
• Trailer theft detection (requires an active OnStar service plan)
Trailering App information also is available with the myGMC mobile app.
HITCH AREA LIGHTING
Press the Cargo Lamp button on the left side of the instrument panel to turn the hitch lamp on/off.
TRAILERING INFORMATION LABEL
The Trailering information label, located by the driver’s door latch, provides vehicle-specific weight information to help when loading the vehicle.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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The tailgate has 6 functional positions to improve loading, unloading and access to the cargo box.
1. Primary Gate
Open the primary gate for access to the cargo box.
2. Primary Gate Load Stop
With the primary gate open, the load stop helps keep longer items secure in the cargo box.
3. Easy Access
The inner gate folds down for easier reach into the cargo box to access items near the cab.
4. Full-width Step
With the primary gate open, the inner gate folds into a sturdy step (up to 375 lbs.) with a conve-nient handle for easy cargo box entry and exit.
5. Inner Gate Load Stop
With the primary gate closed, fold the inner gate for two-tier storage and open the load stop to help keep longer items secure.
6. Inner Gate Work Surface
With the primary gate closed, fold the inner gate for two-tier storage or for use as a standing-height work surface.
Note: Do not lower the inner gate with the primary gate open if a hitch ball or trailer is attached.
OPEN THE INNER GATE
Press the upper button (A) on the tailgate.
OPEN THE PRIMARY GATE
Press the lower button (B) on the tailgate.
Press the Power Tailgate button twice on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
Press the Power Tailgate button on the
center of the instrument panel.
OPEN THE PRIMARY GATE AND INNER GATE
Press the lower button and then upper button (B then A) on the tail-gate consecutively.
OPEN THE LOAD STOP OR STEP
Press the release bar (C).
GMC MULTIPRO TAILGATE OPERATION
F Optional equipmentSee Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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Download the myGMC app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehi-cle is properly equipped, you can start or turn off your engine, lock or unlock your doors, view key diagnostic information, set parking information and more.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, fea-tures and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data connection required. Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your com-patible mobile device’s app store.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-888-881-3302 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer for any repairs.
OnStar® Roadside Assistance
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red Emergency button to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider.
To learn more about OnStar services, push the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
GMC OWNER CENTER
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the GMC Owner Center. Check out person-alized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service required) and more. Create an account today at my.gmc.com.
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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2018 General Motors. All rights reserved.