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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-13337776) - 2020 - CRC - 4/4/19
Service and Maintenance 451
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires. Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0435 and
Exterior Care 0429.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
Mexico-13337776) - 2020 - CRC - 4/4/19
Index 489
Assistance Program,Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 257
Auto Stop
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . 270
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Battery (cont'd)
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Battery - North America . . . . 358, 419
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 364
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Brake Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 140
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . 356
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 AutomaticEmergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 272
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 208
Bulb Replacement Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 369
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .329, 358, 419, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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Index 493
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 169
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 147
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 167
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 147
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 179
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 389
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 197
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 237
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 142
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 235
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 179
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 208, 210
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 472
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 46
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . 13, 15
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 12
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 381
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 168
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138