tailgate GMC SIERRA 2019 User Guide

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-1500-11698638) - 2019 - CRC - 5/13/19
Keys, Doors, and Windows 51
.Press5on the center stack.
. Press the lower touch pad on
the tailgate handle after
unlocking all doors. Use the top
of the tailgate to pull against if
assistance is required.
To close the primary tailgate, firmly
push it upward until it latches. Pull it
back to be sure it is latched
securely.To open the inner tailgate, press the
upper touch pad on the tailgate
handle after unlocking all doors. Pull
the top of the tailgate to open.
Caution
Do not open the inner tailgate
with the primary tailgate open if
there is a hitch ball or trailer
attached. This may damage the
tailgate.
To close the inner tailgate with the
primary tailgate closed, firmly push
or pull it upward until it latches. Pull
it back to be sure it is latched
securely.
To close the inner tailgate with the
primary tailgate open:
. Hold the primary tailgate and
firmly close the inner tailgate.
. Raise the inner tailgate so it
meets the primary tailgate and
close together at the same time.
When using the tailgate step as a
load stop, the load must be secured
as the load could shift. See Cargo
Tie-Downs 0129.

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Tailgate Step
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, keep
hands away from the hinges
when operating the tailgate step.
With the primary and inner tailgates
open, the tailgate step can be
lowered to access the pickup bed.
Using the Step
Caution
When using the tailgate as a step,
the load rating is 170 kg (375 lb),
which includes a person and
cargo. Overloading the tailgate
step can cause damage to the
tailgate system.
. To lower the tailgate step, press
the button at the center of the
step. Make sure it lowers to the
fully open position.
. To close the tailgate step, lift it
firmly. Make sure that both side
latches are engaged.Do not place a load on top of the
step when using it as a load stop.
Using the Assist Handle

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The assist handle helps with
entering the pickup box. To use:1. Lift up on the handle until it locks in the open position.
2. To return the assist handle, pull the release lever toward the
ball end of the handle and push
the handle back to the closed
position.
Applying Loads to Tailgates
Caution
Do not put ramp loads on the
inner tailgate alone. Damage to
the inner tailgate may occur.
Preferred MethodAlternate Method
When applying any load to the
tailgate, distribute the weight evenly
across the width of the tailgate. This
applies to all tailgate types.
. Use a load-distributing
member (1).
. Secure the ramp to the
bumper (2).

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When the headlamps are changed
to high beam, the fog lamps also go
off. When the high-beam headlamps
are turned off, the fog lamps will
come on again.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be on with
the fog lamps.
Task Lighting
If equipped, task lighting projects
light from the outside mirrors away
from the vehicle.While the vehicle is parked,
press
Kto select one of the
following options:
. Left and Right Task Lights
Illuminated
. Left Task Light Illuminated
. Right Task Light Illuminated
. Left and Right Task Lights Off
If the vehicle leaves a parked
position, the lights will immediately
turn off.
If the vehicle is off, the lights will
stay on for approximately
10 minutes.
If any Task lights are on, if the
button has not been pressed after
approximately 5 seconds, pressing
it again will turn off all Task Lights.Exterior Cargo Lamps
The cargo lamps provide more light
in the cargo area or on the sides of
the vehicle, if needed. The lamps
inside the pickup box, in the tailgate
handle, for the hitch, and/or the
cargo mirror lamps also turn on,
if equipped.
If the vehicle is in P (Park),
R (Reverse), or N (Neutral) the
Cargo Lamp Switch causes the
lights to cycle through the following
states for each button press:
- Initial Press:
- CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - On

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Driving and Operating 259
Information Center (DIC) messages
may display when the systems are
unavailable or blocked..Front and rear bumpers and the
area below the bumpers
. Front grille and headlamps
. Front camera lens in the front
grille or near the front emblem
. Front side and rear side panels
. Outside of the windshield in front
of the rearview mirror
. Side camera lens on the bottom
of the outside mirrors
. Rear side corner bumpers
. Rear Vision Camera in the
tailgate handle
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC), Surround Vision, Rear Park
Assist (RPA), Front Park Assist
(FPA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) may help the driver park or
avoid objects. Always check around
the vehicle when parking or
backing. The RVC, RPA, and Surround
Vision will not work properly if the
tailgate is down. If the tailgate is
down, do not use these systems.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
image of the area behind the vehicle
in the infotainment display. The
previous screen displays when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
after a short delay. To return to the
previous screen sooner, press any
button on the infotainment system,
shift into P (Park), or, while in
D (Drive), reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph). The
rear vision camera is in the tailgate
handle.

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1. View Displayed by the RearVision Camera
1. View Displayed by the RearVision Camera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper
Displayed images may be farther or
closer than they appear. The area
displayed is limited and objects that
are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not
display.
A warning triangle may display to
show that Rear Park Assist (RPA)
has detected an object. This triangle
changes from amber to red and
increases in size the closer the
object.
If equipped with Hitch View, see
“Surround Vision” following.
Surround Vision (360 Degrees)
If equipped, the Surround Vision
system can display various views
surrounding the vehicle in the
infotainment display using four
cameras mounted around the
vehicle. The front camera is in the
grille under the front emblem, the
side cameras are on the bottom of
the outside mirrors, and the rear
camera is in the tailgate handle. The Surround Vision system can be
accessed by selecting CAMERA in
the infotainment display or when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
To return to the previous screen
sooner, press any button on the
infotainment system, shift into
P (Park), or, while in D (Drive),
reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
{Warning
The Surround Vision cameras
have blind spots and will not
display all objects near the
corners of the vehicle. Folding
outside mirrors that are out of
position may not display surround
view correctly. Always check
around the vehicle when parking
or backing.

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camera. Touch X to exit the view or
it will be removed automatically after
eight seconds.
{Warning
Use Hitch Guidance only to help
back the vehicle to a trailer hitch
or, when traveling above 12 km/h
(8 mph), to briefly check the
status of your trailer. Do not use
for any other purpose, such as
making lane change decisions.
Before making a lane change,
always check the mirrors and
glance over your shoulder.
Improper use could result in
serious injury to you or others.
Surround Vision (270 Degrees
with Trailer Camera Views)
If equipped, the Surround Vision
(270 Degrees) has additional
trailering views and no Front Vision
Camera. It can display various
views surrounding the vehicle in the
infotainment display using three
cameras mounted around the vehicle. The side cameras are on
the bottom of the outside mirrors
and the rear camera is in the
tailgate handle. A fourth camera can
be mounted to the rear of a trailer to
allow access to all possible camera
features. See your dealer for an
accessory fourth trailer camera.
The Surround Vision (270 Degrees)
can be accessed by selecting
CAMERA in the infotainment display
or when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse). To return to the
previous screen sooner, press any
button on the infotainment system,
shift into P (Park), or, while in
D (Drive), reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
Touch the camera view buttons
along the bottom of the infotainment
display.
.
Rear Standard View
. Rear Junction View
. Rear Overhead View
. Hitch View
. Trailer Views: Mirror Trailer
View, Rear Trailer Camera View,
Rear Trailer Combo View.
Touching this button multiple
times will toggle between the
available views.
. Side Forward/Rearward View
. Guidance Lines: Touching this
button will toggle the guidelines
in select rear camera views
between Off, Standard Rear, and
Hitch Guidance.
. Top Down View

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Vehicle Care 353
To replace one of these bulbs:1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws.
4. Pull the rear lamp assembly
outward and rearward away
from the box side to remove it
from the vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
7. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp
This procedure is for the regular cab
only. For crew cab and double cab
see your dealer.
1. Cargo Lamp Bulbs
2. Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb

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Service and Maintenance 431
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle See your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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Index 465
Assistance Systems forDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 259
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
B
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Battery - North America . . . . 342, 400
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 349
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 153
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . 340
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 269
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 220
Bulb Replacement Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 354
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
California
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .318, 342, 400, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 127
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387